NEWS
The College prepares for 2023 AICUP Day on the Hill
Students at private institutions like Elizabethtown College often must consider the high costs that contrast those of technical schools or their public-school counterparts. In some cases, the fear can sway people away from attending a college that could have a good program or suit their needs. One way that private colleges attempt to aid those
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Student Senate meets with the Senior Leadership Team
Student Senate met for their weekly meeting on Thursday, March 16 at 3:45 p.m. in Gibble Auditorium for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) meeting. The moderator selected for the meeting was Class of 2025 Vice President Nicholas Wiley. The meeting was divided in topics of interest, with the first topic being Diversity, Equity and Belonging.
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Today’s Technology: Ozobots in contemporary classrooms
Technology is everywhere, every day, all the time, and it pervades every facet of modern society—including classrooms. Ozobots, small spherical robots that can be programmed to do just about anything, are a recent technological development that has been seen in contemporary classrooms. These robots are widely beloved by students, and they can help educators in
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CAMPUS LIFE
Club Feature: GSA
Elizabethtown College offers a multitude of clubs for students to get involved in and become passionate about–one of which being the Gender-Sexuality Alliance club (GSA). The cabinet consists of juniors Samhar Almomani, Mackenzie Pollachek and Zoe Enterline and sophomore Jayden Ryan. The mission of the GSA is to provide a safe space for those with
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Fall Equinox Horoscopes: A fresh start
The fall equinox on Thursday, Sept. 22 marked the beginning of autumn, bringing colder weather, cozier vibes and a fresh start. As the sun moves into Libra, balance and beauty make their way into our lives. Starting fresh doesn’t have to mean starting over; sometimes it means looking at your life through a new perspective.
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Recipe Review: Mac and cheese in a cup
One of the staples of many college dorm rooms are instant noodle cups. From ramen to macaroni and cheese, these meals are easy to make for any student who doesn’t have the space or utensils for a full, home cooked meal. However, there is an alternative to instant macaroni and cheese cups that some may
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SPORTS
National sports update
Recently, there has been some tension between the Philadelphia Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman and his scouting department. Tuesday, Roseman responded to the notion that he is going off of his personal draft board to make picks for the Eagles. He responded by saying that that notion was ridiculous, because every person on the staff
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Happy Gilmore
“Happy Gilmore” is a movie about an unsuccessful hockey player turned golfer. Adam Sandler plays Happy, whose Grandma learns that she is about to lose her home. Happy then joins a golf tournament hoping to win enough money to buy it for her. He starts challenging local golf pros for some money, and he continuously
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Fall sports update
As of May 2021, sports are making a small comeback to Elizabethtown College. However, as fall approaches, some might be wondering exactly what is going to happen with fall sports, and if the season will be back to normal. As of now, everything is up in the air. According to Director of Athletics at the
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FEATURES
Vaccination controversy leads to debate, nationwide outbreaks
Elizabethtown College’s immunization policy dictates that all first-year and transfer students be vaccinated prior to matriculation against a battery of contagious and life-threatening illnesses. To attend the College, documentation must be provided to establish that a student has received two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella shot; two doses of the chickenpox shot or
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Thrifting, upcycling good for environment, for self-expression
What once may have been counterculture or even made fun of is making its way into the mainstream culture. Thrifting, or buying clothing and other items secondhand, has seen an increase in popularity in recent years. According to Bustle, the millennial generation thrift more than any other generation, although they are also more likely to
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High Library hosts monthly science fiction book club, open to all
Elizabethtown College held its Sci-Fi Friday book club meeting Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. at the High Library. Science fiction, or sci-fi, is a popular genre, which is why it was chosen as a theme for this semester. The book selected for discussion was “Parable of the Sower” by Octavia E. Butler. First-year Cassidy Dunn
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