NEWS
Today’s Tech: Google’s possible purchase of Character AI
In the digital space, much of the ongoing conversation is around how industries are going to react to the ongoing impact of artificial intelligence (AI). Technically speaking, it requires less manpower and is cheaper for most industries, but the quality varies greatly, and it hurts actual people for their jobs to be largely replaced. That
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Precision Medicine: An advancement in disease treatment
The world of medicine continues to expand through groundbreaking advances and the latest mechanisms to cure and treat diseases. An approach that continues to surface is a technique called Precision Medicine, an advancement that aims to treat diseases based on the individual carrier. According to the Precision Medicine Initiative, this technique is “an emerging approach
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Etown offers writing scholarship for rising juniors
Last week, over the hill and down the hidden trail, I traveled to Elizabethtown College’s own stunning Bowers Writers House. Within the quaint building, I had the opportunity to meet with Director of the Bowers Writers House Jesse Waters, who has been with the College for over 15 years. The topic of the evening was
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CAMPUS LIFE
Activity Review: Sunrise yoga class
College students are constantly looking forward to the weekend; it gives them a break from stressful chemistry classes and lets them take a nap or two without worrying about late assignments. One of the many activities that has been offered here at Elizabethtown College is sunrise yoga. The class has been offered twice this year
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Students of Etown: Meet Gabby Petridge, dancer and performer
Many college students struggle to find a comfortable balance between their studies and their extracurriculars. However, when pursuing activities that bring out one’s true self, it’s possible to find a manageable balance between these pursuits. In addition to being a healthcare administration major, an Honors student and a Mosaic scholar, first-year student Gabby Petridge recently
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Recipe Review: Try this campus-friendly Korean dessert drink – Hwachae
This week, we’re sharing our take on the traditional Korean watermelon punch, subak-hwachae, using ingredients you can find here on campus! It’s a refreshing dessert drink that is traditionally made in the summertime, but there’s no reason to limit such a simple and sweet treat to only a few months out of the year. The
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SPORTS
Men’s Cross Country places 7th overall in conference
On Saturday, Oct. 29 in Towson Md., the Landmark Conference Championships for men’s cross country was held, hosted by Goucher College. Sophomore Brandon Baxter led the way for the Elizabethtown College men’s cross-country team, being one of four Blue Jays to finish in an All-Conference position as Etown placed third out of six with a
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Field Hockey fights to the finish
The Elizabethtown women’s field hockey team played off against Catholic University women’s field hockey team for the titular playoff spot on Saturday, Oct.29 Head Coach of the Etown women’s field hockey team Brandy Michael was optimistic prior to the game, sharing that the team was excited. When asked how she thought the team might pull
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Women’s Soccer: Blue Jays vs. Goucher Gophers
A sunny, intense soccer game occurred between Elizabethtown College’s Blue Jays and the Goucher Gophers on Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. on the Ira R. Herr Field. Despite the intensity of both teams, it ended in a draw (0-0). The Blue Jays started strong during the first half of the game. They kept charging at
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FEATURES
Recital gives seniors an opportunity to perform their craft
The Elizabethtown College School of Arts and Humanities presented a Senior Recital that featured two students’ dedication. The Department of Music showcased soprano Natalie Blanton and Joshua Koch on clarinet. The performance was on Sunday, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. in the Leffler Chapel and Performance Center. Elizabethtown College staff, students, alumni and family and
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Professor Benowitz presents his chapter at National Collegiate Honors Council
The National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) conference occurred from Oct. 27 to 31, 2021. It occurs annually, and this year’s theme was “Reimagine Honors: Past, Present, Future.” It discussed a monograph called “Place, Self, Community: City as Text in the Twenty-First Century.” Professor Jean-Paul Benowitz presented his recent chapter named “Transforming Community Based Learning Through
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History Club restarts, offers new opportunities for students
After a hiatus of almost two years, Elizabethtown College’s History Club is restarting. The club is advised by Interim Director of the Young Center and professor of history and anabaptist studies Dr. Steven Nolt. Officers include juniors Eric Schubert and Gavin McCabe as co-presidents, sophomore Jackson Lager as secretary and sophomore Abigail Sholes as treasurer.
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