NEWS
Global Perspective: Tensions rise in the Horn of Africa
In January, Ethiopian authorities reported seizing thousands of rounds of ammunition allegedly sent by Eritrea to rebels in Ethiopia’s Amhara region. Eritrea denied these accusations, asserting that Ethiopia was fabricating incidents to justify potential military action. Eritrea’s Information Minister, Yemane Gebremeskel, accused the Ethiopian government of “floating false flags” in preparation for war. Subsequently, Eritrean
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Business Buzz: What the Supreme Court tariff decision means for businesses
On Feb. 20, the Supreme Court invalidated a key component of President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda. Within hours, the administration introduced a new tariff policy. This sequence highlights a central challenge for American businesses. The court’s 6-3 decision that Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) was definitive. However, for
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Social media addiction trial underway
Testimony has started in the ongoing legal case in California that could set major precedent for claiming damages against major social media companies for their platform’s supposedly addictive nature. The lawsuit was filed in 2023 by a now-20-year-old woman identified as K.G.M. against YouTube, TikTok, Snap, Inc. (the parent company of Snapchat) and Meta, which
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CAMPUS LIFE
Andi’s Audio Corner: “Born in the U.S.A.” by Bruce Springsteen
An American barbecue classic. If you somehow aren’t familiar with Bruce Springsteen’s 1984 album, “Born in the U.S.A.,” you definitely have heard it in some shopping mall or at a random 4th of July celebration years ago. The rock album is 47 minutes long and contains a total of 12 songs, leading with the album’s
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Activity Review: Recycling soft drink seals
You may have seen someone take the tab off their freshly finished soda or pocket the bottle cap before recycling it. It may seem strange to keep a small piece of trash, but like many say, one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. There are many things one can do with bottle caps and can
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Media Review: Fallout 4
The bombs have dropped, nuclear war is upon us. Your only saving grace is the capitalistic fallout shelters sold to you by a door-to-door salesman. This is the reality of Fallout 4. The post-apocalyptic video game was developed by Bethesda Game Studios and released in 2015 by Bethesda Softworks. The year is 2077, a Vault-Tec
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SPORTS
Softball splits with second-place Catholic as Sydney Harper throws complete game shutout
Elizabethtown College faced off against the number two team in the Landmark Conference in the Catholic University Cardinals for a highly contested double header. Etown sat sixth in the conference standings, looking outward into the Landmark playoff positions heading into the matchup. Catholic sat firmly in second place, trailing only to Moravian University after the
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Six run fifth inning downs #7 seed as Blue Jays defeat Shenandoah
Elizabethtown College had the opportunity to face off against the seventh ranked team, according to DIIIBaseball.com, the Shenandoah University Hornets. The Blue Jays were coming off a tough 11-0 loss in seven innings to Widener a day before and were looking for a victory against a difficult non-conference opponent. Shenandoah needed to do what they
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Blue Jays continue to drop time as Landmark Championship Approaches
On Saturday, April 18, the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays traveled to the Millersville Invite looking to sharpen their performances as the Landmark Conference Championships drew closer. The story begins with the throwing team, which continues to demonstrate its strength and consistency in the circle, cage, and on the runway. Junior Joey Walko led the way
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FEATURES
Power of One Day:
Donations came pouring into Elizabethtown College on March 24, bringing in a record breaking $813,059 raised in just 24 hours. This marked the most successful Power of One Day in the event’s 12-year history. These donations came from 2,400 individual donors who each were able to contribute to the campus and students. The Power of
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National Hot Chocolate Day: students enjoy hot cocoa at the Demo Kitchen
Jan. 31 is National Hot Chocolate day in the United States. Hot chocolate is a warm beverage often enjoyed during the winter season, a drink that many Americans associate with the holidays, snowy weather and a sense of comfort during colder months. For college students, especially those navigating busy schedules and winter stress, small seasonal
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Elizabethtown College kicks off Black History Month with reflection, community and purpose
Elizabethtown College marked the start of Black History Month on Jan. 30 with a campuswide kickoff event centered on reflection, remembrance and community. Held at 4:30 p.m. in the Brossman Commons Concourse, the gathering officially launched a month of programming honoring the people, movements and milestones that have shaped the ongoing pursuit of justice and
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