Campus Life

  • Welcome to the Jungle: Ripley the leopard gecko

    Welcome to the Jungle: Ripley the leopard gecko

    Ripley is a leopard gecko, belonging to junior Japanese major Ben Norris. Norris has always wanted a reptile, so during the height of the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, she decided to get a leopard gecko. She got Ripley in June of that year when he was just a baby. Leopard geckos are generally easy to

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  • Students of Etown: Grace Diehl

    Students of Etown: Grace Diehl

    Grace Diehl is a calm and friendly student from Wyomissing, Pa. She loves helping people whenever she can and socializing with others. Diehl is a junior at Elizabethtown College. Her major is Secondary English Education, and her minor is Spanish. Diehl chose her major so she could teach people English. This dream came from the

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  • Recipe Review: Dorm-friendly nachos

    Recipe Review: Dorm-friendly nachos

    When living in a dorm, it’s notoriously difficult to cook full-scale meals with only a mini-fridge, microwave and desktop to work with as a makeshift kitchen. Not only are meals a struggle, but finding new snacks to try can also be tricky when living in a dorm. Although popcorn, chips and other treats may be

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  • Local Business Review: Pizza Hut

    Local Business Review: Pizza Hut

    For many years, the Pizza Hut franchise dominated the pizza industry in the United States, with restaurants spread across the country. Tragically, the reign of Pizza Hut has been on the decline for many years, causing disappointment among many longing for the signature taste of a deep-dish pepperoni pie. In this author’s hometown, for example,

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  • Horoscopes: What is the Blood Moon bringing your way?

    Horoscopes: What is the Blood Moon bringing your way?

    On Tuesday, Nov. 8, the total lunar eclipse in Taurus created the effect of a red-toned full moon, also known as the Blood Moon. In astrology, a full moon presents a culmination of energy, and an added eclipse marks a time of significant change and transformation. So, what does this Blood Moon signify for your

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  • Club Feature: Finding community in the Lifting Club

    Club Feature: Finding community in the Lifting Club

    Weightlifting became a big stay at home activity during the COVID-19 pandemic and has become a huge trend in the world as we return to normal. However, before the pandemic began, Elizabethtown College invested in the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being, a facility for their student body to use for physical fitness and

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  • Students of Etown: Katie Scaggs

    Students of Etown: Katie Scaggs

    Katie Scaggs is an outstanding student, role model and friend to all. She is who everyone at Elizabethtown College should look up to, which is why she is this week’s Student of Etown. She is a junior at the College and her major is marketing with a minor in graphic design and art. Scaggs is

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  • Recipe Review: Breakfast egg scramble

    Recipe Review: Breakfast egg scramble

    When thinking about what to have for breakfast, scrambled eggs naturally come to mind for many. However, for those used to cooking this classic dish in a fully equipped kitchen, it may be surprising to find out this meal can be made in a college dorm setting! With only a microwave and a mug, any

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  • Outdoor Activity: Hiking on Chickies’ Rock County Park

    Outdoor Activity: Hiking on Chickies’ Rock County Park

    Autumn is one of the best times to go out for a hike and appreciate nature. One great place to hike is Chickies’ Rock County Park in Columbia, Pa. This park is just a short 15-minute drive away from campus, with views well worth the trip. Resting right between the boroughs of Marietta and Columbia,

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