NEWS
Global Perspective: Afghanistan’s hunger crisis worsens
Afghanistan is facing a worsening hunger crisis as declining foreign aid, economic hardship and mass deportations from neighboring countries push millions closer to food insecurity. Humanitarian agencies warn that the situation is particularly dangerous for children, with acute malnutrition rising sharply across the country. The United Nations estimates that 3.7 million Afghan children will need
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Business Buzz: Oil and shipping disruption threaten global markets as Iran conflict escalates
The rapidly escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran is sending shockwaves through global energy markets and supply chains, raising the risk of higher inflation and a potential global recession if disruptions persist. Oil prices have already surged as the conflict threatens shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime passage through
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India AI summit introduces new player in AI race
A five-day international summit on artificial intelligence (AI) concluded on Feb. 20 in New Delhi, India, representing an important entrance of a developing nation into the global competition to develop and control AI capabilities. The AI Impact Summit had over 250,000 registered attendees and featured appearances from technology executives and representatives from national governments across
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CAMPUS LIFE
HAGS: Guide to move-out
Well, move out season is upon us. This may be the first time for some of you while others are trying to perfect their packing methods. As a junior at Elizabethtown College, I’d like to think I have a good system for packing up and moving out. My guide might look a little different than
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HAGS: Guide to a great summer
What comes to mind when you think of a great summer vacation? A boardwalk fling? Vacation in a tropical paradise? Going on a roadtrip with friends? While all of these options are great, they aren’t realistic for the average student’s schedule or wallet. Thankfully, there are alternatives that still allow students to have an incredible
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Creature Feature: Monguito
Meet one of the cutest cats on campus: Monguito Francine, or Monguito, for short. Monguito is owned by Kyleigh Dietrich, a first-year graphic design major at Elizabethtown College. Monguito Francine may be considered an odd name, but Dietrich said it came to her out of thin air and just stuck. Over time, Monguito has collected
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SPORTS
Men’s lacrosse dominate Wilkes on senior day
On Saturday, April 11, the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays faced the Wilkes University Colonels in what became a dominant display of offensive power and defensive resilience. From the opening face-off to the final whistle, Etown controlled the pace of play and showcased both depth and discipline on both ends of the field. Prior to the
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The final round beyond the greens
With only one semester remaining for seniors at Elizabethtown College, Jillian Schwarz is nothing short of busy. Successfully balancing her busy schedule with the art of her backswing for the past four years, her physical and mental drive are beyond compare. Schwarz is majoring in psychology, with minors in fine arts and human services. She
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The future of Lancaster’s “Stadium District”
Penn Medicine Park, home to the Lancaster Stormers baseball team, will be the centerpiece of a further developed “stadium district” in the city of Lancaster. The 55-acre area is set to expand on the previous successes. Penn Medicine Park was opened in 2005 as part of an effort to promote urban renewal. The ballpark has
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FEATURES
Helping to meet the needs of the campus community
Shelves lined with soup cans, pasta boxes, granola bars and many other things fill the Blue Jay Pantry, a space meant to provide comfort and relief to students who may be experiencing food insecurity. But as the semester winds down, SNAP and WIC benefits may increase the use of food pantries throughout the United States.
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Etown students Glide Into the Streets
On Saturday, Oct. 18, Elizabethtown College held its annual Into the Streets Fall Day of Service. This was a great way for students to be able to give back to the community around them by volunteering at locations all around the area. The event, hosted by the Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE), proved
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English Corner builds confidence through conversation
Every other Thursday night, the McCormick Classroom in the High Library fills with students who come together for one purpose: conversation. The program, called English Corner, is a space for practicing English in a relaxed setting. Sessions run biweekly on Thursdays at 7 p.m. and are open to all students. English Corner was created to
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