NEWS
New Zealand MP’s use Traditional Haka to Protest Proposed Bill
On Thursday Nov. 14, legislators in the New Zealand parliament staged a protest to the Treaty Principles Bill. When asked their vote on the proposed bill, 22-year-old Māori Party representative Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke began the ceremonial dance, with other legislators from her party and others from the Green and Labour parties and some in the general
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Faculty Cuts Continue to Impact Campus Community
While the announcement of the cuts to the Sociology major and minor, Spanish and Spanish Education Major and Fine Arts major occurred over a month ago, their impact is still being felt, especially by the students and professors who have devoted their time to fields that are no longer being offered by Elizabethtown College. The
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Elizabethtown College opens new Anatomy and Physiology Classroom and Laboratory
The official opening of the new Anatomy and Physiology Classroom and Laboratory was held on Nov. 7 and featured a variety of speakers including College President Elizabeth Rider, professors and students of the department. Located in the Lyet Wing of the Masters Center, the new laboratory is a state-of-the-art facility set to vastly improve how
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CAMPUS LIFE
Recipe Review: Microwave Lasagna
While some students have access to a full set of kitchen appliances throughout their time at college, many of us, especially underclassmen, don’t have more than a microwave and a fridge. Fortunately, a microwave is all you need for this easy and cheesy lasagna recipe. Before you begin, gather all of your ingredients. You’ll need
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Horoscopes: What candy are you?
Halloween is right around the corner, and what is more associated with the October holiday than the traditional treat: candy! Candy of all kinds are enjoyed year-round, but Halloween is when candy really circulates around the block. Let’s see what sugary treat each zodiac sign most aligns with. Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21): The
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The Great Pumpkin Debate: Pumpkin Painting or Pumpkin Carving?
Oh my gourd! It is fall, which means it’s pumpkin season! There are many fall activities and traditions that involve pumpkins such as going to get a pumpkin spice latte, crafts, making a pie or eating the seeds, carving, painting and going to the pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkin. Once you get
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SPORTS
NBA Playoffs: Teams to watch
The regular season is over. Those words mean one thing for basketball fans across the globe – the start of the National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs. The atmosphere the NBA playoffs bring always proves to be one of the best in all of sports. This year, there’s been the potential birth of young dynasties, teams
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Men and women’s track and field compete in Mason-Dixon Invitational
On April 19 and 20, the Elizabethtown College men and women’s track and field teams competed at the Mason-Dixon Invitational at Gettysburg College, in Gettysburg, Pa. The men’s team won one event and placed eight out of the 13 schools competing. The women’s team won two events and placed third out of the 10 schools
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Video Game Review: Cave Story
The most popular games of all time almost always have incredible teams behind them. Chrono Trigger featured the best talent Square-Enix could get their hands on, and now the turn-based role-playing game is rightfully heralded as one of the best games in its genre and of all time. However, one of these all-time classics was
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FEATURES
Etown’s graduate programs ranked in Intelligent.com’s Top Six Awards
Elizabethtown College’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SPGS) was recently ranked in the top six for online adult education programs by Intelligent.com. Etown’s graduate program has been recognized in six different categories, some of which include academic quality and graduation rate. After a student’s four years of undergraduate studies, many move on to obtain
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Fake Fireplace, Real Conversations sparks engaging discussions
On Thursday, Nov. 2, the High Library hosted the Fake Fireplace, Real Conversation talk on the main floor of the High Library from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. This event helps students reunite to talk about topics shared prior to the day of the event. “Today, we did not plan on any topics, we just
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OSA hosts second annual Jay Fest
During the first weekend of November, Elizabethtown College’s Office of Student Activities (OSA) hosted its second annual Jay Fest. OSA has historically put on multiple events for the college community to enjoy, including drag shows, magicians and hypnotists. However, the OSA team decided to turn one entertainment affair into a traditional annual event. This music
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