NEWS
PA Politics: The governor’s race that never was
Despite Pennsylvania’s reputation as a swing state, this year’s governor’s race has become a shockingly uncompetitive contest. Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro is seeking reelection in a state where both parties have occupied the governor’s Residence on-and-off without much partisan entrenchment where only one party would have a feasible shot at leading the commonwealth. Not this
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The origins of the US-Iran conflict
Since 1957, Iran has sought to establish its own nuclear program. During the 1980s, Iran’s war with Iraq encouraged the country to continue its nuclear program. According to the Council on Foreign Relations, Iran has made agreements with China and Russia to advance their program over the years. However, in 2002, the International Atomic Energy
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Cory Rishel takes “The Road” to gold in Fenix Award Music Competition
Cory Rishel, a class of ‘30 music education major, won a gold award this August from the 8th Edition of the Fenix Award International Music Competition. With the gold award came a poster with his photo and different achievements listed on it. He earned this from his original piece he submitted, titled “The Road.” The
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CAMPUS LIFE
Students of Etown: Catie Sones
This fall, 565 students joined the class of 2030 at Elizabethtown College. With the bustle of activities and a perpetually growing list of assignments, you probably won’t get to meet them all. So, let me introduce you to one: Catie Sones. Sones is a first-year honors student and legal studies major. However, her journey to
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From the Pantry: Vegetarian stir-fried rice
In college, I think I can speak for the majority when I say, you are often working with a budget. A good way to save money right now is to eat three square meals a day at the dining hall. However, for those in quads, houses and apartments, you have a kitchen easily accessible. Personally,
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Activity Review: Paper stars
I don’t know about you, but I am completely incapable of sitting still. I constantly have to be doing something with my hands. One of my personal favorite mindless tasks is folding paper stars. This can be a bit challenging to get the hang of at first, but once you do, you will be able
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SPORTS
Elizabethtown, Messiah stuck in stalemate with a draw in the annual Marshmallow Game
The annual marshmallow game between the MAC Commonwealth Conference’s Messiah Falcons and the Landmark Conference’s Elizabethtown Blue Jays men’s soccer teams took place this past week. The Blue Jays had to take the game on the road after the continued construction of Ira R. Herr Field continues on Etown’s campus to face off at Messiah.
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Stevenson serves Etown a shutout
The Elizabethtown College field hockey team came out looking ready to challenge one of the nation’s top teams Tuesday night. Against Number 12 Stevenson University, the Blue Jays created early opportunities and kept the Mustangs off the scoreboard in the opening minutes. Despite putting many shots on goal, none of them would land. Etown earned
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Elizabethtown’s early goal paves way to narrow victory
Over the weekend, Elizabethtown College took on Stevenson College in a non-conference matchup for their first home game of the season. Etown came into the contest 1-0-2, with two ties and a victory on the road against Lebanon Valley College. Stevenson entered the game as the reigning runner-up in the MAC Commonwealth conference, sporting a
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FEATURES
Food brings students together at Cooking for the Culture event
The warm smell of curry chicken filled the Demo Kitchen at the Bowers Center on Monday, Feb. 16, at 5 p.m. as students gathered for a Black History Month event centered on culture through food. The anticipated event “Cooking for the Culture” featured Jamaican curry chicken, rosemary chicken, rice and pasta salad. Students came with
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Benefit concert performances raises funds for Joshua Group
Music, dance and student talent was full at Leffler Chapel on Feb. 21 as Elizabethtown College’s Education Organization hosted a benefit concert to support the Joshua Group, a Harrisburg-based nonprofit that works with children and families facing educational and social challenges. The Joshua Group partners with schools, families and communities in the Harrisburg area to
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Between the lines: Author Mallary Tarpley discusses her latest book with students
Students filled the High Auditorium in the Steinman Center on Feb. 9 to hear author and journalist Mallary Tarpley deliver a brief reading, followed by a guided discussion and an audience question and answer session. Tarpley’s journalism career includes work with major news outlets such as The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times and The Dallas
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