NEWS
Global Perspective: U.S. Senate advances aid package for Ukraine
The U.S. Senate worked over the Super Bowl weekend to advance an aid package for Ukraine that’s been slowly moving through. The grueling progress of the bill, which is due to limited bipartisan support, comes near the two-year anniversary of Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine. Tensions between the two have been ongoing for the last
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Pa Politics: Branch of government roll call
Democrats confirmed their control over the Pennsylvania state House the day before Valentine’s Day, leaving Speaker Joanna McClinton in control of the chamber. Jim Prokopiak, who formerly held a position as a school board member in suburban Philadelphia, took over the seat from fellow Democrat John Galloway, who resigned after winning a judicial race. Although
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High Library starts plant-loaning program
Starting this semester, students now have the opportunity to borrow a plant from the High Library. On January 24th, the library hosted a plant potting party in the Idea Lab, at which students were able to plant one of the library’s 50 plants and take it home. Some of these plants were donated by students
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CAMPUS LIFE
Activity Review: Touring the Indian Echo Caverns
There are a wide range of activities to be found in the area surrounding Elizabethtown College, so this week, a friend and I visited the Indian Echo Caverns located in Hummelstown, Pa., a roughly 20-minute drive from campus. The 440 million-year-old limestone caverns are currently owned by Echo Dell, a company that offers group tours
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Debate of the Week: Sweet or savory breakfast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so you have to choose what you eat wisely. Sweet or savory? A common question asked about our favorite snacks, but what about breakfast? Whether it’s french toast or bacon, pancakes or scrambled eggs, everyone has a preference, and the decision could make or break the
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Welcome to the Jungle: Pearl and Sandy the guinea pigs
Meet Pearl and Sandy, first-year Lindy Stoner’s guinea pigs! Earlier this year, Stoner and her family started looking for pet guinea pigs to adopt. Instead of getting them from a generic pet store, Stoner’s father found an ad on Craigslist for two guinea pigs that needed rescuing. Their previous owner sadly couldn’t afford to take
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SPORTS
Athlete of the Week: Ava Whisten
Sophomore business administration major Ava Whisten plays offense for the Elizabethtown College women’s soccer team. Whisten has spent the last 15 years of her life playing the game she adores,which is almost all of her life. She had a natural interest in soccer and started playing at a very young age. “I’ve been passionate about
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Athlete of the Week: Kambrie Hepler
Following some exciting matches this week, junior libero Kambrie Hepler has been named Athlete of the Week for Elizabethtown College Athletics as part of the women’s volleyball team. She led the Blue Jays with a career high in aces with eight against Sarah Lawrence College. Hepler delivered a strong performance in that match as they
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Etown’s annual Marshmallow Game ends in unfortunate outcome
Elizabethtown College’s annual Marshmallow Game ended in a 3-0 win for the Messiah College Falcons on Wednesday, Sept. 22 on Herr Field at Etown. After a long night of both teams being pelted with marshmallows, Messiah took home the win. This win for Messiah moves them to 6-0-1 on the season. For the Blue Jays,
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FEATURES
The Etown community wishes for prosperity on campus and beyond
Vibrant yellow stars illuminate the walls of the Innovation, Design, Expression, Art (IDEA) Lab in the Elizabethtown College High Library, personifying the hopes, dreams and ambitions of Etown students: bright and bold. Each person experiences an ardent curiosity as they lean on optimism, anticipating a future marked by stability, happiness and success. The High Library
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Etown Alumnus wins award for Best Film Score at International New York Film Festival
When thinking about films, most people probably focus on the actors or the director. For alumnus Kory Hilpmann ’17, music is the star of the show. Earlier this summer, Hilpmann won silver for Best Music/Film Score at the International New York Film Festival (INYFF) 2021 for his animated short “Beanstalk.” Hilpmann is a musician who
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Music department triumphs over pandemic with SCAD recital
Finishing a passionate rendition of his original composition, the pianist takes a bow. Then, over the roaring crowd, junior Joshua Koch starts playing again. His second song is much shorter than his first — five or six zippy glissando up the Steinway with a disinfectant wipe. The evening of Monday, April 19, the music department
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