NEWS
Work Bank Warns that Trump’s tariffs could hurt the global economy
By the time this article is published, the U.S. will have an old regime back in power with a new agenda of policies, especially tariff policies. Donald Trump has promised to increase tariffs by 60% on all imports from China, and 10-20% on imports from other countries. Trump has also threatened tariffs on companies that
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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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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
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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Chiefs win back-to-back Super Bowls Super Bowl LVIII
It was quite a season for the two teams in this year’s Super Bowl matchup at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium. Yes, they played well to reach the big game, but that hasn’t always been the top news story. It’s been hard to watch the news and not hear about Taylor Swift and the Kansas City
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Men’s and Women’s basketball celebrate Senior Day with wins
The Elizabethtown College men’s and women’s basketball teams celebrated Senior Day in a big way on Saturday, Feb. 10 against Wilkes University. The men’s team kicked off the day’s festivities with an 85-82 down-to-the-wire win in overtime. Later, the women’s team followed up with a stellar performance in a convincing 79-61 win. These wins moved
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FEATURES
Down the rabbit hole: Etown’s production of “Alice in Wonderland”
Over the first two weekends in November, the Elizabethtown College Theatre Department put on their fall play, “Alice in Wonderland.” This production was directed by Communications Art Teacher for the School District of Lancaster Kristin Wolanin and featured students both on stage and behind the scenes. After the audience members filed into Tempest Theatre, Wolanin
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Title IX office explores restorative practices, training next semester
Elizabethtown College has a mission to foster a safe and secure environment for students and faculty. They believe in encouraging moral and intellectual growth in support of the College’s motto, “Educate for Service.” A wide variety of educational programs and support departments aid school members in maintaining a safe environment. Title IX is a prime
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Etown’s Lecture Series invites Anthony Ray Hinton to campus
On Nov. 2, Elizabethtown College welcomed Anthony Ray Hinton as he shared his experiences after surviving on Alabama’s death row for 30 years. As part of the College’s Lecture Series, Hinton spoke to the Elizabethtown community at Leffler Chapel. While speaking to attendees, Hinton detailed why his story was important, as well as how it
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