To increase its athletic offerings, Elizabethtown College will pitch Wii Sports Bowling as a new professional sport. The athletics department intended to test the potential of this event at Etown before sending the idea out to other colleges. As such, they organized a makeshift tournament for the popular motion-control-based game. To iron out any issues
READ MOREIf you have a friend or two who enjoy challenging themselves and expressing their creativity, consider getting together for a canvas swap, sometimes referred to as a “paint-and-pass.” I recently got together with former Campus Life Editor Charlie Carberry to try it out for ourselves. We went to Michael’s and got a few blank canvases
READ MOREFor those attracted to spirituality, herbs, crystals or homemade goods, Moon Raven Alley in Mount Joy is the spot to check out. It’s located at 65 C Main Street, which is around a 15-minute drive from Elizabethtown College. As a Pagan witch, I frequent this shop from time to time, so I’ll take you on
READ MOREMusic is at the heart of culture, especially at Elizabethtown College with its various vocal groups and bands. Students often have certain genres of music they listen to, but who doesn’t like expanding their taste? Let’s see what musical artist you should check out based on your zodiac sign. Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22):
READ MOREWhat do octopi, therapy and celebrities have in common? They’re all featured on the Therapuss podcast with Jake Shane. Therapuss, which debuted in January 2024, is a talk-show style podcast that sees Shane act as the therapist and invite celebrity guests on to discuss life, things they are “thera-pissed” about and more. Each episode ranges
READ MOREThis week, “The Etownian” would like to introduce Kookie, a nearly 5-year-old harlequin rabbit. Kookie lives on campus with first-year social studies education major Adrianna Flory, who absolutely adores him, calling him the “cutest bunny ever” with his patches of black, white, brown and gray fur. He was adopted by Flory in 2020, on June
READ MOREFriday, March 14 marks the start of a new activity on Elizabethtown College’s campus. Whitney Crull, senior director for student involvement and well-being, finally started the program she’s been planning since she first started at Etown six years ago, a biking book club. ‘Pedal Through the Pages Book Club’ provides students with a book to
READ MOREIn an age dominated by screens and urban landscapes, a growing body of research and personal anecdotes highlights a timeless truth — nature heals. From improving focus and reducing stress to enhancing mood, interacting with plants and natural environments offers measurable benefits. Studies have consistently shown that spending time in natural settings can lead to
READ MOREElizabethtown College’s Power of One Day was more than just a day of giving, it was a movement that fueled transformation. On March 18, 2025, the entire Etown community—alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends united to create meaningful change. This initiative embodied the College’s mission of service, scholarship, and impact, proving that a single act
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