NEWS
The College adapts to the omicron variant
Elizabethtown College has quickly adapted its procedures to combat the COVID-19 omicron variant. After a week delay of the spring semester, it implemented return-to-campus guidelines that staggered student move-ins over three days. Upon arrival to campus, all students, regardless of vaccination status, were subject to surveillance testing to quell the surge of the virus. However,
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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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CAMPUS LIFE
Movie Review: Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Since its release on Sept. 3rd, Twitter, Instagram and other social media sites have not stopped talking about Marvel Studios’ new movie, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” It is the 25th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the first Marvel movie since 2019’s “Captain Marvel” to feature a new character
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Welcome to the Jungle
Hello! I’m Moxie! I’m so excited to finally be on campus. My mom, Elizabeth, told me so much about Elizabethtown College, so I just had to come to see it for myself. So far, I’m loving the fact that I have my own room with no other pets. Unfortunately, I have to live with another
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Review: Only Murders in the Building
Similar to a majority of society, the characters of “Only Murders in the Building” areobsessed with true crime—that is, until they are involved in a case themselves. Theshow premiered the first three episodes on the streaming service Hulu Aug. 31.In the first five minutes of the series, the show introduces the three main characters:Charles-Haden Savage,
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SPORTS
Softball takes tough loss in doubleheader against Catholic
The Elizabethtown College softball team went head to head with the Catholic University of America in a Landmark Conference doubleheader in Washington D.C. Unfortunately, the Cardinals came out on top in both games. In the first game, Catholic scored first in the bottom of the third inning, scoring two runs. First-year Kady Johnson ruined the
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Men’s volleyball wins two consecutive games at Immaculata
Saturday, March 16, the Elizabethtown College men’s volleyball team went to Immaculata University to play against Immaculata and Brooklyn College. Both games were 3-0 wins for the Blue Jays. In the first game against Immaculata, senior Ethan Maurer led with a sweeping 15 kills. Etown took the lead early on, with Maurer getting the first
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Women’s lacrosse leads in game against Neumann, takes easy win
Saturday, March 16, the Elizabethtown College women’s lacrosse team took a 21-11 win over Neumann University. Senior Madelyn Baker was the top scorer for the Blue Jays with six goals, followed by sophomores Kate Ziegler and Lexie Sharp each scoring four points. The first points in the game came from Neumann player Reilly Fiedler. A
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FEATURES
July flash floods directly affected local businesses frequented by students
Photo: Miranda Fedor Residents of Lancaster County have experienced a wet end to the summer this year. Friday, Aug. 31, heavy rain turned roads into rivers in some parts of the county. The Mount Joy-Manheim area was affected the most, with flash floods occurring after a stationary thunderstorm unleashed about eight to 10 inches of
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Students embark on South African adventure, welcome new perspectives
Regardless of career or lifestyle, the Elizabethtown College community feels learning is best when used to benefit the prosperity of others. Both students and faculty encourage independent thought and integrity to fulfill a life of social justice and meaningful purpose. The College motto, “Educate for Service,” is of great importance to all and was delivered
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Blue Bean mixes Starbucks drinks, receives mixed reviews: Students can be seen walking around campus with the new hot and iced drinks in hand
Photo: Michael Wong Starbucks is now serving Elizabethtown College. Students can enjoy the sweet taste and smell of delicious coffee brewing as they walk into the Blue Bean Café. With the new setup and Starbucks menu, the Blue Bean has kept key features, such as the assortment of baked goods, the frequent sipper cards and,
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