NEWS
Canvas outage disrupts coursework across campus
On Oct. 20, an Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage caused widespread disruptions that left Elizabethtown College students and faculty without access to Canvas for much of the day. Canvas serves as the college’s primary learning management system, providing access to class materials, assignments and grades. When the outage began early that morning, many students were
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Commuter lounge comes to Elizabethtown College
For commuter students, a place to call home on campus is not easy to find. Elizabethtown College hopes to change that. This is why the college is making its first exclusive commuter lounge designed specifically for students who do not live on campus. This project was made possible with funds allocated by the Student Assembly
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US mediates Thailand-Cambodia dispute
This past weekend brought about large moves within the diplomatic playground in Southern Asia as the President of the United States, Donald Trump, began his tour to multiple different countries. Most notable is the brokered peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, which brought several skirmishes along their border. Along with this are several trade agreements
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CAMPUS LIFE
Private music: Deftones conquer Gen Z
Deftones is a band of balance. Their sound is a maelstrom of beauty and throttling violence, a tug of war between lead guitarist Stephen Carpenter’s metal compulsions and lead vocalist Chino Moreno’s passionate pop vocals and electronic atmospheres. For longtime fans, the nu-metal outfit was just a group of Sacramento skater kids with frosted tips
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Seasonal Treats: What fall themed drinks and foods do Etown students enjoy?
As summer comes to an end, many restaurants start releasing their seasonal fall menu. Most of these releases across the board typically include pumpkin, chai, apple cider, hot drinks and some apple or pumpkin themed pastries or pies. As college students, our Blue Jays love their coffee throughout the day. So, let’s hear what some
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Welcome to the Jungle: Rhoda the German Shepherd
This week’s furry friend is Rhoda, the 7-year-old German Shepherd belonging to Elizabethtown College junior Destiny Jones. Jones’ parents bought Rhoda from a breeder when she was just 8 weeks old, despite Jones’ distaste for them. “We got her from a breeder,” Jones said. “I can’t say I’m a fan of breeders, but I was
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SPORTS
Men’s cross country finish 3rd, women’s 7th at Dickinson Invitational
Elizabethtown College took a trip over to Carlisle, Pennsylvania for the Dickinson College Long/Short Invitational to compete against 19 other schools in the cross country race held at Big Spring High School. The Blue Jays are coming off victories in their home Alumni Challenge and running in their first competition in two weeks. Etown is
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Wilkes’s late goal beats Blue Jays in Fight for Sight Matchup
On Saturday, Sept. 27, the Elizabethtown College field hockey team took on the Wilkes University Colonels in their first Landmark Conference game of the season. The Blue Jays, coming off of two close losses with deficits only separated by one goal each, hoped to find themselves back in the win column on home turf. Wilkes
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Messiah hands loss to Etown at annual Marshmallow Game
For the 37th time in each program’s history, Elizabethtown College took on the Messiah University Eagles on the road for the annual Marshmallow Game. The game’s history began in 1987, when the Blue Jays had a scouting report calling the Eagles’ team ‘soft,’ resulting in the fans retaliating the next season by throwing marshmallows at
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FEATURES
The Power of One: A Day That Transformed Etown’s Future
Elizabethtown College’s Power of One Day was more than just a day of giving, it was a movement that fueled transformation. On March 18, 2025, the entire Etown community—alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends united to create meaningful change. This initiative embodied the College’s mission of service, scholarship, and impact, proving that a single act
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Elizabethtown College hosts International Women’s Day celebration
Elizabethtown College’s Office of Campus Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell), The Office of Student Activities (OSA) and International Student Services collaborated to bring students an International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration. The festivities took place on Feb. 26 prior to students’ spring break because the day is typically celebrated on March 6. This year’s theme for IWD
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The Science of Emotions: How Springtime Impacts Our Mood
As the days grow longer and the crisp winter air gives way to the warmth of spring, many people notice a shift in their emotions. A sense of renewal takes hold, bringing increased energy, optimism and motivation. This isn’t just a coincidence—our emotions are deeply connected to biological rhythms, brain chemistry and environmental factors like
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