NEWS
Atwood elected to ASEE deans executive board
The Dean of the School of Engineering, Math and Computer Science at Elizabethtown College Dr. Sara Atwood has recently been elected to the Engineering Deans Council Executive Board of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). “The overall responsibility is to provide vision and leadership in engineering education, research and engagement,” Atwood said when asked
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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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CAMPUS LIFE
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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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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SPORTS
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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Men’s volleyball wins two consecutive games at Immaculata
Saturday, March 16, the Elizabethtown College men’s volleyball team went to Immaculata University to play against Immaculata and Brooklyn College. Both games were 3-0 wins for the Blue Jays. In the first game against Immaculata, senior Ethan Maurer led with a sweeping 15 kills. Etown took the lead early on, with Maurer getting the first
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Women’s lacrosse leads in game against Neumann, takes easy win
Saturday, March 16, the Elizabethtown College women’s lacrosse team took a 21-11 win over Neumann University. Senior Madelyn Baker was the top scorer for the Blue Jays with six goals, followed by sophomores Kate Ziegler and Lexie Sharp each scoring four points. The first points in the game came from Neumann player Reilly Fiedler. A
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FEATURES
Service trip to Nicaragua brings English education to local children
What did Elizabethtown College students and faculty and staff do over winter break? A group of 11 people went on a service trip to Nicaragua through the Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE). The trip ran from Friday, Jan. 5 to Saturday, Jan.13. CCCE Program Coordinator Sharon Sherick and student trip leader and occupational
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Art exhibit of collage paintings, ceramics opens for public viewing
Thursday, Jan. 25, in the lobby of the Zug – Hess Art Gallery, Elizabethtown College put the work of artist James Gallagher on display for the public. Ranging from collages of all colors to intricate ceramics, Gallagher’s work attracted followers of art and students studying its essential elements. While supplying light refreshments, the love of
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Professors explain creative repetition, how computers are not human
Jan. 25, the Bowers Writers House welcomed Professor and Chair of the Psychology Department Dr. Jean Pretz, Professor and Associate Professor of Computer Science Dr. Barry Wittman and Associate Professor of Music Dr. Justin Badgerow. These professors spoke to students about exploring the nuances of studied practice, the brain’s reactions to creative repetition and how
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