NEWS
GPS for the Moon in Development
More than 50 years ago, Neil Armstrong became the first person to set foot on the moon. Since then, 11 other people have joined him and became moonwalkers. What comes next, though?Recently, it has become apparent that the next step for lunar progress will be a global positioning system (GPS) on the moon. NASA, in
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Elizabethtown College class aims to highlight ‘The Community of Etown’ with upcoming project
Elizabethtown College is home to many fields of study, from the arts to the sciences. Our college truly values this diversity of academics. While some may be in an Organic Chemistry Lab for 3 hours every Monday recrystallizing with Dr. Walby, others of us may spend their fair share of Tuesday evenings working tirelessly to
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Business Buzz: The downfall of self-checkout
Shoppers who prefer self-checkouts will be disappointed as giant retailers, such as Walmart, Target, Five Below and Dollar General, start to phase out self-service lanes from their stores. This is an attempt to avoid shrinkage, or stolen merchandise. In 2022, Target lost over $200 million dollars because of shrinkage. Walmart has already removed the self-checkout
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CAMPUS LIFE
Media Review: Return of the Obra Dinn
“Return of the Obra Dinn”, released by popular indie video game developer Lucas Pope in 2018, is a murder mystery game with a twist—there are 60 deaths to be investigated all at once. It is currently available for $20 on Steam, where it has incredibly good reviews. The game is set in the year 1807.
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Welcome to the Jungle: Shyann the Black Lab/Akita mix
This very friendly older lady is Shyann the Black Lab/Akita mix! Fourth-year computer science major Matt Sutton reveals that this older gal has plenty of love to offer to just about everyone she meets. Shyann was originally a Christmas present for Sutton and his brother 10 years ago, when she was just a little pup!
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What superpower would you have based on your zodiac sign?
Back in the day, Jays, I used to be the biggest fan of the Marvel movies. I filled my wardrobe with graphic tees featuring Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor and all the other Avengers. However, after the premiere of “Endgame”, I, like many of us, felt overwhelmed with all of the content Marvel is
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SPORTS
Breanna Stewart wins 2023 WNBA MVP in thrilling race
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) named New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2023 season last week. Stewart found out on Wednesday, Sept. 27 that her efforts were enough to earn the prestigious award, landing the second MVP award of her illustrious career. Stewart earned 446 points when
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Underdogs look to make big impact in MLB postseason
The underdog story is one of the best stories in all of sports. Just when you think the best team in the league is ready to go on a dominant run to win the championship, an underdog might sneak into the picture and ruin those dreams. It happens all the time in men’s college basketball
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Field hockey falls to Scranton in Landmark Conference showdown
On Saturday, Sept. 23, the Elizabethtown College women’s field hockey team played against Scranton to determine if they would take the lead in the landmark conference. Etown’s goalie, junior Rachel Murphy, made nine saves throughout the entirety of the game. During the first quarter, senior forward Salena Paronish took a shot for the Blue Jays,
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FEATURES
Title IX office explores restorative practices, training next semester
Elizabethtown College has a mission to foster a safe and secure environment for students and faculty. They believe in encouraging moral and intellectual growth in support of the College’s motto, “Educate for Service.” A wide variety of educational programs and support departments aid school members in maintaining a safe environment. Title IX is a prime
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Etown’s Lecture Series invites Anthony Ray Hinton to campus
On Nov. 2, Elizabethtown College welcomed Anthony Ray Hinton as he shared his experiences after surviving on Alabama’s death row for 30 years. As part of the College’s Lecture Series, Hinton spoke to the Elizabethtown community at Leffler Chapel. While speaking to attendees, Hinton detailed why his story was important, as well as how it
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(Men)tality series continues with discussion on race and manhood
On Thursday Nov. 3, the Elizabethtown College Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion held their second installment of the (Men)tality series. This event, titled “Race, Racism, Anti-Racism and Manhood,” was hosted by Area Coordinator of Resident Life Eugene Thomas. The (Men)tality series was created by Thomas as an outlet to allow male and male-identified students
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