NEWS
Today’s Technology
Today, it is common for most major smartphones to use 4G service, even though 5G networks are starting to take hold. However, I never thought I would hear that any level of cell service would be available outside of the Earth’s atmosphere, but technology continues to amaze me. Nokia and NASA have announced that they
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Student Senate
Student Senate held their weekly meeting Thursday, Oct. 22 over Zoom. The meeting began with the oath of office for the newly elected senior class representative Sarah Hasenhauer. The meeting then moved into administrative reports, starting with Vice President for Student Life Dr. Celestino Limas. He took suggestions from senators for how to increase the
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Global Perspective
In mid-August of this year, Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) penned a deal that would normalize their diplomatic relations. Not long after, Bahrain joined the pact in normalizing its relations with Israel. President Donald Trump believes these deals, which he oversaw, are a great step towards peace in the Middle East. Now, he
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CAMPUS LIFE
The Weekly Chirp: Students, faculty weigh in on national opioid crisis and resources available at the College
On January 10, 2017, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolfe declared a state of emergency on the opioid crisis in PA. The epidemic of opioid addiction has impacted thousands as addiction rates and overdose deaths rise. Elizabethtown College and the nearby Elizabethtown community have responded by increasing outreach to addicts and their families, as well as educating
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Whistle While You Work: Midterm de-stressing tips and playlist
With midterms fast approaching and the semester in full swing, a lot of people are feeling the pressure. Papers, presentations, research projects, jobs – it’s a lot to take in. We often forget to take care of ourselves when we are so busy. Here are some tips to help you decrease your stress and help
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Business Profile: My Place Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria
Savor the tastes of Italian cuisine, right in the heart of Elizabethtown. My Place Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria has served authentic Italian eats since its opening in 1985. The restaurant serves gourmet pizzas by the slice and the pie, rich Stromboli, classic pasta dishes and a wide variety of subs. Additional menu items include hamburgers,
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SPORTS
Men’s swimming victorious over Goucher, women drop close meet
n Saturday, the Elizabethtown College men’s swim team earned a 150-111 victory over Goucher College for its first dual win of the season. The Blue Jays won five individual events, all by first-year Casey Marshall and senior Kieran Koehler. Etown’s swimmers posted 11 new season-best times. Marshall kicked off his collegiate career with an outstanding
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Men’s soccer drops Susquehanna in semifinals, advances to title
The Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team celebrated senior day with a 3-0 victory over Juniata College on Saturday, Oct. 29. With the win, the Blue Jays clinched the top seed in the Landmark Conference Championship tournament. Senior Jamison MacMain, one of eight seniors to be honored on Saturday, opened the scoring for the Blue Jays
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Women’s soccer flies by Eagles in final game of 2016 season
In order to keep their season alive, the Elizabethtown College women’s soccer team needed several different factors to come together in their favor. The first requirement was earning a victory over Juniata College on Saturday, Oct. 29. Etown honored its six senior players and one senior manager prior to the start of their final regular
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FEATURES
Barnes, Stauffer discuss adaptation, success in changing market
On Wednesday, March 25, as part of the M&M Mars Executive Lecture Series, Steve Barnes and Jeff Stauffer of Stauffer Glove & Safety spoke to Elizabethtown College students about success in business. Stauffer Glove & Safety is a family business in its 108th year and fifth generation of operation. Jeff Stauffer is the current vice
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Dance Team, vocalists join together for “One Elle of a Night”
On March 22, the Elizabethtown College Dance Team sponsored “One Elle of a Night” in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center. The event raised over $1,500 through admission and raffle ticket sales and was able to grant a child, Kyle, his wish to meet Imagine Dragons. The fundraiser featured performances by the Dance Team, Melica, sophomores
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Lawler shares his writing process, reads from his fiction work
Patrick Lawler visited Bowers Writers House Thursday, March 19 at 8 p.m. A fiction writer, poet, teacher and scholar, Lawler focused mainly on his recent publication. Inspired by Zeno of Elea, he loves writing because he said, “It makes me feel part of a society so odd.” Having the power to make someone feel like
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