NEWS
Today’s Tech: Google’s possible purchase of Character AI
In the digital space, much of the ongoing conversation is around how industries are going to react to the ongoing impact of artificial intelligence (AI). Technically speaking, it requires less manpower and is cheaper for most industries, but the quality varies greatly, and it hurts actual people for their jobs to be largely replaced. That
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Precision Medicine: An advancement in disease treatment
The world of medicine continues to expand through groundbreaking advances and the latest mechanisms to cure and treat diseases. An approach that continues to surface is a technique called Precision Medicine, an advancement that aims to treat diseases based on the individual carrier. According to the Precision Medicine Initiative, this technique is “an emerging approach
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Etown offers writing scholarship for rising juniors
Last week, over the hill and down the hidden trail, I traveled to Elizabethtown College’s own stunning Bowers Writers House. Within the quaint building, I had the opportunity to meet with Director of the Bowers Writers House Jesse Waters, who has been with the College for over 15 years. The topic of the evening was
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CAMPUS LIFE
Book Review: An unlikely adventure with Neil Gaiman’s “Anansi Boys”
A writer like no other, Neil Gaiman never fails to impress when it comes to his literary achievements. Over Spring Break, I had a chance to catch up on my reading list—which already includes several of Gaiman’s books—with his novel “Anansi Boys.” “Anansi Boys” follows the journey of main character Charles “Fat Charlie” Nancy: a
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Welcome to the Jungle: Meet energetic “mutt” Domer
This week, get to know the lovable companion of the Foster family, Domer! After losing their older dog, Trixie, in 2018, senior Judas Foster and their mom decided to look for a new pet. After being pet-less for about a month, the two of them drove to Petsmart. A local rescue was hosting an adoption
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Students of Etown: Meet exercise science student Desiree George
For any Elizabethtown College student, thinking about the future can be overwhelming. However, those who take full advantage of their education and opportunities for experience often find themselves with a solid foundation to build upon after graduation. This week, hear from one talented, hardworking student who has used her undergraduate career to build a solid
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SPORTS
Etown baseball loses against Bridge Water
The Elizabethtown College baseball team kicked off their season this past weekend with a doubleheader against the strong Bridgewater College team. The Blue Jays lost both games, but the outcome of this series cannot be determined by the scoreboard. Bridgewater had already played five games before the matchup, while it was the first time the
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Highlights of Americans in the Winter Olympics
The 2022 Winter Olympic Games took place in Beijing, China this year from Feb. 4 to Feb. 20, and in that time the United States made history. In Women’s Hockey, the U.S. received silver, just barely losing to Canada in the gold medal game. In Women’s 30km mass start free cross-country event, Jessie Diggins received
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Women’s basketball loses against Scranton
On Saturday, Feb. 12, the Elizabethtown College women’s basketball team faced off against the University of Scranton’s women’s basketball team. The game got off to a slow start but it turned into an eventful game in the fourth quarter, and Etown ultimately came up short against Scranton, with a final score of 64-55. Blue Jays
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FEATURES
Exchange group from Germany visit campus
Last Thursday, Sept. 19, a group of exchange students from Konstanz, Germany, arrived on campus for a three-day program associated with associate professor of economics Dr. Sanjay Paul, and were hosted by Elizabethtown College students (including the writer of this article). The exchange program started through the trip to Geneva, Switzerland, that Paul runs in
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Lecture on history of Pennsylvania Dutch language
Founded by the Church of the Brethren, Elizabethtown College prides itself in its motto “Educate for Service” by honoring all religious beliefs. Sponsored by the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist studies, Mark Louden was invited to campus to give a cultural presentation as the recipient of the Brown Book Award Lecture for his recent
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Photography exhibit celebrates women’s strength, courage
Elizabethtown College held an opening reception for professor of music and director of music therapy Dr. Gene Ann Behrens’ Womenfolk photography exhibit in Zug Memorial Hall Thursday, Sept. 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. Her photography collection was made up of 15 portraits of women of all different ages and from all different places. Many
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