NEWS
Investigation into lack of follow-up action for bias incidents on campus
As the spring semester comes to an end, it seems like everyone is in a rush to complete things. Students are putting the final touches on end-of-the-year papers, professors are grading those papers and the administration is working hard to get ready for the summer. However, in one important aspect, Elizabethtown College is making seemingly
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PA Politics: The Blizzard of Oz – Dr. Oz is running for Senate… who is he and can he weather the political storm?
Dr. Mehmet Oz may be best known for his syndicated “medical advice” morning show “The Dr. Oz Show” which has been on air since 2009. He is also well known for his New York Times Best Seller book “YOU: The Owner’s Manual” which chronicled how to live a healthier lifestyle. Oz and his celebrity persona
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04/07/21 Student Senate
Student Senate met for their weekly meeting Thursday, April 7 at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 212. The meeting began with student comments and announcements where Class of 2025 President Isaac Kraenbring announced that the changes in regards to the end of year exam policy were passed. The issue they now face is how this policy
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CAMPUS LIFE
Lancaster Pride Event for LGBTQ+ History Month
For years, every June and October I watched with envy as my Instagram and Twitter feeds were filled with pictures and descriptions of fun events that happened at Pride festivals. I always longed for the chance to go and was planning on going to Pittsburgh Pride in 2020, but unfortunately, that was cancelled due to
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Horoscopes: What candy should you eat based on your zodiac sign?
Aries: The ideal candy for the self-assertive and brave Aries are Hot Tamales. Just like you, they are the perfect combination of fiery and sweet. Taurus: Taurus, you are very dependable, and no candy says that like the classic Hershey bar. Simple as it may be, sometimes, a plain chocolate bar hits the spot. Gemini:
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Fall Festivities: Carving Pumpkins
The tradition of picking out pumpkins in my family has always stopped at painting. I grew up without carving a pumpkin as it was deemed too messy or too much of a hassle. However, just like that TikTok sound, being an adult, I have access to my own money and can buy a pumpkin and
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SPORTS
The leading legacy of Kobe Bryant
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com Jan. 26, 2020, the NBA lost a well-renowned player. This left a major impact on the world of sports. That basketball player was Kobe Bryant. He was in a helicopter with his daughter and seven other people on the way to his daughter’s basketball game in Thousand Oaks, California when the
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Wrestling team first-year athlete takes seventh place
Photo courtesy of Etown Athletics Friday, Jan. 31 and Saturday, Feb. 1 the Elizabethtown College wrestling team competed in the Pete Willson-Wheaton Invitational at Wheaton College in Illinois. On the first day of competition, the team placed 25th out of the 34 teams that were present with a total of 18.5 points. After the second
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Men’s volleyball takes to their first away games, split over weekend
Photo by Jocelyn Kline In recent weeks, the Elizabethtown College men’s volleyball team has played against Messiah College, Cairn University, Misericordia University and D’Youville College. The first game against Messiah was held Tuesday, Jan. 28, and the Blue Jays took a 3-0 loss. Senior Nick Baxter continued to lead Etown with 11 kills. He was
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FEATURES
Ocean-themed event celebrates diversity, student differences
Photo: Megan White Thursday, April 26 was a beautiful day as students at Elizabethtown College gathered on the patio of the Baugher Student Center (BSC) to celebrate their differences. The event was sponsored by the Residence Life Diversity Committee and was run by resident assistants (RAs) from different residence halls. The theme of the event
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R.W. Schlosser professor of English to transfer after 24 years
In the fall semester of 2018, the leaves will once again turn, and Elizabethtown College will participate in the many traditions here on campus. Among the changes to Etown, there will be one major loss to the English department here on campus, and that is the transfer of R.W. Schlosser Professor of English Dr. David
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Visiting author combines passions for music, writing nonfiction
The Bowers Writers House’s last event of the semester was held April 12. At 4 p.m., Robert Dean Lurie hosted a craft talk titled “No Certainty Attached.” Lurie gave insights on finding a passion and pursuing it in any way possible. He incorporated his love for music into his writing and enjoys the products that
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