NEWS
PA Politics: Gov. Shapiro’s Lawsuit and the Trump Cabinet
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, issued a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Thursday, Feb. 13 over its freeze of federal funding, saying that it has “jeopardized at least $5.5 billion that has been committed to Pennsylvania.” The lawsuit said actions by the Trump administration were in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act, a
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Commencement 2025: Meet S. Dale High
It’s that time of year again for Elizabethtown College seniors to begin graduation preparations. Many are ordering their caps and gowns, calling to tell their families the date (May 10) and dealing with anxieties associated with leaving the nest. One aspect of preparation some fail to consider is researching the commencement speaker. While prestigious speakers
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Today’s Tech: Sony’s online services experience major outage
Over the weekend of Feb. 8, millions of gamers were forced to find alternative forms of amusement as Sony’s online services faced a giant outage that lasted more than 24 hours, robbing them of access to the PlayStation Network (PSN). While server downtime is a periodic fact of life on any online platform, the response,
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CAMPUS LIFE
Business Review: Bookshelf Shenanigans
If you like reading, you probably know that the winter months are a perfect time to cozy up in your room with a good book. Bookshelf Shenanigans, a new bookstore in the central square of downtown Elizabethtown, is a great place to find some new favorites. Upon entering, the shop’s calm and welcoming atmosphere is
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Club Feature: ECTV
With over 80 clubs and organizations on campus, Elizabethtown College is a great place to meet peers with similar interests and get some extra experience in fields you may want to pursue after graduation. This week, we’re highlighting ECTV, the student broadcast media group. The organization is led by six student board members: Station Manager
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Horoscopes: What cat breed are you based on your zodiac?
Cats are as well-known and popular as their canine counterparts. When pet owners describe their cats, they often classify them by coat color and not by their breed. Cats have a variety of breeds, from those found in the United States to breeds found in Ukraine. Let’s see what cat breed you get based on
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SPORTS
Un-breaking new ground: What constitutes an Olympic Sport?
The 2024 Olympic Games saw the addition of breakdancing/breaking to the competition. While opinions regarding whether breaking should have become a competition in the world’s biggest sporting event, the event’s inclusion allowed an enormous audience to learn more about something potentially new to them. However, its lifespan was short-lived. The 2028 Summer Los Angeles Olympic
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The love of the game: Grace Hardy’s rise to head coach
From star player to head coach of the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays field hockey team, coach Grace Hardy is not ready to say goodbye to the game just yet. Hardy found her love for field hockey after moving schools in seventh grade when Hardy’s mom signed her up for a field hockey clinic.When it came
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Contenders take shape following NFL trade deadline
The National Football League (NFL) trade deadline came and went, and as usual, the league’s top contenders have strengthened their ships as they head for the playoffs. Some of the NFL’s top stars found new homes with many trades centered around the wide receiver market, as teams try to keep up with the league’s high-powered
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FEATURES
Posters for sale!
The start of a new academic year at Elizabethtown College comes with another poster sale during the second week of classes. The sale was a one-stop shop for all dorm decoration needs. The poster sale ran from Sept. 4 to Sept. 5 in the Koons Activity Venue (KAV) where students could drop in at any
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Etown Alum inspires local non-profits to benefit young adults with cancer
Young adulthood is a unique time of life with many paths to travel down, and a cancer diagnosis certainly is not what anyone would expect to face. Abby Valentine’s young adult life was full of hope for the future. She graduated from Elizabethtown College with a communications degree in 2016, got engaged in 2020 to
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Q & A with Darcey Mills: The Ubuntu program continues to provide support for diverse identities
Elizabethtown College’sUbuntu Mentor Program, founded in 2021, has expanded across campus and attracted hundreds of mentors, which include staff, teachers, and students. It was founded by Elizabethtown College’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Belonging (DEB). Darcey Mills, Director of the Office of DEB, who oversees the program, provided some insights into it. Cindy Moukoro: “If
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