NEWS
Student Senate discusses funding for clubs and Ukrainian resolution
Student Senate met for their weekly meeting Thursday, March 10 at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 212. The meeting began with a special call to order by Blake Reed, where she spoke on the important role Power of One Day plays for fundraising for the campus. The money raised is used for financial aid, scholarships and
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Global Perspective: Russia-Ukraine conflict causes increase in gasoline and food prices
Since Russia invaded Ukraine Thursday, Feb. 24, gas prices in the U.S. and around the world have skyrocketed. Both the invasion and efforts from the U.S. and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to counteract it have deeply affected global financial markets. Since the invasion, the average price of regular gas in the U.S. has increased
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Elizabethtown College alumnus shelters in Kyiv, Ukraine
Elizabethtown College alumnus Vladyslav Solodovynk ‘04 has been sheltering in place in his home in Kyiv, Ukraine since Feb. 24, which marked the beginning of the Russian war on Ukraine. Solodovynk has resided in the capital city since 2009, and the invasion of his country has wholly upended his life. “The first day was a
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CAMPUS LIFE
Horoscopes
Use your sun, moon and rising signs for a more rounded reading! Aquarius: Make sure your ego doesn’t get in the way of accepting new opportunities in terms of relationships or job offers. Try not to make issues a bigger deal than they are and look at situations objectively. Pisces: Put the passion you feel
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Fall Festivities: Field of Screams
The horror attraction Field of Screams is now open for the fall season! From now until Nov. 12, people can enjoy four attractions as well as three escape rooms and terrifying carnival games. All of their attractions have been amped up for new scares and extra layers of fear. This year, Field of Screams is
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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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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
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
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Panel discusses controversial involvement of U.S. in foreign wars
What do veterans, conscientious objectors and World War I have in common? Wednesday, Jan. 21, the panel discussion “WWI and America” in Gibble Auditorium explored connections between these three things. It was the final event of Elizabethtown College’s one-year focus on World War I. Dean of Curriculum and Assessment, College Registrar and professor of history
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“Dead Man’s Cell Phone” starts conversation about modern technology
Elizabethtown College’s Theater Department is performing “Dead Man’s Cell Phone” by Sarah Ruhl this spring semester at the Tempest Theater. The comic play explores the need for connection in a technology-driven world. “Ms. Ruhl is a creative and artistic playwright,” director and associate professor of theater Richard Wolf-Spencer said. The play opens with a woman
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