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: Chris Mensah
Elizabethtown College houses tons of unique people and personalities, and it can be challenging to find the time to meet them all. This week I would like to introduce Chris Mensah, a third-year computer engineering major here at Etown. Mensah came to Etown for a multitude of reasons, from the instate tuition to the personable
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Media Review: Falling in love with rom-coms
For many, Valentine’s Day is a day of love. Whether that be with friends, family, a significant other or even a pet, it is a day to show love to those you hold dearly in your heart. There are many things that correspond with Valentine’s Day: from a nice, fancy dinner to chocolate and flowers.
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Debate of the Week: Candy or Flowers for Valentine’s Day?
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, students at Elizabethtown College weighed in on a classic question: what makes a better gift, flowers or chocolate? While both gifts are commonly associated with the holiday, students who were asked this week’s debate question expressed a strong preference for flowers, stating their longevity, beauty and emotional significance made
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SPORTS
Blue Jays defeat Wilkes, snap 3 game losing streak
On Friday, March 27, the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays faced off against the Wilkes Colonels in what would prove to be a defining matchup for Etown. What began as a competitive contest quickly turned into a showcase of the Blue Jays’ discipline, energy, and ability to capitalize on momentum. After several close early points, Elizabethtown
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Elizabethtown College takes care of business against Goucher
The Elizabethtown College Women’s Basketball team took on the Goucher Gophers at home on Saturday for a Landmark Conference matchup. Etown had been coming off a big win the previous game against Moravian and hoped to continue their momentum heading into their next conference contest. The Blue Jays were able to take down Goucher in
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NFL Coaching Changes: What they mean and how they will impact the organization
Ten out of 32 teams in the NFL were searching for head coaches after their seasons ended. That is 31% of the head coaches in the entire organization. As coaches have recently found themselves in a revolving door of jobs, the question is: will these new coaches stick around to see the end of the
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FEATURES
“Here We Glow” Blends Fitness, Community and Halloween Spirit
On Thursday, Oct. 30, the campus group fitness team hosted a Halloween-themed pop-up class titled “Here We Glow,” combining spin, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and circuit training in a one-of-a-kind workout experience that brought students together for fitness and fun. The event was part of Group Fitness Week, a lineup of themed fitness classes designed
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Pumpkin cheesecake brings Brinser residents together
Fall brings to mind pumpkin spice, chilly mornings and the kind of comfort that feels like family, even when family is the neighbors. On Oct. 23, the Brinser resident assistants (RAs) turned the Bowers Demo Kitchen into a family gathering, complete with a rogue hand mixer, an exploding can and residents eager to whip up
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Helping to meet the needs of the campus community
Shelves lined with soup cans, pasta boxes, granola bars and many other things fill the Blue Jay Pantry, a space meant to provide comfort and relief to students who may be experiencing food insecurity. But as the semester winds down, SNAP and WIC benefits may increase the use of food pantries throughout the United States.
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