NEWS
Today’s Technology: A Supreme Court case that could reshape the internet
On Tuesday, Feb. 21, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments for Gonzalez v. Google LLC—a case that may set new parameters for interpreting Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. This case centers around the scope of Section 230, questioning if the law “immunizes interactive computer services when they make targeted recommendations of information provided
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Decision could change future of PA public schools: William Penn School District vs. the Pennsylvania Department of Education
In the final installment of a three-part series on Pennsylvania State Government, we look at a recent Commonwealth Court case that has the potential to radically change state funding for public schools across Pennsylvania. On Feb. 7, 2023, Commonwealth Court Judge Renée Cohn Jubelirer ruled in the case of William Penn School District vs. the
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The college hosts overnight visits
Sophomore Elizabeth Petlick remembers the information sessions she attended to learn more about Elizabethtown College. Instead of recalling the warm feeling on campus, or the beautiful scenery surrounding the College, she remembers looking at a screen and the difficulty of making a decision. “It was so hard to make a decision,” Petlick said. “I came
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CAMPUS LIFE
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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Welcome to the Jungle: Kenji and Koji
Sophomore digital media production major and Asian study minor Kyle Flory has two very good boys named Kenji and Koji. The two are very charming Shibu Inus who Kyle obtained 5 years ago. The two were named after searching for traditional Japanese names for pets. Kenji in some translations can mean prosecutor, which, according to
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SPORTS
Intramural basketball contest
Sunday, February 28, Elizabethtown College held an intramural basketball shooting competition. The contest featured eight competitors, who were shooting basketballs to win the contest. Whoever had the most points at the end of the contest won. At first, there were 20 layups which were one point each. Then, there were 20 foul shots with each
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Intramurals update
With Elizabethtown College’s COVID-19 restrictions and many campus activities being hosted virtually, students from a wide range of backgrounds are in search of extracurricular activities to participate in with their friends. For many of these students, intramural sports are the perfect way of getting out of the dorm room, staying active and spending time with
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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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FEATURES
Local food pantries provide relief for families during Thanksgiving
For many of us, Thanksgiving brings a time of excitement as we gather with family and friends to enjoy a great meal. However, for those who live with food insecurity, Thanksgiving can be a particularly stressful time of year. Thankfully, volunteer efforts, both nationally and locally, work to provide food to those without the means
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Students honor veterans through musical performance, poetry reading
Photo: Madeline Kauffman It was surprisingly lively in the lobby of the Leffler Chapel and Performance Center around 7:10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11. The focus of the night’s event was World War One which matched the Veterans’ Day program. It has been 100 years since the first world war. There was a crowd of about
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High Library art, photo exhibits showcase themed student work
Photo: Cheyenne Lawyer With sponsorship from the Elizabethtown College campus High Library, Department of Performing Arts and the Study Abroad office, students within academic and artistic departments are provided with an opportunity to share pieces of their individual work to display directly inside the entrance of the library. The gallery of student artwork went on
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