NEWS
Global Perspective: Deadlock reached in Israel’s parliamentary elections
On Oct. 27, Israelis elected members of parliament for the 26th Knesset, the country’s unicameral legislative body. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a controversial political figure, even among Israelis. He is currently facing corruption charges, and he has been accused of trying to weaken the country’s justice system by attempting to take power away from
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Bollman Makerspace creates new space for engineering students
Over the summer, Campus Facilities converted Esbenshade 187 into the Bollman Makerspace. Designed as a complement to the existing Bollman Fabrication Lab, what was once a typical Esbenshade classroom is now a new area for engineering students to get hands-on experience with projects. Both labs are supported through an endowment from the Bollman family. “I
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PA Politics: Unpacking Pennsylvania’s election results as Democrats dominate
Democrats soared to victory in races across Pennsylvania and across the nation on Election Day, with NBC News calling the results a “rout.” Gov. Josh Shapiro led the way for his fellow Democrats on Tuesday, overwhelmingly defeating his Republican challenger, state Treasurer Stacy Garrity, within minutes of polls closing. In the eyes of many political
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CAMPUS LIFE
Media Review: “A Room of One’s Own” by Virgina Woolf
Virginia Woolf’s “A Room of One’s Own” may have been published nearly a century ago, but its argument about women’s place in literature still holds a place in today’s conversations about feminism and equality. Published in 1929, nearly a century ago, “A Room of One’s Own” remains a foundational feminist work. Virginia Woolf challenged the
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Recipe Review: Pumpkin Pie
Now that the Halloween season has come to an end with a chill in the air and a gobble in the distance, it is time to prepare for Thanksgiving. I’m sure everyone’s dining room table has a variety of holiday staples. For my family, a few of those staples are a slow roasted turkey, candied
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Club Review: Nifty Needlework
Whether students knit, crochet, sew or have never picked up a needle before, Nifty Needlework offers a place to explore fiber arts and meet other creatives. The club combines skill-sharing, personal projects and community service. Nifty Needlework gives students an opportunity to unwind (pun very much intended) while learning something new. Meetings vary depending on
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SPORTS
Blue Jays fall to Moravian in heartbreaking regular season finale, barely miss playoffs.
The Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team concluded its regular season on Oct. 28, facing Landmark Conference opponent Moravian University at Ira R. Herr Field. Even with a second-half offensive effort and a late goal from Junior Caba Alvarez, the Blue Jays were unable to overcome an early deficit, falling to the Greyhounds 3-1. Moravian came
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Reuwer reaches 100 blocks, Etown sweeps Drew in conference matchup
The Elizabethtown College Blue Jays took on the Drew University Rangers in a Landmark Conference matchup. Etown had locked themselves into the playoff position, butDrew was looking to sneak into a playoff spot, positioned sixth entering the game. Etown and Drew split points fairly evenly through the first few points, led by graduate middle blocker
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Field Hockey dominates in first round matchup against Drew
The Elizabethtown College field hockey team took their talents to their home turf to face off in a first round Landmark Conference playoff matchup against Drew University. The last time these two teams faced off, Etown got the best of Drew and defeated them 4-2 on the road only two weeks prior to the playoff
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FEATURES
Adulting is Scary event teaches students life skills
The transition into college or even life after college graduation comes fast for many and this change can be exciting, but also extremely daunting and stressful. Adulthood requires a vast collection of skills that standard educational courses and institutes rarely ever cover. From analyzing benefit packages and filing taxes to car maintenance and emergency roadside
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Students share ghost stories with Etown’s fake fireplace, real conversations group
Gathering around a warm fireplace to share spooky tales is a timeless tradition, especially around Halloween. For Elizabethtown College students, this setting served as more than just the place for telling spooky stories, it was a way to grow community, creativity and connect with peers. Hosted by the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life office
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Students engage in interactive tabling for Alcohol Awareness
As Halloween weekend approached, some as well as local law enforcement came together to host an alcohol awareness tabling event designed to highlight student safety ahead of one of the highest-risk social periods during the academic semester. The event, which was held in the KAV, brought together representatives from the local borough police department, the
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