NEWS
Fall back…spring forward: The renewed debate over election day in Pa.
The 2024 Election will undoubtedly lead to division, anxiety and frustration for millions of Americans. The 2024 Primary Election is already creating issues for Pennsylvania legislators up for election themselves. Typically, the Primary Election in Pa. has mattered very little in presidential election years. With its primary typically the last week in April, Pa. is
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Marketplace introduces KITRO to track food waste
The Marketplace has invested in a futuristic system that will track and hopefully decrease food waste at Elizabethtown College. Around one-third of all food in the world goes to waste, which is an unfortunate–and preventable–part of modern society. The question is, what can we do to lower this number, at least in our own community?
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Global Perspective: Pro-democracy protests spread across Guatemala
Tens of thousands of pro-democratic protesters in Guatemala remain firm as demonstrators call for the resignation of Attorney General Maria Consuelo Porras, who suspended president-elect Bernardo Arevalo’s political party amid allegations of voter registration fraud. Protestors argue that Porras is attempting to undermine democracy by preventing the peaceful transition of presidential power set for Jan.
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CAMPUS LIFE
Students of Etown: Maura Longenecker
This week, get to know Maura Longenecker, a senior psychology major here at Elizabethtown College. Before coming to Etown, Longenecker took a gap year after her senior year of high school to go to Ecuador. While there, she worked with refugees at a local project. “I sorted clothes and bagged food and such, but realized
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Recipe Review: Egg and cheese breakfast burrito
When you need something quick for breakfast before your 8 a.m. class, this simple breakfast burrito recipe is sure to energize you and keep you going. I love this recipe, especially on those days when I sleep in too late, and have to rush to get to class on time. Even on those days, it’s
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Local Activity: Midwinter ice skating
As the coldest temperatures of the year approach this month, it may be tempting to stay indoors and drink hot chocolate rather than go out on a new adventure. However, the dead of winter may actually provide the perfect ambiance for certain activities which can keep you active even in the cold. A perfect cold-weather
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SPORTS
Men’s Basketball
On Tuesday Nov. 9, in the Elizabethtown College Thompson Gym, the Etown men’s basketball team scored more than 100 points for the first time since the 2010-11 season, as the Blue Jays prevailed over Penn State Berks, 102-64. With the win, Etown starts the season with one win and no losses and the Nittany Lions
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Health and Fitness
Being active and exercising frequently are both important parts of a healthy and fit life. However, the proper diet can take one’s personal health and fitness to the next level. It is often said that weight loss starts in the kitchen. Meaning that just working out alone will not yield the best results but working
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Elizabethtown Men’s Swim Team beats Stevenson
The Elizabethtown College men’s swim team dominated the struggling Stevenson Mustangs on Saturday, Nov. 13, at Etown’s Alumni Pool. Etown won 10 of 13 events in a meet that ended 186-46. The men’s team improves to 3-2 on the year after the victory, while Stevenson moves down to 1-5. Etown won both of the relay
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FEATURES
The Unexpected: Senior Year Cut Short
Photo courtesy of Unsplash The morning of Friday March 13, 2020, Elizabethtown College stood still. Any other morning, students would fill the campus, moving between academic buildings and gathering areas, anticipating the approaching weekend. Today, however, classes were cancelled, as the College had decided to send students home and move to online learning until April
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Students Stay Social While Social Distancing
Photo courtesy of Unsplash With our on-campus semester cut short, many Elizabethtown College students are asking themselves the same, new question: How do I stay social, and stay in touch with all of my friends from school? Sure, most students can utilize text messaging as an easy means of staying connected but messaging a friend
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St Patrick’s Day
Photo courtesy of Unsplash St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by people all over the world regardless if people have Irish heritage or not. It is a day filled with celebrations and gatherings of all sorts, but this year the coronavirus has canceled everything. However, people all over the world found ways to enjoy the day.
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