NEWS
Today’s tech: Microsoft announces deal with Constellation Energyc
Microsoft embarked into new territory in announcing a deal to reopen Unit 1 of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania—a facility seared into U.S. history thanks to the 1979 partial meltdown of its sister reactor. This bold move was driven by the rapid increase in the energy demands of artificial intelligence, marking a
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Sexual abuse scandals continue to haunt Catholic Church
Over the past few decades, numerous news stories and headlines have come out against the Catholic Church worldwide. Many of these stories revolve around sexual abuse scandals,specifically sexual abuse against minors. One country that has seen a surge in these scandals is Belgium. The small country seated in the low countries of the northwest region
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College Store Holds Grand Reopening
With construction happening often around Elizabethtown College’s campus, especially with the 125th anniversary celebrations, much work goes unnoticed by the campus community. To bring recognition to the continued effort to make the store a more ideal shopping experience, including an addition of a window and restructuring of the layout inside, the Etown College Store decided
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CAMPUS LIFE
Welcome to the Jungle: Annie the King Charles Puppy
This week, meet Annie, a 2-year-old King Charles Cavalier puppy belonging to sophomore Adam Brockett. Annie was adopted by the Brockett family on Feb. 22, 2022 after the loss of one of their previous dogs, Guinevere (nicknamed Guinny), and the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Brockett, they wanted a King Charles specifically because
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Business Review: The Spot Hometown Deli
There are many small businesses that line downtown Market Street, each with their own individual charm. From second-hand shops to a variety of food options, there’s something for everyone, and with the weather finally starting to cool off it’s a perfect time to take a walk around and try something new. The Spot Hometown Deli
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Debate of the Week: Sheetz or Wawa
Since the creation of Sheetz in 1952 and Wawa in 1964, these gas station chains have competed to win the favor of Pennsylvanians all over the commonwealth. Sheetz has primarily reigned over regions like northeast and central Pennsylvania and Wawa has been confined to Philadelphia and surrounding states like New Jersey and Delaware. However, Wawa
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SPORTS
Video game review: Gestalt Steam & Cinder
Something I often mention is the necessity for certain games to make themselves noteworthy. Metroidvanias—and rogue-likes—with buttery-smooth pixel art can feel like they’re a dime a dozen at times, and someone’s hard work could easily get lost in unstable digital marketplaces. I highly praise games when they take new approaches to commonplace mechanics, as they
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Etown softball falls short in doubleheader with Wilkes
The Elizabethtown College softball team kept it close in both games of their doubleheader on Saturday, April 20 against Wilkes University but would fall short in both games. The weekend series saw the Blue Jays dominate on the mound in both games, but the bats were unable to come up big on the offensive end,
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NBA Playoffs: Teams to watch
The regular season is over. Those words mean one thing for basketball fans across the globe – the start of the National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs. The atmosphere the NBA playoffs bring always proves to be one of the best in all of sports. This year, there’s been the potential birth of young dynasties, teams
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FEATURES
OSA hosts first bingo event for spring semester
Here’s a bingo joke: What does a bingo player have in common with a driver in a parking lot? They’re both wishing for a free space! This rang true on Thursday, March 14, when the Office of Student Activities (OSA) hosted their famous Bingo Night. OSA Bingo is a beloved event among the students at
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Durnbaugh Lecture: Celebrating 80 years of Heifer International
Heifer International recently celebrated their 80th anniversary in a lecture held at 7 p.m. on Mar. 14 in the Susquehanna Room of Myer Hall. Heifer, a global nonprofit organization, is dedicated to the eradication of poverty and hunger via sustainable and community-based development, incentivizing aid and training to build self-sufficiency. The anniversary event began with
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Remembering our beloved chaplain Joan Austin (1931-2024)
Dr. Patricia Joan Austin served as the chaplain of Elizabethtown College from 1981-2001. Joan was presented with the Four Chaplains Legion of Honor Award for her “outstanding service to all people regardless of race or faith.” A professor of psychology with a postdoctoral fellowship in cognitive therapy from the University of Pennsylvania, she maintained a
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