NEWS
Global Perspective: Attack contributes to growing conflict in Chad
The central African state of Chad was rocked by an attack on its National Security Agency (ANSE) on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Several people were killed in the shootout. In retaliation, the government arrested and killed some oppositionists who they claimed were behind the attack, including 49-year-old Yaya Dillo, the leader of Chad’s Socialist Party without
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The tightest race in PA: District 10 and Scott Perry
The presidential election season is officially underway, and the fight for control of Congress is on the line in November. The House of Representatives is divided into districts based on the state’s population. Pennsylvania currently has 17 Congressional Districts, with nine represented by Democrats and eight represented by Republicans. House members serve a two-year term
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The growth of criminal justice at Elizabethtown College
In 2018, Elizabethtown College didn’t have a criminal justice major to offer on its own. Now, there are over 35 students at Etown majoring in criminal justice. One of the main reasons for that is Kadee Crandall, who received her doctorate in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University. Crandall, the director of criminal justice
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CAMPUS LIFE
Horoscopes (Taylor’s Version): What song from the “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” album are you?
There’s almost nothing more exciting than when Taylor Swift releases a new album, and there’s something special about the release of her re-records with their extra vault songs. Way back in 2014, when Swift originally released “1989,” I was in seventh grade, dealing with all of my thirteen-year-old angst. When I listened to “1989 (Taylor’s
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Debate of the Week: Peppermint Mocha or Pumpkin Spice
With 8 a.m. classes, daily sports practices and a variety of student jobs, many Elizabethtown College students consume caffeine as part of their daily fuel. With coffee especially, pumpkin spice lattes have been a huge hit; however, another seasonal drink will soon make an appearance: the peppermint mocha. The question is: which seasonal drink is
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Club Feature: Etown Kindness Project
If you’re ever feeling stressed or down, look to the Etown Kindness project for some words of encouragement! Starting Nov. 7, there will be biweekly meetings at 7 p.m. held in Nicarry Hall 228, during which all students are welcome to attend and take part in the club’s activities. The club was founded by second-year
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SPORTS
The NBA’s new all-time scoring leader
LeBron James cemented his name into yet another page of the basketball history books, this one being a monumental milestone. On the night of Feb. 7, in a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder, James took hold of the record for the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) all-time leading scorer. The record
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Chiefs hoist Lombardi Trophy for 3rd time in franchise history
After a long, hard-fought season the Kansas City Chiefs are once again the kings of the National Football League (NFL) season and are your Super Bowl LVII (57) Champions! A season that culminated with a battle between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, the Chiefs are the ones that would come out victorious by
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Women’s Basketball loses to Scranton
On Saturday, Feb. 11, in Elizabethtown, Pa., the Elizabethtown College women’s basketball team faced off against Scranton University in Thompson Gymnasium. A last second basket for the Royals tied the game and would force overtime, where they would outlast the Blue Jays to escape with a 79-72 win. Sophomore Summer McNulty had a career-high 35
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FEATURES
Scott LaMar and Joyce Davis speak in Gibble Auditorium
The Elizabethtown College Gibble Auditorium was filled with intrigued faces Wednesday, March 9 as Scott LaMar and Joyce Davis came in to speak. Those in attendance looked forward to the captivating discussion that LaMar and Davis had in store. LaMar, who is well known for his long-running show “Smart Talk,” and Davis, the President of
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Etown student successfully helps others learn cooking tips
Elizabethtown College senior Rachel Skwirutis uses her love and passion for cooking to teach other students some helpful tips that will bring them success in their future cooking endeavors. On Tuesday, March 8, Skwirut, along with her fellow Class of 2022 Senate, sponsored the very first “Cooking 101: Learning the Basics.” As graduation is quickly
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Etown celebrates International Women’s Day
This past Tuesday, March 8, people around the globe celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD). This global holiday is meant to celebrate women’s social, political, economic and cultural achievements. After years of marches, protests, rallies and campaigns, it was honored fully for the first time on March 19, 1911, though in 1913 the date changed to
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