NEWS
PA Politics: Dr. Oz holds a rally in Elizabethtown
On Wednesday, Nov. 2, Republican Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz held a rally at the Stone Gables Estate in Elizabethtown, Pa. Oz was joined by other Pennsylvania politicians, including State Senator Ryan Aument, former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Carla Sands and Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11). Sands emphasized the importance of voter turnout in this election,
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Global Perspective: Extreme drought kills large number of African wildlife
According to a recent report issued by the Kenya Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife, a large amount of African wildlife has perished from the ongoing drought happening throughout the country. Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Peninah Malonza, Order of Grand Warrior, delivered a press release regarding “The Impacts of the Current Drought on Wildlife in Kenya,” on
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Today’s Tech: Noninvasive sound technology could improve outcomes for cancer patients
The University of Michigan may have invented a new treatment that could improve the outcomes of cancer and neurological conditions; histotripsy, a noninvasive sound technology, focuses on ultrasound waves to destroy designated tissue with precision. This technique is currently used in Europe and the United States as a liver cancer trial. Professor of biomedical engineering
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CAMPUS LIFE
Club Feature: GSA
Elizabethtown College offers a multitude of clubs for students to get involved in and become passionate about–one of which being the Gender-Sexuality Alliance club (GSA). The cabinet consists of juniors Samhar Almomani, Mackenzie Pollachek and Zoe Enterline and sophomore Jayden Ryan. The mission of the GSA is to provide a safe space for those with
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Fall Equinox Horoscopes: A fresh start
The fall equinox on Thursday, Sept. 22 marked the beginning of autumn, bringing colder weather, cozier vibes and a fresh start. As the sun moves into Libra, balance and beauty make their way into our lives. Starting fresh doesn’t have to mean starting over; sometimes it means looking at your life through a new perspective.
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Recipe Review: Mac and cheese in a cup
One of the staples of many college dorm rooms are instant noodle cups. From ramen to macaroni and cheese, these meals are easy to make for any student who doesn’t have the space or utensils for a full, home cooked meal. However, there is an alternative to instant macaroni and cheese cups that some may
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SPORTS
Hershey Bears
On Oct. 3, 2021, in Hershey, Pa., the Hershey Bears announced the initial roster for its 2021 Training Camp, set to open on Monday, Oct. 4 at GIANT Center. The hockey team hits the ice to begin its 84th season Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 10:30 a.m. under new head coach Scott Allen. This year, the
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Cross Country meet – Sept. 25
Saturday Sept. 25, the Elizabethtown College Cross Country team traveled to Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa. for the Dickenson Long/Short Invitational. Both the men and women’s teams finished in third place in their longer events. The longer event for the men is an 8-kilometer run and for the women it is a 6-kilometer run. The
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Athlete of the Week
Senior Christian Schaaf has been running for most of his life. He began running around the age of 12 when his mom, a former long-distance runner in high school, inspired him to start running. “One of the first races I did, I did in honor of my aunt…who was diagnosed with breast cancer. She did
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FEATURES
Student Clubs are Adjusting to COVID-19 Regulations
Students, faculty and staff on and off campus are busy this fall finding creative solutions for problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the important elements of campus life that has been affected is club activities. How do clubs continue to enrich student life, while accounting for COVID-19 precautions and off-campus students? Student Senate
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Letter from the (Managing) Editor
Photo courtesy of Megan White Your first question, upon reading the title of this letter, may be, “What’s a managing editor?” Well, my friend, after a year in the role, I am still defining exactly what it means. I’ve served as liaison and emotional support person and idea generator and designated email sender and second-in-command
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Final Farewell: Editor-in-Chief
Photo courtesy of Megan White The time that I say goodbye to the Etownian is finally here. The past four years at Elizabethtown College have been especially humbling and I can honestly say that my favorite experiences have come from my time working with the Etownian. I have met so many incredible people, from artists,
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