NEWS
Today’s Tech: US launches first crewed mission to the moon since 1972
On April 1, the United States launched a rocket into space containing astronauts on a mission to fly around, but not on, the moon. This mission, named the Artemis II, marks a massive milestone in space exploration, since NASA is sending a rocket with astronauts deep into space for the first time since the Apollo
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Europe turning back to nuclear
With the war continuing to drag on in the Middle East, the world is feeling the effects a prolonged war can have on each of our lives. From the constant threat of escalation to the now crippling changes in oil prices, regardless of involvement, almost every developed nation has felt its effects. Many different nations
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Remembering Dr. Charles Schaeffer, benefactor of Etown’s chemistry department
Elizabethtown College’s A.C. Baugher Professor of Chemistry Emeritus Dr. Charles D. Schaeffer, Jr. passed away on March 21 following a short battle with mesothelioma, leaving behind a legacy deeply woven into Etown’s chemistry department. Schaeffer was born in 1948, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to Dr. Charles D. Schaeffer, Sr. and Sallie Ann (Koch) Schaeffer. The Schaeffer
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CAMPUS LIFE
“Free Time 101”: What College Students actually do in their free time
Elizabethtown College has so many things to offer its students, but it can be challenging to navigate such busy schedules. Many students have jobs, internships, clubs, sports or other obligations on top of their high demanding class schedule. With that being said, it is important to have a few minutes to yourself a day. With
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Rising Star: Cece Natalie “Miss Behaves”
The concept of the self-made musician, the tried and true path to victory through dive bars and open mics and relying on few but themselves and a manager, is becoming something of a myth. However, passionate artists who refuse to label or market their work for a niche hashtag on social media platforms or whittle
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Club Review: WWEC 88.3 ‘The Sound of Elizabethtown’
Music is all around the campus of Elizabethtown College. From the Marketplace, to the Jay’s Nest, and even outside the Baugher Student Center (BSC). However, where does it come from? Located in the Communications Lounge in the Steinman Center is where WWEC 88.3 lives. WWEC 88.3 is the College’s student-run radio station. WWEC celebrated its
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SPORTS
Two Blue Jays qualify for D-III nationals at mid-atlantic meet
On Nov. 15, the men’s and women’s cross-country teams competed at the NCAA MidAtlantic Regional meet at Big Spring High School, delivering performances that exceeded expectations and closed out the season strongly. Against challenging competition and difficult terrain, both teams ran with confidence and used the momentum they had built throughout the fall. The men’s
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Wrestling falls in home opener against McDaniel
The Elizabethtown College wrestling team took on McDaniel College for their home opener for the season on Nov. 8. Last season, the Blue Jays went on the road to Westminster, Maryland, defeating the Green Terror 31-15 led by falls from 184-class senior Ganon Smith and 133-class Febian Dawit. Etown most recently had finished fourth in
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Mengel, Etown holds off Rowan’s late surge to take victory at home
The Elizabethtown Blue Jays women’s basketball team took on the Rowan University Profs in their regular season home opener to kick off their 2025-26 campaign. The Blue Jays, coming off a NCAA tournament appearance last season, finished 23-5, hoping to return to form heading into this season being ranked #22 in Division III. After losing
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FEATURES
Past the news desk and into the classroom
Matt Barcaro, also known as Professor Barcaro, lives a double life as an adjunct journalism professor at Elizabethtown College and a morning news anchor at WGAL. Barcaro has led the production of several documentaries with emphases on underrepresented populations, such as homeless youths, juvenile lifers and Native Americans forced into boarding schools. With almost two
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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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