NEWS
Today’s Technology
Living a second digital life using virtual reality might have seemed like a distant dream a few years ago, but new technology is being developed to create the Metaverse. Earlier this year, Microsoft cited the Metaverse as a reason to purchase the game developer Activision Blizzard for $70 billion. Other companies are pushing out novel
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The College acknowledges and apologizes for bias incidents
On Tuesday, Nov. 2 Elizabethtown College President Cecilia M. McCormick, J.D. and the Senior Leadership Team sent an email to the Etown community entitled “Creating a Sense of Belonging for all at Elizabethtown College.” In the email, they apologized for not condemning a series of “inexcusable” racist and biased behaviors and incidents that occurred in
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The Scarlet Election: The November 2nd Election and its Consequences
It’s no secret that the election held on Nov. 2, 2021, was a disaster for the Democratic Party. The supposedly safe gubernatorial race in New Jersey was won by a razor thin margin and the toss up gubernatorial race in Virginia, wasn’t close. While the race for Pennsylvania Governor was not on the ballot in
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CAMPUS LIFE
Spend an afternoon at Cones and Clubs
On the weekends when the Office of Students Activities does not have anything planned, it is easy to get bored on campus. Ping-pong in the lobby can only be entertaining for so long, and no one ever wants to study just for the fun of it. Sometimes, you just need a break from the college
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Book Review: The Midnight Library
Matt Haig’s latest novel is the perfect read for anyone struggling with the effects of the pandemic. “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig is one of the most relevant books for readers amid a pandemic. Haig masterfully guides his readers through the story with vibrant imagery and almost poetic details. His writing tackles heavy ideas
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Welcome to the Jungle
Sometimes, being a goldfish can be tough. Growing up in the fair was even tougher, and life could get pretty crazy. We were constantly moving around, and even though it was fun to see new sights and people all the time, we really wanted a home to call our own. Some people say goldfish won
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SPORTS
Field hockey home opener ends in a tough loss against F&M
Photo by Jocelyn Kline The Elizabethtown College field hockey team opened its regular season with two losses. Their first game of the season was Friday, Aug. 30 against Franklin & Marshall College. The final score was 6-1, with the Blue Jays behind. First-year Chloe Smith made the Jays’ only goal during the third quarter following
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Men’s soccer takes tough loss, women’s team takes win
The Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team had an eventful opening weekend. They played two home-openers Friday, Aug. 30, and Saturday, Aug. 31. Friday, Aug. 30, the Blue Jays took a 2-1 loss against Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). First-year Tate Mohney was the single scorer for the Blue Jays, and was assisted by senior Connor Rathsam.
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Casey McGarvey, new Director of Athletic Communications
Casey McGarvey is being welcomed into the Elizabethtown College community this year as the Director of Athletic Communications. In this position, McGarvey will take care of the sports section of the Etown website, all sporting events and communication to the NCAA by providing official statistics on a daily basis. McGarvey said he enjoys working on
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FEATURES
Professor explores neurological perspective of music therapy
Thursday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m., the Bowers Writers House invited students to explore the question “Can music really change the brain?” The discussion was led by professor of music Dr. Gene A. Behrens, whose career as a music therapist spans four decades in a variety of settings. Currently presiding over a variety of different
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Into the Streets celebrates 25 years of community service, engagement
Elizabethtown College is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Into the Streets. Into the Streets is a day where faculty, students and staff participate in service projects that benefit the local community. The event is not just held by Etown but takes place at colleges nationwide. “The day of service began in 1994, when 77 representatives
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Alumna finds identity through local, international nonprofit work
One great fear of the young adult is becoming stuck in a job that is unenjoyable or unrewarding. Luckily, many are able to avoid this pitfall of adulthood by pursuing work in causes they believe in, especially in service-related fields. Allison Rohland ’14 is the creative coordinator for the Horizon Initiative and has been able
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