NEWS
Business Buzz: Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO, what’s next?
On Sept. 1, 2026, Tim Cook stepped down as the chief executive officer (CEO) of Apple and has now transitioned to the role of executive chairman. Cook had been the front man for the company for fifteen years after the company’s previous CEO, Steve Jobs, resigned due to his declining health. John Ternus has now
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Today’s Tech: Engineering breakthroughs bring powerful ultrafast lasers to a photonic chip
For decades, ultrafast lasers have been some of the most important tools in modern optics and devices. These lasers are capable of producing pulses that last only a few hundred femtoseconds, or in other words, quadrillionths of a second. This has enabled many advances, most notably in eye surgery, precision manufacturing or spectroscopy, the study
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PA Politics: Measles outbreak causes multiple political clashes in Pennsylvania
A recent measles outbreak in Pennsylvania has caused weeks of political bickering between Democrats, Republicans and public health officials, most notably between Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and United States Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. But what exactly are the sides arguing about, and how did this once-uncontroversial issue become such a heated topic?
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CAMPUS LIFE
Local Sightseeing: Wildwood Park
Wildwood Park lies on the outskirts of Harrisburg, located at 100 Wildwood Way. The park spans 229 acres, offering the perfect location for almost any outdoor activity you desire. The park is home to Wildwood Lake, a 90-acre marsh. If you are willing to risk getting stuck in the mud below the shallow water, bring
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Dorm Hacks: Maximizing storage
In a dorm room, every square foot matters. For many students, the most valuable space in their dorm room is not their desk, closet or dresser. Instead, it is the often overlooked space directly under their bed. What starts as an empty, seemingly useless patch of floor, can quickly transform into one of the most
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Debate of the week: Streaming movies or going to a movie theatre
Movies have been a comfort for many people over the years. Whether you like comedy, horror, sci-fi or one of the many other genres, there is something for everyone. With new technology, streaming movies has become more and more popular. Netflix, Hulu and Disney+ are just some of the popular streaming sites where people can
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SPORTS
Blue Jays lacrosse take tough loss against Washington
The game quickly began in Elizabethtown College’s favor, as junior attacker Finn Kristan wasted no time setting the tone. Just 75 seconds into the contest, Kristan found the back of the net to give the Blue Jays an early spark. Building on that momentum, Etown continued to apply offensive pressure throughout the remainder of the
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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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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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