NEWS
Student Senate: The College addresses reports of mold
Student Senate met for their weekly meeting Thursday, Jan. 26 at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 212. The meeting began with Administrative reports, starting with Dean of Students & Executive Director for College Diversity, Equity and Belonging Nichole Gonzalez, who addressed the recent email sent out regarding mold spores found in Hackman South Apartment by a
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Today’s Technology: Buzzfeed to begin using OpenAI resources for content creation
On Thursday, Jan. 26, Buzzfeed shared that it will begin to use artificial intelligence (AI) research and development company OpenAI’s resources for its content creation. The news and entertainment platform expressed that this allows for the personalization of quizzes and other content. “In 2023, you’ll see AI inspired content move from an R&D [research and
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Renovations set to begin on Royer Residence Hall
Renovations will soon begin on Royer Residence Hall, with the goal of having it open for the fall 2023 semester. The initial planning occurred in December, and construction is set to start before the end of January, signified by the construction dumpsters near the building. Enrollment in Elizabethtown College has increased for the past three
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CAMPUS LIFE
2/24/22 Horoscopes: What self-care tip should you try based on your Zodiac sign?
Aquarius: Try using water as a ritual for cleansing the mind and body of negative energy. The easiest way to do this is taking a relaxing bath or shower. This can even include having a good, therapeutic cry. Pisces: You may have been feeling some big emotions recently, so journaling can be a great method
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Meet Abby Smith’s sassy and curious cat, Leo
For some reason, one of the most common ice-breaking questions to ask someone has always been: are you a dog person or a cat purr-son? Pun intended. This question, though seemingly simple, has been known to occasionally elicit extreme reactions depending on who you are talking to. But whether you chose dog, cat or both,
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The Weekly Treat: Auntie Anne’s Cinnamon Pretzel Bites
Hello Crumb Crew, and welcome back to your daily reading of all things crunchy, chewy and everything in between. Today, we will be opening on a true treat today: Auntie Anne’s cinnamon sugar dusted pretzel bites! Regular size cup, lots of sugary goodness, but VERY messy. I would take caution on eating it in places
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SPORTS
Angels in the Outfield
“Angels in the Outfield” is about an orphan child named Roger Bomman and his friend, J.P., who love to sneak into baseball games. Roger and J.P. particularly like to watch the Los Angeles Angels. Roger has limited contact with his widowed father, and is in an orphanage. The last time his father came to visit,
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Elizabethtown Athlete Spotlight: Luke Fernandez, Class of ‘17, excelled in wrestling, will make caged debut in Philadelphia
Luke Fernandez did not start for the Elizabethtown College Men’s Wrestling Team his freshman year in 2013. However, he soon became one of the best players on the team, finishing his senior year with 27 wins to make the Etown program’s top 10 career wins list. Fernandez also earned himself a National Wrestling Coaches Association
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Sports practice updated
Various teams, such as the cross country team, started to practice as of last week, but were not competing against other schools since all competition has been postponed for the fall season. The athletes were getting tested for coronavirus before and after every practice for about two days, which was the duration of the practices
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FEATURES
Pink pumpkins cover campus for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Elizabethtown College is working to raise awareness of the disease. According to breastcancer.org, approximately one in eight women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer American women are diagnosed with, following skin cancer. The death rates for breast cancer are
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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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