NEWS
Pennsylvania Democrats rebound
After crushing defeats last year for Pennsylvania Democrats that saw Republicans win every statewide election and pick up two congressional seats, the party is celebrating a successful batch of off-year elections. The highlight of the Democrats’ night was the successful retention elections of three state Supreme Court justices who were originally elected in 2015. Justices
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Coca-Cola brings back AI-powered holiday ads despite last year’s backlash
Coca-Cola has once again used artificial intelligence to create its annual holiday commercials, reimagining the brand’s classic 1995 Christmas advertisement even after facing widespread criticism for doing the same last year. The two new advertisements, which debuted Nov. 4, continue the company’s push to blend nostalgic storytelling with new technology. The move also signals that
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World leaders converge on new Egyptian museum
On Nov.1, the grand unveiling of a multi-decade project in Egypt has seen huge success, drawing in crowds of tourists as well as multiple leaders from around the world. According to BBC, the 500,000 square mile museum, roughly the size of Vatican City, was worth around $1 billion to build and is Egypt’s new center
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CAMPUS LIFE
Media Review: Minecraft Movie
“Minecraft” is a sandbox, creative building game that was released in 2011, published by Mojang Studios and created by Markus ‘Notch’ Persson. Since its release, it has become a cultural phenomenon. People of all ages have come to love the game, whether they’re playing in creative mode or survival mode. “Minecraft” has become more than
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Media Review: The Dark Souls 3 Original Soundtrack
In my free time, I play quite a lot of video games, and though it was originally released nearly a decade ago, I’ve recently finished my first playthrough of “Dark Souls 3.” The game design and experience were great, but by far my favorite aspect of the game was the soundtrack, which I’ve found myself
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Recipe Review: Microwave Cinnamon Roll
As the academic year begins to come to a close, it’s important to remember to treat yourself. A reward for all your hard work throughout the semester is always a nice idea, and there are plenty of places near Elizabethtown College’s campus where you can find delicious desserts to do just that. However, if you’re
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SPORTS
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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Scranton rains on Blue Jays’ Day during Lacrosse Matches
The Elizabethtown College women’s lacrosse team took on the University of Scranton Royals last Saturday at Elizabethtown’s Wolf Field. The game occurred in the afternoon after an intermittent series of rain showers and storms the night before. The match started with a fierce stalemate between the two teams. Neither the Jays nor the Royals could
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FEATURES
European Union Simulation
For 32 years, colleges and universities from across the United States have assembled once a year to participate in the Mid-Atlantic European Union (EU) Simulation. This year’s simulation went from Nov. 14 to Nov. 16 and was hosted at the Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston located in Arlington, Virginia. Elizabethtown College once again had the
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Empowering Students for Career Success: An Inside Look at the Career Development Center at Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown College’s Career Development Center is dedicated to helping students navigate their professional journeys, whether they’re preparing for internships, job searches or exploring potential career paths. Led by Director Maureen Brown and Assistant Director Carolyn Rigo, both certified career counselors with extensive experience in higher education and career development, the center provides a wide range
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New Books on the Block: Bookshelf Shenanigans
The arrival of the holiday season here in Elizabethtown has also heralded the arrival of a brand new shop downtown. The storefront on North Market Street, across from Folklore, has remained a quiet and largely untraveled corner of the main drag. That is, until Bookshelf Shenanigans opened its doors to the public on Oct.October 19.
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