NEWS
PA Politics: East of East Palestine – The Ohio train derailment and its impact on PA
On Feb. 3, 2023, the residents of East Palestine, a sleepy town of around 5,000 people in eastern Ohio, according to the U.S. census Bureau, awoke to the sound of nearly 40 cars of Norfolk-Southern Company’s 32N train cars derailing just outside of town. The cars that derailed were carrying several chemicals that are considered
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Student Body votes for Assembly, transition begins
Results for the closely watched election pitting two student government constitutions together, Senate and Assembly, were announced shortly after polls closed on Friday, March 3 at 7 p.m. The Student Senate shared a statement that the resolution to adopt Assembly as the new form of student government had passed, leading to a full transition to
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Etown supports children with Day of Service Initiatives
While many organizations support giving back to their community, Elizabethtown College’s “Educate for Service” motto is different—it’s alive. “There’s so much value in service as a whole,” Director of the Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE) Javiata Thompson said. “It’s part of who I am and my DNA, and it’s a part of this
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CAMPUS LIFE
Business Review: Midtown Scholar Bookstore
As an English major and profound book nerd, I have visited my fair share of bookstores during my 21-year span, but none match Midtown Scholar, located in Harrisburg, Pa. Throughout my time at Elizabethtown College, I have heard about it a million times but didn’t venture there until Nov. 19, and I am severely upset
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Students of Etown: Get to Know Angela Guydik
This week, the Etownian would like to introduce Angela Guydik as our featured student of Elizabethtown College. Guydik is from Leesport, Pa. and is a current senior studying to become an occupational therapist. Her graduation will occur this spring of 2023. However, as an occupational therapy student, she will continue for another two years here
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Recipe Review: Oreo mug cake
For readers who frequent the foodie side of TikTok or Instagram, this next recipe might be a familiar one. With the rise of recipe-based social media accounts, many have found ingenious new ways to reimagine their favorite foods. One of these recipes is the Oreo mug cake, a quick, two-ingredient dessert perfect for dorm cooking.
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SPORTS
Former NBA players charged in health insurance fraud scheme
Eighteen former National Basketball Association (NBA) players were charged in New York federal court for their alleged involvement in a $3.9 million health insurance fraud scheme on Thursday, Oct. 7. The players charged include Terrence Williams, Alan Anderson, Anthony Allen, Shannon Brown, William Bynum, Ronald Glen Davis, Christopher Douglas-Roberts, Melvin Ely, Jamario Moon, Darius Miles,
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Men’s Swimming
On Friday, Oct. 22, the Elizabethtown College men’s swim team traveled to Selinsgrove, Pa. to face off against Susquehanna College during the annual Schweikert Relays. The Blue Jays opened their 2021-22 season at these relays, swimming in a number of different events that are not often contested. The men’s team showed its depth and talent
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Men’s Soccer
On Wednesday, Oct. 20, the Elizabethtown College Soccer team faced off against Moravian College. During the game, first-year Jake Groh found the equalizing goal late in the second half, as Etown tied Moravian 1-1 in Landmark Conference action. With the draw, the Blue Jays move to eight wins, four losses and two ties overall, and
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FEATURES
Elizabethtown College’s Celebration of the 19th Amendment
On Tuesday, Sept.22, the High Library led a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment with a panel discussion held over Zoom titled “Women’s Suffrage in the U.S.: Reflections on the 100 Year Anniversary of the 19th Amendment.” This panel included political science professors Dr. Fletcher McClellan and Dr. April Kelly-Woessner, Philadelphia Republican
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International Peace Day
International Peace Day is Sept. 22, and Elizabethtown College held a virtual celebration for it on Sept. 21, 2020, Interim Director of Global Understanding and Peacemaking and associate professor of education Dr. Shannon Haley-Mize explained via Zoom that this is the first virtual celebration, but the College has done International Peace Day celebrations for over
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An Introduction to the School of Arts and Humanities
Elizabethtown College has been in a state of transition. Not only has the College had to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has also been finalizing structural changes within the school. As of this summer, Etown now operates on a “Schools” model wherein similar disciplines are grouped together and multiple Deans are assigned to
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