NEWS
Tri-Beta hosts annual blood drive at Etown
Elizabethtown College students came together on Feb. 7 to donate blood to help combat the blood shortage during the annual Tri-Beta blood drive. Tri-Beta is a national honors society for biology students. The chapter at Elizabethtown College partners with the American Red Cross to host an annual blood drive. “Donating blood is important because there
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Today’s Tech: Apple ventures into VR with Vision Pro
Virtual reality and expansive ventures into how one sees the world have expanded greatly over the past decade, especially in terms of what the devices are capable of doing and their travel accessibility. People are more willing to use virtual reality even outside of a gaming context, where it was first popularized, and in their
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Pa Politics: Shapiro proposes Office of Gun Violence Prevention
As Pennsylvania’s Gov. Josh Shapiro attempts to advocate for his budget in the coming months, a recent press conference put the spotlight on gun violence, and Shapiro’s efforts to address the issue. Shapiro, a Democrat, is proposing $1 million to create an Office of Gun Violence Prevention. The office would create and coordinate strategies to
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CAMPUS LIFE
Copy Chief Senior Farewell: Bye Bye Bye
Though it’s hard to wrap my head around it, graduation inches closer everyday. Before this year—before this month, even—I thought it would be such a relief to finally be done, to not have to worry about homework, projects, essays and other college responsibilities anymore. But as the countdown on my phone ticks away—30 days to
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Welcome to the Jungle: How six cute cats keep Cassidy Rohrman company
What’s better than one cat? Six of course! Sophomore public health major Cassidy Rohrman has five cats living at their dad’s house in Windsor, Pa., and one living at their mom’s house in Red Lion, Pa. The oldest of the bunch is Nefertiti, or Titi for short. Titi is a 10-year-old black rescue cat. She
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Truman Feature: How one beloved canine makes a difference at the College
The last half of the semester is one that many look forward to the most, with plans for the break coming together and spending some much-needed time home with loved ones. But in order for the break to come, students have to first overcome the stressful feat of finals. As we once again approach the
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SPORTS
March Madness tournament update
This week, March Madness continued on Sunday, March 20, with eight more second-round games for the NCAA’s Men’s Basketball tournament as well as eight second-round games for the Women’s tournament. It all started with the ninth seeded team, Texas Christian University. TCU took its loss in an upset towards the very end of the suspenseful
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Intramural sports are open to all Blue Jays
For the athletically inclined Elizabethtown College students, faculty and staff, the Office of Campus Recreation and Well-Being provides all Blue Jays with the opportunity to join a wide range of intramural sports. Registration for intramural sports is completely free. To participate, you need to create an account and register at www.imleagues.com. When signing up, be
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The Harrisburg Senators’ season preview
The Harrisburg Senators are set to kick off their season in just two weeks and will take on the Altoona Curve in Altoona, Pa. The Senators are the Double-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals and are a great way to see rising MLB talent before they make it to the show. Notable alumni from the
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FEATURES
Versatility, creativity showcased in printmaking display
How might an artist depict his experiences in the Vietnam War? How might another incorporate stamps of Spock from Star Trek into his work? The answers to these questions (and more) are on display as a part of the Elizabethtown College’s new art exhibit: “Print-Making an Impression.” Located at both the Hess Gallery in Zug
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Majors, Minors, and Co-Curricular Learning Fair
On Oct. 16, 2020, Elizabethtown College held their annual Majors, Minors and Co-Curricular Learning Fair. Though this event was different compared to previous years (being virtual due to COVID-19 guidelines), students still had the opportunities to learn about the various programs offered at the College. Any student could attend this service and received encouragement from
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Dr. Karen Johnson-Weiner on her decades of experience with the Amish
On Oct. 8, 2020 Elizabethtown College’s Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist s Studies’ Steven Nolt gave a virtual live interview with Dr. Karen Johnson-Weiner on her extensive experience with various North American Old Order groups. Johnson-Weiner is currently a Distinguished Service Professor Emerita of Anthropology, SUNY Potsdam and has been extensively studying and corresponding
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