NEWS
Etown solar fields promote sustainability
On the outskirts of Elizabethtown College’s campus sits a silicon giant. The beast is no foe though—it foots more than 20% of the College’s energy bill. However, while many students are aware of the giant solar fields by the Schreiber Quadrangle, most don’t know the real purpose of the array. In 2016, the College completed
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PA Politics: Fetterman accuses Oz of animal abuse
On Oct. 3, Pennsylvania’s Democratic candidate for Senate John Fetterman accused his Republican opponent Dr. Mehmet Oz of animal abuse linked to his past medical research at Columbia University between 1989 and 2010. This claim was initially published on the website Jezebel in an article titled “Dr. Oz’s Scientific Experiments Killed Over 300 Dogs, Entire
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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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CAMPUS LIFE
Students of Etown: Jacob Schel
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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2/1/22 Horoscopes: Vibes for the Spring Semester
Aquarius: It may be the season for some soul searching from Aquarians this spring. Tapping into the deep, dark parts of yourself may seem scary, but you could find the journey within has healing properties. Vibes: A well, inky black, the number 13, knowledge and bricks. Pisces: This spring is definitely the time to discover
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An A-moo-sing Birthday
On Friday Jan. 29, Elizabethtown College’s own Mad Cow Improv group held their first show of the semester. In the Gibble auditorium, dozens of students gathered (wearing their masks for COVID-19 safety) and watched the cows perform. They played games like their classic halftime show, the tale of Blockbuster going out of business, a doctor
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SPORTS
Intramurals
Over the summer, the heads of the Landmark Conference held a meeting to review their plans for collegiate sports in participating colleges and universities. During that meeting, it was decided that all school sports would either be cancelled or rescheduled until COVID-19 is under control. Elizabethtown College is complying with the Landmark Conference in postponing
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NBA Strike
Recently, the National Basketball Association (NBA) had to postpone some of its games due to strikes by the players. Since the shooting of NBA player Jacob Blake, there have been protests from the Milwaukee Bucks to promote police reform. Soon, the strikes spread from the Bucks to all around the NBA. As of right
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Overwatch League: Road to the Grand Finals
Friday, Sept. 11 to Sunday, Sept. 13, the 2020 Overwatch League (OWL) held the second and final week of its playoffs. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the schedule for this year’s OWL experienced quite a few delays and setbacks, but now the organization is on track to wrap up its season with the Grand Finals Weekend:
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FEATURES
Dynamic professor receives award for dedication to mentoring
Whether it was in elementary, middle or high school, we have all been influenced by a teacher or mentor at least once in our lifetime. Every year, Elizabethtown College recognizes an influential professor who is devoted to teaching and mentoring with the Kreider Prize for Teaching Excellence. Professor of physics and engineering Dr. Kurt DeGoede
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Flu shots, healthy living reduce chances of falling ill this autumn
Fall is finally here, which means it is time for beautiful weather, pumpkin-flavored everything, Halloween and flu season. Flu season is especially devastating on college campuses for several reasons. First, college students are more susceptible to the flu and other illnesses than other populations. According to National Public Radio (NPR), “every year, about 1 in
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Professor explores J.K. Rowling’s depictions of adoptive families
Photos: Maddie Kauffman With Sept. 2018 marking the 20th anniversary of “Harry Potter’s” release in the United States, Elizabethtown College has been giving the beloved young adult (YA) fantasy series its due appreciation. Visiting assistant professor of English Dr. Tara Moore has played a significant role in the Harry Potter craze of the semester, as she
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