NEWS
The College hosts David Hogg to lead off its lecture series
Just one day after 18 people were killed after an act of gun violence in Maine, David Hogg, who survived one of the deadliest school shootings in America, spoke to a full house at Elizabethtown College on Thursday, Oct. 26 during the College’s lecture series. Hogg was a senior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
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Global Perspective: Tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate
President Joe Biden ordered two airstrikes on military facilities belonging to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps and proxies in Syria early on Friday, Oct. 27. These measures were in retaliation for recent missile and drone attacks against American forces in Syria and Iraq. These airstrikes, carried out by two F-16 fighter jets, also intended to
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Business Buzz: Keeping enemies close, and friends closer
It has been 21 days since the war between Israel and Palestine began, and almost a year and a half since the war in Ukraine reached its boiling point. Since then, we have seen the power struggle between the three main powerhouses on the global stage. The U.S., Russia and China have begun moving their
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CAMPUS LIFE
Local Activity Review: Attempting the Escape Room Lancaster
If you love puzzles and are looking for a fun indoor activity to do with your friends, try going to an escape room! If you’re willing to travel, consider booking an experience at Escape Room Lancaster. This escape room location has four unique escape room experiences available for booking; The Sherlock hunts Jack the Ripper
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Students of Etown: Madeline Shaffer
With so many talented students on campus, it’s always interesting to hear about the various perspectives people bring to Elizabethtown College. Senior history major with a religious studies minor Madeline Shaffer is just one example of these stellar students. From Concord, Pa., Shaffer found herself choosing the College in part due to its background. “I’m
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Game Review: Making music with “Incredibox”
“Incredibox” was created in 2009 by a trio who runs So Far So Good, a gaming company based in France. It is an extremely unique game with no set goals, only your imagination. The premise is to combine different sounds and voices to create a beat that you like. When you first open the screen,
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SPORTS
Women’s Cross Country at NCAA Division III Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference
On Saturday, Nov. 13, the Elizabethtown College women’s cross country team traveled to Newville, Pa. to participate in their 16th consecutive regional meet. The Blue Jays had an all-region performer, sophomore Kelty Oaster, at the NCAA Division III Mideast Regional at Big Spring High School. Etown took 9th at the meet with 271 points. Oaster,
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Women’s Basketball
On Saturday Nov. 13 in Lancaster Pa., the Elizabethtown College women’s basketball team defeated Haverford College. Four members of the Etown team reached double figures in a 66-57 win over Haverford on the first day of the Terry Greene Memorial Tournament at Franklin & Marshall. Graduate student Veronica Christ and teammate first-year DaniRae Renno led
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90 Minute Fever
This game is new, and it is supposed to be exciting. Enter the world of “90 Minute Fever,” a soccer game in which you can create and customize your own club team, sign and develop your players and compete against other managers in a persistent online world. You can build your legacy by winning games.
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FEATURES
Artist Feature – Delaney Dammeyer
Photos courtesy of Delaney Dammeyer I’ve always been a hobbyist when it came to art, but I like pushing myself with it. I’ve been drawing obsessively since I was about five. It never really feels like something I want to do, but something I’m compelled to do. That’s not super romantic, but it’s how I
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Club Profile: High Voltage
Photos courtesy of High Voltage What is your name? Tanner Simon What is the name of your club? High Voltage What is your role within the club? I’m currently the Vice President When did you first get involved in the club? I co-founded the club with Brandon Huey the first month of
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Gun Violence
Photo courtesy of Dr. Christina Bucher Monday, March 9 through Friday, March 13, the Religion and Gun Violence in the USA class had their projects on display in the High Library of Elizabethtown College. Carl W. Zeigler Professor of Religion Dr. Christina Bucher taught the class for the very first time this semester. According to
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