NEWS
The Russia-Ukraine conflict: Is the end in sight?
If you’ve looked in the news at any point recently, you’ve most likely seen information about the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Starting on Feb. 24, this invasion has gone on for weeks now, coming up on a whole month. Russia’s decision to go through with the invasion was surprising, even for the people on the front lines.
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Song of the (empty vodka) shelf: How Pennsylvania Government has responded to Russian aggression in Ukraine
In Pennsylvania, a state that is notorious for partisan division and dysfunction, the crisis in Ukraine has provided a glimmer of hope in our deeply partisan bureaucracy. As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues to grow into an emerging humanitarian crisis, Governor Tom Wolf and state lawmakers have joined the federal government in levying sanctions
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Student Senate: Classes discuss advocacy projects and class events
Student Senate met for their weekly meeting Thursday, March 17 at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 212. The meeting began with administrative reports, starting with Dean of Students and Executive Director for College Diversity, Equity and Belonging Nichole Gonzalez where she addressed that there have been a number of bias related incidents occurring. Gonzalez explained that
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CAMPUS LIFE
Spend an afternoon at Cones and Clubs
On the weekends when the Office of Students Activities does not have anything planned, it is easy to get bored on campus. Ping-pong in the lobby can only be entertaining for so long, and no one ever wants to study just for the fun of it. Sometimes, you just need a break from the college
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Book Review: The Midnight Library
Matt Haig’s latest novel is the perfect read for anyone struggling with the effects of the pandemic. “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig is one of the most relevant books for readers amid a pandemic. Haig masterfully guides his readers through the story with vibrant imagery and almost poetic details. His writing tackles heavy ideas
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Welcome to the Jungle
Sometimes, being a goldfish can be tough. Growing up in the fair was even tougher, and life could get pretty crazy. We were constantly moving around, and even though it was fun to see new sights and people all the time, we really wanted a home to call our own. Some people say goldfish won
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SPORTS
Track and field to Landmark Conference Championships
The Elizabethtown College men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in their last home meet Saturday, April 27. Both teams took first place out of the 14 teams that competed. The men’s team had a few shining stars. First-year Sam Niles became the eighth fastest-all-time in the 100m with a time of 11.14. First-year
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Baseball splits doubleheader, takes tough loss at Shenandoah
Saturday, April 27, the Elizabethtown College baseball team played a doubleheader against the University of Scranton. The game was split with a second game 12-3 win for the Blue Jays. The first game was taken by Scranton 8-2. The Blue Jays didn’t even score until the sixth inning. The second game ran better for them.
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Softball takes two tough losses in doubleheader game, plays strong
Wednesday, April 24, the Elizabethtown College softball team went up against Albright College in a non-conference doubleheader. Unfortunately, they could not come up with a win, but did play two hard games filled with action. During the first game, the opponent was up by four by the end of the second inning. Although Etown did
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FEATURES
Award winner talks about stories, history behind Amish quilt-making
Dale Brown Book Award winner Dr. Janneken Smucker spoke at Elizabethtown College Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Smucker, author and associate professor of History at West Chester University, wrote a book titled “Amish Quilts.” The award is given to an individual who advances Anabaptist or pious religions. “I knew that there would be interest
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New professor shares impact of World War I on views of gender, race
As the High Library continues to feature the WWI and America Exhibition, it sponsored the lecture “Defining the Nation: Gender, Race and Belonging in World War I.” Assistant professor of history Dr. Chelsea Schields gave the lecture in the High Library Wednesday, Feb. 14. Archivist Rachel Grove Rohrbaugh started the event by talking about the
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Students celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year with food, dance performances
The Lunar Year of the Dog was celebrated in the KAV, Thursday, Feb. 15. Participants received a glimpse of the many Chinese festivities related to the holiday. The event was co-sponsored by the Office of International Student Services, the Center for Global Understanding and Peacemaking, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the Mosaic House and
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