NEWS
Global Perspective: Pro-democracy protests spread across Guatemala
Tens of thousands of pro-democratic protesters in Guatemala remain firm as demonstrators call for the resignation of Attorney General Maria Consuelo Porras, who suspended president-elect Bernardo Arevalo’s political party amid allegations of voter registration fraud. Protestors argue that Porras is attempting to undermine democracy by preventing the peaceful transition of presidential power set for Jan.
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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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CAMPUS LIFE
Job Spotlight: A circulation desk worker’s typical shift
As the new semester begins, you might find yourself in Elizabethtown College’s wonderful High Library. In the library, there are many dedicated individuals who make sure everything is taken care of. One of these individuals is Kyla Carpenter, a Circulation Desk Worker. Carpenter is a sophomore psychology major with a women and gender studies minor.
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Horoscopes: What’s your spring semester resolution?
Welcome back, Blue Jays! Since we’ve last spoken, we’ve entered into a new year (and Mercury’s made it out of retrograde), giving us an amazing opportunity to set goals and start fresh this new lap around the sun. So, will you be a new you in this new year? Or is your sign shooting for
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Club Feature: Outing Club’s debut
Although Elizabethtown College has a wide range of clubs and extracurriculars for students to join, some students have to get creative and organize their own clubs to reflect an array of interests. This is the case with the newly-founded Outing Club, which has recently made its debut on campus this semester. The inaugural cabinet members
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SPORTS
Mario and friends take to the golf course
A new game entitled “Mario Golf: Super Rush” was released on Friday, June 25. This golf game incorporates characters from the Super Mario World, including fan favorites such as Mario, Luigi, Toad, Yoshi and more. Playerscan even play as a Mii. The game was first announced on Wednesday, Feb. 17. It is the sixth installment
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Men’s cross country team participates in Landmark Conference Championships
On Saturday, Oct. 30, the Elizabethtown College men’s cross country team traveled to Bethlehem, Pa. to participate in the Landmark Conference Championships. The meet went well, however, the Blue Jays placed second to Moravian University’s Greyhounds in a tie breaker. Despite placing second, there were still plenty of highlights for the team. One of those
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Lancaster Barnstormers return to the field
The Lancaster Barnstormers and Clipper Magazine Stadium made a great comeback in 2021. People were back together at the stadium, enjoying Atlantic League Baseball. The ballpark, which was voted the best among the Major League Baseball Partner Leagues for the second straight year, was revived. Clipper Magazine Stadium’s main attraction, the Barnstormers, finished second out
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FEATURES
Understanding the importance of Black History Month
Photo courtesy of Unsplash.com Already in the second week of February, Elizabethtown College is deep into programming for this year’s Black History Month calendar of events. With student and campus-run initiatives abound, College community members seeking to honor significant Black figures and cultural movements won’t need to look far for informative and meaningful experiences. The
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Club profile series: Stepping onstage with Sock and Buskin
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com What is your name?Nicole McCauley What is the name of your club?Sock and Buskin – Theatre Club What is your role within the club?President———————————When did you first get involved in the club?I have been involved with Sock & Buskin since my freshman year. What activities take place during club meetings?During club
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Entering a new age of podcasting at the Digital Humanities Hub
Photo by: Megan White Elizabethtown College held a podcasting information session in the Digital Humanities Hub Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 11:00 a.m. The Hub, located in the basement of Wenger Hall, is a place on campus where students and faculty can work on digital projects and share resources. The session had a conversational tone in
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