NEWS
Global Perspective: Pope Francis Dead, what is Next for the Vatican
After a month of battling a vicious attack of pneumonia, Pope Francis went against orders and suggestions to stay inside and recover, insisting upon traveling and speaking in foreign countries, and holding mass this Sunday. However, as of Monday, April 21, the Pope would succumb to a stroke and heart failure and pass away at
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Marketplace to undergo summer renovations
Elizabethtown College’s Marketplace dining hall will be receiving significant renovations in the coming months. The project, announced in April, will fully begin June 9th and is on track to be completed by the end of July. The announcement made a splash, exciting the student community and dividing opinion on the aesthetic and practical changes these
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Today’s Tech: Why Nvidia Is the Front Line in the AI Cold War
Once known mainly to gamers and graphics developers, Nvidia now finds itself at the heart of a new kind of geopolitical power struggle—one where semiconductors are the new oil, and AI chips are the battleground. This week, the California-based tech giant became the latest flashpoint in the deepening trade and tech rivalry between the United
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CAMPUS LIFE
Etownian Farewell: Natalie Meyer
My journey with “The Etownian” started my sophomore year, with a feature article assignment for my Intro to Professional Writing class. That first article I wrote was an interview with my roommate at the time, which ended up earning me a credit as a guest writer in Campus Life for the final issue of that
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Etownian Farewell: Cassidy Rohrman
I came into Elizabethtown College as an undecided student and a commuter. I had no clue what my future would hold, and I really did not expect to write for “The Etownian.” I had been a busy student in high school, doing every musical extracurricular activity I could, so I figured I’d take a break.
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Horoscopes: What act of activism suits your zodiac?
Elizabethtown College’s motto is “Educate for Service,” and many students who attend the College follow that ideal. When there are disparities in the system, the average person steps up, forms community and assists their fellow humans. That is what Etown urges students to do, whether it be there in their major or not. Let’s see
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SPORTS
Etown Lacrosse Takes Two Key Landmark Victories
Elizabethtown College’s lacrosse teams faced off this week against two Landmark Conference opponents. The men’s team took on Catholic University at home on April 16, followed by the senior day celebration for the women’s team against Wilkes University on April 19. Etown’s men’s team hoped to close the gap on the Landmark Conference leader, Scranton
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895: Ovechkin Breaks Gretzky’s Goal Record
The Washington Capitals came into the matchup against the New York Islanders looking for two things: a chance to put themselves into playoff position and to make history. Before the puck was dropped, forward Alex Ovechkin was tied with the great hall-of-fame forward Wayne Gretzky, who held the record for the most goals in a
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Etown Track and Field Puts Together Strong Performance at Messiah
On April 11, Elizabethtown College went to Grantham, Pennsylvania to take part in the Falcon Multi and Invitational hosted by Messiah College. Last season, the women’s team finished third out of 16 teams and the men’s team finished seventh of the 17 teams, both hoping to finish just as strong in their 2025 outdoor track
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FEATURES
Etown does pride with GSA run ‘queeraoke’ event.
Elizabethtown College’s Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) hosted a ‘queeraoke’ event. This allowed students to come together and celebrate pride with an inclusive karaoke night. Queeraoke was held on Friday, April 11 in the Gibble Auditorium from 7 p.m to 9 p.m. While the crowd was small, the singing never ceased. This event was organized by
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Jami Attenberg: Choose to Write
On April 3, Elizabethtown College hosted New York Times bestselling author Jami Attenberg in Gibble auditorium for a talk, question and answer session, and book signing. The charismatic New Orleans resident is the author of seven books of fiction, a memoir titled “I Came All This Way to Meet You,” and the USA Today bestselling
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Etown’s Campus Drag Show Delivers Dazzling Night of Celebration
On the evening of April 5, Elizabethtown College transformed into a stage of color, charisma and celebration as the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) and the Office of Civil Rights, Opportunity, and Access hosted the annual Campus Drag Show. Held in Gibble Auditorium at 8:30 p.m., the high-energy event lived up to its promises of
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