NEWS
Lecture adds to Etown role in UAP studies
With seating for 300, Gibble Auditorium was filled to near capacity on March 27 to hear a lecture from Dr. Greg Eghigian on the history of unidentified anomalous phenomena or UAPs. They may be more commonly known as UFOs. Eghigian is a professor of history and bioethics at Penn State University, specializing in the history
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Today’s Tech: Underwater “supercar” starts being produced for the public
Recently, production on an underwater “supercar” has ramped up with its proposal to public eyes a way for people to travel undersea. The U-Boat Worx Super Sub is a three-person submersible vehicle that is capable of traveling underwater at 11.5 mph. It initially launched in 2023, designed for luxury travel and maneuverability. To most people,
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Global Perspective: Milanese citizens protest ICE ahead of Winter Olympics
With the 2026 Olympic Winter Games around the corner, it seems that it will not be as smooth sailing as citizens in the host city of Milan take to the street to protest the involvement of United States’ Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). As reported by ABC, a section of ICE will be sent along
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CAMPUS LIFE
Restaurant review: The Catacombs
Just six miles from Elizabethtown College, a restaurant compared to no other is tucked away underneath an unsuspecting brewery. At 102 N Market Street in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, a 19th-century brewery still has its doors open. Bube’s Brewery was established in 1876 by German immigrant, Alois Bube. This is one of the few breweries that
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Welcome to the Jungle: Eclipse
Pets are a staple for many people’s lives. From cats to dogs to lizards, those who have had a pet have found some comfort and safety from them. For first-year Japanese major Natalie DiPietrae, there’s something special about her pet. Eclipse, DiPietrae’s bunny, also brings comfort to her owner: “Cre She’s really here for both
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Student Assembly seeking members, greater representation of Etown student body
The Elizabethtown College Student Assembly is back in session this semester with a message for all Etown students: We want you. It is election season for Etown’s student government, and increasing membership is becoming a priority for the body’s chief officers. Earlier this month, membership elections were held, which led to the elections or reelections
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SPORTS
Field hockey dominates, moves to semi-finals in Landmark playoffs
The Elizabethtown Blue Jays field hockey team had cemented a third place position in the Landmark Conference standings, giving themselves a home game matchup for the first round of the playoffs against the Lycoming College Warriors. The Blue Jays had come a long way up until this point, moving from 4-9 and ninth place in
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Elizabethtown golf finishes third in LVC Fall Invitational
Elizabethtown College took a short trip over to the Lebanon Country Club for the Lebanon Valley College Fall Golf Invitational. Previously on the par 72 course, the Etown men’s team had placed 13th out of 18 teams, with a team score of +52. In the spring meetup at the same course, the Blue Jays had
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Blue Jays fall in shoot out to River Hawks
On Nov. 1, the four seed Blue Jays women’s soccer team hosted the five seed River Hawks in the first round of the Landmark Conference Playoffs. The game was a thrilling overtime spectacle for both teams. The Blue Jays began the game with an intense offense and a strong defense, getting four shots off within
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FEATURES
Beyond the Microscope: Dr. Jane Cavender reflects on 32 years of teaching, growth and gratitude
For over three decades, Dr. Jane Cavender has been a cornerstone of Elizabethtown College’s Biology Department. Known for her high standards, her deep care for students and a laugh that can brighten a room, Cavender has shaped not just future scientists, but lifelong learners. Now, as she reflects on her final semester before retirement, she
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Etown does pride with GSA run ‘queeraoke’ event.
Elizabethtown College’s Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) hosted a ‘queeraoke’ event. This allowed students to come together and celebrate pride with an inclusive karaoke night. Queeraoke was held on Friday, April 11 in the Gibble Auditorium from 7 p.m to 9 p.m. While the crowd was small, the singing never ceased. This event was organized by
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Jami Attenberg: Choose to Write
On April 3, Elizabethtown College hosted New York Times bestselling author Jami Attenberg in Gibble auditorium for a talk, question and answer session, and book signing. The charismatic New Orleans resident is the author of seven books of fiction, a memoir titled “I Came All This Way to Meet You,” and the USA Today bestselling
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