NEWS
Global Perspective: Gabon Elects Former Military Coup Leader as President
As of April 13, 2023, Brice Oligui Nguema, Gabon’s former military leader, has won the presidential election with a staggering 90% of the total vote. His closest opponent, Alain-Claude Bilie By Nze earned only three percent of the vote, and the remaining six opponents all obtaining less than one percent Oligui Nguema, in addition to
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Pennsylvania Politics: Governor’s residence set ablaze
At around 2 a.m. on April 13, Pennsylvania’s Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence was set on fire in a suspected arson attack. Shapiro and his family reside at the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg, as have seven other governors in the Commonwealth’s long history. Cody Balmer, 28, was arrested on April 13 and was charged with
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St Joseph’s University Offers MSW for Etown Social Work Students
Students in Elizabethtown College’s social work program know how rigorous many of the requirements are. Four-year graduates leave with over 700 hours of field experience, building on their in-class assignments and homework. The program is always growing, and now there is a new opportunity for social work students pursuing their master’s degree after graduation.Etown is
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CAMPUS LIFE
Horoscopes: What cat breed are you based on your zodiac?
Cats are as well-known and popular as their canine counterparts. When pet owners describe their cats, they often classify them by coat color and not by their breed. Cats have a variety of breeds, from those found in the United States to breeds found in Ukraine. Let’s see what cat breed you get based on
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Media Review: Stories by Avicii
Anyone who is on the app TikTok, or its predecessor Musical.ly, may recognize the lyrics of the following song: “Monday left me broken, Tuesday I was through with hoping, Wednesday my empty arms are open, Thursday waiting for love, waiting for love.” What they might not know is that this song, “Waiting for Love” is
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Recipe Review: S’mores Dip
During the winter, I often find myself craving warmer weather and my favorite summer treats to go alongside it. Unfortunately, it’s tricky to set up a campfire and toast some marshmallows when the ground is covered in snow. So, here’s a recipe for a s’mores-flavored dip that you can make and enjoy in the comfort
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SPORTS
Multiple all-conference performers shine in cross country championships
On a cool, brisk, sunny Saturday morning at Union Canal Tunnel Park in Lebanon County, the Elizabethtown College cross country team lined up for the Landmark Conference Championship, hosted by the Blue Jays. The Etown women’s cross-country team ran first after the gun was fired, with the Blue Jays leading the charge out of the
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Etown swimming continues dominant season
On Saturday, Oct. 26, both the men’s and women’s swim teams took on the Susquehanna University River Hawks. This was the third meet of the season and the first one at home for the Blue Jays, which resulted in wins for both teams. They both remain undefeated in the 2024-25 season. The women opened up
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Etown athletics away weekly recap
Elizabethtown College Athletics had a strong weekend on the road, racking up victories and performances to place them in the right position for the postseason ahead. Let’s take a look back at all the games over the weekend and highlight the achievements the teams brought home. Field Hockey: Etown took on the Goucher College Gophers
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FEATURES
Etown announces 2023-24 Lecture Series speakers
Elizabethtown College is having a ‘Lecture Series’ over the next few months with four internationally recognized and acclaimed speakers. David HoggGun control activist and survivor of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, Hogg gained notoriety after recording a video of himself and his classmates weighing in on gun violence prevention during an active shooter in
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Bowers Writers House hosts mental health activist and author Brian Cuban
Mental health activist and thriller author Brian Cuban recently visited Elizabethtown College, speaking in the Bower’s Writer’s House on Sept. 27 as the first thriller author to be hosted on Etown’s campus. Even if writing, reading and thrillers are not certain students’ primary interests, Cuban presents a message pertinent to all students on the Etown
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Art exhibit featuring different styles opens to the Etown community
“22 Views of Mokuhanga” is an art exhibit open to the public from Sept. 21-Dec. 1, 2023. The opening reception of this exhibition took place Sept. 21, 2023, in the Lyet Gallery of Leffler Chapel and Performance Center. The exhibition was curated and coordinated by Associate Professor of Art Kristi Arnoldand features 22 different pieces
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