NEWS
Pennsylvania Politics: Shapiro Reveals 2025-26 Budget Plan
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, unveiled his 2025-26 budget plan on Feb. 4 in his third budget address to Pennsylvanians. “Pennsylvania is on the rise, and we’re not gonna stop,” Shapiro said in his address. “We have the resources we need to make smart investments now and maintain a responsible balance in reserve.” Shapiro
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CCCE to hold civil rights service trip
The Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE) at Elizabethtown College recently announced their annual spring break service trip. From March 1 to 7, eight students will be visiting Georgia and Alabama to work with Tuscaloosa Habitat for Humanity and to visit sites such as the Voting Rights Museum & Institute in Selma, the Legacy
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Candle causes fire, destroys Royer dorm room
A burning candle in a dorm room was the source of a fire in Royer Hall around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2. No students were injured in the accident, and damage was contained to the room where it occurred, Director of Residence Life Tara Hoover said. Elizabethtown College Campus Safety, Elizabethtown Borough Fire and Police
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CAMPUS LIFE
Recipe Review: Microwave Lasagna
While some students have access to a full set of kitchen appliances throughout their time at college, many of us, especially underclassmen, don’t have more than a microwave and a fridge. Fortunately, a microwave is all you need for this easy and cheesy lasagna recipe. Before you begin, gather all of your ingredients. You’ll need
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Horoscopes: What candy are you?
Halloween is right around the corner, and what is more associated with the October holiday than the traditional treat: candy! Candy of all kinds are enjoyed year-round, but Halloween is when candy really circulates around the block. Let’s see what sugary treat each zodiac sign most aligns with. Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21): The
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The Great Pumpkin Debate: Pumpkin Painting or Pumpkin Carving?
Oh my gourd! It is fall, which means it’s pumpkin season! There are many fall activities and traditions that involve pumpkins such as going to get a pumpkin spice latte, crafts, making a pie or eating the seeds, carving, painting and going to the pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkin. Once you get
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SPORTS
Video game review: Gestalt Steam & Cinder
Something I often mention is the necessity for certain games to make themselves noteworthy. Metroidvanias—and rogue-likes—with buttery-smooth pixel art can feel like they’re a dime a dozen at times, and someone’s hard work could easily get lost in unstable digital marketplaces. I highly praise games when they take new approaches to commonplace mechanics, as they
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Etown softball falls short in doubleheader with Wilkes
The Elizabethtown College softball team kept it close in both games of their doubleheader on Saturday, April 20 against Wilkes University but would fall short in both games. The weekend series saw the Blue Jays dominate on the mound in both games, but the bats were unable to come up big on the offensive end,
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NBA Playoffs: Teams to watch
The regular season is over. Those words mean one thing for basketball fans across the globe – the start of the National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs. The atmosphere the NBA playoffs bring always proves to be one of the best in all of sports. This year, there’s been the potential birth of young dynasties, teams
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FEATURES
OSA encourages students to“be creative” with Paint n Sip
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) always knows how to bring people together to enjoy themselves during the school year with some fun activities, Paint n’ Sip being one. On March 8, the Paint n’ Sip event took place in the Jay Lounge from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Organized by OSA, Paint n’ Sip
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Poet Laureate writes poem on the values of Rotary Club and Etown’s motto
The poet laureate program at Elizabethtown College aims to emphasize the key values of the College and the students it represents through the creative lenses that poems provide. This program is run through the Office of the Dean of Students as well as the Office of Academic Affairs and enables poets to voice their opinions
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College unveils a renovated Royer to Etown community
In Jan. 2023, renovations officially began on Elizabethtown College’s Royer Residence Hall. “Everyone was keeping their fingers and toes crossed that we would be ready to open for the fall semester,” Etown President Betty Rider said. Royer’s renovation boasts updated rooms, kitchens, bathrooms and lounge areas with new lighting, furniture, paint and flooring. On a
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