NEWS
Global Perspective: Russia holds elections in occupied regions
As the Russia-Ukraine war persists without an end in sight, the Kremlin, the name for Russia’s government, is holding elections in occupied regions in an attempt to bolster its influence in these areas. Voting takes place between Sept. 8 and 10 in Ukrainian cities Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia, according to the Associated Press. Last
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Business: China’s economic star falling?
China has been a global superpower for decades. Their vast labor force, low wages and limited labor and environmental laws influence their power. This has impelled several businesses from developed nations to send their factories or buy needed supplies from China, making them the world’s most powerful factory. Changes to many internal policies and global
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SOTA organizes National OT month events
April is National Occupational Therapy Month in the United States, and as one of Elizabethtown College’s largest majors, several events took place on campus for future occupational therapists (OTs). Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) was in charge of creating events around campus during the month. SOTA declared the week of April 9 as OT week
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CAMPUS LIFE
Local Activity: Midwinter ice skating
As the coldest temperatures of the year approach this month, it may be tempting to stay indoors and drink hot chocolate rather than go out on a new adventure. However, the dead of winter may actually provide the perfect ambiance for certain activities which can keep you active even in the cold. A perfect cold-weather
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Horoscopes: What advice do you need this Valentine’s Day?
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, love is all throughout the air. Whether you spend the holiday with a partner, friend or even by yourself, there are thousands of ways to create and show love, affection and friendship in your life. So, how does your sign show love? Use your sun, moon and rising signs for
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Club Feature: Elizabethtown College Dance Team
For students at Elizabethtown College, a wide variety of clubs cater to a range of academic and extracurricular interests. Oftentimes, these clubs engage students in interesting, rewarding experiences which help them build skills, make friends and improve overall well-being. One club which does an excellent job in all these areas is the Elizabethtown College Dance
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SPORTS
Elizabethtown Men’s Swim Team beats Stevenson
The Elizabethtown College men’s swim team dominated the struggling Stevenson Mustangs on Saturday, Nov. 13, at Etown’s Alumni Pool. Etown won 10 of 13 events in a meet that ended 186-46. The men’s team improves to 3-2 on the year after the victory, while Stevenson moves down to 1-5. Etown won both of the relay
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Women’s volleyball team competes in Landmark Conference Semifinals
On Wednesday, Nov. 3, in Elizabethtown, Pa., the Elizabethtown College women’s volleyball team’s season came to a close in the Landmark Conference Semifinals, falling to Scranton University, 3-1.With the loss, the Blue Jays finished their season with 21 wins and eight losses while the Royals finished their season with a record of 25 wins and
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Women’s soccer team beats River Hawks
On Wednesday, Nov. 3, the Elizabethtown College women’s soccer team traveled to Selinsgrove, Pa., where they outlasted Susquehanna University in a penalty shootout Wednesday night in the Landmark Conference Semifinal. The game was tied 2-2 after the regulation time was up. The Blue Jays beat the River Hawks 8-7 in penalties to advance to their
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FEATURES
Men’s basketball team runs 2020 Toys for Tots fundraiser
As the holiday season begins, it would be normal to see festivities, family gatherings, and charitable events starting to begin; however, due to the 2020 circumstances, many of these experiences have sadly been canceled, creating a sense of wonder on how the holidays will look this year. Luckily, there are still ways for people to
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Understanding Religion, Islam through a “calming” perspective
Haroon Moghul has contributed essays to a half dozen major news outlets, written three books, served on the Advisory Committee on Cultural Engagement at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC, and helped establish the Islamic Center at NYU. Impressive. But Moghul would say, “My bio makes me seem like I do a lot of
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Senior thesis explores world history through familial letters, correspondence
The senior thesis is the culmination of four years of work within a given discipline, giving students the opportunity to apply the skills they have learned in unique, personal ways. The thesis process will inevitably vary from student to student, but at its best it will embody a student’s passion and creativity. For senior Caitlin
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