NEWS
The Russia-Ukraine conflict: Is the end in sight?
If you’ve looked in the news at any point recently, you’ve most likely seen information about the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Starting on Feb. 24, this invasion has gone on for weeks now, coming up on a whole month. Russia’s decision to go through with the invasion was surprising, even for the people on the front lines.
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Song of the (empty vodka) shelf: How Pennsylvania Government has responded to Russian aggression in Ukraine
In Pennsylvania, a state that is notorious for partisan division and dysfunction, the crisis in Ukraine has provided a glimmer of hope in our deeply partisan bureaucracy. As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to grow into an emerging humanitarian crisis, Governor Tom Wolf and state lawmakers have joined the federal government in levying sanctions
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Student Senate: Classes discuss advocacy projects and class events
Student Senate met for their weekly meeting Thursday, March 17 at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 212. The meeting began with administrative reports, starting with Dean of Students and Executive Director for College Diversity, Equity and Belonging Nichole Gonzalez where she addressed that there have been a number of bias related incidents occurring. Gonzalez explained that
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CAMPUS LIFE
The Restless Mind of a College Student
I feel exhausted but I still have three more assignments to go. Have I eaten today? The more I must read the less concentrated I become. What day is it today again? At least I still passed. Making friends in college is easy it’s just now I have no time. I really let myself believe
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The Origins of Truman, Etown’s unofficial mascot
Everyone knows that Conrad the Blue Jay is the official mascot of Elizabethtown College, but perhaps, the unofficial one is Truman the Therapy Doodle. He has become a staple on the campus with his visits and own official merchandise. During the 2021 Homecoming Parade, Truman was the last in the line of floats because of
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Album Review: “Red (Taylor’s Version)”
On Friday, Nov. 12, Taylor Swift released “Red (Taylor’s Version),” which is a re-release of her fourth album “Red.” Swift opted to re-record her first six albums after the first record label that signed her, Big Machine Records, sold them to Ithaca Holdings for $300 million. As such, Scooter Braun was granted ownership of Swift’s
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SPORTS
Updated Landmark Cancellations
Photo courtesy of Elizabethtown College Athletics Wednesday, March 18, the Landmark Conference officially canceled all remaining spring games for the 2020 season. A few days later, Friday, March 20, Elizabethtown College announced the cancelation of all on-campus classes and their movement to online classes for the rest of the 2019-2020 season. This has been devastating
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Women’s Lacrosse
Photo courtesy of Etown Athletics Tuesday, March 10, the Elizabethtown College women’s lacrosse team faced off against Immaculata University in a hard-fought match. Etown emerged with a large victory over Immaculata. Before this game started, Etown had a 4-2 winning record against Immaculata. Now, Etown has a 5-2 winning streak. Here is what happened
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Statement on Cancellations
Photo courtesy of Elizabethtown College Flickr Thursday, March 12, following other school closings, Elizabethtown College planned to close its doors due to COVID-19 from Friday, March 13 to Friday, April 3. This decision followed Governor Tom Wolf’s call for social distancing during this crisis. Along with students needing to move off campus and all on-campus
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FEATURES
Professor, Peacemaker in Residence kicks off conflict transformation series
Photo: Madeline Kauffman Associate professor of peace and conflict studies Jonathan Rudy gave his first workshop in his series entitled “Learn How to Peacefully Transform Conflict with Jonathan Rudy” Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 4 p.m. in the High Library McCormick Classroom. The series will have three workshops in total. Both the High Library and the
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Etown explores esports team, colleges experience growing interest
Esports are multiple player video games in which people, often professional gamers, compete against one another. Teams enter formal competitions, usually involving spectators. Some popular games played include League of Legends, Counter-Strike and StarCraft. Esports are becoming more popular within video game culture. There are gaming tournaments held worldwide. Elizabethtown College is also exploring this
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International Education Week events raise awareness of global cultures
Photo: Jillian Distler Día de Los Muertos is a traditional Mexican holiday dedicated to honoring loved ones who have died. The holiday is a multi-day celebration. The first day, Nov. 1, is dedicated to children who have passed away, and the following day is dedicated to adults who have passed, senior Guadalupe Carnero explained. Carnero
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