NEWS
Student Senate: New policy about scheduling exams before finals announced
Student Senate met for their weekly meeting Thursday, March 31 at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 212. The meeting began with student comments and announcements in which Class of 2025 Representative Amelia Whittmeir reminded everyone of the Hide-n-Seek club event on April 2 starting at 5 p.m. in Gibble Auditorium. Class of 2025 Representative Alexis Sheetz
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Global Perspective: World leaders call for investigations into Russian war crimes in Ukraine
On Saturday, April 2, Russian forces retreated from territories captured early on in the war with Ukraine and left behind horrifying scenes of dead civilians and mass graves. Ukrainian troops made the discovery as they moved to reclaim the territory. One of these territories was Bucha, a suburban neighborhood northwest from Kyiv. Bucha’s mayor Anatoly
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Anti-trans and LGBTQ+ bills make their way through state legislatures
A bill to ban transgender girls from participating in female sports passed the Republican-led Pennsylvania House Education Committee on March 29, over vast Democratic opposition. The proclaimed “Protect Women’s Sports Act” bill passed the committee 15-9 strictly on party lines. The GOP-led chamber will now have the ability to consider the bill on a full
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CAMPUS LIFE
Movie Review: Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Since its release on Sept. 3rd, Twitter, Instagram and other social media sites have not stopped talking about Marvel Studios’ new movie, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” It is the 25th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the first Marvel movie since 2019’s “Captain Marvel” to feature a new character
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Welcome to the Jungle
Hello! I’m Moxie! I’m so excited to finally be on campus. My mom, Elizabeth, told me so much about Elizabethtown College, so I just had to come to see it for myself. So far, I’m loving the fact that I have my own room with no other pets. Unfortunately, I have to live with another
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Review: Only Murders in the Building
Similar to a majority of society, the characters of “Only Murders in the Building” areobsessed with true crime—that is, until they are involved in a case themselves. Theshow premiered the first three episodes on the streaming service Hulu Aug. 31.In the first five minutes of the series, the show introduces the three main characters:Charles-Haden Savage,
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SPORTS
Etown baseball splits doubleheader win with Catholic University
The Elizabethtown College baseball team opened up their Landmark Conference game this past Saturday, March 16, against the Catholic University of America at home. As the Blue Jays ultimately ended up splitting the day with their opponents, the hard work and determination for the opening of a great season was clearly shown by both teams.
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Men’s lacrosse wins by one point against Stockton in OT
The Elizabethtown College men’s lacrosse team took an 11-10 win over Stockton University in overtime Saturday, March 16. Junior Scott Nikolaz was able to bring the Blue Jays the win just as the OT clock struck down to its last minute. In regular game play, senior Andrew Watts and junior Alex Filbert were the two
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Softball takes tough loss in doubleheader against Catholic
The Elizabethtown College softball team went head to head with the Catholic University of America in a Landmark Conference doubleheader in Washington D.C. Unfortunately, the Cardinals came out on top in both games. In the first game, Catholic scored first in the bottom of the third inning, scoring two runs. First-year Kady Johnson ruined the
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FEATURES
Body Positivity Week spreads awareness of eating disorders
Media can negatively affect how people view themselves. Body Positivity Week is a time for people to appreciate that human bodies come in all shapes and sizes. This year, the week runs from Monday, March 12 to Friday, March 16. Student Wellness started the 2018 celebration of Body Positivity Week at Elizabethtown College with a
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Anti-racist advocate speaks about economic, racial disparity in the U.S.
Anti-racist advocate and writer Tim Wise presented a lecture on economic and racial disparity Feb. 28 at the Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren at 6:30 p.m. He has spoken on college campuses and has written seven books on the topic of racial inequality, the most recent being “Under the Affluence: Shaming the Poor, Praising the
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Themed dinner brings wooden pirate ship, more seafood options to campus
Wednesday, Feb. 28 was the evening of the much anticipated Pirate Fest 2018, this year’s theme dinner sponsored by Dining Services. With different and exciting food options in the Marketplace and dessert and activities in the KAV, students had reason to exclaim, “shiver me timbers.” If students were not awed by the decorations and mood
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