NEWS
BIPOC Student History Talk Presented in Library
On Feb. 26, at Elizabethtown College’s High Library held a talk titled “Research and Recording BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) Student History at Elizabethtown College.” The talk featured junior history and political science major and Young Center’s Ziegler Fellow Jordyn Dutko and sophomore legal studies major and student archivist Kalen Tendo, who had
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PA Politics: PA to Hire Federal Workers Fired by Trump
Pennsylvania’s Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro signed an executive order on Wednesday, March 5 to streamline the process for Pennsylvania’s government agencies to hire recently-fired federal employees amid the Trump Administration’s purge of the federal labor force. Signed during an appearance at the second annual Commonwealth Job Fair in Harrisburg, Executive Order 2025-01 is designed “to
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College Announces Upcoming Changes, including From Renovations to Tuition Hikes
Spring at Elizabethtown College means the return of classes, outdoor study sessions and all the joys that warm weather brings. It also carries a packed calendar full of deadlines and upcoming events, not to mention the announcement of changes for next academic year. This year;s announcement came in the form of an email titled “A
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CAMPUS LIFE
Club Feature: Etown’s Young Democratic Socialists of America
One of Elizabethtown College’s greatest features is the diversity of clubs that students can participate in. This week’s club feature is the Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA), which is a political-based group. The Etownian was able to interview the club’s cabinet for information on what they do and stand for. The cabinet consists of
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Horoscopes: Cryptids
As October fades and November comes into the picture, some are filled with glee for the upcoming feast and winter holidays, while others mourn the passing of the spooky season. Since there is plenty of time the rest of November to discuss fall topics, why not have one last send off to the creepiest month
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Local Sightseeing: Hiking the Overlook Trail of Chickies Rock
With all of its vibrant colors, fall is the perfect season for a hike through the woods with some friends. There are many parks and trails throughout Lancaster and the surrounding counties, one of which is Chickies Rock County Park. Chickies Rock is located beside East Donegal Township and West Hempfield Township, about a 15
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SPORTS
2024 NFL season preview
The 2024 National Football League (NFL) season is upon us. The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to win a third straight Super Bowl, while other teams are attempting to make a statement and dethrone the two-time defending champions. However, a lot has changed in the last couple months. From players signing lucrative deals with new
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Etown away game weekend recap and updates
This past weekend, several of Elizabethtown College’s athletic teams traveled on the road to play their respective matches. The men’s and women’s track and field teams, the men’s and women’s tennis teams and women’s soccer team were scheduled to compete this weekend, hoping to capture wins before coming back home. On Friday, Sept. 6, the
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Field hockey earns first win of 2024 season
The Elizabethtown College field hockey team netted their first win of the season this past Saturday, Sept. 7 in an exciting victory that came down to the wire. The Blue Jays bested the St. John Fisher Cardinals and protected their home of Wolf Field, winning 4-3. It was a statement win for Etown, coming back
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FEATURES
Senior music recital showcases students’ talents
On Feb. 26, the Department of Music hosted a senior music recital for seniors Lizvette Pappaterra and Mikella Wisler. The event, which was free and open to the public, was held at Zug Recital Hall and allowed the two music therapy majors to showcase their talents and what they’ve been working on the past few
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Professor presents on writing about nature
This week, associate professor of biology and ecology Dr. David Bowne hosted “Writing your Place in Nature Event” in the High Library on Feb. 22. Students were able to listen to Bowne combine ecological processes in his short works of fiction. The event started off with Bowne explaining how people have two views of nature.
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Melica hosts Girls Night Out event for charity
On Feb. 15, Melica hosted their annual charity event, Girls Night Out, in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center. The show featured performances from Melica, Emotion, Theatre, Mad Cow Improv and the Elizabethtown College Dance Team (ECDT). “We invite girls from all the performing groups to come and perform with us, and all of the money
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