NEWS
Collapsed glacier causes flood in north-central Nepal
On Wednesday, Aug. 26, a massive flood and avalanche of debris devastated parts of northern Nepal. Over 1300 deaths have been recorded, and nearly 5000 are reported missing. Critical infrastructure and entire towns were destroyed, including Gyirong Port border crossing between Nepal and Tibet. Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital and largest city with a population of around
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Iran War Propagates Conflict in the Middle East
On Feb. 28, the United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes on Iran, killing supreme leader Ali Khamenei as well as several high-ranking Iranian generals. Khamenei’s body was found in his compound in Tehran, Iran’s capital and largest city. Afterwards, Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israel, targeting sites in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Bet Shemesh,
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Today’s Tech: Los Angeles Trial puts social media companies under fire for intentionally designing addictive software
After nearly five weeks of testimony, a Los Angeles civil trial examining whether large major social media platforms, such as Instagram, were being deliberately designed to draw in young users and attempt to addict them to the software, has nearly reached its end. The trial centers around a 20-year-old woman anonymously identified in court at
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CAMPUS LIFE
Andi’s Audio Corner: Wallows’ “Spring”
Get ready everyone, if you thought I liked Weezer you are in for a wild ride because I love Wallows so much more. I was going to wait to review an album of theirs, but the warm weather had me running to put my “Spring” vinyl on the player. A little bit of band history
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Students of Etown: Lizzie Camili, leading with energy
Leaving behind her hometown in Harrisburg, Lizzie Camilli, a first-year public relations major, came to Elizabethtown College looking for connections and quickly became immersed in campus life. Camilli said she chose Etown for its small campus atmosphere, close-knit community and small class sizes. “I wanted a smaller campus and smaller classes,” Camilli said. “And they
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Students of Etown: Kyler Henne
Introducing Kyler Henne, a third-year criminal justice major here at Elizabethtown College. Etown drew Henne in as he appreciated the academic programs and felt welcomed by students and staff from the moment he stepped foot on campus. Henne loves everything there is about Etown. However, the connections and resources on campus are favorites of his.
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SPORTS
Elizabethtown College women’s basketball stuns Catholic University in conference upset
The Elizabethtown College women’s basketball team hosted their last regular season matchup against a Landmark Conference opponent in Catholic University on Wednesday, Feb. 18. The Blue Jays came into the matchup holding onto the fourth seed in the conference, behind the likes of The University of Scranton, Susquehanna University and their opponent, Catholic University. Earlier
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Men’s volleyball swept in ranked matchup versus Messiah
The Elizabethtown College men’s volleyball team took on the #8 team in Division III volleyball, Messiah University, on Feb. 17 at home. The Blue Jays had a strong start to their season, coming into the contest with an 11-2 record with their only losses coming from a 3-2 loss to #15 Baldwin Wallace University and
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Mummert and Kennedy shine on Senior Day as Elizabethtown College defeats Wilkes University
On Saturday, the Elizabethtown College women’s basketball team had the opportunity to celebrate their seniors for their contributions to the program over the past four seasons. Guards Makenna Mummert and Ella Gordon, along with forwards Allyia Kennedy and Ellie Fasick were guided by their family and guardians as they were met by Coach Nolt and
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FEATURES
Crafts and Conversations: National day of racial healing
On Jan. 22, Crafts and Conversations took place in the Bird Cage from 3:30 p.m to 5 p.m. This event happens every Thursday and gives fellow Blue Jays a chance to connect with each other through a themed craft. Crafts and Conversations is run by the office of Civil Rights and Title IX. At Elizabethtown
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Psychic soulmates, Anthem and Aria, stun Etown students
When the term “psychic” comes to mind, most people are either skeptical or slightly believe in what they do. People believe that the actions that they do are fake or there is something else to it. On Nov. 15, Elizabethtown College was visited by Anthem and Aria, the psychic soulmates. Anthem and Aria fell in
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Monique Coleman encourages students to embrace purpose and resilience at Leffler Lecture
Actress and advocate Monique Coleman brought a message of growth, courage and self-worth to Elizabethtown College on Thursday night as the featured speaker for this fall’s Leffler Lecture Series. The event, held Nov. 13 in Leffler Chapel, coincided with Coleman’s 45 birthday, something she noted with joy as she reflected on the lessons that have
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