NEWS
Global Perspective: Good news from around the world
With wars, bombings, ecological threats and celebrities and royalties’ drama, it seems that recently we are seeing more and more bad news. It’s understandable if it is a lot to deal with at once and everyone needs some good news every now and again. So, here is a collection of good news from around the
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Today’s Tech: NASA plans for first Starliner astronaut test flight this May
NASA is getting ready to conduct their first manned test flight of their new Starliner line of spacecraft this May. Veteran astronauts Commander Barry Wilmore and Pilot Suni Williams will be the first to test pilot the craft. According to Commander Wilmore, the launch will charter them to the International Space Station (ISS) on May
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The rise of the ‘Rejects’ and the comeback of Jack Tim
The Rink Rejects took the ice for the first time in November, with more than 50 classmates and friends watching. For junior biomedical engineering major Jack Tim, the moment was about more than just an ice hockey game. In 2019, Tim was in a nearly fatal ATV crash. Now he is the creator and captain
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CAMPUS LIFE
Internship Spotlight: Bonner leadership placement at the Lancaster LGBTQ+ Coalition
At Elizabethtown College, students have the opportunity to join various extracurriculars, most centering around academics or athletics. These opportunities are advertised through club fairs, high school visits and college tours. What some may not know, however, is that a select few students from each graduating class are members of the Bonner Leadership Program. Being a
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Horoscopes: Which one of Etown’s clubs are you based on your zodiac sign?
Welcome back to a special Elizabethtown College edition of the Horoscopes! This week, you’ll be finding out what club on campus you are based on your zodiac. Be sure to use your sun, moon and rising sign for the best accuracy. If you have some free time, check out your clubs at the Homecoming fair
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Club Feature: Photography Club
Whether you’re an experienced photographer or are just starting out, you should consider joining Elizabethtown College’s Photography Club! The Photography Club meets bi-weekly on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in Steinman Center 211 and welcomes anyone to show up to a meeting if they are interested in joining. As a smaller club, the members are very
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SPORTS
World Series Recap: Astros capture 2nd World Series in franchise history
The long and eventful 2022 Major League Baseball (MLB) season finally ended last Saturday night. The Houston Astros completed an incredible postseason run with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 at Minute Maid Park. After going down two games to one early in the series, Houston buckled down and won three
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Video Game Review: Harmony’s Odyssey
With the time of year inching away from the frightful Halloween, Developer MythicOwl decided to release “Harmony’s Odyssey,” a game that does not provide scares but does deliver brain-twisting puzzles! “Harmony’s Odyssey” takes commonplace puzzles like jigsaw puzzles and spot-the-difference puzzles and makes them interestingly unique by placing them in 3-D environments! Unfortunately, despite the
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Rowvember: A unique November challenge begins
Elizabethtown College has events for students and faculty to help support causes on campus. The Rowvember challenge is an event that can improve your mental and physical health. When students are in their room doing homework, they may like to step away from the books and go to an activity. Something that they may do
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FEATURES
Students celebrate identity at Unity Rally
On Sept. 10, students gathered outside the Brossman Commons to participate in the Unity Rally, run by the Elizabethtown College Office of Diversity, Equity & Belonging. The Unity Rally was created to celebrate the identities of Etown students and what makes each of us unique. Sitting around the outside borders of the event were tables
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National Suicide Prevention Week
Elizabethtown College’s Student Wellness Advocacy Group (SWAG) advocated for suicide prevention and mental health awareness on Wednesday, Sept. 8. This event was inspired by the annual National Suicide Prevention Week (Sept. 5-11) and the difficulties associated with adjusting back into college life. SWAG members set up a table in the Baugher Student Center and encouraged
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Etown professor Richard Fellinger’s novel wins accolades
Elizabethtown College Writing Wing Fellow Richard Fellinger has recently obtained national awards for his new novel, Summer of ’85. His book is centered around a story of a mass shooting and a summer’s love. Though fictional, Fellinger unapologetically takes on controversial issues like gun violence, leaving the audience wondering about their own beliefs and opinions.
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