NEWS
Global Perspective
After a long six-day blockade and protest the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ottawa, Canada is reopening. This comes after the Canadian police cleared the blockade from protesters calling themselves the “Freedom Convoy.” Police did not start moving the protesters until a judge had ordered the protesters to leave the bridge at 7 p.m. Friday. Windsor
READ MORE
Today’s Technology
On Feb. 1, Google parent company Alphabet Inc. (ticker: GOOGL) announced that it will be doing a 20-for-1 stock split, meaning that for every one share an individual owns, he or she will receive 19 additional shares, based on the records of July 1. The stock split will go into effect on July 15, 2022
READ MORE
Dining services staff shortages
Elizabethtown College students have noticed a lot of changes pertaining to Dining Services this semester. These changes largely stem from a staffing shortage that has forced Dining to have shorter hours for some food places on campus, give student workers longer hours and to tragically shut down the Jay Truck. Dining Services Assistant Manager Austin
READ MORE
CAMPUS LIFE
Senior Shoutouts
Lyndee Anders— Congratulations! We are so very proud of all your accomplishments during your time at Etown. Best wishes as you continue your goal of becoming an OT. —Love, Pappaw and Mammaw Julia Argentati— Happy Graduation! We are so proud of you!—Love, Mom, Dad, and Emily 4 down, 1 to go! Congrats!—Love, Teena, Buddy,
READ MORE
Goodbye Etownian
Hello there. If you’re reading this now, you’ve probably read something from me before. Unless this is your first time ever reading the Etownian, in which case, better late than never! Welcome to Campus Life! I’ve been the editor of this section for three semesters, and I feel it’s suited me. Prior to being the
READ MORE
Harvest Moon versus Story of Seasons
Last March, two companies with a shared history released two farming simulators: Marvelous Interactive produced Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town while Natsume released Harvest Moon: One World. In the past, Natsume and Marvelous worked together to produce the Harvest Moon franchise, as Natsume was the North American distributor for the games. However, Natsume
READ MORE
SPORTS
Men’s lacrosse comes out with win against Messiah College
Over spring break, the Elizabethtown College’s men’s lacrosse team competed against Messiah College, Christopher Newport University and the University of Lynchburg. The Blue Jays walked away 1-2 between these three opponents. Saturday, March 2, the Blue Jays took on Messiah and won 12-11 with a strong finish. Junior Mike Scrafano scored five goals, highest amount
READ MORE
Baseball competes in spring break training in Florida
The Elizabethtown College baseball team traveled to Fort Pierce, Florida Thursday, March 7, for spring training and some games against various teams. While the Blue Jays faced Penn State Behrend, players began to get their pacing back and some practice in. Although Etown fell behind early in this game and did not score until the
READ MORE
Women’s lacrosse sophomore tied Etown program’s record
Elizabethtown College’s women’s lacrosse team played Chapman University and Alvernia University during spring break. The team walked away with a win over Alvernia and sophomore Lexie Sharp tied a school record. Tuesday, March 5, the Blue Jays took a loss against Chapman 20-16. Sophomore Kate Ziegler scored a career-high six goals. Sharp made four points
READ MORE
FEATURES
Film produced by Demi Lovato increases mental health awareness
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, Student Wellness screened a film at 7 p.m. in Hoover 212, the Case Study Room, on the subject of self-harm. The film, entitled “Beyond Silence,” was directed by Shaul Schwarz and produced by Demi Lovato as a part of the campaign Lovato launched in 2015 to increase mental health awareness. The
READ MORE
“Vagina Monologues” start conversation about social issues facing women
The Elizabethtown College student Baugher Center hosted “The Vagina Monologues,” a reenactment of an assemblage of interviews of women from all corners of the globe. Led by students, this educational performance and event attracted the attention of many people Friday, Feb. 23. Sponsored by Residence Life and the Stonewall LLC, the specialty housing of the
READ MORE
Bestselling nonfiction novelist shares tips, reads from upcoming novel
Thursday, Feb. 22 at 4 p.m., the Bowers Writers House had a craft talk with Tom Zoellner. The Bowers Writers House often has craft talks, consisting of the authors talking about their craft of writing and how writing aided and shaped where they are currently. Tom Zoellner is an author of several nonfiction books and
READ MORE