NEWS
PA Politics: John Fetterman to receive treatment for clinical depression
On Wednesday, Feb. 15, newly elected Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to receive treatment for clinical depression. This marks the Democrat’s second trip to the hospital this month, with the first in early February after Fetterman reported being lightheaded while attending a retreat in Washington. “John, Gisele
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Global Perspective: Secretary of State Blinken visits Turkey
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Turkey on Feb. 19, where he went on a helicopter tour and saw the mass destruction caused by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake and 7.5 magnitude aftershock that affected Turkey and neighboring Syria on Feb. 6. On this tour, Blinken was accompanied by Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut
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Global Perspective: Unidentified objects shot down in Canada and Alaska
On Saturday, Feb. 11, the Canadian government reported that an American jet shot down an unidentified flying object that invaded Canadian airspace. “I ordered the take down of an unidentified object that violated Canadian airspace,” Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau wrote on Twitter. “[North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)] shot down the object over
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CAMPUS LIFE
What were Elizabethtown College students doing this summer?
With the close of summer and beginning of the new school year, Elizabethtown College students have started to return to the daily schedule of classes, extracurriculars and career-building for the school year. While all of these activities are important, it can also be equally important to recognize and remember the possibilities that summer can bring.
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The Students of Etown: Blaise Bloom
Elizabethtown College fosters a unique environment which is home to many unique and diverse students. One of the many students here on campus is sophomore Blaise Bloom, who transferred here this fall alongside numerous other students. Bloom grew up in Johnstown, Pa., which is over two and half hours away from campus and about 90
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Restaurant Review: TJ Rockwell’s
Looking for a restaurant nearby to meet up with a club? Maybe you need a bite to eat with your teammates after a hard game, or you might just want a fun night out with friends. Look no further: TJ Rockwell’s is a great spot to get a bite to eat near campus. The first
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SPORTS
Moneyball
“Moneyball” is a biographical sports drama about the manager of the Oakland Athletics Baseball Team in 2002. This movie is based on the nonfiction book by Michael Lewis. The manager’s name was Billy Beane and his assistant manager Peter Brand who are dealing with a low budget while trying to assemble a competitive team. As
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Lebron James out indefinitely
Saturday, March 20, Lebron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were playing a game against the Atlanta Hawks. During one play, James was chasing a loose ball, and as he was running after the ball, Hawks wing Solomon Hill made contact with James’ right ankle. James fell and got hurt. He was able to stay
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John Neely
In 1962, there was a hall of fame inductee into the Ira R. Hall of Fame. This inductee was named John Neely. He was made an all star several times, and he was one of the star basketball players of the 1962-63 season. He also led the Elizabethtown College men’s basketball team to a win
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FEATURES
Etown supports global education, provides grants and mentorship
What is college for, beyond learning more of what one already knows and is focusing on? Well, thanks to the efforts of some key groups on campus, an education at Elizabethtown College can provide the time to explore not only one’s identity and career options, but also the world. The Center for Global Understanding and
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Pet-friendly housing is the purr-fect place for some students to live
*Edit: Elizabethtown College is no longer offering pet-friendly housing. For the most up-to-date information visit Etown College’s Office of Community Living’s official website. In the fall of 2018, Elizabethtown College launched the pet-friendly housing program. The pet-friendly housing initiative is in addition to the program already in place for students who would like to live
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Dangers of screentime often overlooked, present danger to eyes, health
Throughout the day people are constantly using technology, whether for work or for pleasure. As stated by a Neilsen audience report, adults in the United States devote about 10 hours and 39 minutes each day to consuming media. Advancements in technology have made this easier. For example, many companies are now using technology as their
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