NEWS
PA Politics: What is included in Pennsylvania’s budget?
On the same morning Americans awoke to news of the ended government shutdown, Pennsylvanians were greeted by the resolution of their state’s shutdown, as well. The night of Nov. 12, as President Trump was signing the bill to reopen the federal government, Gov. Josh Shapiro was signing into law Pennsylvania’s four-month-overdue state budget. The budget
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GTA VI faces yet another delay
The highly anticipated next addition to the Grand Theft Auto Franchise, GTA VI, had its launch date delayed yet again. GTA V made massive waves in the video game industry, selling around 220 million copies. This placed it at #2 among the best-selling video games of all time. The eagerness of fans for its release
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Drone incursions strain EU-Russia relations
For the past few months, members of the European Union (EU) have had their airspace violated over and over by unidentified drones (NYTimes). This has resulted in increased tensions and a further deterioration of relations between the EU members and Russia, the prime suspect. The Kremlin has both denied these claims and claimed they were
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CAMPUS LIFE
Ceres & Calypso in the Deep Time
The digital age has afforded audiences a great amount of privilege, a leeway often taken for granted in the music industry. Once, there was a time where the mainstream was the mainstream, a single highway to popularity and success aided by the confines of mediums like radio, MTV and records or CDs. However, in the
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Class review: Introduction to communications
Whether in the classroom, at work or reading information online, clear communication is key. Elizabethtown College’s Introduction to Communications course, taught by WGAL news anchor Matt Barcaro, teaches students to think critically about media messages, explore communication industries and assess the accuracy of content they encounter. “There are three main goals for COM120: to learn
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Debate of the week: Morning or afternoon classes
Many Elizabethtown College students prefer afternoon classes so they can get some extra sleep in before their classes for the day, while other students prefer an early start to their day. Are 8 a.m. classes really that brutal? Or is the dragged wait until a 2 p.m. class, or even later, worse? Let’s see what
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SPORTS
Etown swim dominates in home opener tri-meet
The Elizabethtown Blue Jays swim team had their first home meet on Oct. 24 against their Landmark Conference opponent in Goucher University and non-conference Immaculata University. The men’s swim team came into the meet 1-1, putting together a dominant 133-45 victory against Lycoming College after losing against Susquehanna University in their first meet of the
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Field Hockey punches ticket to playoffs with senior day win over Goucher
On Saturday afternoon, the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays field hockey team took on the Goucher University Gophers in their final home regular season matchup. Etown was on the outside looking into the playoffs a mere week prior to this matchup, sitting ninth before their impressive run. After various conference game victories, the Blue Jays sat
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Golf team acquires golf simulator
The Elizabethtown College golf program is making huge steps forward with the installation of a new high-tech SkyTrak simulator. This gives the team year-round practice opportunities during the Pennsylvania winter. The simulator is put in place inside the Thompson Gymnasium on Etown’s campus. The SkyTrak technology allows for versatility in various situations for the golf
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FEATURES
Etown students enjoy outdoor movie night on The Dell
On Friday, Sept. 12, the Dell transformed into a glowing outdoor theater, buzzing with students bundled in blankets and perched on lawn chairs, ready for a night of comfort. Hosted by the Office of Student Activities (OSA), the event was free and open to all Elizabethtown College students and their guests. The movie of the
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Etown college student fitness instructor introduces Pilates class
Are you looking for a full body workout that focuses on a mind-body connection, strengthens your core, improves your mental health and that’s held in a comfortable environment? Elizabethtown College senior Alli Walker has created just that with her Pilates class. Alli Walker is an occupational therapy major and Spanish minor at Elizabethtown College who
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Beyond the Battle: Caitlyn Jensen’s story of strength
For most students, the transition from high school to college brings the usual mix of nerves and excitement. For Caitlyn Jensen, a senior biotechnology major, it also brought a life-changing diagnosis. Back in her senior year of high school, Jensen went to the doctor for what she thought was a simple sick visit. “I thought
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