NEWS
Global Perspective: Haiti’s prime minister resigns
A brewing humanitarian crisis is threatening thousands of Haitians with violence and starvation. Even though widely unpopular Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced his plans to resign, hundreds of gangs continue a violent protest of the country’s political situation. The nation has been left in disarray, and many citizens fear for their lives. Haiti is no
READ MORE
Etown Celebrates Women’s History Month
March. It brings warmer weather, lots of rain, and the promise of the nearing end of the school year. It is also Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate women’s experiences, achievements, and ability to overcome the special types of adversity that come with being a woman. Etown has set up numerous exhibits and events
READ MORE
Business Buzz: Merger changes future of sports streaming
After Netflix’s rise in the 2000s, the world saw an influx of streaming services: Paramount Plus, Disney Plus, Peacock, Prime video and Max, formerly known as HBO Max, to name a few. Users have complained that the surplus of streaming services is equivalent to paying for cable, and sports fans are part of that category.
READ MORE
CAMPUS LIFE
Recipe Review: Banana bread in a mug
As the semester picks up in pace, you may not always have time to make a trip to the Marketplace when you’re craving some delicious baked goods. So here’s a quick and simple banana bread recipe you can make in your dorm, in a microwave! First, you’ll need to gather all the ingredients: a banana,
READ MORE
Business Review: The Whisk Cafe
The beginning of a new semester is the perfect time to get out and explore the area around campus, so this week, junior and Campus Life staff writer Cassidy Rohrman and I decided to visit the Whisk Cafe. It’s a local establishment open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day, perfect for having a
READ MORE
Debate of the Week: Is it a threk or a trident?
You have your typical fork, spoon, knife, and even the lovable addition of the spork but what would you call this three-pronged fork? A typical fork has four prongs, which has a history dating back to the 4th century in the Byzantine Empire. In the time of its debut, many considered forks to be a
READ MORE
SPORTS
Etown soccer clashes with Scranton
The Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team got back into action for the first time since the annual Marshmallow Game on Saturday, Sept. 23. The Blue Jays welcomed the University of Scranton to Ira R. Herr Field, where they’d take care of business with a 2-1 victory. Sophomore forward Pedro Vinent got the Jays rolling early
READ MORE
Athlete of the Week: Victor Witkofsky
The world of sports extends further than most know, as simple games can create massive sports leagues. One’s interest in activities that seem niche on the surface can blossom into events like Esport leagues and reach many lives of those who share similar passions. This phenomenon even occurs on Elizabethtown College’s campus grounds, as seen
READ MORE
How to improve your diet, the benefits of vegetables
As the student body of Elizabethtown College slowly makes its way towards gaining their diplomas and taking their first steps into the real world, understanding how to take care of oneself becomes critical. Self-care comes in various forms, like budgeting, developing hobbies and cleanliness. However, a crucial form of self-care is maintaining physical health with
READ MORE
FEATURES
Fine Print magazine accepts creative submissions
Elizabethtown College’s annual literary magazine Fine Print acts as a showcase for student and faculty work in art, writing and poetry. Fine Print is currently looking for submissions. Based on their own experiences with seeing their work published, the editors encourage others to take the plunge and submit their work. Fine Print compiles pieces of
READ MORE
Etown kicks off Black History Month with Pan-American flag raising
On Feb. 1, Elizabethtown College celebrated the start of Black History Month with a number of events that symbolize Black pride and excellence, such as hand printing with the Pan-American flag colors and raising the flag in the BSC Concourse. The posters with the hand prints were hung up in the BSC prior to the
READ MORE
Career Development event prepares students for post-graduation life
Senior Transitions was an event held for seniors to help prepare them for life after college, aka “adulting.” It occurred on Feb. 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. on the second floor of the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being, and it was sponsored by Elizabethtown College’s Career Development Center (CDC). For the event, students
READ MORE