Good news, Blue Jays!

Target is officially marking its territory on the Elizabethtown College campus. No longer will students have to drive twenty to thirty minutes off campus to one of their Lancaster or Harrisburg locations. 

Instead, they can simply walk right on over to where Nicarry Hall currently stands to indulge in their shopaholic behaviors.

Students know Nicarry Hall as the home of ITS, Political Sciences, Education, Social Work, English, Center for Community and Civic Engagement, Study Abroad and Center for Global Understanding and Peacemaking, among others. The offices will be moved to the basement of Zug Memorial Hall. The classes will be held near Lake Placida, and the geese will replace the professors.

But, who picks their college based on the academics? Incoming students want their college to have the best amenities, and according to some students, adding a Target is one of the best ways to entice new students. 

“I think that this is a great decision!” Em Clark, a second-year student said. “Target is one of my favorite places and having one right on campus will definitely boost students’ morale!” 

Due to the small space, the Target is going to be three stories, plus a basement used for temporary housing. Students who end up in the new Target Basement Housing will be eligible for a ten percent discount on their Target purchases, with some exclusions. This discount will not apply to clothes, electronics, food, luggage or fitness equipment. 

The Target will operate during normal hours (8 a.m. – 10 p.m.), which means students and staff can pop in before and after class. 

“I am very excited about this new Target. It will be very convenient to do shopping and get everyday needs,” Micah Bidgood-Enders, a third-year student, said. “Not only that, but I am very excited to be able to have a nearby store in which I get to take my girlfriend more regularly and spoil her!” 

Brooke Seislove, a fourth-year student and Bidgood-Enders’ girlfriend, better get some more storage space!

Rumors have spread that Target’s mascot, Bullseye, will even replace Truman as the beloved dog on campus. The College Store is currently planning on revamping their Truman merchandise and taping pictures of Bullseye over Truman’s face. This is part of the College’s effort to be more sustainable and decrease waste. 

Construction for Target’s new home isn’t set to start until summer 2025. There is no news on whether this Target will include a Starbucks or Pizza Hut. The Blue Bean and Pizza Dave may be getting some competition.

Students and staff, enjoy Nicarry Hall while you have the chance, and start preparing your weekly Target shopping budget!