NEWS
We the People: Referendums, ballot initiatives and democracy in PA
As the 2023 off-year election season gets underway, it is important to take a look at the complex process of amending the Pennsylvania Constitution that occurs in nearly every off-year election cycle. In Pennsylvania, the state constitution can only be changed by constitutional amendment. Amendments are passed by a simple majority of the Pennsylvania General
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Social media on campus: OMC updates guidelines and Yik Yak controversy
Disclaimer from the Office of Marketing and Communications (OMC): “The College does not proactively engage on YikYak and the guidelines were not prompted by any social media incidents.” Social media is everywhere: from accounts associated with Elizabethtown College itself to anonymous messaging apps, social media pervades every facet of life here in the Etown community.
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ChatGPT: Plagiarism or the Future of Writing?
Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots have come into the public’s eye in recent times and with that has come both scrutiny and favor. ChatGPT especially raised awareness as it was released by OpenAI. Countries have had a variety of responses with many threatening to ban it and Italy already doing so. However, that raises the question
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CAMPUS LIFE
Activity Review: Diamond painting
For those of us who love art, but who suffer from a lack of creative talent and time to dedicate to such projects, it can be difficult to find fun, easy crafts to do. Especially as the semester moves forward and homework takes up more and more free time, creative projects can often get pushed
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Students of Etown: Meet Emily Morrissey
This week, get to know junior finance major Emily Morrissey! Morrissey loves learning about finance, but she originally thought she wanted to be an accounting major. She always had wanted to do something with business but wasn’t quite sure what. She decided that accounting wasn’t quite the right fit and due to her love of
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Recipe Review: Microwave potato soup
With finals week quickly approaching, it’s more important than ever to take care of ourselves during this stressful time. Not only are finals looming over our heads, but cold December weather is driving many of us indoors for longer periods of time. While it may be the season for cozy blankets and hot chocolate, it’s
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SPORTS
Lancaster Barnstormers return to the field
The Lancaster Barnstormers and Clipper Magazine Stadium made a great comeback in 2021. People were back together at the stadium, enjoying Atlantic League Baseball. The ballpark, which was voted the best among the Major League Baseball Partner Leagues for the second straight year, was revived. Clipper Magazine Stadium’s main attraction, the Barnstormers, finished second out
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Hershey Bears win against Cleveland Monsters
The Hershey Bears won a 4-3 overtime victory over the Cleveland Monsters on Sunday, Oct. 31 at the Giant Center. Left wing player Axel Jonsson-Fjallby provided the overtime heroics to extend Hershey’s Halloween winning streak to nine consecutive games dating back to Oct. 31, 1998. Cleveland Monsters’ Josh Dunne scored the first period’s only goal
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Tropical Smoothie
This smoothie recipe is a cool and creamy smoothie drink filled with tropical flavors. It is loaded with protein and so easy to make. This smoothie is perfect as a breakfast meal replacement or a refreshing drink in between meals. A smoothie like this makes you feel like you are on a tropical island with
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FEATURES
Virtual concert allows for remote engagement with arts, culture
On Thursday, Oct. 21 st at 7:30 p.m., Elizabethtown College’s Department of Music and Peacebuilding hosted a virtual concert showcasing American Samba band Os Clavelitos. Samba is a form of music that was created by Afro-Brazilians in Brazil and drew heavy inspiration from cultural expression of both West African and Brazilian folk music traditions. Samba
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Versatility, creativity showcased in printmaking display
How might an artist depict his experiences in the Vietnam War? How might another incorporate stamps of Spock from Star Trek into his work? The answers to these questions (and more) are on display as a part of the Elizabethtown College’s new art exhibit: “Print-Making an Impression.” Located at both the Hess Gallery in Zug
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Majors, Minors, and Co-Curricular Learning Fair
On Oct. 16, 2020, Elizabethtown College held their annual Majors, Minors and Co-Curricular Learning Fair. Though this event was different compared to previous years (being virtual due to COVID-19 guidelines), students still had the opportunities to learn about the various programs offered at the College. Any student could attend this service and received encouragement from
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