NEWS
Elizabethtown College announces faculty cuts ahead of projected deficits
Editor’s note: The Etownian chose to grant anonymity to all sources due to the sensitive subject matter. This story was updated to include the fact that the meeting took place over Zoom due to COVID-19 protocol. A faculty assembly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 24 announced faculty cuts and a five-year deadline for Elizabethtown College to
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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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CAMPUS LIFE
Welcome to the Jungle: Darwin the rabbit
Everyone say hi to Darwin! Darwin is a four-year-old Holland Lop rabbit. First-year Jillian Spiller, Darwin’s owner, got him in Ohio on the way home from a road trip in early August of 2020. They picked him up from a farm. “I think it was called ‘Darwintin’s Farm,’ which is why we named him Darwin,”
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Activity Review: Field of Screams
With Halloween coming to an end, I decided that going to a haunted house would be the perfect spooky season activity. I went to the notorious haunted attraction Field of Screams, located in Mountville, Pa., which will remain open until Nov. 11 . This attraction opens around 6:30 p.m. and all visitors must arrive by
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Recipe Review: Pizzadilla
As the semester becomes busier and busier, a meal that’s quick and easy to make is essential. That’s why quesadillas are such a great recipe for a quick bite as the semester winds down towards finals. So this week, we’re sharing a fun twist on the classic quesadilla: the pizzadilla! To start, gather your ingredients.
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SPORTS
Blue Jays make noise in Landmark Conference Championships
After a superb season, Elizabethtown College’s women’s basketball team was unable to capture the Landmark Conference Championship this past weekend. After an encouraging win over the Catholic University Cardinals on Wednesday, Feb. 22 in the semifinal game, the Blue Jays came up short in the Conference Championship versus the #3 Scranton Royals on Saturday. The
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Third time’s the charm for the XFL?
The Xtreme Football League (XFL) made yet another return this past weekend. After two tries and two failures, the league rebooted for a third attempt at success this past weekend. The former owner, Vince McMahon, whose most recent attempt in 2020 failed in part due to COVID-19, decided to sell the league to former college
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Etown Basketball regular season comes to a close
This past weekend, the Elizabethtown College men’s and women’s basketball teams played the final bout of their respective regular seasons this past weekend on Saturday, Feb. 18. Both teams traveled to Baltimore, Md. to play Goucher College on the road. For the women, it was an opportunity to put their talents on display one last
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FEATURES
Students enjoy painting while sipping on beverages
“It’s a great thing to do on a Friday night with my friends, and we’re all 21 so we can enjoy it,” Romeo said. Many students shared these feelings and came to spend time with friends and connect with new people. Others came to have fun and stay busy on a Friday night on campus.
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Student accepts college’s Disney program
Elizabethtown College sophomore biology major and psychology minor Kathryn Black has been accepted to the Disney Program. The Disney Program is an opportunity to work for Disney while staying at the Flamingo Crossing Village Resort. It is a paid job, but students are expected to pay for housing. Black will be there from January to
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Orchestra concert shows passion and dedication to music
The Elizabethtown College-Community Orchestra performed their fall concert on Sunday, Nov. 14 at Leffler Chapel and Performance Center. The group is directed by Dr. Hayden Denesha. The orchestra is one of several music ensembles on campus. The group sets itself apart through the instruments included, unique literature picked and participation of community members. “All of
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