NEWS
Russo memory honored by performance scholarship
The first year of college is full of challenges and new experiences. Many people are forced out of their comfort zones and discover new things about themselves. However, for some Elizabethtown College first-years who were involved in theater, this school year also forced them to face loss; the loss of their classmate and fellow theater-lover
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Etown drag show follows canceled Lancaster drag reading
On Friday, April 5th, the third annual Elizabethtown College Campus Queens show took place. By the show’s opening at 9 p.m., every single chair in the KAV was filled with students buzzing with energy and excitedly waving pride flags. The show was made possible by Darcey Mills and the Department of Diversity, Equity and Belonging
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PA Politics: Lancaster Public Library targeted for Drag Queen Story Hour
Local culture war politics and delivery of public services were in the spotlight last week in East Hempfield Township, when township supervisors voted to withhold funding to the local Lancaster Public Library. This story began back in March when the Lancaster Public Library announced that it was planning to have a drag performer, Christopher Paolini
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CAMPUS LIFE
Activity Review: Susquehanna Riverlands State Park
Over spring break, I took the time to revisit one of my favorite parks, the Susquehanna Riverlands State Park. The Susquehanna River runs between York and Lancaster County, which provides residents with great views overlooking the water. This park is one of my favorites due to its beautiful views and pleasant paths. The Susquehanna Riverlands
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Business Review: Sal’s Pizza
When you’re craving some Italian food after the Marketplace has already closed for the night, there are several options available around campus. Located just up the road at 2345 South Market Street, Sal’s Pizza offers the classic pizzeria atmosphere and food to make you feel at home. I’ve been to Sal’s a handful of times,
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Class of ‘24 laments effects of Covid-19 on their college careers
I remember how hard it was to be a high school senior in 2020, having my senior trip canceled and my graduation be over Zoom, all during a global pandemic. Seniors who graduated in 2020 had to then face a whole new challenge: college during Covid. Instead of attending events and making friends, new students
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SPORTS
Aces hit the jackpot again, win 2023 WNBA title
The Las Vegas Aces are your back-to-back Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) champions! The Aces clinched the title with a 70-69 nail-biting win over the New York Liberty in game four, and their superstar forward A’ja Wilson took home Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) honors for her prolific efforts throughout the series. The 2023 season
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Women’s volleyball team rises to the challenge on Senior Day
The Elizabethtown College women’s volleyball team celebrated Senior Day in a big way on Friday, Oct. 13 against Catholic University. This one went the distance of five sets, and the Blue Jays would survive a thriller, taking the match three sets to five. Seniors—middle blocker Katie Scaggs, outside hitter Georgianna Kahley and libero Kambrie Helper—were
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Video Game Review: Sekiro Shadows Die Twice
Throughout the last decade, FromSoftware titles got stuck in a fruitful yet repetitive rut. The Dark Souls trilogy and Bloodborne felt like variations on a single gameplay formula and the Souls-Like genre desired innovation. Thankfully, FromSoftware revitalized this genre with the release of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The game’s sword-based combat and astounding visuals combine
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FEATURES
Mistreatment of women in the workplace
Due to the recent pandemic–that everyone is honestly tired of talking about–Americans have had a job crisis. Either there are not enough jobs or not enough people “wanting” to work. This has also been a time to highlight the issues within the workplace as a whole. One of them being the blatant discrimination against women.
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Etown starts Women’s History Month celebrations
On March 1, Elizabethtown College started celebrations in honor of Women’s History Month. Events throughout the month will recognize the achievements of women, and it all started with International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is held every year on March 8, but since most students were off campus for spring break, Etown moved the celebration
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Etown marks end of BHM with “I Am Not Your Negro” showing
On the final day of Black History Month (BHM), Elizabethtown College’s High Library collaborated with the Office of Diversity, Equity and Belonging for a screening of Raoul Peck’s Oscar-nominated documentary, “I Am Not Your Negro,” to bring attention to James Baldwin’s involvement in the Civil Rights Movement. The documentary showing was advertised in the High
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