NEWS
How do Elizabethtown College students feel about AI?
Being a college student can already feel like standing on the precipice of an unknown future of both opportunities and risks. In the modern technological age, rapid advancements make this future even harder to predict, and if any advancements stand to create the largest impact, it may be artificial intelligence (AI). As with any new
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College plagued by continuous feces in restroom trash cans
The Environmental Services staff at Elizabethtown College has reported multiple instances of human feces being found in the bathroom trashcans of Myer Residence Hall. The students living in the hall were notified at the end of January that if the problem continued, they would face a community charge. Area Coordinator MK White sent an email
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CARE holds forum for concern over Elizabethtown College DEI response
On Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, the Elizabethtown College Coalition for Anti-Racist Education (CARE) hosted a forum for students, faculty and staff to discuss the college’s response or, as some in the forum expressed, lack thereof to legislation targeting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). For privacy and respect of the nature of the forum, no names
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CAMPUS LIFE
Students of Etown: Kalen Tendo
Students can often be seen wandering campus in pajama pants and oversized hoodies. And eEvery once in a while, you’ll catch a student dressed to the nines. One of these students is Kalen Tendo, a junior legal studies major here at Elizabethtown College. Tendo is quite the busy body, having an impressive list of clubs
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Student Feature: Chris Mensah
Elizabethtown College houses tons of unique people and personalities, and it can be challenging to find the time to meet them all. This week I would like to introduce Chris Mensah, a third-year computer engineering major here at Etown. Mensah came to Etown for a multitude of reasons, from the instate tuition to the personable
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Media Review: Falling in love with rom-coms
For many, Valentine’s Day is a day of love. Whether that be with friends, family, a significant other or even a pet, it is a day to show love to those you hold dearly in your heart. There are many things that correspond with Valentine’s Day: from a nice, fancy dinner to chocolate and flowers.
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SPORTS
‘Grace and Grit,’ an extraordinary team motivated by more than winning
Within a two-week period, the Elizabethtown College women’s basketball team hit five of their goals for the season. The team reached 1,200 wins for the program, 200 career wins for the head coach, 1,000 points scored by one of their seniors Makenna Mummert, entrance into the Landmark Conference and 20 overall season wins. However, Head
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Blue Jays fall to Drew in home opener double header
Softball fans and families alike were excited over the weekend as the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays came home to face off against the Drew Rangers in the home opener for the season. Etown came into the matchup 5-3, putting together a strong performance in Florida after reaching the halfway point of their win total last
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Swimming with type 1 diabetes
Elizabethtown College sophomore swimmer Marco Niosi checks his blood sugar after getting out of the water. Noticing that it is low, he rips open a packet of fruit snacks to raise his blood sugar. To some people this would be a big deal, but to Niosi, it’s just another day. “It’s really just a major
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FEATURES
National Hot Chocolate Day: students enjoy hot cocoa at the Demo Kitchen
Jan. 31 is National Hot Chocolate day in the United States. Hot chocolate is a warm beverage often enjoyed during the winter season, a drink that many Americans associate with the holidays, snowy weather and a sense of comfort during colder months. For college students, especially those navigating busy schedules and winter stress, small seasonal
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Elizabethtown College kicks off Black History Month with reflection, community and purpose
Elizabethtown College marked the start of Black History Month on Jan. 30 with a campuswide kickoff event centered on reflection, remembrance and community. Held at 4:30 p.m. in the Brossman Commons Concourse, the gathering officially launched a month of programming honoring the people, movements and milestones that have shaped the ongoing pursuit of justice and
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Professor Feature: Dr. Kirsten Johnson awarded the 2025-26 Ranck Award
Each December, faculty members at Elizabethtown College nominate peers for the Ranck Award of Research Excellence. This award was established in honor of John P. Ranck, former chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. The award recognizes a full-time faculty member for their achievements in research and commitment to their field. The 2025-26 awardee
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