Campus Life

  • Student Feature: Hailey Erickson

    Student Feature: Hailey Erickson

    With the hustle and bustle of student life, we may not have the opportunity to introduce ourselves to every student we pass. Allow me to introduce to you Hailey Erickson. Erickson is a fourth-year occupational therapy student here at Elizabethtown College. Coming here from Lockhaven, Pennsylvania, Erickson decided to make the journey to Etown for

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  • Recipe Review: Dorm friendly granola bars

    Recipe Review: Dorm friendly granola bars

    Finding recipes to make in your dorm room can be difficult. While the dorms have communal kitchens, you may not always want to cook alongside your neighbors. Luckily, there are plenty of no-bake recipes that require little more than what you have in your dorm: a freezer and microwave. I have combined a multitude of

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  • Media Review: Stardew Valley

    Media Review: Stardew Valley

    Stardew Valley is a peaceful game. You play as the farmer, arriving in Pelican Town to take over the farm you’ve inherited from your late grandfather. You create your own character, being given the choice from two genders, 24 skin tones, 74 hair styles, 112 shirts, four pants, 31 accessories, five dogs and five cats.

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  • Debate of the Week: Handwritten or typed notes?

    Debate of the Week: Handwritten or typed notes?

    As laptops become increasingly common in classrooms, the debate between handwritten and typed notes continues among students. Some say typing notes offers convenience and accessibility, while others believe writing by hand helps strengthen their memory and understanding. After taking a poll of numerous first-year students at Elizabethtown College, there is a clear preference for handwritten

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  • Business Review: EVO 206 Coffee Co.

    Business Review: EVO 206 Coffee Co.

    Elizabethtown is crawling with coffee shops. There is one on every corner and multiple within walking distance of one another. Located at 206 S Market Street in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, this coffee shop resides in the HUB On Market, a marketplace home to many businesses including WhirliGig Unique Boutiques, Hive Etown, Snake and Skein, and EVO

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  • Andi’s Audio Corner: “Sixteen Stone” by Bush

    Andi’s Audio Corner: “Sixteen Stone” by Bush

    I often tell people that my favorite genre of music is “dad rock” and I’m not sure if I could define that if you asked me.  I guess it could mean the music that my dad listens to, which is true. He has listened to Bush, in fact, he introduced me to the band and

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  • Study hacks to make your study sessions more productive

    Study hacks to make your study sessions more productive

    Of all the challenges that college students encounter, learning how to study effectively is close to the top. In high school, you’re in classes for six hours a day, and the content is less complex, making studying less of a necessity. However, in college, the expectations and stakes are higher; it’s up to you to

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  • Local Sightseeing: Wildwood Park

    Local Sightseeing: Wildwood Park

    Wildwood Park lies on the outskirts of Harrisburg, located at 100 Wildwood Way. The park spans 229 acres, offering the perfect location for almost any outdoor activity you desire.  The park is home to Wildwood Lake, a 90-acre marsh. If you are willing to risk getting stuck in the mud below the shallow water, bring

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  • Dorm Hacks: Maximizing storage

    Dorm Hacks: Maximizing storage

    In a dorm room, every square foot matters. For many students, the most valuable space in their dorm room is not their desk, closet or dresser. Instead, it is the often overlooked space directly under their bed. What starts as an empty, seemingly useless patch of floor, can quickly transform into one of the most

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