NEWS
District 10 Democratic campaigns seek to take on incumbent Scott Perry
U.S. House District 10 comprises Dauphin, Cumberland and the northern half of York county. It is a Republican leaning district currently held by incumbent Scott Perry. This race is expected to feature a tight margin, and Democrats hope to select a competitive candidate to flip the seat for Democrats this November. Six Democrats are campaigning
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Eastland Alpacas hosts student visits
Leaving the shop and moving down the hill we were warmly greeted by a kind man donning Carhart and boots, Kevin Zurin. His smile lit up a dreary Saturday and his jovial, optimistic tone brought about a certain calmness over not only his animals but also our small group. Within seconds, he showed genuine interest
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Exploring entrepreneurship abroad: Etown students take on Prague
At the start of this month, 10 Elizabethtown College students traveled to the city of Prague in the Czech Republic as part of the course FBE450: Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economy. We spoke with a variety of local entrepreneurs, learning about their perspectives and stories. This included firsthand accounts of the transition from communism to capitalism,
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CAMPUS LIFE
Media Review: Get lost in the mystery of “Only Murders in the Building”
If you’re looking for a new murder mystery to dive into, you’re in for a real treat with “Only Murders in the Building.” Starring Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin, this series challenges the idea of a classic murder mystery/true crime storyline by combining the two elements, creating an intriguing atmosphere with complex, suspenseful
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Business Review: Gus’s Keystone Restaurant
Since Homecoming and Family Weekend is almost here, it’s important to know all the best places to get lunch and dinner when your family and friends come to visit. So this week, I’ll be reviewing a local diner, Gus’s Keystone Restaurant. Gus’s is located at 1050 West Main Street, less than 10 minutes from campus.
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Welcome to the Jungle: Nox the kitten
Nox is a 5-month-old black cat who is dedicated to his role as junior Lux Hileman’s emotional support animal (ESA). Nox was originally one of three kittens rescued by Hileman’s friend and fellow Elizabethtown College student, junior Cassidy Rohrman and her family. After taking in the kittens off the street, the Rohrmans fostered Nox and
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SPORTS
Men’s Soccer loses to Scranton Royals
On Nov. 5 in Elizabethtown Pa., the Elizabethtown Blue Jays faced off against the Scranton Royals in the Landmark Conference Championship match. There was a singular goal by Scranton, and that was the only goal that was scored the entire game. A lone goal from the first half held up as Scranton defeated Etown at
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A brief history of Etown’s baseball field
Lots of people go out and watch Elizabethtown College baseball, but what not many people know about the baseball team is that there is a backstory to the baseball field. Like so many buildings across campus, it should come as no surprise that the Kevin Scott Boyd Stadium is named after somebody. Kevin Scott Boyd
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Athlete of the Week: Megan Yoder
Sophomore public relations major Megan Yoder is one of two women on the golf team here at Elizabethtown College. Yoder attended Pequea Valley High School where she was a member of the golf team. She has been playing golf for most of her life, 13 years to be exact. Her grandparents started her and her
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FEATURES
The state of the clubs
In terms of events considered to be disruptive, COVID deserves a prize. If you were looking for something to make your best laid plans go awry, the pandemic certainly hits the spot. In the wake of a year-and-a-half of chaos, it may be a good idea to check how some of Elizabethtown College’s clubs weathered
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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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