NEWS
Today’s Tech: Time can go quantum, going both faster and slower at the same time
There are few concepts in physics that are mentioned as much as the concept of time. In the original theory of relativity proposed by Einstein, time is not an absolute value. The passage of time is dependent on motion and dependent on gravity, which could not be proven until recently. In a new theory, when
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PA Politics: Pennsylvania the site of important primary elections in fight for control of US House of Representatives
Primary elections are now less than one month away, and in Pennsylvania, control of the U.S. House of Representatives is on the line. Republicans currently control the House by a narrow margin, and in order to retain their majority in the November general elections, the May primary elections need to go their way. Every incumbent
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Business Buzz: Amazon’s Anthropic investment reflects the scale and structure of the AI race
Amazon’s latest investment in Anthropic highlights how large, complex and financially demanding the artificial intelligence sector has become. Amazon has agreed to invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic, in addition to the approximately $8 billion previously committed. In exchange, Anthropic will allocate over $100 billion to Amazon Web Services (AWS) during the next decade,
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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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