NEWS
Global Perspective: Global climate protests take place
On Friday, Sept. 15, several protests were held globally to protest inaction regarding fossil fuels and other harmful emissions. This year has seen numerous natural disasters that have led to increasing deaths, from droughts to heavy floods. While the United States has seen its fair share of turmoil, the rest of the world has seen
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Etown looks to expand service dogs on campus
They say that the dog is man’s best friend. Service dogs are a perfect example of this. These dogs make for loyal partners for people with disabilities: they can guide a person who is blind, prevent panic attacks, aid with mobility and much more. In fact, around 500,000 Americans have built partnerships with a support
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College Republicans host 9/11 tribute
Nearly 3,000 flags lined the academic quad at Elizabethtown College last Monday in a tribute to the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001. A group of roughly ten students from the College Republicans worked to place the flags, one by one, around the quad on Sunday evening, after the club coordinated with facilities and the
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CAMPUS LIFE
Activity Review: Attending Mad Cow’s “Improv Your Pants Off” show
When it comes to finding exciting events to attend with friends, there are plenty of on-campus options which are both inexpensive and easy to access. A great way to support your peers and find high-quality entertainment is through attending the shows put on by Elizabethtown College’s performance groups. Most recently, Mad Cow Improv held an
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Horoscopes: Which of this week’s most popular songs is your new anthem?
There’s not many feelings better than hearing a song for the first time and immediately relating to it. When the lyrics, beat and overall vibe feel like they were made especially for you, it hits immaculately. So, what currently popular song does your sign relate to? Use your sun, moon and rising signs for the
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Job Spotlight: Student Assistant to the Archives
Students at Elizabethtown College have a wide variety of options when it comes to jobs, both on and off campus. Whether students are looking to gain experience in a potential future career path or are just looking to make some extra cash, students have many employment opportunities which help the College function in important ways.
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SPORTS
Elizabethtown College hosts pop up lawn games
The Elizabethtown College High Library and Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being recently came together to offer students a way to relieve stress or take a break from studying. It is an event called “Pop Up Lawn Games.” The purpose of the lawn games is to give students a mental break and to interact
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Video game review: Rocket League
There is a video game that allows you to play soccer while driving recklessly in a rocket powered car. It’s called “Rocket League.” “Rocket League” is a sports game in which you are playing soccer as you are driving a car. You are driving a car as you are trying to score against a team
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NFL Conference Championships excites the fans
This past Sunday, January 30, was an electric showing of football, as the NFL Conference Championships did not disappoint viewers. The Los Angeles Rams narrowly defeated the San Francisco 49ers to win the NFC Championship. Similarly, the Cincinnati Bengals won in overtime, beating the favorited Kansas City Cihefs to win the American Football Conference (AFC)
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FEATURES
Student creativity flourishes at COVID-safe Playwright’s Festival
Elizabethtown College hosted the New Playwrights Festival 2021 on Feb. 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. This year’s performance was hosted in the Leffler Chapel and Performance Center rather than Tempest Theater to better abide by COVID-19 safety guidelines. Sock & Buskin worked in conjunction with ECTV to stream the shows, as viewership was entirely
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Embodying anti-racism through history, sustained commitments
Wednesday, Feb. 17, as part of the Elizabethtown College Office of Diversity, Inclusion] and Title IX’s series of Black History Month events, Asst. Dean of Students at Capital Law School and Diversity, Equityand Inclusion Consultant Dr. Marcelius Braxton gave a webinar presentation on anti-racism. Drawing from his background as an educator, Braxton has taken the
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Bowers Center event encourages students to meet new year’s goals
The Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being is hosting a new wellness challenge focused on leaving 2020 in the past and working toward a better 2021. Normally the challenges hosted by the Bowers Center work on physical fitness alone, but this new year challenge is unique because it encourages all around health. Bowers Center
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