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
Music review
Harrisburg-based band Pullin’ Daisies released yet another excellent track March 26 titled “This Feeling” and no surprise, I’ve got feelings about it. Spoiler: the feelings are positive — I love the track. “This Feeling” is a conflicted, highly emotional track simplistic in its lyrics but expansive in what it is conveying. Before I get fully
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Soul: movie review
Disney’s “Soul” is an excellent movie, right off the bat. I’m not the best reviewer, so if you read my review and decide “eh, doesn’t sound like my cup of tea,” just watch it anyway based on my goodwill. The movie takes place in New York City and follows music teacher Joe (Jamie Foxx) as
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Welcome to the Jungle
Hi! I’m Kylo and this is BB! We’re not the typical pair of animals found on Elizabethtown College’s campus, but we fit in just the same. We’re both mystery snails; also called spike-topped apple snails, if you’re feeling fancy. I’m a blue mystery snail and BB is brown. This is actually our first semester on
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SPORTS
Swim teams place fifth and sixth at Landmark Conference
The Elizabethtown College’s men’s and women’s swimming teams took to the Landmark Conference Swimming & Diving Championships Friday, Feb. 15—Sunday, Feb. 17 at the Germantown Indoor Swim Center in Boyds, Md. The men’s team took fifth place, and the women’s team earned sixth place. The men’s team walked away from the conference with four new
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New high scores for track teams
The Elizabethtown College’s men’s and women’s track teams finished off their regular season Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Susquehanna University invitational. The women’s team found their biggest success in field events with a bronze medal in pole vault and a silver in high jump. Senior Karly Deam took third place in pole vault with a
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Wrestling takes a tough loss in last home match against Messiah
Friday, Feb. 8 Elizabethtown College’s wrestling team competed against Messiah College in its last home meet and celebrated senior Dan Smith’s accomplishments. Etown lost 29-13. Juniors Josh Paisley and Elijah Flasher and first-year Colton Shriner won their matches. Messiah had a large audience that cheered the team on as the players took the lead 11-0
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FEATURES
Sustainability efforts at Etown help save energy and the planet
Elizabethtown College is one of the leading colleges in Pennsylvania when it comes to sustainability. The College has many revolutionary efforts in this area, which has brought many new opportunities to campus. The Sustainability Committee has existed on campus for the past four years, two of which were spent with the committee only meeting monthly,
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Examining the healthcare system for students on college campuses
In the last couple years, especially since the most recent presidential election, the issue of health care has been in the public eye. Groups such as children, the elderly and the poor are often considered when discussing this issue, but one of the largest affected groups is forgotten: college students. According to the Department of
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Circle K’s Caitlin’s Smiles event helps make cards for kids in hospital
Monday, Nov. 13 from 6-8 p.m. the Koon’s Activity Venue (KAV) was full of people busy working on different crafts to give to children in hospitals. The event was put on by Circle K members. People in attendance could do a variety of different activities from decorating bags to making greeting cards and craft kits.
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