NEWS
One-dose vaccine approved by FDA
American medical corporation Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has been developing a vaccine against COVID-19 since early 2020. Belgium-based subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceutica has been collaborating with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center on the vaccine. J&J have been testing a COVID-19 vaccine known as JNJ-78436735 or Ad26.COV2.S, which so far has shown a 72 percent rate of
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Student Senate
Student Senate met Thursday, March 4 for their weekly meeting over Zoom. The meeting began with the Oath of Office for the new first-year representative. Then, Vice President for Student Life Dr. Celestino Limas began administrative reports. He encouraged students to attend the upcoming feedback sessions for the Strategic Plan. The sessions will be held
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Global Perspective
“I come as a pilgrim of peace,” Pope Francis declared about his visit to Iraq Mar. 5. His visit, extending for four days, marks his first since the pandemic halted international travel. No other sitting pontiff has ever visited the country now struggling with a political and economic crisis as the coronavirus ravages through uncontrollably.
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CAMPUS LIFE
Movie Review: “Fantastic Beasts”: “The Crimes of Grindelwald” only kind of fantastic
Written by: Stephen Wallen The Wizarding World becomes even more thorough in J.K. Rowling’s “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.” In this 10th cinematic adaption of the Harry Potter franchise (second in the Fantastic Beasts series), seasoned director David Yates brings to life a Gatsby-esque magical 1920s world that begs its viewers to take a
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Music Review: half•alive: High-energy, yet still introspective
The best bands are the ones that seem to pop up out of nowhere. “half•alive” did just that. Well, more specifically, the group popped up out of Long Beach, California in 2016. Songwriter Josh Taylor and drummer Brett Kramer just released an EP of three songs and a single with a fantastic music video. Is
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The Weekly Chirp: Students, faculty weigh in: Are wealthy people obligated to donate to their communities?
In a year seemingly marked by intense natural disasters, a series of wildfires across California caused massive property damage and compelled people from all over the country to contribute to reconstruction. Fires began gathering strength in Aug. 2018, and a national disaster was declared Aug. 4. In November, strong winds and dry brush caused the
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SPORTS
Men’s and women’s swim teams shut down by Catholic
Saturday, Nov. 11, Elizabethtown College’s men’s and women’s swim teams took on Catholic University in Washington, D.C. Both the men and women were defeated by the Cardinals. Catholic took first, second and third in the first event of the afternoon, the 200-yard medley relay. Etown’s A relay made up of senior Megan Anderson, juniors Dru
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Five Etown Wrestlers Place at Ursinus Fall Brawl, Ghione Finished Runner-Up
This past weekend, five members of Elizabethtown College’s wrestling team placed in the Ursinus Fall Brawl tournament. The Saturday, Nov. 11 event brought results for the Blue Jays that are optimistic for the rest of the season. For Etown, senior Joseph Ghione finished second in the 149 pound weight class after facing York College sophomore
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Swim teams defeat Gallaudet, women sweep all 14 events
Saturday, Nov. 4, Elizabethtown College’s men’s and women’s swim teams defeated Gallaudet University at home in Alumni Pool. The women took first in all 14 events, getting the win 122-69 and the men won 138-65, winning seven out of 14 events. The women’s team kicked off the afternoon with a win in the 200-medley relay.
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FEATURES
Founder of Feel Your Boobies Foundation speaks to Etown students, encourages audience to take their breast health into their own hands
When I was 33 years old, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and I found my lump by feeling my boobies,” said Leigh Hurst, founder of the Feel Your Boobies Foundation, at the event held in the KAV Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. The event, in conjunction with the Feel Your Boobies Foundation and
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Mad Cow improv group presents Homecoming show, welcomes alumni
Mad Cow Improv held a family friendly Homecoming show in Gibble Auditorium on Friday, Oct. 14. The audience consisted of students, alumni, families and community members, who interacted with the Cows. They helped pick the winner in some games and the topics for others. A few audience members also went on stage and became a
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Alumni, current members of a capella groups perform annual show
Alumni and current students from the Elizabethtown College a cappella groups had the chance to raise their voices at the Sixth Annual Homecoming M.V.P. Spectacular. The show took place at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15 in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center as part of the College’s Homecoming Weekend. The show featured several songs from
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