NEWS
Global Perspective: Unidentified objects shot down in Canada and Alaska
On Saturday, Feb. 11, the Canadian government reported that an American jet shot down an unidentified flying object that invaded Canadian airspace. “I ordered the take down of an unidentified object that violated Canadian airspace,” Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau wrote on Twitter. “[North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)] shot down the object over
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College expands study abroad options
When Jaime Ramos ‘18 arrived at Elizabethtown College to take the position of Study Abroad Advisor, he had a specific vision in mind for student meetings. “When I think of study abroad at Etown, I want someone to walk into my office and I don’t want them to have places to choose from, but many
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Mold testing in Hackman South causes student concern
Colleges, due to their age and ware due to time, are often subject to scrutiny in terms of the quality of their housing. Elizabethtown College has been addressing that issue of their own through the renovation of their dorms including the most recent ones of Myer and Royer. Still, students may find that their living
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CAMPUS LIFE
Movie Review: Sonic 2
In order to get into the mind of the Blue Blur, I knew I had to make an effort to act like he does. That means before I stepped into the theater, I was to indulge in Sonic’s favorite dish of choice: a chili dog. It was my first time eating the dish, and I
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04/21/22 Horoscopes
Aquarius: You’re coming back better than ever, Aquarians. Maybe you had an illness or a setback, but now you’re ready to tackle anything life throws at you. Pisces: For those who may be dealing with changes in their home lives, it’s important to lean on your friends and family, while also exploring your internal thought
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Abby’s Advice: Selling Unwanted Items
One of the hallmarks of a semester’s end is the advertising of used books. Students flock to apps (like the trusty Jays App) and group chats, sneak casual offers into conversation and make their Venmo accounts known to all in the weeks just before and after a semester begins and ends, all in the effort
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SPORTS
Men’s Lacrosse
April 1, 2015, the Elizabethtown College Men’s Lacrosse team faced off against Immaculata University. At the end of the game, the final score was 17-10. This marked the Blue Jay’s eighth straight consecutive win for the season. Immediately after the initial face-off, the Blue Jays took an early lead. In the first part of the
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Return of sports
Many of Elizabethtown College’s student athletes have been anticipating the return of their respective sports in the Spring 2021 semester. For many student athletes, this past year has been full of frustration, starting in March when their seasons were cut short by the pandemic. “When I heard that the season [was being] cut short I
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Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali was born Jan. 17, 1942 in Louisville, Ky. His birth name was Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr, and he was a professional boxer. He was very accomplished, being the first boxer to win the world heavyweight championship three times, and successfully defended his title 19 times throughout his career. When Ali was 12 years
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FEATURES
Features Editor says goodbye
As the last week of classes comes to a close, so does my time as Features Editor of the Etownian. I still can’t believe this is the last issue of the semester and my last issue ever. And what a wild end it has been. Remember the first few issues? They contained articles about microbial
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Nonprofit provides winter shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness in Elizabethtown area
Elizabethtown Community Housing & Outreach Services (ECHOS) is a nonprofit social services agency that works with individuals experiencing homelessness, those at risk of becoming homeless or people in need of additional services that address homelessness. What began as a winter shelter in Dec. 2015 eventually evolved into a full-fledged social services agency in July 2016.
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Benefits, drawbacks of caffeine leave students with split opinions
As the end of the semester draws near there is an almost tangible stress in the air. Students are burdened with projects, presentations and papers and have limited time to complete them. With the increased workload, oftentimes it seems there are not enough hours in the day. Late nights or even all-nighters become more common.
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