NEWS
Global Perspective: Thai prime minister’s party leads election as coalition talks loom
Voters in Thailand delivered a surprise boost to the conservative Bhumjaithai Party in a general election that reshapes the country’s political balance and strengthens forces aligned with the military and monarchy. As of early Monday local time, with more than 90% of polling stations reporting, unofficial results from Thailand’s Election Commission showed the party of
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Campus service opportunities blend civic learning, hands-on impact this spring
Two major service opportunities this spring, organized by the Center for Community and Civic Engagement, are giving students and the broader Elizabethtown College community ways to combine learning with hands-on impact, both regionally and globally. The CCCE coordinates volunteer and outreach initiatives for students, faculty and staff across the region and beyond. It partners with
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Business Buzz: Brands target global audience as Olympic marketing surges during 2026 Winter Games
The Olympic Winter Games are now underway in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, and brands are rolling out major marketing campaigns to capitalize on one of the world’s largest global audiences. The 19-day event is expected to draw hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide across television and digital platforms. That scale makes the Olympics a prime
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CAMPUS LIFE
Student Feature: Michaela Taylor
One of the many great things about Elizabethtown College is the community built by students. Michaela Taylor is one of Etown’s early childhood education majors and loves being a part of the community on campus. Etown strives to create an inclusive environment for students, and education majors in particular have created a lasting impact at
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Restaurant review: The Catacombs
Just six miles from Elizabethtown College, a restaurant compared to no other is tucked away underneath an unsuspecting brewery. At 102 N Market Street in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, a 19th-century brewery still has its doors open. Bube’s Brewery was established in 1876 by German immigrant, Alois Bube. This is one of the few breweries that
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Welcome to the Jungle: Eclipse
Pets are a staple for many people’s lives. From cats to dogs to lizards, those who have had a pet have found some comfort and safety from them. For first-year Japanese major Natalie DiPietrae, there’s something special about her pet. Eclipse, DiPietrae’s bunny, also brings comfort to her owner: “Cre She’s really here for both
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SPORTS
Field hockey’s journey ends in tight loss to Susquehanna
After a huge victory against the sixth seed Lycoming College, the Elizabethtown Blue Jay field hockey team took their talents on the road to face off against the two seeded Susquehanna University River Hawks in the Landmark Conference Championship semifinals. The Blue Jays headed into the contest with six straight victories, putting on a Cinderella
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Strong second half leads men’s basketball to season-opening win
The Elizabethtown men’s basketball team started their 2025-2026 campaign on a high note, beating local rival Franklin and Marshall College (F&M) on the Blue Jays’ home court. The game was postponed from the original date due to a power outage in Thompson Gymnasium. However, through this adversity, Head Coach Britt Moore is happy with how
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Women’s volleyball wins double on senior day
On Nov. 1, Elizabethtown College’s women’s volleyball took on both Goucher College and DeSales University in a tri-match with the hope to punch their ticket into the playoffs with a win against the Gophers. The match against DeSales had no impact on their playoff positioning, however, would be an important game to improve their record
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FEATURES
Etown College students reflects on their fall break
The mid-semester break at Etown may have only lasted a few days, but for many students, it was the breath of fresh air they needed. After weeks of balancing coursework, extracurriculars and campus life, the pause offered time to reset and to prepare for the challenges of the second half of the semester. For Maureen
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“Fight for Sight” – Etown rallies behind first-year diagnosed with vision disorder
On Saturday, Sept. 27, the Elizabethtown College women’s field hockey team hosted its “Fight for Sight” game at Wolf Field, raising funds for the Foundation for Fighting Blindness. The foundation was established in 1971 to help find treatments and cures for blinding diseases. T-shirts were sold for $16 before and during the game, with all
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Underneath the field and the fluff: the Marshmallow Game’s campus traditions
On Sept. 17, 2025 the Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team traveled to Messiah University for the annual Marshmallow Game. Students from both schools look forward to the Marshmallow Game every year with anticipation to throw marshmallows at the opposing school’s fans and onto the field. This yearly event attracts an enthusiastically charged audience excited to
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