NEWS
Global Perspective: Thailand Cutting back on Student Expression Restrictions
Thailand has a history of being a more conservative society. This includes laws and expectations ranging from how basic formality is supposed to be conducted to specifics like dress and hairstyles. In the 1970s the nation of Thailand was going through rocky times as their government went through multiple identity changes. Shifting from a military
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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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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
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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Video game review: Gestalt Steam & Cinder
Something I often mention is the necessity for certain games to make themselves noteworthy. Metroidvanias—and rogue-likes—with buttery-smooth pixel art can feel like they’re a dime a dozen at times, and someone’s hard work could easily get lost in unstable digital marketplaces. I highly praise games when they take new approaches to commonplace mechanics, as they
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Etown softball falls short in doubleheader with Wilkes
The Elizabethtown College softball team kept it close in both games of their doubleheader on Saturday, April 20 against Wilkes University but would fall short in both games. The weekend series saw the Blue Jays dominate on the mound in both games, but the bats were unable to come up big on the offensive end,
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FEATURES
Etown GSA, Ubuntu program host alumna Dr. House
Every Monday, the Elizabethtown College Biology & Environmental Sciences Department hosts a Biology Seminar at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 212 to help students explore possible research opportunities and jobs that they may be interested in pursuing. Etown alumna Dr. Heather House was invited to speak on Feb. 20 to talk about her experiences as an
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Student Government plan aims to increase diverse representation
Last spring semester, the student body voted to pass a resolution forming a transition committee meant to come up with a new student government system. The transition committee’s goals focused on increasing diverse representation, increasing efficiency in student government and making the traditions committee an institutional entity. The transition committee’s presentation at Student Senate means
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College’s Lecture Series continues with Sekou Kaalund
On Feb. 16, Elizabethtown College welcomed Sekou Kaalund, the head of branch banking at U.S. Bank, as part of the College’s 2022-2023 Lecture Series program. Kaalund presented Leading for Sustainable Community Impact, where Kaalund shared his story, gave advice and discussed the best way to maximize growth and talent. Kaalund’s visit to Etown marks the
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