NEWS
Student Senate discusses funding for clubs and Ukrainian resolution
Student Senate met for their weekly meeting Thursday, March 10 at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 212. The meeting began with a special call to order by Blake Reed, where she spoke on the important role Power of One Day plays for fundraising for the campus. The money raised is used for financial aid, scholarships and
READ MORE
Global Perspective: Russia-Ukraine conflict causes increase in gasoline and food prices
Since Russia invaded Ukraine Thursday, Feb. 24, gas prices in the U.S. and around the world have skyrocketed. Both the invasion and efforts from the U.S. and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to counteract it have deeply affected global financial markets. Since the invasion, the average price of regular gas in the U.S. has increased
READ MORE
Elizabethtown College alumnus shelters in Kyiv, Ukraine
Elizabethtown College alumnus Vladyslav Solodovynk ‘04 has been sheltering in place in his home in Kyiv, Ukraine since Feb. 24, which marked the beginning of the Russian war on Ukraine. Solodovynk has resided in the capital city since 2009, and the invasion of his country has wholly upended his life. “The first day was a
READ MORE
CAMPUS LIFE
Easy to Make Dorm Recipes: How can you make cake in a microwave?
Microwaves are one of the greatest tools for college students: they rely on them to cook food, heat water and make snacks for movie nights. So, any recipe for college students has to be microwave-accessible. For any student with a sweet tooth, instant cake in a cup is an easy treat for a snack, dessert
READ MORE
Concert Review: Twenty One Pilots Takeover Tour
Two years after Twenty One Pilots’ (TØP) last tour, the duo has finally returned to the stage with their newest music and lore. As a long time TØP fan, seeing the boys again in person for their new album “Scaled and Icy” was an incredible and emotional experience. TØP played three shows in their hometown
READ MORE
An Interview with Pizza Dave
A staple of every college student’s mostly (un)balanced diet is pizza. From pepperoni to cheese to dessert, most students find themselves eating some type of pizza on a weekly basis. The popular place to get it is at the Marketplace where they are made in-house in a fire brick oven. The person who most often
READ MORE
SPORTS
Women’s lacrosse takes a tough loss in 2020 season-opening game at Widener
Photo: Etown Athletics Saturday, Feb. 22, the Elizabethtown College women’s lacrosse team opened their 2020 season away against Widener University. The Blue Jays took a 14-7 loss. Widener took an early lead of 5-0. With 8:23 left in the first half, junior Lexie Sharp made the first goal of the game for Etown. First-year Hannah
READ MORE
Track and field athletes set some new personal records
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com Sunday, Feb. 16, the Elizabethtown College men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in the Albright Throws Meet hosted by Albright College in Reading, Pa. For the men’s team, sophomore Brian Price and senior Matthew Strubinger set new personal records in their respective events. Price beat his weight throw best
READ MORE
Senior swimmer makes history, takes home gold in Championship
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com The Elizabethtown College men’s and women’s swimming teams had a busy weekend at the Landmark Conference Swimming and Diving Championships. The women’s team placed sixth with a total of 208 points by Sunday, Feb. 16. The Catholic University of America took first with a total of 814.5. Sophomore Marin Adams took
READ MORE
FEATURES
Union organizer shares personal collection of WWI propaganda posters
Photo: Madeline Kauffman From Thursday, Nov. 1 to Saturday, Dec. 1, Elizabethtown College will be showcasing propaganda posters from World War I designed to enlist women in the war effort. These posters are from the personal collection of Pamela Tronsor, a union organizer for Communications-Workers America and personal friend of professor of English Dr. John
READ MORE
Alumna lives “Educate for Service” at local Habitat for Humanity
Any Elizabethtown College student, alumni or staff member can recite the school’s motto, “Educate for Service,” by heart, but alumna Allyson Wells, ’12, put those words into action and is currently the Community Outreach Manager at Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity. Wells began her service journey at a young age through the organization Girl Scouts
READ MORE
Experts discuss college student voting trends in U.S. midterms
The political process is, by nature, not a spectator sport. Politics, it is said, maintains deliberate interest in the disinterested. Those that do not vote are not removed from the consequences of the elections that go on without them. The upcoming midterm election exists in a national and cultural context wracked by division, rhetoric, and
READ MORE