NEWS
Business Buzz: Can family businesses help grow emerging economies?
Today, with the world at such an uncertain point, we look towards something almost like a port in a storm. Stability, consistency and a reminiscence of a prior time can give us a belief in a future of stability. In America, we grew up with local businesses where at least one was known to be
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Today’s Tech: Will Meta’s new products make VR mainstream?
While many argue the so-called “Metaverse” hasn’t gone mainstream yet, that has not deterred Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who this week announced 2 brand new products: the Quest 3 Virtual Reality (VR) Headset and a pair of Ray-Ban smart glasses. The announcements were made at the Meta Connect Developer conference last week, a 2-day event
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The School of Graduate and Professional Studies to offer two new certificate programs
The Elizabethtown College School of Graduate and Professional Studies (SGPS) has announced the formation of two new graduate certificate programs: one in nonprofit leadership and the other in operations and supply-chain management. These online programs will officially launch in January 2024 for the spring semester. The programs both require twelve credits for completion; these credits
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CAMPUS LIFE
Movie Review: Don’t Worry Darling
If there’s one lesson to be taken from films like the 2022 movie “Don’t Worry Darling,” it’s to never take critic reviews to heart without giving the film a fair chance. Despite reports of rocky relationships between the actors during filming and subsequent poor reviews from film critics, many viewers were unsure what they were
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Outdoor Activity: The Wolf Sanctuary of PA
The Wolf Sanctuary of PA is celebrating their 40th year anniversary this month. The Wolf Sanctuary has spent the past 40 years dedicated to the conservation of wolves and debunking the misconceptions regarding wolves. The Wolf Sanctuary was officially founded by Bill and Barbara Darlington in 1980 after the change in Pennsylvania law, stating you
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Horoscopes: Which dish does your sign bring to the Thanksgiving table?
With Thanksgiving next week, the dinner feast and quality time with loved ones are on all of our minds. Whether you cook, supervise or simply enjoy the food, everyone in attendance to the day of gratitude brings something to the table. So, what does your sign bring? Use your sun, moon and rising signs for
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SPORTS
Men’s Swimming
On Friday, Oct. 22, the Elizabethtown College men’s swim team traveled to Selinsgrove, Pa. to face off against Susquehanna College during the annual Schweikert Relays. The Blue Jays opened their 2021-22 season at these relays, swimming in a number of different events that are not often contested. The men’s team showed its depth and talent
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Men’s Soccer
On Wednesday, Oct. 20, the Elizabethtown College Soccer team faced off against Moravian College. During the game, first-year Jake Groh found the equalizing goal late in the second half, as Etown tied Moravian 1-1 in Landmark Conference action. With the draw, the Blue Jays move to eight wins, four losses and two ties overall, and
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Hershey Bears
The Hershey Bears earned a 2-1 win against the Charlotte Checkers in overtime on Saturday, Oct. 23 at Bojangles’ Coliseum. Defender Lucas Johansen scored the sudden-death overtime winner to lift the Bears. Also during the game, goaltender Zach Fucale stopped 27 of 28 Charlotte shots to backstop the Bears. After a scoreless first period, Charlotte
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FEATURES
David Hickernell: Alum and State Rep.
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com Rep. David Hickernell ’83 is an Elizabethtown College graduate who went on to become the House Representative of Pennsylvania’s 98th District. During Hickernell’s time at Etown, he was involved with a variety of extracurriculars — including Student Senate. He was also a psychology major and was on the tennis team. Most
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History, Celebration of Valentine’s Day
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com Valentine’s Day is a day filled with romance and heart-shaped chocolate for some and a day to showcase love for friends and family for others. To some people, however, it may feel like just another regular day. According to History.com, Valentine’s Day originated from a Roman Festival called Lupercalia that was
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Club profile series: Great to be a gay jay!
Photo courtesy of Unsplash.com What is your name?Sarah Kaden What is the name of your club?Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) What is your role within the club?President——————————— When did you first get involved in the club?I first started going to meetings back in my first semester at E-town but ended up getting extremely busy and
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