NEWS
Business Buzz: How has the Ukrainian War affected Global trade?
Feb. 15, 2022, the world stood still when Russian tanks first crossed the border into Ukraine, beginning the Russo-Ukrainian war. As the rest of the world started wondering what would happen, businesses and governments began preparing for economic impacts. The war has impacted international business in so many ways. Ukraine is known as the breadbasket
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Let’s Make a Deal: The trials and tribulations of the Pennsylvania 2023-24 state budget
It is once again the season of budgeting for Pennsylvania with its many agencies and departments. The past eight years have presented quite the challenge for the state with a Democratic governor and a Republican state legislature who were continuously at odds over the allocation of funding and taxes. Many had hoped that Pennsylvania’s governor,
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Global Perspective: Global climate protests take place
On Friday, Sept. 15, several protests were held globally to protest inaction regarding fossil fuels and other harmful emissions. This year has seen numerous natural disasters that have led to increasing deaths, from droughts to heavy floods. While the United States has seen its fair share of turmoil, the rest of the world has seen
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CAMPUS LIFE
Welcome to the Jungle: Meet Tyga
Samhar Almomani is a junior public health major with a minor in sociology and the Assistant Features Editor for the Etownian. Living with him on campus is his beautiful pet cat Tyga. Almomani first got Tyga last May when he went to a pet meet and greet held by the Humane Society in a local
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Students of Etown: Ben Norris
Meet junior Japanese major, Ben Norris! Norris is originally from Bel Air, Md., and she transferred to Elizabethtown College this year from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa. When asked why she chose her major, she cited her love for languages. “I have always had a love for languages,” Norris said. “I visited Japan back in
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Recipe Review: Cheese melts
When faced with limited space and cooking supplies in a college dorm room, students often have to get creative with their meals. For those who don’t have the time to get crafty, though, reverting to childhood classics is a time-honored tradition. They’re simple, quick and often give us a sense of nostalgia we might need
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SPORTS
Men’s Soccer
Sept. 25, in Baltimore, Md.,the Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team faced off against Goucher College. During the game, four different players scored as the Blue Jays opened Landmark Conference play with a 4-2 win over Goucher. With the win, the Blue Jays record changes to five wins, one loss and one tie, while the Goucher
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Health and Fitness
Hey Jays, if you are looking for a healthy recipe for a delicious smoothie, but are running low on Jaybucks, or you want to experiment on your own in your home kitchen, you are in luck!If you go online to the food network, you can find recipes for healthy smoothies for whatever occasion. Whether it
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Women’s Volleyball
On Wednesday, Sept. 22, Elizabethtown College faced Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pa. At the end of the game, it was realized that junior Gianna Krinock had a match-high 10 kills as the Etown women’s volleyball team topped Wilson, 3-0, in non-conference action. With the win, the Blue Jays record improves to six wins and four
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FEATURES
Alum stays involved, helps college athletics program post graduation
An incredibly important part of campus life at Elizabethtown College is sports. With 24 different varsity intercollegiate sport programs, students have many choices for how to become involved in Blue Jay Athletics. Students can also participate in any of the 10 different intramural sports, which are more casual and recreational and are managed by the
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Students weigh in on new food options offered by Dining Services
Wednesday, Feb. 27, the Marketplace opened its doors at 4:30 p.m. to present Dining Services’ annual Food Show with its suppliers, John Gross & Company. Previous years’ themes have included pirates and superheroes, but this year, the focus was on all-new foods. In the Marketplace, students sampled various dishes that hadn’t been offered on the
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Fifth annual Power of One Day to raise funds for campus projects
Tuesday, March 19, Elizabethtown College will raise money in its fifth annual Power of One Day. The Power of One Day is part of the Be More Inspired Campaign, which raises money to fund various programs and initiatives on campus. This year, the Be More Inspired Campaign aims to raise $60 million and has already
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