NEWS
PA Politics: PA Governor visits total eclipse in battleground county
As the moon crossed over the sun this past week, it seemed for a moment that all had become quiet in Harrisburg, if only for a few moments. This eclipse also brought seemingly overnight state-wide attention to a smaller Pennsylvania city, the city being Erie, Pa. This county was taken into darkness by the unique
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Iran sends military strikes against Israel
This past week, Iran fired around 300 missiles and drones at Israel in retaliation for their strike against the Iranian embassy in Damascus, Syria, which killed a top Iranian general along with other high-ranking individuals. The attacks from Iran came from multiple neighboring countries surrounding Israel including Iran, Iraq and Yemen. However, the weaponry was
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Business Buzz: Is Pride Month no longer profitable?
In anticipation of Pride Month coming in June and as a recognition of Etown Does PRIDE coming to an end soon, one trend that consumers typically expect to see that has been popularized in the past decade is the use of pride logos and flags in businesses to increase their revenue stream from LGBTQIA+ consumers.
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CAMPUS LIFE
Debate of the Week: Which is better, chunky or smooth peanut butter?
A peanut butter sandwich is a mainstay lunch item for many families, but the actual peanut butter varies across households. Some prefer chunky peanut butter, while some prefer smooth peanut butter. This debate is something that has and always will persist, so I decided to go around campus and ask what people would choose. First,
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Job Spotlight: Etownian Copy Editor, Mahli Rupp
Meet the Etownian’s newest Copy Editor, Mahli Rupp! Rupp is a fourth-year professional writing major with minors in creative writing and Japanese. Editor-In-Chief Chandler McGuire initially reached out to Rupp last semester about the open position to see if she would be interested in joining the Etownian family. She and McGuire sat down, hammered out
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Recipe Review: Microwave Fudge
Sometimes, a sweet midnight snack is all you need to fuel your late-night study sessions. So here’s an easy recipe for fudge that you can make right in your dorm, with only two ingredients! All you need is a 12-ounce bag of chocolate chips and a can of sweetened condensed milk. You can use any
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SPORTS
Video Game Review: Cassette Beasts
When people desire a specific product, others tend to supply the demand. This phenomenon occurs frequently in gaming, as desire for innovation can cause companies to abandon audiences who desire games they know they enjoy. Some may long for a franchise’s glory days, like the 4th and 5th generations of Pokémon Games. This pining for
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Etown soccer fights two hard battles over the weekend
The Elizabethtown College women’s soccer team picked up their first win of the young season on Saturday afternoon at home on Ira R. Herr Field, outlasting Lebanon Valley College 3-2. It was a successful Senior Day for the team, as three different Blue Jays found the back of the net. Senior midfielder Sydney Reich, junior
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2023 NFL season preview
Football is back! The National Football League (NFL) made its anticipated return this past week, once again reviving football fandom across the country. The reigning Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs kicked the new year off last Thursday, Sept. 7, when they squared off against the up-and-coming Detroit Lions, falling 21-20. It was just the
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FEATURES
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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Etown celebrates Homecoming and Family Weekend
On Thursday Oct. 13, Elizabethtown College kicked off celebrations for the Homecoming and Family Weekend. After a day of events ranging from art exhibits to escape rooms, comedian Jay Black had a show in the KAV. Black is a world-renown standup comedian, having performed across nearly 1,000 college campuses around the country. “The show
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Concert brings national park experience to life
As the lights dimmed in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center on Oct. 10, members of the audience awaited the beginning of the Monday Series Concert, “National Park Soundscapes.” Composer Jill Haley, playing the oboe and piano, welcomed the audience to the performance and cued up a slideshow of photos and videos that corresponded to each
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