NEWS
Election Day 2021
Editor’s Note: Percentages and projections are based on results reported on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021. The results are subject to change. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania held numerous local and statewide elections on Nov. 2, 2021. Republican Kevin Brobson is the winner of the open seat on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. He edges out Democratic nominee
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Today’s Technology
Recently, Meta Platforms, Inc.—formerly Facebook, Inc.—unveiled its plans for the Metaverse, which is a more immersive version of virtual reality (VR) that will merge the real and digital worlds. In the Metaverse, people can be anyone they desire via VR software such as the Oculus headset or augmented reality glasses. Users will be portrayed through
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Death of a Lobbyist: PA Lawmakers Finally Target Lobbying
In Harrisburg, it appears as though the tawdry financial relationship between lobbyists and politicians may finally be reigned in. In a rare show of bipartisanship, Senate Republicans and Democrats are endorsing a package of recently proposed bills that are designed to target the influence of lobbying in the Keystone State. Lobbyists work on behalf of
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CAMPUS LIFE
Adulting with Simple Meals: Pizza
Now that I’m living in an Independent Living Unit and meal-plan-free, I have to provide for myself like an adult. One struggle that I have is coming up with quick healthy meals I can make without burning down Brinser. I bring to you a simple and cost-effective meal idea: pizza. Pizza is the college go-to
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Horoscopes
Use your sun, moon and rising signs for a more rounded reading! Aquarius: Make sure your ego doesn’t get in the way of accepting new opportunities in terms of relationships or job offers. Try not to make issues a bigger deal than they are and look at situations objectively. Pisces: Put the passion you feel
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Fall Festivities: Field of Screams
The horror attraction Field of Screams is now open for the fall season! From now until Nov. 12, people can enjoy four attractions as well as three escape rooms and terrifying carnival games. All of their attractions have been amped up for new scares and extra layers of fear. This year, Field of Screams is
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SPORTS
Field hockey takes a win against Drew following a tough team loss
Photos by Megan White Wednesday, Oct. 9, the Elizabethtown College field hockey team faced off against York College of Pennsylvania. The team traveled to York where they played hard but walked off the field defeated 2-0. They only had five shots at the Spartans’ goal in the entire game, and none of them resulted in
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Women’s volleyball is now at an overall 20-7 following a week full of game play
Photo courtesy of Athletic Department Tuesday, Oct. 8, the Elizabethtown College women’s volleyball team competed against Stevenson University and took a 3-0 loss. Halfway through the first set, the Blue Jays were down 13-12, and Stevenson was able to keep their lead the rest of the way through the set. This gave them the first
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Soccer teams shut out opponents, not letting shots reach the goal
Photo courtesy of Athletic Department The Blue Jays were flying high last weekend after the men’s and women’s soccer teams won their games, leaving their opponents scoreless – and maybe even speechless. The Lady Jays played with a powerful performance, shutting out St. Mary’s College of Maryland 3-0. This marks the second shutout win for
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FEATURES
Counseling Services, Student Wellness offer resources for SAD
The approach of winter may bring excitement to many of us, but for those who experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD), the shorter hours of sunlight can bring about the “winter blues.” According to materials provided by Elizabethtown College’s Health Promotion Program, which consists of Assistant Director of Health Promotion Joni Eisenhauer and seven Student Wellness
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Alumna uses political science, sociology experience to help nonprofit
The Elizabethtown College motto, “Educate for Service,” does not end with graduation. Many Blue Jays leave the nest and enter service-oriented professions. Melissa Plotkin, ’91 is one of those Etown alumni. Plotkin works for the York Jewish Community Center (JCC), a nonprofit community center which serves all residents of York County. Membership to the York
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Etownian staff brave Harry Potter escape room in High Library
The rules were simple enough; get out of the room in time or face the wrath of a blighted Quidditch super-fan. What could possibly go wrong? For the week of Halloween, and as a final event in a string of Harry Potter-themed events on campus, the Elizabethtown College High Library staged a Harry Potter Escape
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