NEWS
Semiconductors on the rise: Intel announces production of new facilities
This just in, Intel Corp is going to be spending big in the next five years as part of a company-wide initiative to construct new factories and expand already existing facilities. According to an article released by Reuters, Intel has released that they plan on using the $19.5 billion in loans and grants they had
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Sustainability challenge set forth by Dining Services
Elizabethtown College students have increasingly been made aware of their waste in the dining hall, not only through the introduction of the KITRO machines in the tray return and disposal area, but also through posts on dining services’ social media profiles which highlight the numbers behind the waste and the most wasted items. “Sustainability
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Pa Politics: Divided priorities
In Pennsylvania’s General Assembly, the Democrat-controlled House and the Republican-controlled Senate are often at odds. Throw Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat who sometimes breaks with his own party, into the mix, and things get even messier. It was apparent during the 2023 budget season, and it’s even apparent now, during a time that’s typically not
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CAMPUS LIFE
Horoscopes: What app on my phone are you based on your zodiac sign?
When you go to download an app, whether it be on Apple’s App Store or Google’s Play Store, there is a plethora of every type: news, games, streaming, etcetera. Some might argue that we have too many options. So, it’s time to find out what app (that’s on my phone) you are based on your
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Debate of the Week: Pumpkin spice… worth the hype?
We all have our guilty pleasures in life. Some endlessly scroll on Zillow to look at lofty mansions in California, unaffordable though they may be. Others pull up to Starbucks—eyes wide and mouth salivating—each year on the release day of the glorious pumpkin spice latte. Imagine: you drive up to the window and pay an
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Activity Review: Sunrise yoga class
College students are constantly looking forward to the weekend; it gives them a break from stressful chemistry classes and lets them take a nap or two without worrying about late assignments. One of the many activities that has been offered here at Elizabethtown College is sunrise yoga. The class has been offered twice this year
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SPORTS
Women’s Cross Country barely loses to Scranton
Saturday, Oct. 29 in Towson Md. the Elizabethtown College women’s cross-country team attended the Landmark Conference tournaments at Goucher College. The women’s Landmark Conference Cross Country Championship race came down to a single point between Etown and the Scranton Royals. Unfortunately for Etown, it was Scranton that would claim the team title by one point
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Women’s Volleyball soars into postseason play
The Elizabethtown College women’s volleyball team played their final games of their regular season on Saturday, Oct. 29. The Blue Jays secured two wins that day, beating Drew University early in the day and following that up with a win over Susquehanna University later in the night. Etown started the day off on the right
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Men’s Cross Country places 7th overall in conference
On Saturday, Oct. 29 in Towson Md., the Landmark Conference Championships for men’s cross country was held, hosted by Goucher College. Sophomore Brandon Baxter led the way for the Elizabethtown College men’s cross-country team, being one of four Blue Jays to finish in an All-Conference position as Etown placed third out of six with a
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FEATURES
Music department triumphs over pandemic with SCAD recital
Finishing a passionate rendition of his original composition, the pianist takes a bow. Then, over the roaring crowd, junior Joshua Koch starts playing again. His second song is much shorter than his first — five or six zippy glissando up the Steinway with a disinfectant wipe. The evening of Monday, April 19, the music department
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Elizabethtown College professor prepares to release upcoming novel
“The story of a mass shooting and an old summer love.” – Richard Fellinger With an expected publishing date of June 2021, Richard Fellinger’s latest novel “Summer of ’85” sounds promising. The story follows a middle-aged man who watches the news and sees that one of his past lovers, with whom he’d since lost touch,
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Alumni share advice with Etown psychology students
April 13, four graduates of the Elizabethtown College psychology program returned to give guidance to current psych students. The Zoom panel was hosted by assistant professor of psychology at Etown and advisor to the College’s Psychology Club Dr. Elizabeth Dalton. The organization’s president, Madison Meiser; treasurer, Mackenzie Graf and secretary, Jennifer Mele, acted as co–hosts,
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