NEWS
Global Perspective: U.S. Senate advances aid package for Ukraine
The U.S. Senate worked over the Super Bowl weekend to advance an aid package for Ukraine that’s been slowly moving through. The grueling progress of the bill, which is due to limited bipartisan support, comes near the two-year anniversary of Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine. Tensions between the two have been ongoing for the last
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Pa Politics: Branch of government roll call
Democrats confirmed their control over the Pennsylvania state House the day before Valentine’s Day, leaving Speaker Joanna McClinton in control of the chamber. Jim Prokopiak, who formerly held a position as a school board member in suburban Philadelphia, took over the seat from fellow Democrat John Galloway, who resigned after winning a judicial race. Although
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High Library starts plant-loaning program
Starting this semester, students now have the opportunity to borrow a plant from the High Library. On January 24th, the library hosted a plant potting party in the Idea Lab, at which students were able to plant one of the library’s 50 plants and take it home. Some of these plants were donated by students
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CAMPUS LIFE
Welcome to the Jungle: Darwin the rabbit
Everyone say hi to Darwin! Darwin is a four-year-old Holland Lop rabbit. First-year Jillian Spiller, Darwin’s owner, got him in Ohio on the way home from a road trip in early August of 2020. They picked him up from a farm. “I think it was called ‘Darwintin’s Farm,’ which is why we named him Darwin,”
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Activity Review: Field of Screams
With Halloween coming to an end, I decided that going to a haunted house would be the perfect spooky season activity. I went to the notorious haunted attraction Field of Screams, located in Mountville, Pa., which will remain open until Nov. 11 . This attraction opens around 6:30 p.m. and all visitors must arrive by
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Recipe Review: Pizzadilla
As the semester becomes busier and busier, a meal that’s quick and easy to make is essential. That’s why quesadillas are such a great recipe for a quick bite as the semester winds down towards finals. So this week, we’re sharing a fun twist on the classic quesadilla: the pizzadilla! To start, gather your ingredients.
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SPORTS
Let the madness begin: NCAA Tournament kicks off
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament kicked off last week on Tuesday, March 14. The madness will continue through March and culminate on Monday, April 3 at 9 p.m. in Houston, Texas. Two nail-biting First Four matchups got the tournament going and set the tone for what has been an
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Men’s Baseball sweeps doubleheader vs. St. John Fisher University
The Elizabethtown College men’s baseball team played the St. John Fisher University Cardinals in a doubleheader this past weekend on Saturday, March 18 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The 8-4 Blue Jays swept the doubleheader, winning the opening game 4-0 and the second 8-5. This moves the team to a strong 9-4 on the
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Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse bounce back with big wins on Saturday
The Elizabethtown College men’s and women’s lacrosse teams both took the field this past weekend on Saturday, March 18. Both teams came off tough losses last Wednesday, so Saturday brought an opportunity for the teams to bounce back and find some momentum early in the season. By the end of the day, both teams notched
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FEATURES
Display brings awareness to domestic violence
October is Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DDVAM), and one of the many ways Elizabethtown College honored this is with the Silent Witness Display. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, DDVAM is a chance for people to unite in the work to end domestic violence, which is defined as abuse or aggression that
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“Out on Campus” exhibit educates on LGBTQ+ activism
October is LGBTQ+ History Month and Elizabethtown College is doing their part to help celebrate. From Oct. 13-27, the High Library hosted an exhibit detailing the history of LGBTQ+ activism at colleges in Pennsylvania. On loan from the LGBT Center of Harrisburg, the exhibit has information that includes everything from LGBTQ+ club founding to personal
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Pink drink demo brings awareness to breast cancer
Elizabethtown College did their part in spreading awareness for breast cancer at the Pink Drink Demo in the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being on Thursday. October is the month for Breast Cancer Awareness. This beautiful event by Assistant Director of Health Promotion Joni Eisenhauer and Student Wellness Advocacy Group (SWAG) provided signs for
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