NEWS
Social Justice Fair provides opportunities for advocacy
All students should feel welcome at their chosen college, and Elizabethtown College tries to make this possible through many events. One of the major ones occurring over the past two years is the Social Justice Fair. The Social Justice Fair was an idea that originated from the mind of the Deputy Title IX Coordinator Gabbie
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2023 class gift changes from ramp to endowment fund
In accordance with an Instagram post made by the Class of 2023 on April 10, the gift that the class was set to give Elizabethtown College upon their graduation has been changed. Prior to the change, the gift was to be a permanent disability ramp for the Dell, but will now be an endowment fund
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Today’s Technology: Robotic dogs rejoin the NYPD
In an effort to combat crime, two robotic dogs called Digidogs have rejoined the New York Police Department (NYPD) after a hiatus of almost two years. On Tuesday, April 11, city officials held a press conference announcing the plans and the specific details. “To safeguard our modern city in a forward-looking world, it is essential
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CAMPUS LIFE
Students of Etown: Grace Diehl
Grace Diehl is a calm and friendly student from Wyomissing, Pa. She loves helping people whenever she can and socializing with others. Diehl is a junior at Elizabethtown College. Her major is Secondary English Education, and her minor is Spanish. Diehl chose her major so she could teach people English. This dream came from the
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Recipe Review: Dorm-friendly nachos
When living in a dorm, it’s notoriously difficult to cook full-scale meals with only a mini-fridge, microwave and desktop to work with as a makeshift kitchen. Not only are meals a struggle, but finding new snacks to try can also be tricky when living in a dorm. Although popcorn, chips and other treats may be
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Local Business Review: Pizza Hut
For many years, the Pizza Hut franchise dominated the pizza industry in the United States, with restaurants spread across the country. Tragically, the reign of Pizza Hut has been on the decline for many years, causing disappointment among many longing for the signature taste of a deep-dish pepperoni pie. In this author’s hometown, for example,
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SPORTS
Women’s Cross Country
On Oct. 16 in Gettysburg Pa.,the Elizabethtown College women’s cross country team was back in action at the Gettysburg Aubrey Shenk Invitational after a two-week rest period. The Blue Jays placed third as a team with 116 points. Sophomore Kelty Oaster was the team’s top finisher for the 6k (3.7 mile) race. The College had
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Shredders
On Sunday, Oct. 17, Microsoft announced a new game called Shredders, a revolutionary new video game that is coming out for Xbox Series X. According to polygon.com, “the Xbox Series X players can head to snowy mountaintops for some sick tricks with Shredders, an upcoming snowboarding game from publisher FoamPunch and co-developers I-Illusions and Let
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Men’s Soccer
On Saturday, Oct. 16, as everyone was enjoying homecoming weekend, the Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team lost their game against Susquehanna University, with a final score of 3-2, in Landmark Conference action. With the loss, the Blue Jays record drops to eight wins, four losses and one tie overall. Junior Ryan Hepler scored his fifth
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FEATURES
Club profile series: Stepping onstage with Sock and Buskin
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com What is your name?Nicole McCauley What is the name of your club?Sock and Buskin – Theatre Club What is your role within the club?President———————————When did you first get involved in the club?I have been involved with Sock & Buskin since my freshman year. What activities take place during club meetings?During club
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Entering a new age of podcasting at the Digital Humanities Hub
Photo by: Megan White Elizabethtown College held a podcasting information session in the Digital Humanities Hub Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 11:00 a.m. The Hub, located in the basement of Wenger Hall, is a place on campus where students and faculty can work on digital projects and share resources. The session had a conversational tone in
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“March for Our Lives” chapter officially approved on campus
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com Sophomore Jillian Nichols created the March for Our Lives (MFOL) Club at Elizabethtown College. According to MFOL, the organization was formed after the Feb. 14, 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. In March 2018, the first annual March for Our Lives was held, and it stirred up a great
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