NEWS
Today’s Tech: Engineering breakthroughs bring powerful ultrafast lasers to a photonic chip
For decades, ultrafast lasers have been some of the most important tools in modern optics and devices. These lasers are capable of producing pulses that last only a few hundred femtoseconds, or in other words, quadrillionths of a second. This has enabled many advances, most notably in eye surgery, precision manufacturing or spectroscopy, the study
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PA Politics: Measles outbreak causes multiple political clashes in Pennsylvania
A recent measles outbreak in Pennsylvania has caused weeks of political bickering between Democrats, Republicans and public health officials, most notably between Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and United States Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. But what exactly are the sides arguing about, and how did this once-uncontroversial issue become such a heated topic?
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Love is everywhere: Dr. Matthew Telleen’s celebration of life
Elizabethtown College held a celebration of life for Dr. Matthew Telleen on Sept. 3 to allow the community to show how much they appreciated him. Students, faculty and his family and friends took turns sharing their happy memories of him and reminisced on how impactful he was to the community. Telleen was the Provost and
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CAMPUS LIFE
Local Sightseeing: Wildwood Park
Wildwood Park lies on the outskirts of Harrisburg, located at 100 Wildwood Way. The park spans 229 acres, offering the perfect location for almost any outdoor activity you desire. The park is home to Wildwood Lake, a 90-acre marsh. If you are willing to risk getting stuck in the mud below the shallow water, bring
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Dorm Hacks: Maximizing storage
In a dorm room, every square foot matters. For many students, the most valuable space in their dorm room is not their desk, closet or dresser. Instead, it is the often overlooked space directly under their bed. What starts as an empty, seemingly useless patch of floor, can quickly transform into one of the most
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Debate of the week: Streaming movies or going to a movie theatre
Movies have been a comfort for many people over the years. Whether you like comedy, horror, sci-fi or one of the many other genres, there is something for everyone. With new technology, streaming movies has become more and more popular. Netflix, Hulu and Disney+ are just some of the popular streaming sites where people can
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SPORTS
Women’s basketball falls short in Landmark Playoffs as Mummert reaches 1000 points
The Elizabethtown College women’s basketball team took their talents into the playoffs before spring break after they had cemented themselves as the #3 seed in the tournament. The Blue Jays made a strong run to round out their season, defeating the former #2 seeded Catholic University in a tight home victory a week prior. After
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Coleman’s Four Goals not enough as Men’s Lacrosse falls to #17 Swarthmore
After shocking the Division III men’s lacrosse world earlier this season, the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays had their eyes fixed on another top 25 opponent to potentially upset as they took on #17 Swarthmore College. The Blue Jays are familiar with facing off against the #17 seed as they downed the formerly ranked Stevenson side
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Blue Jays lacrosse take tough loss against Washington
The game quickly began in Elizabethtown College’s favor, as junior attacker Finn Kristan wasted no time setting the tone. Just 75 seconds into the contest, Kristan found the back of the net to give the Blue Jays an early spark. Building on that momentum, Etown continued to apply offensive pressure throughout the remainder of the
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FEATURES
Elizabethtown College kicks off Black History Month with reflection, community and purpose
Elizabethtown College marked the start of Black History Month on Jan. 30 with a campuswide kickoff event centered on reflection, remembrance and community. Held at 4:30 p.m. in the Brossman Commons Concourse, the gathering officially launched a month of programming honoring the people, movements and milestones that have shaped the ongoing pursuit of justice and
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Professor Feature: Dr. Kirsten Johnson awarded the 2025-26 Ranck Award
Each December, faculty members at Elizabethtown College nominate peers for the Ranck Award of Research Excellence. This award was established in honor of John P. Ranck, former chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. The award recognizes a full-time faculty member for their achievements in research and commitment to their field. The 2025-26 awardee
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Bingo night draws record crowd, brings energy and excitement to campus
The Koons Activity Venue (KAV) was filled to capacity on Jan. 24 as more than 300 Elizabethtown College students gathered for one of the most anticipated events of the semester: The Office of Student Activities’ semi-annual Bingo Night. The event drew students from across campus eager for an evening of games, prizes and community. Free
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