NEWS
PA Politics: John Fetterman addresses his stroke in a rare interview
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate John Fetterman sat down for an interview with reporter Dasha Burns at his home, which aired on Tuesday, Oct. 11. This was his first in-person interview since suffering a stroke in late May, and most of the conversation focused on his ability to effectively serve Pennsylvanians in Senate. However, throughout
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Who should fill out the FAFSA?
On Oct. 1, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened for college students to complete for the 2023-2024 school year. This is used to determine if a student is eligible for federal grants, work-study and loans. Colleges also apply the collected data to measure eligibility for financial aid awards. The last day to
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Global Perspective: Resumed violence plagues Ethiopia
Fighting has resumed between Ethiopia and a region within Ethiopia called Tigray as talks of peace are being pushed to stop the violence. As the war continues to rage on, countries near Ethiopia have joined in the fight against Tigray. The main country helping Ethiopia is Eritrean. According to the diplomats and analysts, Eritrea has
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CAMPUS LIFE
11/14 Horoscopes “The Signs as Red (Taylor’s Version) Tracks”
Aquarius: While Aquarians can be deeply passionate when in love, they can be hesitant to commit. When it comes to matters of the heart, it can be hard to let people in, so the songs “I Almost Do (Taylor’s Version)” and “Message In A Bottle (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)” give off these vibes. It
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Friends-giving Recipes
Thanksgiving break is just around the corner and with it an abundance of food. Unfortunately, most college friends live far away and can’t come over to enjoy each other’s traditions. There’s hope there, though, as you can easily make a quick Thanksgiving dinner between now and break. Or you can just wait until after the
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Holiday Activities: Get some ideas to gather holiday cheer!
With the holidays and the end of the semester fast approaching, many students may be looking for ways to have fun with their friends before winter break. Although movies, card and board game nights and other activities are a great way to spend time with friends, what could be better than a holiday-themed activity to
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SPORTS
Men’s lacrosse takes last-minute loss in second 2020 season game
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com The Elizabethtown College men’s lacrosse team took a 12-10 loss against St. Mary’s College of Maryland Saturday, Feb. 22. The game was played well up until the very last minute, when St. Mary’s took the win by making the final two goals of the game. The last one was made with
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NBA All-Star Weekend featured Celebrity Games for Valentine’s Day
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com Friday, Feb. 14, the NBA All-Star Weekend continued with a celebrity-filled competition for Valentine’s Day. Sponsored by Ruffles, the 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend Celebrity Game pitted ESPN commentators Stephen A. Smith and Michael Wilbon together as the head coaches of the match. TV show personality and Mayor of Flavortown Guy Fieri
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Baseball makes a comeback in second game of doubleheader
Photo: Etown Athletics The Elizabethtown College baseball team opened its season Saturday, Feb. 22 with a doubleheader against Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia. The first game began at 12p.m. and resulted in a 0-6 loss. It was followed directly by another game at 2:30 p.m. where the Blue Jays redeemed themselves with a 9-0 win.
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FEATURES
New Vice President for Student Life, new approach to student concerns
This past July, Elizabethtown College welcomed a new Vice President for Student Life, Celestino Limas. Limas’ appointment followed the retirement of former Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Marianne Calenda. Though Limas attended three large universities – he received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa, his master’s degree from the
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July flash floods directly affected local businesses frequented by students
Photo: Miranda Fedor Residents of Lancaster County have experienced a wet end to the summer this year. Friday, Aug. 31, heavy rain turned roads into rivers in some parts of the county. The Mount Joy-Manheim area was affected the most, with flash floods occurring after a stationary thunderstorm unleashed about eight to 10 inches of
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Students embark on South African adventure, welcome new perspectives
Regardless of career or lifestyle, the Elizabethtown College community feels learning is best when used to benefit the prosperity of others. Both students and faculty encourage independent thought and integrity to fulfill a life of social justice and meaningful purpose. The College motto, “Educate for Service,” is of great importance to all and was delivered
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