NEWS
Science Department receives grant to renovate anatomy labs
The anatomy and physiology classroom at Elizabethtown College will be seeing major improvements over the summer of 2024. A cadaver laboratory will be connected to the classroom, which will greatly benefit learning opportunities for students who are studying the human body. With the addition of this lab, anatomy students have access to real-life concepts to
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PA Politics: PA Governor visits total eclipse in battleground county
As the moon crossed over the sun this past week, it seemed for a moment that all had become quiet in Harrisburg, if only for a few moments. This eclipse also brought seemingly overnight state-wide attention to a smaller Pennsylvania city, the city being Erie, Pa. This county was taken into darkness by the unique
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Iran sends military strikes against Israel
This past week, Iran fired around 300 missiles and drones at Israel in retaliation for their strike against the Iranian embassy in Damascus, Syria, which killed a top Iranian general along with other high-ranking individuals. The attacks from Iran came from multiple neighboring countries surrounding Israel including Iran, Iraq and Yemen. However, the weaponry was
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CAMPUS LIFE
Business Review: Knock Knock Boutique
Looking for a cute pair of earrings? Or a gift for a friend’s birthday? Knock Knock Boutique is just the place you need to be. From countless jewelry options to clothes to fun mugs and bags, the choices are endless! The first time I visited Knock Knock was during the Blue Jay Walk into town
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Activity Review: Pa. Renaissance Faire
Welcome back, readers! This week, we’re taking a trip back in time for one of the most infamous local attractions: the Renaissance Faire. The fairgrounds are located at 2775 Lebanon Road, Manheim Pa., about a 20-minute drive from campus. It’s open weekends from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. beginning mid-August through the end of October.
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Students of Etown: Brooklyn Torquado
Meet this week’s Student of Elizabethtown College: Brooklyn Torquado! Torquado is a first-year English Literature major. She is a part of many different clubs on campus, including Fine Print magazine, Outing Club, writing for The Etownian and Running Club. She also holds an on-campus job as a Student Outreach Ambassador. Even with all of these
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SPORTS
Video game PSA: The Sims 4 is free?
For fans of Electronic Arts (EA) and Maxis’ “The Sims,” you’re in luck! “The Sims 4” on Oct. 18 became free to all users on every platform. This is a dramatic shift from its original price of $59.99 in 2014, which dropped to $39.99 two years after its release. “The Sims 4” is a life
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Men’s Swimming dominates over Wilkes and Stevenson
On Nov. 13, in Owings Mills. Md. the Elizabethtown College’s men’s swim team returned home after a dominating performance as they defeated host Stevenson University with a final score of 136 to Etown and 66 for Stevenson. Etown also dominated over Wilkes University with a final score of 167 for Etown and 24 for Wilkes.
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Blue Jays race to seventh place finish in Mid-Atlantic Regional
The Elizabethtown College men’s cross country team had their penultimate meet for their season on Saturday, Nov. 12. This meeting was a big one for the Blue Jays as it was the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship 8K race. The race was hosted by Susquehanna University in Lock Haven, Pa.
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FEATURES
Alumni share advice with Etown psychology students
April 13, four graduates of the Elizabethtown College psychology program returned to give guidance to current psych students. The Zoom panel was hosted by assistant professor of psychology at Etown and advisor to the College’s Psychology Club Dr. Elizabeth Dalton. The organization’s president, Madison Meiser; treasurer, Mackenzie Graf and secretary, Jennifer Mele, acted as co–hosts,
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Virtual spring concert shows dedication, hard work
April 18, the Elizabethtown College Orchestra and Symphonic Band performed a combined spring concert. The live-streamed show, directed by associate professor and director of instrumental studies Dr. Robert Spence, celebrated the 25th anniversary of the dedication of Leffler Chapel and Performance Center to Carlos R. and Georgiana E. Leffler. Carlos was a member of the
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Students display their art in the Juried Art Show
April 1 through April 23, student artwork can be found on display in the Lyet Gallery, located on the second floor of Leffler Chapel and Performance Center. Junior Grace Fernandez had a piece of her art selected for the show. She entered the show because her professor encouraged all of the students in his class
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