NEWS
Global Perspective: Haiti’s prime minister resigns
A brewing humanitarian crisis is threatening thousands of Haitians with violence and starvation. Even though widely unpopular Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced his plans to resign, hundreds of gangs continue a violent protest of the country’s political situation. The nation has been left in disarray, and many citizens fear for their lives. Haiti is no
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Etown Celebrates Women’s History Month
March. It brings warmer weather, lots of rain, and the promise of the nearing end of the school year. It is also Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate women’s experiences, achievements, and ability to overcome the special types of adversity that come with being a woman. Etown has set up numerous exhibits and events
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Business Buzz: Merger changes future of sports streaming
After Netflix’s rise in the 2000s, the world saw an influx of streaming services: Paramount Plus, Disney Plus, Peacock, Prime video and Max, formerly known as HBO Max, to name a few. Users have complained that the surplus of streaming services is equivalent to paying for cable, and sports fans are part of that category.
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CAMPUS LIFE
Students of Etown: Meet Gabby Petridge, dancer and performer
Many college students struggle to find a comfortable balance between their studies and their extracurriculars. However, when pursuing activities that bring out one’s true self, it’s possible to find a manageable balance between these pursuits. In addition to being a healthcare administration major, an Honors student and a Mosaic scholar, first-year student Gabby Petridge recently
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Recipe Review: Try this campus-friendly Korean dessert drink – Hwachae
This week, we’re sharing our take on the traditional Korean watermelon punch, subak-hwachae, using ingredients you can find here on campus! It’s a refreshing dessert drink that is traditionally made in the summertime, but there’s no reason to limit such a simple and sweet treat to only a few months out of the year. The
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Media Review: Baldur’s Gate 3
For this week’s media review, I will be covering Baldur’s Gate 3, a newly released RPG video game that is based in the world of Dungeons and Dragons. Although this is the third installment of the Baldur’s Gate franchise, it is not required for you to play the first or second installment to understand the
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SPORTS
Field Hockey fights to the finish
The Elizabethtown women’s field hockey team played off against Catholic University women’s field hockey team for the titular playoff spot on Saturday, Oct.29 Head Coach of the Etown women’s field hockey team Brandy Michael was optimistic prior to the game, sharing that the team was excited. When asked how she thought the team might pull
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Women’s Soccer: Blue Jays vs. Goucher Gophers
A sunny, intense soccer game occurred between Elizabethtown College’s Blue Jays and the Goucher Gophers on Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. on the Ira R. Herr Field. Despite the intensity of both teams, it ended in a draw (0-0). The Blue Jays started strong during the first half of the game. They kept charging at
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A season for the record books: Pujols and Judge make history
The 2022 Major League Baseball (MLB) season has been one for the ages. With the final chapter closing on the regular season, teams are gearing up for the postseason. But two players have hogged all the spotlight as teams duke it out for the final playoff spots. Those players? Albert Pujols and Aaron Judge. On
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FEATURES
Virtual spring concert shows dedication, hard work
April 18, the Elizabethtown College Orchestra and Symphonic Band performed a combined spring concert. The live-streamed show, directed by associate professor and director of instrumental studies Dr. Robert Spence, celebrated the 25th anniversary of the dedication of Leffler Chapel and Performance Center to Carlos R. and Georgiana E. Leffler. Carlos was a member of the
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Students display their art in the Juried Art Show
April 1 through April 23, student artwork can be found on display in the Lyet Gallery, located on the second floor of Leffler Chapel and Performance Center. Junior Grace Fernandez had a piece of her art selected for the show. She entered the show because her professor encouraged all of the students in his class
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Travel as a Political Act event
Saturday, April 10, the Elizabethtown College Democrats Club hosted a virtual recording of Rick Steves discussing some of the ideas shown in his well-known work, “Travel as a Political Act.” Steves is a well-known travel guide and has authored multiple books about traveling both Europe and the world, with his guidebook to Italy earning the
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