NEWS
Javita Thompson to oversee Etown’s DEB Efforts
In mid-October last semester, The Etownian received an open letter to the editor concerning the leadership of the Elizabethtown College Office of Civil Rights, Opportunity and Access. The letter was written after the announcement that Dr. Kesha Morant Williams would be departing from her work with the department. The letter, which advocates for filling Williams’
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What Now? Trump’s Inaugural Promises
On Monday, Jan. 20, Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States of America. It would be a major understatement to say that the 2024 election year was stressful for both parties, especially for voters in swing states like Pennsylvania. Voters weighed many issues including the economy, rights for marginalized
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Taliban Leader Appeal for Women’s Education
The United States pulled out their remaining troops from Afghanistan in 2020 after years occupying the country, cementing the country to Taliban rule. The new ruling government has instituted a number of new rules centered around their form of strict religion. Their new form of government has included changing education for the roughly 30 million
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CAMPUS LIFE
Students of Etown: Meet Aileigh Mulligan!
Meet Aileigh Mulligan, a sophomore double majoring in political science and public relations. She comes from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, which is about two hours from Elizabethtown College. Mulligan told me about why she decided to travel so far from home to attend college. “I really fell in love with the campus.” Mulligan said. She enjoys the
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Club Feature: Anime Club
Whether this is your first semester at Elizabethtown College or you’ve been around for a few years, getting involved in activities on campus is one of the best ways to feel connected to the Etown community. Although we’re already a few weeks into the start of the semester, a majority of clubs and organizations are
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Horoscopes: Squinkies
Children of the late 2000s should easily recognize this fad toy that dropped in 2010, Squinkies. Squinkies, produced by Blip Toys, are small rubber figures that come in plastic balls. These plastic balls give a sense of mystery, since they obscure some of the Squinkies in each package. Unfortunately, Squinkies had its moment of fame
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SPORTS
Caitlin Clark breaks Kelsey Plum scoring record with another masterful performance
After much anticipation, Iowa’s superstar guard Caitlin Clark broke former Washington Huskies guard Kelsey Plum’s NCAA scoring record on Thursday, Feb. 15 against the Michigan Wolverines. Coming in just eight points shy of the record, the senior broke the mark in the only way she knew how, dropping a career-high 49 points in a 106-89
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Video Game Review: Wizard with a Gun
If one’s looking for a fresh take on survival sims or rogue-like gameplay, “Wizard With A Gun” offers a unique combination of these gameplay styles, with a charming presentation and a grim yet captivating storyline. While the Bastion-Like Top-Down, gun-based gameplay that revolves around constantly rewinding time before the end of the world can become
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Working out the Workout: Which type of exercise routine is best?
A common question regarding exercising involves whether one should perform full-body workouts or routines focused on specific muscle groups. Search engines frequently feature blogs, articles and similar web pages arguing for either side, leaving one confused. Finding a definitive answer to this puzzle seems relatively critical for those who desire to exercise, as one could
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FEATURES
Young Center hosts scholar for talk on Amish population growth
On Nov. 10, Elizabethtown College hosted “Keep Track of Settlement and Population Growth of the Amish in North America,” an event that aimed to inform those in the Elizabethtown community about the increasing growth of the Amish. Held in the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies, the event lasted an hour and allowed those
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Mad Cow Improv hosts their annual charity show
Elizabethtown College’s own Mad Cow Improv hosted their annual November charity show last week on Nov. 5. This years’ show was dedicated to Dream Come True, a nonprofit organization based in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley. Similar to the Make a Wish Foundation, Dream Come True helps kids in their community that have been diagnosed or affected
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Food demo teaches students how to cook for a crowd
Thanksgiving is the time of year to be thankful, but it’s also the time for preparing large amounts of food. This can be troubling due to different food preferences, allergies and determining the right amount of food to cook. On Nov. 10 in the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being, Assistant Director of Health
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