NEWS
Student Senate: The Etown Campus Shuttle is back
Student Senate met for their weekly meeting Thursday, Nov. 10 at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 212. The meeting began with administrative reports starting with the Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE) Director Javita Thompson reporting that the office will be hosting its first winter break trip in over two years. From Dec. 9-14, the
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PA Politics: Democrats celebrate in Pennsylvania
On Tuesday, Nov. 8, Pennsylvania held two closely watched elections: the gubernatorial race between Republican Doug Mastriano and Democrat Josh Shapiro and the Senate race between Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz and Democrat John Fetterman. The Democrats were victorious in both these races. For the gubernatorial election, Shapiro won 56.3% of the vote and Mastriano received
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Global Perspective: China begins to ease zero-Covid policies in response to weakening economy
On Friday, Nov. 11, the Chinese government began easing its strict zero-Covid policies. However, leaders of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) say that the “war” against the pandemic will persist. “We must maintain our strategic determination and conduct epidemic control properly and with scientific precision,” the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China
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CAMPUS LIFE
The Weekly Treat: Nutella
What’s going on my Crumb Crew, it’s your favorite food reviewer back for your Weekly Treat. Though this will be my second entry, I’ve decided to premier a hot take on a new item I’ve tried this past week: Nutella dipped apple slices. I was hesitant at first to try Nutella, on the account that
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The Students of Etown: Destiny Troy
Despite Elizabethtown College being a small school compared to most of the colleges in the area, it is nearly impossible to know all of the students on campus. Each one of them has their own unique story on how they came to attend Etown, and it is important to know that their story is important.
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Restaurant Review: My Place Italian
My first time visiting My Place Italian was last year during my spring semester. My friend, who is now a sophomore international business major and French minor, Meghan Murray accompanied me. It was a random weekday where we were tired of Marketplace food, and we thought we deserved a special outing after nearly surviving our
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SPORTS
This Week in Elizabethtown College Sports History
On this Week in Elizabethtown College Sports History: 2015: Etown Field Hockey Beats No. 12 Catholic Cardinals During the week of Sept. 26, 2015, the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays had a historic upset over the No. 12 Catholic University Cardinals. Etown trailed 2-0 in the second half of the game, but after a goal by
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Intramural Members Discuss Challenges, Rewards of Playing Intramurals
Sports are an integral part of lively campus life at Elizabethtown College. While not everyone may be able to play professionally, intramurals are a relaxed sport anyone can participate in, and each practice is a chance to meet new people. Several intramural players had some thoughts and advice on the current state of sports at
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Etown Football
Since the National Football League (NFL) started its games on Sept. 10, there have been almost three weeks of games. There has been a lot of support for football since then, but if one were to go back in history, they would find that a lot of people have supported football since its beginning. Some
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FEATURES
Professors spearhead art, poetry exhibits of an American activist
Photos: Emma Pile Elizabethtown College is showcasing the artwork and poetry of French-American activist Lawrence Ferlinghetti until Wednesday, Nov. 21. His artwork can be viewed in the Lyet Gallery on the second floor of Leffler Chapel and Performance Center, and his poetry is on display at the Bowers Writers House. Essential figures in bringing these
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Harry Potter potions, transfiguration class leaves students spellbound
Photos: Paula Groff Tuesday, Oct. 23, the High Library hosted its second-to-last event of the Wizarding Events series. The event was a Potions and Transfiguration Class hosted in the McCormick Classroom by Instruction and Scholarly Communications Librarian Jennifer Strain. Strain said the themed program was inspired by the 20th anniversary of the release of the
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First-year student motivates peers to take flight in new Etown Runners’ club
Meeting every Monday and Thursday at 4 p.m. in the Jay Walk and every Saturday morning, the Runners’ Club welcomes all that are interested in a nice run. The club typically runs depending on the day. On Mondays or Thursdays, the club will do a simple run that fits everyone’s ability, so no one feels
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