NEWS
Global Perspective: Good news from around the world
With wars, bombings, ecological threats and celebrities and royalties’ drama, it seems that recently we are seeing more and more bad news. It’s understandable if it is a lot to deal with at once and everyone needs some good news every now and again. So, here is a collection of good news from around the
READ MORE
Today’s Tech: NASA plans for first Starliner astronaut test flight this May
NASA is getting ready to conduct their first manned test flight of their new Starliner line of spacecraft this May. Veteran astronauts Commander Barry Wilmore and Pilot Suni Williams will be the first to test pilot the craft. According to Commander Wilmore, the launch will charter them to the International Space Station (ISS) on May
READ MORE
The rise of the ‘Rejects’ and the comeback of Jack Tim
The Rink Rejects took the ice for the first time in November, with more than 50 classmates and friends watching. For junior biomedical engineering major Jack Tim, the moment was about more than just an ice hockey game. In 2019, Tim was in a nearly fatal ATV crash. Now he is the creator and captain
READ MORE
CAMPUS LIFE
Debate of the Week: Which is better, chunky or smooth peanut butter?
A peanut butter sandwich is a mainstay lunch item for many families, but the actual peanut butter varies across households. Some prefer chunky peanut butter, while some prefer smooth peanut butter. This debate is something that has and always will persist, so I decided to go around campus and ask what people would choose. First,
READ MORE
Job Spotlight: Etownian Copy Editor, Mahli Rupp
Meet the Etownian’s newest Copy Editor, Mahli Rupp! Rupp is a fourth-year professional writing major with minors in creative writing and Japanese. Editor-In-Chief Chandler McGuire initially reached out to Rupp last semester about the open position to see if she would be interested in joining the Etownian family. She and McGuire sat down, hammered out
READ MORE
Recipe Review: Microwave Fudge
Sometimes, a sweet midnight snack is all you need to fuel your late-night study sessions. So here’s an easy recipe for fudge that you can make right in your dorm, with only two ingredients! All you need is a 12-ounce bag of chocolate chips and a can of sweetened condensed milk. You can use any
READ MORE
SPORTS
NBA Offseason: Damian Lillard dealt in blockbuster deal
The biggest domino of the National Basketball Association (NBA) offseason fell on Wednesday, Sept. 27 when the Portland Trail Blazers dealt superstar point guard Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks. It was a three-team deal that also included the Phoenix Suns. In the three-team deal, the Bucks got Lillard, and the Trail Blazers received veteran
READ MORE
Etown men’s soccer drops conference clash to Susquehanna
On Saturday, Oct.. 7, the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays played against Susquehanna University in a game over fall break. Our Etown men’s soccer team held strong until this game that ended their undefeated streak at the Landmark Conference with a score of 4-0 loss against Susquehanna’s team. In Selinsgrove, Pa., the Etown men’s soccer team
READ MORE
Blue Jays set personal records at Dickinson Pre-Nationals Meet
The Elizabethtown College cross country teams had the penultimate meet of their seasons on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. The men’s and women’s teams traveled to Newville, Pa. for the Dickinson Pre-Nationals Meet. The men’s team put up 699 total points by the end of the day, good for 23rd place
READ MORE
FEATURES
Etown GSA, Ubuntu program host alumna Dr. House
Every Monday, the Elizabethtown College Biology & Environmental Sciences Department hosts a Biology Seminar at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 212 to help students explore possible research opportunities and jobs that they may be interested in pursuing. Etown alumna Dr. Heather House was invited to speak on Feb. 20 to talk about her experiences as an
READ MORE
Student Government plan aims to increase diverse representation
Last spring semester, the student body voted to pass a resolution forming a transition committee meant to come up with a new student government system. The transition committee’s goals focused on increasing diverse representation, increasing efficiency in student government and making the traditions committee an institutional entity. The transition committee’s presentation at Student Senate means
READ MORE
College’s Lecture Series continues with Sekou Kaalund
On Feb. 16, Elizabethtown College welcomed Sekou Kaalund, the head of branch banking at U.S. Bank, as part of the College’s 2022-2023 Lecture Series program. Kaalund presented Leading for Sustainable Community Impact, where Kaalund shared his story, gave advice and discussed the best way to maximize growth and talent. Kaalund’s visit to Etown marks the
READ MORE