NEWS
Business Buzz: JBS strike ends without a deal, but pressure is far from over
Workers at one of the largest meatpacking plants in the United States are heading back on the job without a contract, a move that signals a pause in conflict but not a resolution. Roughly 3,800 employees at the JBS beef plant in Greeley, Colorado, will return to work after a three-week strike that began
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“She Kills Monsters” closes as a reflection of resilience, risk and connection
When Elizabethtown College’s Tempest Theatre closed its run of “She Kills Monsters,” the final performances marked the end of more than a spring production. What remained was the process behind it, shaped by disruption, physical demands and a strong sense of connection among the cast and crew. Performed across two weekends in March, Qui Nguyen’s
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Business Buzz: Ford’s MLB deal shows why brands are still betting big on live sports
Ford is making a long-term bet on baseball, and more broadly, on the idea that live sports remain one of the most reliable ways to reach a mass audience. The automaker announced a multiyear exclusive partnership with Major League Baseball, becoming the league’s official automotive partner. The deal will place Ford Motor Company at some
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CAMPUS LIFE
First-Year Advice: College survival tips
Starting college doesn’t come with a handbook, especially if you’re the first in your family to go. So, here is everything I have learned in my first semester, in hopes that you can take something useful away from this. One thing I’ve unintentionally mastered is pretending I know what I am doing. I smile and
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Media Review: The Year of Magical Thinking
I’ve always been an avid reader, eager to devour, analyze and apply the lessons from literature to everyday life. My personal library contains plenty of well-loved fiction novels, such as The Hunger Games, anything written by Mary Oliver and a couple of classics that were mandatory reading in school that moved me enough to buy
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Student Feature: Michaela Taylor
One of the many great things about Elizabethtown College is the community built by students. Michaela Taylor is one of Etown’s early childhood education majors and loves being a part of the community on campus. Etown strives to create an inclusive environment for students, and education majors in particular have created a lasting impact at
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SPORTS
Field hockey’s journey ends in tight loss to Susquehanna
After a huge victory against the sixth seed Lycoming College, the Elizabethtown Blue Jay field hockey team took their talents on the road to face off against the two seeded Susquehanna University River Hawks in the Landmark Conference Championship semifinals. The Blue Jays headed into the contest with six straight victories, putting on a Cinderella
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Strong second half leads men’s basketball to season-opening win
The Elizabethtown men’s basketball team started their 2025-2026 campaign on a high note, beating local rival Franklin and Marshall College (F&M) on the Blue Jays’ home court. The game was postponed from the original date due to a power outage in Thompson Gymnasium. However, through this adversity, Head Coach Britt Moore is happy with how
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Women’s volleyball wins double on senior day
On Nov. 1, Elizabethtown College’s women’s volleyball took on both Goucher College and DeSales University in a tri-match with the hope to punch their ticket into the playoffs with a win against the Gophers. The match against DeSales had no impact on their playoff positioning, however, would be an important game to improve their record
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FEATURES
Beyond the Battle: Caitlyn Jensen’s story of strength
For most students, the transition from high school to college brings the usual mix of nerves and excitement. For Caitlyn Jensen, a senior biotechnology major, it also brought a life-changing diagnosis. Back in her senior year of high school, Jensen went to the doctor for what she thought was a simple sick visit. “I thought
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Recharging for Success: campus resources and healthy habits to help you survive finals week
As finals week approaches, the energy on campus begins to shift. Library chairs fill up faster, the Blue Bean is packed and conversations become peppered with countdowns, due dates and sleep-deprived sighs. But while the academic pressure might feel inescapable, Elizabethtown College is offering more than just study spaces to help students thrive—it’s also promoting
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ACL Tears in Collegiate Athletes: the critical role of perceived social support
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) connects the femur and the tibia in the knee joint and is a common site for injuries among athletes of all ages. These injuries can result from either contact or non-contact mechanisms and involve an irregular pivoting motion. They usually require extensive rehabilitation that takes nine to 12 months to
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