NEWS
College plagued by continuous feces in restroom trash cans
The Environmental Services staff at Elizabethtown College has reported multiple instances of human feces being found in the bathroom trashcans of Myer Residence Hall. The students living in the hall were notified at the end of January that if the problem continued, they would face a community charge. Area Coordinator MK White sent an email
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CARE holds forum for concern over Elizabethtown College DEI response
On Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, the Elizabethtown College Coalition for Anti-Racist Education (CARE) hosted a forum for students, faculty and staff to discuss the college’s response or, as some in the forum expressed, lack thereof to legislation targeting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). For privacy and respect of the nature of the forum, no names
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Global Perspective: Afghanistan’s hunger crisis worsens
Afghanistan is facing a worsening hunger crisis as declining foreign aid, economic hardship and mass deportations from neighboring countries push millions closer to food insecurity. Humanitarian agencies warn that the situation is particularly dangerous for children, with acute malnutrition rising sharply across the country. The United Nations estimates that 3.7 million Afghan children will need
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CAMPUS LIFE
Media Review: Project Hail Mary Movie
Although 2026 is only halfway done, “Project Hail Mary,” just asserted itself as one of the best movies of the year. Based on Andy Weir’s bestselling novel, “Project Hail Mary” takes viewers across galaxies with Ryland Grace, ( played by Ryan Gosling,) on his journey to find a solution for the Sun dying. Scientists discover
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Debate of the Week: Instagram Reels or TikToks?
In a time where almost everybody has a phone, we have become addicted to doomscrolling, spending endless minutes or hours watching videos and looking at posts. Whenever we have a break, whether that’s eating lunch, standing in line at a grocery store or late at night while laying in bed, spending our time scrolling though
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Debate of the Week: Physical or Digital Media?
Since the internet became a household staple, the question of whether physical or digital media is better has been a hot topic of discussion, especially amongst college students. Many students value the accessibility, ease and comfort that comes with digital media, but other students prefer being able to display, own and touch their favorite songs,
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SPORTS
Men’s volleyball drop final home game of season to conference opponent Marymount
Elizabethtown College men’s volleyball had their final home game on Wednesday, April 1, where they had their final Continental Volleyball Conference matchup of the season against Marymount University. Etown came into the matchup 18-9 with strong performances throughout the season, however, were having trouble in conference play with a 2-4 record. With a win, the
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‘Grace and Grit,’ an extraordinary team motivated by more than winning
Within a two-week period, the Elizabethtown College women’s basketball team hit five of their goals for the season. The team reached 1,200 wins for the program, 200 career wins for the head coach, 1,000 points scored by one of their seniors Makenna Mummert, entrance into the Landmark Conference and 20 overall season wins. However, Head
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Blue Jays fall to Drew in home opener double header
Softball fans and families alike were excited over the weekend as the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays came home to face off against the Drew Rangers in the home opener for the season. Etown came into the matchup 5-3, putting together a strong performance in Florida after reaching the halfway point of their win total last
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FEATURES
“Fight for Sight” – Etown rallies behind first-year diagnosed with vision disorder
On Saturday, Sept. 27, the Elizabethtown College women’s field hockey team hosted its “Fight for Sight” game at Wolf Field, raising funds for the Foundation for Fighting Blindness. The foundation was established in 1971 to help find treatments and cures for blinding diseases. T-shirts were sold for $16 before and during the game, with all
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Underneath the field and the fluff: the Marshmallow Game’s campus traditions
On Sept. 17, 2025 the Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team traveled to Messiah University for the annual Marshmallow Game. Students from both schools look forward to the Marshmallow Game every year with anticipation to throw marshmallows at the opposing school’s fans and onto the field. This yearly event attracts an enthusiastically charged audience excited to
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A night of surprise with the famous OSA Bingo
A beloved Elizabethtown College tradition is back this semester. The Office of Student Activities (OSA) hosted their semiannual Bingo Night which took place on Sept. 20, and it was a night to remember. It was a night of luck, laughter and prizes. Some of the prizes ranged from a Lego set to an ice maker
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