After months of construction, Royer residence hall was finally able to show off its long-awaited makeover. Last Tuesday, the conclusion of the renovation period was celebrated as Elizabethtown College President Betty Rider cut the ribbon in the opening ceremony. Residents of Royer and other Etown students were invited to celebrate the new renovations along with
READ MOREGovernor Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, started his first summer in the Pennsylvania Legislature in the same way his predecessor did—with a late budget. The budget deadline is June 30 but didn’t make it to the Governor’s desk until nearly a month later, on Aug. 30. The process isn’t complete, though. While the budget allots money,
READ MOREEver since the tight space race between the United States and the former Soviet Union emerged from the Cold War following World War II, the world has entered an era of technological enhancement. Not only did this rivalry spark the concept of nuclear warfare, but it also provided a base for modern space technology. Space
READ MOREAs the Russia-Ukraine war persists without an end in sight, the Kremlin, the name for Russia’s government, is holding elections in occupied regions in an attempt to bolster its influence in these areas. Voting takes place between Sept. 8 and 10 in Ukrainian cities Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia, according to the Associated Press. Last
READ MOREChina has been a global superpower for decades. Their vast labor force, low wages and limited labor and environmental laws influence their power. This has impelled several businesses from developed nations to send their factories or buy needed supplies from China, making them the world’s most powerful factory. Changes to many internal policies and global
READ MOREThe summer season is coming to a close and that means activities, like sitting around the campfire, will be traded for indoor movie nights as the weather gets cooler and days get shorter. While seasonal flavors like pumpkin spice and hot cocoa are around the corner, there’s no reason to leave summer sweets behind! So
READ MOREFor a majority of the students here at Elizabethtown College, the start of the fall semester means moving back to their dorms, meeting up with old friends and getting back into the swing of things with classes and activities. But not every student has been accustomed to an around-the-clock life on campus. 15 percent of
READ MOREWhen people desire a specific product, others tend to supply the demand. This phenomenon occurs frequently in gaming, as desire for innovation can cause companies to abandon audiences who desire games they know they enjoy. Some may long for a franchise’s glory days, like the 4th and 5th generations of Pokémon Games. This pining for
READ MOREThe Elizabethtown College women’s soccer team picked up their first win of the young season on Saturday afternoon at home on Ira R. Herr Field, outlasting Lebanon Valley College 3-2. It was a successful Senior Day for the team, as three different Blue Jays found the back of the net. Senior midfielder Sydney Reich, junior
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