NEWS
Global Perspective: U.S. Senate advances aid package for Ukraine
The U.S. Senate worked over the Super Bowl weekend to advance an aid package for Ukraine that’s been slowly moving through. The grueling progress of the bill, which is due to limited bipartisan support, comes near the two-year anniversary of Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine. Tensions between the two have been ongoing for the last
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Pa Politics: Branch of government roll call
Democrats confirmed their control over the Pennsylvania state House the day before Valentine’s Day, leaving Speaker Joanna McClinton in control of the chamber. Jim Prokopiak, who formerly held a position as a school board member in suburban Philadelphia, took over the seat from fellow Democrat John Galloway, who resigned after winning a judicial race. Although
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High Library starts plant-loaning program
Starting this semester, students now have the opportunity to borrow a plant from the High Library. On January 24th, the library hosted a plant potting party in the Idea Lab, at which students were able to plant one of the library’s 50 plants and take it home. Some of these plants were donated by students
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CAMPUS LIFE
Activity Review: Visiting ZooAmerica in Hershey
Recently, I went to ZooAmerica in Hershey, Pa. with my partner to learn about all the different animals from North America they care for. Just a 19 minute drive north, ZooAmerica is a great place to go with friends or family. ZooAmerica is attached to Hershey Park, but you don’t have to go through the
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Recipe Review: Brownie Ala Mode Mug Cake
This week, try this sweet, chocolatey classic! If you love brownies and ice cream, this dorm-room style recipe will be perfect for you. This recipe for the Brownie Ala Mode Mug Cake is sure to evoke childhood memories and satisfy your sweet tooth. This is a great recipe to put your own twist on. There
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Media Review: Imagination comes to life with Netflix’s “The Floor is Lava”
This new hit show has heated up Netflix’s selection pool. This nostalgic childhood favorite has been turned into an enthralling game show. “The Floor is Lava” takes three teams of three and pits them against each other. Whichever team has the most people to get across the room (or the fastest time if there is
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SPORTS
WWE 2K22
The 2K franchise is back with a new video game. This time, they have returned with a new game called WWE2K22. WWE2K22 is a video game that is centered around the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment). It features all of the WWE fighters including John Cena, the Rock, Brock Lesnar and more. This game is different
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Olympic medal count
The 2022 Winter Olympics ended just a few weeks ago and the United States performed like they did in the 2018 winter games. This year’s games were hosted in Beijing, making it the second time the city has hosted the Olympics in the past 15 years. Although the ratings for the games were incredibly low,
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NCAA Wrestling Championship
Last weekend, the NCAA Division III Wrestling Mideast Regional Championships took place at Elizabethtown College in the Bowers Center. There were 20 schools represented and 200 wrestlers competed in the championship. Since Etown wrestling does not compete in the Landmark conference, this was their first postseason match. The championship spanned two days, Saturday, Feb. 26
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FEATURES
Exchange group from Germany visit campus
Last Thursday, Sept. 19, a group of exchange students from Konstanz, Germany, arrived on campus for a three-day program associated with associate professor of economics Dr. Sanjay Paul, and were hosted by Elizabethtown College students (including the writer of this article). The exchange program started through the trip to Geneva, Switzerland, that Paul runs in
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Lecture on history of Pennsylvania Dutch language
Founded by the Church of the Brethren, Elizabethtown College prides itself in its motto “Educate for Service” by honoring all religious beliefs. Sponsored by the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist studies, Mark Louden was invited to campus to give a cultural presentation as the recipient of the Brown Book Award Lecture for his recent
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Photography exhibit celebrates women’s strength, courage
Elizabethtown College held an opening reception for professor of music and director of music therapy Dr. Gene Ann Behrens’ Womenfolk photography exhibit in Zug Memorial Hall Thursday, Sept. 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. Her photography collection was made up of 15 portraits of women of all different ages and from all different places. Many
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