• Etown Community Celebrates Homecoming

    Etown Community Celebrates Homecoming

    Students, alumni and faculty look forward to having the full flock back in the nest during Elizabethtown College’s annual Homecoming festivities. This year was even more special because it’s the College’s 125th anniversary.  The grand event, the Homecoming Parade, kicked off on Saturday morning at 11. Parade floats were built by different clubs and organizations

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  • Advocating for Student Wellness with Etown Prof. Charla Lorenzen

    Advocating for Student Wellness with Etown Prof. Charla Lorenzen

    When Elizabethtown College students want to build up their muscles or spend an hour working out, they can always rely on the services of the Bowers Center. This five-year-old building gave the campus community incredible benefits thanks to its large spaces for sporting events and a plethora of classes like Pound or Pilates.  But what

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  • Etown soccer battles Scranton in men’s and women’s matches

    Etown soccer battles Scranton in men’s and women’s matches

    On Sept. 28, the Elizabethtown College men’s and women’s soccer teams took on the Scranton University Royals in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Both teams were looking to win the first game of their respective Landmark Conference to start the new season. Conditions were cloudy and damp for the games.  The women’s team lost the game 3-0 with

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  • Field hockey hosts Scranton University on Saturday

    Field hockey hosts Scranton University on Saturday

    With the clouds hovering over Wolf Field and the stands filling up with parents, students and fans, the afternoon Landmark Conference game kicked off between the Scranton Royals and the Elizabethtown Blue Jays. Coming into the game Scranton was hot with big wins in their last two outings and looked to improve to 2-0 in

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  • NHL readies to open up 2024–25 season

    NHL readies to open up 2024–25 season

    The 2023-24 National Hockey League (NHL) season ended in nail-biting fashion. The Florida Panthers would eventually hoist the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history, but not before the Edmonton Oilers nearly completed a 3-0 comeback. The anticipation for this upcoming season has built since the past season ended. Modern day legends are

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  • Elizabethtown College cuts three majors, 13 faculty members

    Elizabethtown College cuts three majors, 13 faculty members

            Editor’s note: The Etownian chose to grant anonymity to all sources for fear of retribution.  A Zoom call Tuesday, Sept. 24 announced faculty cuts and a five-year deadline for Elizabethtown College to sort out its finances before it faces a budget deficit of millions of dollars, sources familiar with the call

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  • Business Review: The Spot Hometown Deli

    Business Review: The Spot Hometown Deli

    There are many small businesses that line downtown Market Street, each with their own individual charm. From second-hand shops to a variety of food options, there’s something for everyone, and with the weather finally starting to cool off it’s a perfect time to take a walk around and try something new. The Spot Hometown Deli

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  • Debate of the Week: Sheetz or Wawa

    Debate of the Week: Sheetz or Wawa

    Since the creation of Sheetz in 1952 and Wawa in 1964, these gas station chains have competed to win the favor of Pennsylvanians all over the commonwealth. Sheetz has primarily reigned over regions like northeast and central Pennsylvania and Wawa has been confined to Philadelphia and surrounding states like New Jersey and Delaware. However, Wawa

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  • Horoscopes: Blue Bean Drinks

    Horoscopes: Blue Bean Drinks

    Every student on campus should recognize the words “Blue Bean” when talking about Elizabethtown College. The Blue Bean is the on-campus hub for all coffee and beverage needs, fueling students with energy for those long days of studying. Blue Bean serves Starbucks, making it even more popular. Since the Blue Bean is such a vital

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