NEWS
Pa. Politics: A primary problem
Pennsylvania has been a battleground state for decades and President Joe Biden has visited nearly 30 times since taking office. It makes sense for Biden to visit the state now—he’s not battling in a primary. Presidential primaries in Pennsylvania typically are not hotly contested, with Pennsylvanians making their picks after Super Tuesday, when the majority
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Homecoming Weekend: Balancing the old with the new
The leaves are turning gold, there’s a pleasant breeze in the air and the smell of pumpkin spice is inescapable. That’s right Jays: it is fall once more. This is a very special time of year on the Elizabethtown College campus. While the stress of midterms is hanging over us, it is also a time
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Today’s Tech: Apple unveils plans for latest iPhone
Apple has finally released the next generation of iPhones. Included in the new selection are the iPhone 15, starting at $799 and the iPhone 15 Pro, starting at $999. They are quite pricey, but if you have an iPhone 11 or higher, you can get $200-$650 in credit towards a 15. The pre-orders began on
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CAMPUS LIFE
Students of Etown: Get to Know Angela Guydik
This week, the Etownian would like to introduce Angela Guydik as our featured student of Elizabethtown College. Guydik is from Leesport, Pa. and is a current senior studying to become an occupational therapist. Her graduation will occur this spring of 2023. However, as an occupational therapy student, she will continue for another two years here
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Recipe Review: Oreo mug cake
For readers who frequent the foodie side of TikTok or Instagram, this next recipe might be a familiar one. With the rise of recipe-based social media accounts, many have found ingenious new ways to reimagine their favorite foods. One of these recipes is the Oreo mug cake, a quick, two-ingredient dessert perfect for dorm cooking.
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Movie Review: Don’t Worry Darling
If there’s one lesson to be taken from films like the 2022 movie “Don’t Worry Darling,” it’s to never take critic reviews to heart without giving the film a fair chance. Despite reports of rocky relationships between the actors during filming and subsequent poor reviews from film critics, many viewers were unsure what they were
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SPORTS
Men’s Swimming
On Friday, Oct. 22, the Elizabethtown College men’s swim team traveled to Selinsgrove, Pa. to face off against Susquehanna College during the annual Schweikert Relays. The Blue Jays opened their 2021-22 season at these relays, swimming in a number of different events that are not often contested. The men’s team showed its depth and talent
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Men’s Soccer
On Wednesday, Oct. 20, the Elizabethtown College Soccer team faced off against Moravian College. During the game, first-year Jake Groh found the equalizing goal late in the second half, as Etown tied Moravian 1-1 in Landmark Conference action. With the draw, the Blue Jays move to eight wins, four losses and two ties overall, and
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Hershey Bears
The Hershey Bears earned a 2-1 win against the Charlotte Checkers in overtime on Saturday, Oct. 23 at Bojangles’ Coliseum. Defender Lucas Johansen scored the sudden-death overtime winner to lift the Bears. Also during the game, goaltender Zach Fucale stopped 27 of 28 Charlotte shots to backstop the Bears. After a scoreless first period, Charlotte
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FEATURES
“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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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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