NEWS
Global Perspective: International actors react to North Korea’s aggression
In the early morning on Oct. 4, North Korea fired an immediate-range ballistic missile over Japan. A J-alert was then issued by the Japanese government, which warned citizens to seek shelter in stable buildings or underground. This was the seventh time North Korea launched a missile over Japan. However, the country has fired two cruise
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PA Politics: Lawmakers call for impeachment of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner
Progressive District Attorney (DA) of Philadelphia Larry Krasner is defending himself against Pennsylvania state legislators who held him in contempt last week via a bipartisan vote of 162-38. Krasner failed to comply with a subpoena for documents to aid an investigation issued by the Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order, which is questioning the
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Etown Engineering Program ranked among top 100 undergrad-focused engineering programs
Etown students take pride in their majors and programs. There are so many unique features of Etown that appeal academically to students. Etown wants their students to succeed and provides everything needed to do so. More than just students are noticing the exceptional programs because the College has been nationally recognized. Etown was recently ranked
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CAMPUS LIFE
The Lunar New Year: Learn more about this Asian holiday and its celebrations
Happy New Year! On Feb. 1, people all across the world celebrated Lunar New Year, the day that marks the beginning of the Lunar Calendar. Lunar New Year is celebrated mainly in East Asia, specifically China, Taiwan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam. Depending on the country, you can see a variety of ways that is
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2/10 Horoscopes: Valentine’s Edition
Aquarius: With the day of love right around the corner, there are many ways to spread kindness and generosity. Spend quality time with friends and family along with significant others. Your love can also spread to strangers by paying for someone’s coffee, giving someone a compliment or volunteering where your help may be needed. Pisces:
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Asking Abby’s Advice: Advice for staying on top of your workload from a self-proclaimed ‘expert procrastinator’
Procrastination is a word familiar to many, a trap people often fall into when they feel unmotivated, bored or stressed. In the moment, it may seem like a good choice. For example, I think it’s an excellent choice for me to write this article on procrastination rather than getting to work on the essay I
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SPORTS
Esports and Music
Music has always been a vital part of the sports industry. If you think of WWE, you know John Cena’s theme. Every baseball player has an anthem their home stadium plays as they step up to bat. Sports associations make music videos by splicing together clips of different plays in games and setting them to
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Intramurals
As the leaves turn and students slowly return to campus, Elizabethtown College gets ready to begin a new season of intramurals. The informal sports league has always appealed to students who want to stay fit and meet new peers, but this year, intramurals are in demand more than ever, with COVID-19 limiting the activities happening
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NBA Season Update
The National Basketball Association (NBA) season will resume this year because players came to an agreement to do so. Whether the NBA would finish out its season became uncertain after the Milwaukee Bucks opted to skip game five against the Orlando Magic on Aug. 26 in order to bring attention to police brutality and racial
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FEATURES
Recipients of Eugene P. Clemens Award announced at peace lecture
Photo: Maddie Kauffman Dr. John Reuwer, professor of peace and justice at St. Michael’s College in Vermont, gave a lecture Wednesday, Oct. 17 in the Susquehanna Room in Myer Hall. The lecture was entitled “Lecture on Nonviolence: Power for Peace and Justice with Dr. John Reuwer,” and the event was sponsored by the Center for
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Student poverty on college campuses and accommodations of Etown
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly a third of all college students in the United States have household incomes below the poverty line, and 79 percent of students work either part-time or full-time while taking classes. What things are being done at Elizabethtown College to help with poverty? Much of the help
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Alumna remembers “Educate for Service” throughout her service career
Elizabethtown College graduates have a long tradition of service and meaningful work. Our alumni serve as leaders, volunteers and models for current Etown students. One such alumna who carries on Etown’s tradition of service is Tamara “Tami” Zavislan ’83. Zavislan currently serves as Director of Development of the Homeless Persons Representation Project (HPRP) in Baltimore,
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