NEWS
Student Senate: Senators raise concerns about lack of counselor availability
Student Senate met for their weekly meeting Thursday, March 23 at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 212. The meeting began with Administrative Reports, starting with Dean of Students & Executive Director for College Diversity, Equity and Belonging Nichole Gonzalez reporting that a campus safety walk will be held on Monday, April 3 at 8:30 p.m. The
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Today’s Tech: Threats of foreign spy technologies grow
On Monday, March 28, the White House announced that at least 50 U.S. government officials may have been targeted by spyware intended to hack mobile phones and monitor activities, data and the location of its users. NBC reported that a senior administration official disclosed that the victims range “at least ten countries on multiple continents.”
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Global Perspective: Finland joins NATO
On Tuesday, April 4, Finland officially joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), becoming its 31st member. “Not so many years ago, we thought it was unthinkable that Finland would become a member,” NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said. “Now they will be a fully-fledged member of our alliance, and that is truly historic.” Article
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CAMPUS LIFE
Media Review: Netflix’s new hit series, “Wednesday”
For those who grew up watching the old episodes of “The Addams Family” or the 1990s-era movies starring Christina Ricci, Netflix’s newest series “Wednesday” is sure to be a hit. Although much different from its predecessors, this incarnation of the Addams Family universe has fresh perspectives and much to offer a more mature audience. Already
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Horoscopes: What caffeinated drink is fueling you during finals?
As we complete our last week of classes for the semester, the finals study sessions are in full effect. Some of these late nights require a bit of extra support to stay awake and focused, so it’s unsurprising that caffeinated drinks find their way onto our desks. So, what drink is your sign reaching for
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Debate of the Week: How would a giraffe wear a tie?
Let’s be honest: as the end of the semester and finals approach, everyone’s brains could use a break. This semester, this author has explored a variety of heated debate topics which have sparked conversation and pitted friends against each other with a variety of crucial questions. This week, however, this author analyzes a more lighthearted
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SPORTS
Women’s Volleyball
On Wednesday, Oct. 20, the Elizabethtown College women’s volleyball team traveled to Scranton, Pa. to face off against the University of Scranton Royals. Etown wound up winning 3-1, and the ladies remain undefeated in Landmark Conference play. With the win, the Blue Jays improve to 17 wins and six losses on the season and four
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SAAC Cornhole Tournament
On Sunday, Oct. 24, the Elizabethtown College Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) partnered with the American Cornhole League Keystone State Cornhole Association and hosted its second annual corn hole tournament on Wolf Field from 1 to 4 p.m. The goal of the cornhole tournament was to raise money for the Blue Jay Pantry, which is
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Riders Republic
Rider’s Republic is a new, upcoming video game which is based on mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding, wingsuit flying and rocket wing suiting. The game was developed by a company called Ubisoft, which has produced several other video games, such as Just Dance 2022 and Assassins Creed Valhalla. The game has two different modes: multiplayer and
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FEATURES
Dr. Karen Johnson-Weiner on her decades of experience with the Amish
On Oct. 8, 2020 Elizabethtown College’s Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist s Studies’ Steven Nolt gave a virtual live interview with Dr. Karen Johnson-Weiner on her extensive experience with various North American Old Order groups. Johnson-Weiner is currently a Distinguished Service Professor Emerita of Anthropology, SUNY Potsdam and has been extensively studying and corresponding
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Into the Streets
From Oct. 24 through Oct. 30 Elizabethtown College will hold its tradition of Into The Streets. It is being organized by the Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE). CCCE Program Coordinator Sharon Sherick said via Zoom, “It’s important for first-years to see the tradition and how Etown unites together for this event that matters
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Carlos Ojedas Jr. Presents “Finding Your Voice” Webinar
On Sept. 28, 2020 Elizabethtown College’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted a presentation given by Carlos Ojeda Jr. He was born in New Jersey, but in his childhood moved to Reading, Pa. During his presentation of his story, he explained over the webinar via Zoom he was placed in a bilingual classroom without being
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