NEWS
Semiconductors on the rise: Intel announces production of new facilities
This just in, Intel Corp is going to be spending big in the next five years as part of a company-wide initiative to construct new factories and expand already existing facilities. According to an article released by Reuters, Intel has released that they plan on using the $19.5 billion in loans and grants they had
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Sustainability challenge set forth by Dining Services
Elizabethtown College students have increasingly been made aware of their waste in the dining hall, not only through the introduction of the KITRO machines in the tray return and disposal area, but also through posts on dining services’ social media profiles which highlight the numbers behind the waste and the most wasted items. “Sustainability
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Pa Politics: Divided priorities
In Pennsylvania’s General Assembly, the Democrat-controlled House and the Republican-controlled Senate are often at odds. Throw Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat who sometimes breaks with his own party, into the mix, and things get even messier. It was apparent during the 2023 budget season, and it’s even apparent now, during a time that’s typically not
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CAMPUS LIFE
Horoscopes: What book are you based on your zodiac sign?
As an English major and self-proclaimed bibliophile, I love to read. Nothing brings me more joy than reading or buying books. I mean, my desk does have about 25 books waiting to be read. My roommate, graduate Physician Assistant Program student, Emily Acri even put me on a book-buying ban. All of this is to
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Media Review: “The Office: Superfan Episodes”
Are you a fan of the 2000’s American sitcom “The Office”? As a comedy TV lover, I’ve watched “The Office” more times than I can count on one hand. Unfortunately, there’s only so many times you can watch one show over and over again before everything becomes recognizable. The jokes are still there, but there’s
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Students of Etown: Abigail Marks
Third-year Psychology major Abigail Rose Marks strongly connects with Elizabethtown College’s motto of “Educate for Service” and hopes to implement that motto into her future career. Originally from Bare, Md., Marks has a strong connection with her family and her faith, which drives her desire to connect with and help others. Marks looked at several
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SPORTS
Breanna Stewart wins 2023 WNBA MVP in thrilling race
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) named New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2023 season last week. Stewart found out on Wednesday, Sept. 27 that her efforts were enough to earn the prestigious award, landing the second MVP award of her illustrious career. Stewart earned 446 points when
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Underdogs look to make big impact in MLB postseason
The underdog story is one of the best stories in all of sports. Just when you think the best team in the league is ready to go on a dominant run to win the championship, an underdog might sneak into the picture and ruin those dreams. It happens all the time in men’s college basketball
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Field hockey falls to Scranton in Landmark Conference showdown
On Saturday, Sept. 23, the Elizabethtown College women’s field hockey team played against Scranton to determine if they would take the lead in the landmark conference. Etown’s goalie, junior Rachel Murphy, made nine saves throughout the entirety of the game. During the first quarter, senior forward Salena Paronish took a shot for the Blue Jays,
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FEATURES
High Library launches James Baldwin exhibit to celebrate Black history
On the first day of Black History Month, Elizabethtown College’s High Library launched the “James Baldwin, In Conversation with America” exhibit to highlight one of the most influential African American figures. The exhibit is located in the library’s IDEA lab and is scheduled to run until May 12, 2023. The exhibit’s goal is to highlight
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Sports Symposium educates students on careers in sports
On Feb. 7, 8 and 9, Elizabethtown College held their inaugural “Career in Sports Symposium,” which allowed students who are interested in having a career in sports here from those who are already in the industry. The Symposium had speakers from multiple areas in the sports industry, such as health and wellness, communications and marketing,
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New Playwrights Fest presents student plays
From Feb. 3-5, Sock & Buskin and the Tempest Theatre presented “New Playwrights Fest,” a collection of one act plays. The plays that were presented were all written, directed and acted out by Elizabethtown College students. Usually happening every semester after the playwriting course in the theatre department, this is the first time that the
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