NEWS
PA Politics: Democrats celebrate in Pennsylvania
On Tuesday, Nov. 8, Pennsylvania held two closely watched elections: the gubernatorial race between Republican Doug Mastriano and Democrat Josh Shapiro and the Senate race between Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz and Democrat John Fetterman. The Democrats were victorious in both these races. For the gubernatorial election, Shapiro won 56.3% of the vote and Mastriano received
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Global Perspective: China begins to ease zero-Covid policies in response to weakening economy
On Friday, Nov. 11, the Chinese government began easing its strict zero-Covid policies. However, leaders of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) say that the “war” against the pandemic will persist. “We must maintain our strategic determination and conduct epidemic control properly and with scientific precision,” the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China
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Student Senate: Club registration begins
Student Senate met for their weekly meeting Thursday, Nov. 3 at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 212. The meeting began with a special order that began with a discussion led by Senior Director of Financial Aid Melodie Jackson to discuss financial aid in regards to RAs. Moving in Administrative Reports, Dean of Students & Executive Director
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CAMPUS LIFE
Movie Review: Scream
Sidney Prescott, played by Neve Campbell, is the final girl and star of the classic horror movie “Scream.” While she portrays some moments that have you yelling at the screen for her to run the other direction, she eventually turns into a hardcore star for the audience to love. There are a lot of other
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Horoscopes: Fall traditions
Fall is here, and with it comes all the staples of the season. From knitted sweaters to the smell of crisp leaves, certain things resurface with the beloved season. So, which fall staple aligns with your sign? Use your sun, moon and rising signs for the most well-rounded reading! Aquarius- Oh Aquarius, I know you
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Halloween Activities: Finding local traditions
Fall is finally here! This is my favorite time of year; it’s the perfect weather for cozy sweaters, hot drinks and Halloween! If you’re looking for a good fall themed drink or a nostalgic movie to get you in the mood, this is a great place to start. Here are some of my favorite ways
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SPORTS
Juniata vs Etown Field hockey game
On Saturday, Oct. 9 the Elizabethtown College women’s field hockey team faced off against Juniata College Eagles and won with a score of 2-0 to add to their number of victories. Etown goalie first-year Angelina Giglio-Tos made three saves in goal to earn another shutout, taking her to her third of the season. In the
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Cross Country Practice Strategies
Sometimes students who are not student athletes underestimate or just have no idea how much time and energy student athletes are required to dedicate to their respective sports. For example, while a cross country meet might only take a couple of hours, it can be an all-day event for the athletes, especially for away meets.
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Men’s Soccer
Sept. 25, in Baltimore, Md.,the Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team faced off against Goucher College. During the game, four different players scored as the Blue Jays opened Landmark Conference play with a 4-2 win over Goucher. With the win, the Blue Jays record changes to five wins, one loss and one tie, while the Goucher
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FEATURES
Peace Symposium covers issues at home and abroad
The Susquehanna Room was the place to be last Saturday, Sept. 21, as students, faculty, community members and academics from the region came together for Elizabethtown College’s annual International Peace Symposium. A collaborative effort on the part of President of the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg and Etown Board of Trustees member Joyce Davis and
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Connections between Etown and Milton Hershey students: Benefits of Moving Forward Together (MFT) from the perspective of a mentor
High school is a battle. Navigating classes and social relationships have caused many a student to feel overwhelmed by the pressures. But knowing that every second of high school is spent preparing for your future is even more difficult when you come from a lower income bracket. This is the situation of the students at
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Exchange group from Germany visit campus
Last Thursday, Sept. 19, a group of exchange students from Konstanz, Germany, arrived on campus for a three-day program associated with associate professor of economics Dr. Sanjay Paul, and were hosted by Elizabethtown College students (including the writer of this article). The exchange program started through the trip to Geneva, Switzerland, that Paul runs in
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