NEWS
Global Perspective: North Korea expels American soldier who willfully crossed the DMZ
The American soldier who willfully sprinted across the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in July was released into U.S. custody on Wednesday, Sept. 27. “U.S. officials have secured the return of Private Travis King from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK),” National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said in a statement. “We appreciate the dedication of
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Business Buzz: UAW goes up against America’s automaker royalty
The United Automotive Workers Union (UAW) officially went on strike on Sept 1.5, 2023. The strike started because the contracts between the union and the car companies recently expired, walking out over the inability to agree on significant issues such as increases to their current salaries and benefits. UAW is seeking a 40% wage increase
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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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CAMPUS LIFE
Local Business Review: Pizza Hut
For many years, the Pizza Hut franchise dominated the pizza industry in the United States, with restaurants spread across the country. Tragically, the reign of Pizza Hut has been on the decline for many years, causing disappointment among many longing for the signature taste of a deep-dish pepperoni pie. In this author’s hometown, for example,
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Horoscopes: What is the Blood Moon bringing your way?
On Tuesday, Nov. 8, the total lunar eclipse in Taurus created the effect of a red-toned full moon, also known as the Blood Moon. In astrology, a full moon presents a culmination of energy, and an added eclipse marks a time of significant change and transformation. So, what does this Blood Moon signify for your
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Club Feature: Finding community in the Lifting Club
Weightlifting became a big stay at home activity during the COVID-19 pandemic and has become a huge trend in the world as we return to normal. However, before the pandemic began, Elizabethtown College invested in the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being, a facility for their student body to use for physical fitness and
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SPORTS
Field Hockey
On Saturday, Oct. 16 in Selinsgrove, Pa., the Elizabethtown College field hockey team faced off against Susquehanna College. The Blue Jays ultimately lost the game. First-year Riley Stephan produced her second goal of the season for the team, which tied the game in the first quarter. However, a third-quarter goal by the River Hawks proved
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Cross country: Gettysburg Invitational
While many Elizabethtown College students, families and alumni were enjoying the Homecoming parade and other festivities on Saturday, Oct. 16, the College’s cross country team was traveling to Gettysburg, Pa. to partake in the Gettysburg Invitational at Gettysburg College. Both the men and women’s teams placed third overall, but the men’s team ran against 14
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Athlete of the Week: Adam Wolfe
Adam Wolfe is a senior captain on the men’s cross country team at Elizabethtown College. Wolfe credits his participation in cross country to his family. His mother sprinted in high school and his uncle especially influenced him because he ran for Shippensburg University and became an All American at the university. “[My uncle] and I
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FEATURES
Alum conducts work to assist first-generation college students
The Open Doors Education Group first opened its doors to first generation college students at the beginning of April. This group’s founder, president and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ramon Rios, is an alum of Elizabethtown College and a few current students are helping out with the organization. This organization is based in Lancaster, and Rios
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Graduating senior staff says their “farewells” to the Etownian
Almost four years ago I walked into the Etownian news room and (at least it feels like) I never walked out. While I cannot speak for everyone, I know many of our seniors had similar experiences. The Etownian is where I found my true home at Etown, I found a family within my fellow writers
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Music Review: Indie artist “Still Woozy” channels funky, dreamlike sound
Say “thank you” to the Internet. Straight from a garage in Oakland, California comes the positive vibrations of Still Woozy, directly into your ears. Still Woozy is not quite a band name. It’s a stage name for the 25 year-old solo artist Sven Gamsky. Named a 2018 “Artist to Watch” by Purple Sneakers (an Australian
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