NEWS
Today’s Tech: Sony’s online services experience major outage
Over the weekend of Feb. 8, millions of gamers were forced to find alternative forms of amusement as Sony’s online services faced a giant outage that lasted more than 24 hours, robbing them of access to the PlayStation Network (PSN). While server downtime is a periodic fact of life on any online platform, the response,
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Business Buzz: How Super Bowl LIX is helping American businesses
From the halftime show, to amazing game strategies to memorable commercials, the Super Bowl is a spectacle that must be seen. As the Super Bowl has passed and we all celebrate or mourn the outcome of the game we must acknowledge the impact that the Super Bowl has on the local and national economy. The
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Global perspective: Canadian PM strengthening relationship with EU
With President Donald Trumps’ recent behavior concerning tariffs on the United States’ nearest neighbors and now threatening the European continent as well, a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and European leaders was inevitable. The prime minister’s five-day trip to the continent contained a visit to Brussels to meet with other European leaders and
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CAMPUS LIFE
Horoscopes: Fall Elements
The colors of the leaves turn, the sky becomes gray and the wind picks up a bitter chill. These signs of fall are starting to find their way into Elizabethtown College, and it’s only going to get more autumnal in the following months. So, to honor the essence of fall, let’s see what fall element
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Job Spotlight: Learning Zone Proctor
This week, The Etownian had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Tainan Nunes, a peer mentor and a proctor for the Elizabethtown College Disability Services’ Learning Zone. Disability Services offers learning accommodations and quiet places of study for those who need certain conditions for their college learning and testing to run smoothly. On
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Media Review: My Top 5 ‘Mamma Mia!’ Song Picks
The 2008 jukebox movie musical “Mamma Mia!” takes place on the Greek island Kalokairi, where bride-to-be Sophie Sheridan, played by Amanda Seyfried, invites three men from her mother’s past to her wedding. Sophie hopes she will meet her true father and that he will give her away to her fiancé Sky. The twist is, her
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SPORTS
Blue Jays baseball drops series to Scranton in home opener
The Blue Jays (7-4) baseball team hosted the Scranton University Royals (6-2) for the first at-home games of the season. On Saturday, March 16 the first game of the series was played followed by a doubleheader on Sunday. In the first game of the series, the Blue Jays lost 5-4 despite leading in a few
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Etown wrestling puts up strong showing in NCAA Championships
Last week, the Elizabethtown College wrestling team traveled to La Crosse, Wis. for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Championships. The team took to the La Crosse Center for their matches on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16, looking to cap off their strong seasons in a positive way. Fourth-year Dylan Waller
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NFL free agency flips the football world upside down
The National Football League (NFL) free agency period is always a wild one and this year didn’t disappoint. From starting quarterbacks finding new homes, to running backs changing the landscapes of NFL rosters, to players suiting up for rival teams this free agency period has really had it all. Former Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins made
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FEATURES
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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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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