NEWS
PA Politics: Pennsylvania 2026 governor’s race taking shape
One of the most important elections in Pennsylvania in 2026 is coming into form. Ten months before the election, which could have national implications, the candidates appear to be set for the gubernatorial election. The Democratic candidate will be incumbent Gov. Josh Shapiro, who announced his reelection campaign in early January. Shapiro was elected governor
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Global Perspective: India and the EU Strengthen Economic Ties Amidst Tariff War
A huge trade deal went through between the European Union (EU) and the nation of India last week. As stated by the Guardian this trade deal has been in the works for the last 20 years now and is set to be the biggest trade deal in Indian history, being cited as the “mother of
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Today’s Tech: AI data centers are meeting popular resistance
As demand and use for artificial intelligence has rapidly risen in the past year, the companies that support this new technology innovation are attempting to keep up by constructing new data centers to support AI’s growing needs. The poster child for data center development has been Loudoun County, Virginia. Home to more than 200 data
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CAMPUS LIFE
Student Assembly seeking members, greater representation of Etown student body
The Elizabethtown College Student Assembly is back in session this semester with a message for all Etown students: We want you. It is election season for Etown’s student government, and increasing membership is becoming a priority for the body’s chief officers. Earlier this month, membership elections were held, which led to the elections or reelections
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College Living: Quick Easy Meals
Through my first two years living at Elizabethtown College, I have not had to worry about my meals as I was living in the dorms and was enjoying my meal plan. This year I moved into the on campus apartments, and I quickly realized how expensive groceries are. Additionally, I have limited time to prepare
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Coding challenge draws record interest at Computer Science Club
The Computer Science Club at Elizabethtown College is gearing up for its annual coding challenge, and this year’s competition is already breaking records. With 20 students signed up so far, the most in the event’s short history, organizers say the growth highlights both the rising interest in computer science and the sense of community within
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SPORTS
Field hockey dominates, moves to semi-finals in Landmark playoffs
The Elizabethtown Blue Jays field hockey team had cemented a third place position in the Landmark Conference standings, giving themselves a home game matchup for the first round of the playoffs against the Lycoming College Warriors. The Blue Jays had come a long way up until this point, moving from 4-9 and ninth place in
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Elizabethtown golf finishes third in LVC Fall Invitational
Elizabethtown College took a short trip over to the Lebanon Country Club for the Lebanon Valley College Fall Golf Invitational. Previously on the par 72 course, the Etown men’s team had placed 13th out of 18 teams, with a team score of +52. In the spring meetup at the same course, the Blue Jays had
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Blue Jays fall in shoot out to River Hawks
On Nov. 1, the four seed Blue Jays women’s soccer team hosted the five seed River Hawks in the first round of the Landmark Conference Playoffs. The game was a thrilling overtime spectacle for both teams. The Blue Jays began the game with an intense offense and a strong defense, getting four shots off within
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FEATURES
A night of surprise with the famous OSA Bingo
A beloved Elizabethtown College tradition is back this semester. The Office of Student Activities (OSA) hosted their semiannual Bingo Night which took place on Sept. 20, and it was a night to remember. It was a night of luck, laughter and prizes. Some of the prizes ranged from a Lego set to an ice maker
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Etown community gathers for suicide prevention week
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. According to the Jed Foundation for Mental Health, about 12.2% of adults aged 18-24 have reported dealing with suicidal thoughts over the past year. Now more than ever, it is important to do what is necessary to advocate for mental health and suicide prevention. Over the week of Sept.
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Past the news desk and into the classroom
Matt Barcaro, also known as Professor Barcaro, lives a double life as an adjunct journalism professor at Elizabethtown College and a morning news anchor at WGAL. Barcaro has led the production of several documentaries with emphases on underrepresented populations, such as homeless youths, juvenile lifers and Native Americans forced into boarding schools. With almost two
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