NEWS
Today’s Tech: UMG pulls music catalog from TikTok
Fans of the acclaimed Pedro Pascal edit will be disappointed when they realize none of their favorite artists’ music are on TikTok, at least if they are signed to Universal Music Group (UMG). On Feb. 1, after a failed negotiation with the China-based video platform, UMG pulled all of their music from TikTok’s catalog. Affected
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Higher Education in Pennsylvania: A time of change in Pa.
On January 26, Governor Josh Shapiro made an announcement via press release that his administration plans to overhaul the higher education system in Pennsylvania in the coming future. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, the governor announced plans to reform the governing structure of PA’s state universities and community colleges, prioritizing keeping schools open despite demographic
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Students struggle for a seat at the table in the Marketplace
Kamryn Mengel, a first-year at Elizabethtown College, is on a meal plan, like many of her peers. The meal plan allows her to get unlimited meals at the marketplace. One day after her first-year seminar (FYS) roundtable, she decided to go eat, since she’d been busy the entire morning with classes. She couldn’t find a
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CAMPUS LIFE
Movie Review: Psychological horror with “Bodies Bodies Bodies”
Who knew the way to capture true human nature was through a seemingly harmless party game? In this new slasher film we get both the blood, guts and gore coupled with jumpscares, but also a deeper look into the human psyche. Within the first five minutes of the movie, the scene of the mansion, where
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Horoscopes: Which activities will help you take advantage of spring break?
Happy Spring Break, Jays! Hopefully this next week will bring some much needed relaxation, refreshing you just enough as we approach the middle of the semester. This week, we’re looking at Spring Break activities that your sign would enjoy. So, what should you do with your week off? Use your sun, moon and rising signs
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Activity Review: Exploring Conewago Recreation Trail
Just a short seven-minute drive away from campus sits the Conewago Recreation Trail, a five-mile trail just northwest of Elizabethtown. The trail, located between Route 230 and the Lebanon County Line, was acquired by the county in 1979. It connects to the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail and follows the Conewago Creek through scenic farmland and
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SPORTS
Highlights of Americans in the Winter Olympics
The 2022 Winter Olympic Games took place in Beijing, China this year from Feb. 4 to Feb. 20, and in that time the United States made history. In Women’s Hockey, the U.S. received silver, just barely losing to Canada in the gold medal game. In Women’s 30km mass start free cross-country event, Jessie Diggins received
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Women’s basketball loses against Scranton
On Saturday, Feb. 12, the Elizabethtown College women’s basketball team faced off against the University of Scranton’s women’s basketball team. The game got off to a slow start but it turned into an eventful game in the fourth quarter, and Etown ultimately came up short against Scranton, with a final score of 64-55. Blue Jays
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Video Game Review: Wii Sports Resort Archery
“Wii Sports Resort” is a Nintendo Wii game that was released in the summer of 2009. This game is the sequel to Nintendo’s “Wii Sports” that was released three years prior. This collection of sports games is set on the fictional Wuhu Island and has 12 sports to choose from. One game from “Wii Sports
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FEATURES
Senior staff writer reflects on Etown experience, the memories and friends made
Photo courtesy of Jamie Verrekia As I look back on my time at Elizabethtown College, I can definitely say it has become my home away from home. As a senior about to graduate, I will cherish all the memories I made during my four years at Etown. Coming into college I was more introverted but
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Sports editor finds future industry
Photo courtesy of Megan White November 9, 2015, I received my acceptance letter to Elizabethtown College and started thinking about the journey I would be taking in a few months. Honestly, back then I had no idea the ups and downs and challenges and growth I would experience in the coming four years at Etown.
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Senior Class President addresses Class of 2020
Photo courtesy of Maggie Fix As a lot of family and friends have reminded us, this was not the end of our time at Elizabethtown College we originally imagined. It is truly a loss that we should all mourn. However, instead of talking about what we missed out on, I want to celebrate the unique
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