NEWS
Pennsylvania Politics: The 2024 Senate race begins
On Monday, April 10, Democratic Senator Bob Casey Jr. announced that he will be running for re-election in 2024, seeking a fourth term. This decision marks the beginning of a likely competitive and expensive 2024 PA Senate race. “Folks, I’m running for re-election,” Casey wrote on Twitter. “There’s still more work to do to cut
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Etown hosts Congress to Campus events
On Monday, March 27, Elizabethtown College hosted several Congress to Campus events that were open to the campus community. The event was coordinated by the Center for Global Understanding and Peacebuilding (CGUP) and the theme was Civil Dialogue in Action. CGUP coordinated the event through Director Shannon Haley-Mize, the CGUP student leadership team and the
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We the People: Referendums, ballot initiatives and democracy in PA
As the 2023 off-year election season gets underway, it is important to take a look at the complex process of amending the Pennsylvania Constitution that occurs in nearly every off-year election cycle. In Pennsylvania, the state constitution can only be changed by constitutional amendment. Amendments are passed by a simple majority of the Pennsylvania General
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CAMPUS LIFE
Horoscopes: What is the Blood Moon bringing your way?
On Tuesday, Nov. 8, the total lunar eclipse in Taurus created the effect of a red-toned full moon, also known as the Blood Moon. In astrology, a full moon presents a culmination of energy, and an added eclipse marks a time of significant change and transformation. So, what does this Blood Moon signify for your
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Club Feature: Finding community in the Lifting Club
Weightlifting became a big stay at home activity during the COVID-19 pandemic and has become a huge trend in the world as we return to normal. However, before the pandemic began, Elizabethtown College invested in the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being, a facility for their student body to use for physical fitness and
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Students of Etown: Katie Scaggs
Katie Scaggs is an outstanding student, role model and friend to all. She is who everyone at Elizabethtown College should look up to, which is why she is this week’s Student of Etown. She is a junior at the College and her major is marketing with a minor in graphic design and art. Scaggs is
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SPORTS
Legislative Softball Game
Sept. 28, 2021, the Capitol All-Stars softball game was held in Harrisburg, Pa. This softball game serves as a fundraiser for the Commonwealth’s food banks and pantries. This game was the fifth time Democratic and Republican members of the Pennsylvania Legislature have come together to play a family friendly game of softball. The two teams
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Health and Fitness: Sleep Deprivation
Sleep should be considered a priority for everyone, including students at Elizabethtown College. For Americans ages 18 to 29, 54 percent report getting seven hours of sleep or more and 46 percent report getting six hours or less, according to a study conducted by Gallup. On average, Americans get 6.8 hours of sleep per day.
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Field Hockey
On Saturday, Oct. 16 in Selinsgrove, Pa., the Elizabethtown College field hockey team faced off against Susquehanna College. The Blue Jays ultimately lost the game. First-year Riley Stephan produced her second goal of the season for the team, which tied the game in the first quarter. However, a third-quarter goal by the River Hawks proved
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FEATURES
Student, faculty showcase creative writing
Photo by: Megan White In the late evening of Jan. 30, students, faculty and family gathered at Elizabethtown College in the Bowers Writers House for the first annual Duets – Creative Reading and Conversation. This event, sponsored by the Creative Writing program, formed an engaging and welcoming atmosphere while giving both a veteran and a
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Celebrating the life, legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Photo courtesy of Maddie Kauffman Monday, Jan. 20 was Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. day, and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. remains one of the most prominent and frequently discussed historical figures. MLK Day has only been observed nationally for 20 years. On the campus of Elizabethtown College, the observation of this
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Club profile series: Geeking out with Anime Club
What is your name? Mercedes Geiger What is the name of your club? Anime Club What is your role within the club? I’m el presidente When did you first get involved in the club? I went to meetings in the first half of freshman year, then came back sophomore year with a
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