NEWS
PA Politics: John Fetterman to receive treatment for clinical depression
On Wednesday, Feb. 15, newly elected Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to receive treatment for clinical depression. This marks the Democrat’s second trip to the hospital this month, with the first in early February after Fetterman reported being lightheaded while attending a retreat in Washington. “John, Gisele
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Global Perspective: Secretary of State Blinken visits Turkey
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Turkey on Feb. 19, where he went on a helicopter tour and saw the mass destruction caused by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake and 7.5 magnitude aftershock that affected Turkey and neighboring Syria on Feb. 6. On this tour, Blinken was accompanied by Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut
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Global Perspective: Unidentified objects shot down in Canada and Alaska
On Saturday, Feb. 11, the Canadian government reported that an American jet shot down an unidentified flying object that invaded Canadian airspace. “I ordered the take down of an unidentified object that violated Canadian airspace,” Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau wrote on Twitter. “[North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)] shot down the object over
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CAMPUS LIFE
3/24 Horoscopes: Messages for this week
Aquarius: Any new opportunities coming your way may help on your journey of accomplishing big goals. Pay special attention to your dreams during this time as they may also point you in the right direction. Pisces: For Pisces placements, this is a time of enjoyment and creating lasting relationships with friends. Something that you’ve been
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Artist Review: Surfaces
With the recent bouts of warm weather over the past few weeks, I’ve found myself turning more and more frequently to the music from the band Surfaces. The group, which is widely known for its hit song “Sunday Best,” perfectly blends multiple genres of music, making them a unique group whose music perfectly complements the
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Abby’s Advice: Course Scheduling
For students who will be returning to Elizabethtown College next year, the time to plan for the Fall semester is now! While browsing the course catalog and thinking about all the opportunities available is exciting, this time of year can also be stressful. As our thoughts turn towards the future, considering what classes to take,
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SPORTS
Jackie Robinson
In 1947, history was made when Jackie Robinson, the first African American athlete to play Major League Baseball, stepped up to bat for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Jackie Robinson was born Jan. 31, 1919 in Cairo, Ga. He was the youngest of five children. Growing up, he attended John Muir High School in Pasadena, Ca. where
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Rocky Balboa
In 1975, the heavyweight champion of the world, Apollo Creed, announces that he is hosting a fight to defend his title in Philadelphia, Pa. A few weeks before his flight, Creed is informed that his opponent cannot compete due to an injured hand. Creed decides not to cancel the fight, but instead, give a local
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Intramural Sign Ups
Recently, the decision to have intramural sports was approved by the NCAA. Intramural sports are a great way to hang out with your friends, and not only that, but they are also a great way to have fun, meet new people and compete in a game with a teammate against your friends. If you have
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FEATURES
International Education Week events raise awareness of global cultures
Photo: Jillian Distler Día de Los Muertos is a traditional Mexican holiday dedicated to honoring loved ones who have died. The holiday is a multi-day celebration. The first day, Nov. 1, is dedicated to children who have passed away, and the following day is dedicated to adults who have passed, senior Guadalupe Carnero explained. Carnero
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Professor explains difference between alternative, complementary medicine
The word “medicine” has changed in meaning over the course of history, but the central guiding principle behind the entire medical field is to actively promote the health and wellness of the body. At Elizabethtown College, the science departments and core requirements foster respect for the scientific method and the practice of medicine. Underlying this,
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Guest speaker discusses female representation in comics, media
Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 at 7 p.m., Bowers Writers House welcomed guest speaker and author of the novel “Superwomen and Supergirls: Gender, Power, and Representation in Comics, TV, and Film,” Carolyn Cocca, who is a scholarly expert on the appearance of females in modern superhero narratives in daily media. Today, the presence of women taking
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