 Emily Klonicki, Submitted Photo By: Jared Alvarez
Staff Writer Emily Klonicki, Elizabethtown High School class of 2014, has a job title that, in her own words, is “a bit eccentric”: Planetary Protection Engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. “Most people assume I stop asteroids from hitting the planet, but that is not the case,” says Klonicki. Rather, Planetary Protection is a multifaceted discipline concerned with preventing forward and backward contamination.
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 Nick Brown, Submitted Photo By: Jared Alvarez
Staff Writer “I feel like I almost fell into theater by accident,” says Nick Brown, Elizabethtown Area High School class of 2014. Now he has starred in over twenty musicals and is currently touring nationally with Finding Neverland, a musical about a writer who creates the story of Peter Pan.  Photo Credit: Lauren Masser By: Pierce Landon Guest Writer So it’s 2020, and it’s no secret that relationships today are completely different compared to relationships a few generations ago. The world of dating has evolved and it’s important to take note of the many rules and recommended suggestions relating to modern-day dating. So to provide some insight on the topic, as someone who personally hasn’t dated yet, I’ve decided to compile a list of what stands out to me as the biggest do’s and don’ts when it comes to dating based on what broken-up people have told me about their failed relationships. By: Anna DeGoede Editor in Chief Unlike most years, the start of this new year also heralds the start of a new decade: the 20s. In the 1900s, the 20s were marked by the rise of the economy, jazz, and fashion. So what is so significant about the 20s of the 2000s? Well, for this generation’s current high schoolers, the 20s signify the beginning of the end.
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Staff Writer In the mood for some holiday baking? Whether you’re looking for something more complicated or to whip up a quick treat, these recipes are sure to impress! By: Jared Alvarez, Nick Bettendorf, and Andrea Rodriguez
Staff Writers The best places in Elizabethtown to buy your last minute holiday gifts. By: Kacy Hartmann and Emma Creason Staff Writers December is a month filled with holidays galore. With Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, and other celebrations just around the corner, schedules are packed, and the roads are hectic. Staying safe during the holiday season, especially while driving, is important. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation, there are more traffic-related deaths and collisions around holidays than any other time periods. This connection is clearly no accident, so practicing safe driving and awareness is very important to arriving at your holiday destination unscathed.
By: Laura Maxwell and Maya Zimmerman Staff Writers The New Year signifies a fresh start after closing out the previous one. Along with the dropping of the ball in Times Square and the consumption of certain foods on religious grounds, many people wish to begin their year with New Year’s resolutions, a chance for people to self reflect on the previous year and work toward self improvement. Here at Elizabethtown Area High School, we have no shortage of students who take part in this annual tradition.
By: Jared Alvarez Staff Writer The Whisk Cafe seems to be exactly what Elizabethtown needed. I first had a chance to visit on a bitter cold morning a mere three days after they opened. I met a friend for coffee and breakfast. It was 6:30, and the place was nearly empty. A waiter sat us just beside the main door and in front of the to-go counter, a fine spot until the morning rush began. People were in and out of the door just behind us, leaving us washed in a blast of cold air.
By: Anna DeGoede Editor In Chief Thanksgiving is right around the corner, but the “holiday” many people eagerly await falls the day after: Black Friday. Or should we call it Black Thursday, Friday, and Monday? After all, many stores begin their sales on Thanksgiving day, rather than waiting until Friday, and others have extended the festivities to include the Monday after, calling it ‘Cyber Monday’. Stores across the nation announce their sales with great fanfare, encouraging consumers to shop to their hearts’ content.
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