NEWS
Pennsylvania Politics: Summer in review
Governor Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, started his first summer in the Pennsylvania Legislature in the same way his predecessor did—with a late budget. The budget deadline is June 30 but didn’t make it to the Governor’s desk until nearly a month later, on Aug. 30. The process isn’t complete, though. While the budget allots money,
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Today’s Tech: Space technology poses new opportunities
Ever since the tight space race between the United States and the former Soviet Union emerged from the Cold War following World War II, the world has entered an era of technological enhancement. Not only did this rivalry spark the concept of nuclear warfare, but it also provided a base for modern space technology. Space
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Global Perspective: Russia holds elections in occupied regions
As the Russia-Ukraine war persists without an end in sight, the Kremlin, the name for Russia’s government, is holding elections in occupied regions in an attempt to bolster its influence in these areas. Voting takes place between Sept. 8 and 10 in Ukrainian cities Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia, according to the Associated Press. Last
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CAMPUS LIFE
Debate of the Week: Are boneless wings really chicken nuggets?
Some of the greatest debate questions to come out of the 21st century revolve around one crucial topic: food. In this modern day, where most debates involve complex layers and deep moral questions, it can sometimes be good to return to the basics. Is water wet? Are hot dogs a sandwich? These seemingly simple questions
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Indoor Activities: Getting ready for cold weather
Occasionally, the colder weather gets the best of us and causes us to get down in the dumps. Here are a few ways to fight off the seasonal depression and enjoy the season! We both know you have a book sitting on your desk, waiting to be read. Curling up with a good book is
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Book Review: Ella Minnow Pea
For those who are looking to get away from the dry prose of textbooks or who are looking for a new and unique read, “Ella Minnow Pea” by Mark Dunn might be the next book to add to your reading list. Dunn tests the limits of language in an exciting, fresh way which keeps readers
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SPORTS
Main Line Invitational Cross Country Meet
On Friday, Sept. 17, the Elizabethtown College cross country team traveled to Haverford College for the Main Line Invitational where the team competed against seven other schools. The participating schools included Villanova University (Division I), University of Pennsylvania (Division I), La Salle University (Division I), Haverford College (Division III), Swarthmore College (Division III), Widener University
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Health and Safety
With the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, face masks have become a normal part of doing just about any activity outside the house. After the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended wearing a mask during indoor activity, some people raised legitimate concerns about how this could affect those exercising. Director of Sport Safety
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Athlete of the week – Gracie Brubaker
On Saturday Sept. 18, the Elizabethtown College women’s soccer team had their annual Senior Night game where they honored the seniors on the team. This year the team celebrated seven seniors including midfielder/defender Gracie Brubaker. Brubaker is most excited for Landmark Conference games where the team is anticipating the University of Scranton to be their
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FEATURES
African-American poetry celebrated through readings and song
In celebration of Black History Month, Elizabethtown College presented “Lift Every Voice and Sing: A Celebration of African-American Poets” in Zug Recital Hall Sunday, Feb. 24. The show was presented to the general public and sponsored by The Fine and Performing Arts department (FAPA), The High Library and the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Title
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Students travel to volunteer in Georgia, Alabama over spring break
Over Spring Break, the Chaplain’s Office and the Center for Community and Civic Engagement are leading two student trips focused on civil rights action and outreach. Both of these scheduled trips will be taking place in Atlanta, GA and place a focus on the experiences of minorities in the American South. Rev. Amy Shorner-Johnson will
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Alumna pursues interests through work, community service
It is often said that people are defined by those they know. Some even claim that no two people can interact without both leaving altered in some small way. Graduate of Elizabethtown College Alysa Poindexter, ‘12, is a living example of the way people are defined by their relationships and those surrounding them. Poindexter first
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