NEWS
Is the Talent War over in America?
After COVID, companies fought each other to hire new employees to fill vacancies created by massive layoffs, retirements and “quiet-quitters” that surged during the pandemic. The rate of employee departures went from 2.3% each month to 3% at the beginning of 2022. Fighting for highly skilled workers at all levels made companies go toe-to-toe with
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IDF Admits Responsibility to 3 Hostages’ Deaths
The Gaza Strip has an ensuing crisis and war that continue to reveal more shocking news as the months go on. This past Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)has come forth admitting it may have been responsible for the deaths of three of their hostages in November 2023. The three Israeli hostages, Sgt. Ron Sherman,
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Bias Incidents: a blow to campus community
Moving on campus for the first time or even just coming back to school can come with a lot of stress. That stress was heightened for Elizabethtown College students during the first few weeks when on Aug. 26 and Sept. 7, Etown students received emails about bias incidents that occurred on campus and online. The
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CAMPUS LIFE
Horoscopes: What book are you based on your zodiac sign?
As an English major and self-proclaimed bibliophile, I love to read. Nothing brings me more joy than reading or buying books. I mean, my desk does have about 25 books waiting to be read. My roommate, graduate Physician Assistant Program student, Emily Acri even put me on a book-buying ban. All of this is to
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Media Review: “The Office: Superfan Episodes”
Are you a fan of the 2000’s American sitcom “The Office”? As a comedy TV lover, I’ve watched “The Office” more times than I can count on one hand. Unfortunately, there’s only so many times you can watch one show over and over again before everything becomes recognizable. The jokes are still there, but there’s
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Students of Etown: Abigail Marks
Third-year Psychology major Abigail Rose Marks strongly connects with Elizabethtown College’s motto of “Educate for Service” and hopes to implement that motto into her future career. Originally from Bare, Md., Marks has a strong connection with her family and her faith, which drives her desire to connect with and help others. Marks looked at several
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SPORTS
Etown Tennis wraps up regular season
Elizabethtown College’s tennis teams wrapped up their regular seasons this past Sunday on April 16 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Going into the day, the Blue Jays were matched up with King’s College and Rutgers University-Camden and hoped to end the season on a high note. The Blue Jays did just that, as both the men’s and
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A Look Back: My reflection on the Etownian
It’s hard to believe this is my last article for the Etownian. I am writing this late at night with the window open, the moonlight and a gentle spring breeze streaming in. At times like this, hoping that my roommate doesn’t wake up because of the light from my laptop, I realize that I am
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2023 NBA Playoffs Preview: The Western Conference
This season was not as dominant as in years past for the National Basketball League’s (NBA) Western Conference. While there were strong seasons put together by many teams out west, it seems they were outshined in many ways by the Eastern Conference, as previous Western Conference powerhouses seemed to falter, but some still snuck into
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FEATURES
Scott LaMar and Joyce Davis speak in Gibble Auditorium
The Elizabethtown College Gibble Auditorium was filled with intrigued faces Wednesday, March 9 as Scott LaMar and Joyce Davis came in to speak. Those in attendance looked forward to the captivating discussion that LaMar and Davis had in store. LaMar, who is well known for his long-running show “Smart Talk,” and Davis, the President of
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Etown student successfully helps others learn cooking tips
Elizabethtown College senior Rachel Skwirutis uses her love and passion for cooking to teach other students some helpful tips that will bring them success in their future cooking endeavors. On Tuesday, March 8, Skwirut, along with her fellow Class of 2022 Senate, sponsored the very first “Cooking 101: Learning the Basics.” As graduation is quickly
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Etown celebrates International Women’s Day
This past Tuesday, March 8, people around the globe celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD). This global holiday is meant to celebrate women’s social, political, economic and cultural achievements. After years of marches, protests, rallies and campaigns, it was honored fully for the first time on March 19, 1911, though in 1913 the date changed to
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