NEWS
Today’s Tech: Startup Bedrock seeks to automate construction
Automation startup company Bedrock Robotics is breaking into the construction industry with $270 million in new investments, topping off its $1.75 billion dollar valuation. Bedrock’s headline product is an artificial intelligence-powered program and corresponding hardware, dubbed the Bedrock Operator, designed to be retrofitted onto excavators and other construction equipment, making them autonomous. Heading up Bedrock’s
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What to expect for SCAD and SCARP 2026
Elizabethtown College students will be participating in two academic research symposia in the coming months designed to enhance students’ scholarship in their respective areas of study. The College’s 19th Annual Scholarship and Creative Arts Day (SCAD) will be held across campus from April 20 to April 21, featuring creative works and research projects from students
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Minneapolis shootings spur partial government shutdown
The controversy surrounding the two fatal shootings of two anti-ICE protestors in Minneapolis by agents of Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) impacted decisions made by Congress surrounding funding for major departments, resulting in one brief, partial government shutdown and teeing up the potential for another. Amidst existing backlash to President
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CAMPUS LIFE
Activity Review: Sticky note origami
Valentine’s Day is just one of the 365 days to show those special people in your life just how special they are. However, shopping for the perfect Valentine’s gift can be pricey. For those who want to show effort and dedication while on a budget, origami can be the perfect solution. Origami is the art
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Recipe Review: Microwave banana bread
If you’ve ever been in the dining hall and passed up bananas that have seen better days, maybe reconsider. Overripe, brown bananas are in perfect condition for banana bread. As bananas ripen, their starches convert into sugar. As your bread bakes, those natural sugars caramelize and create that rich dark brown color of the perfect
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Media Review: Top 3 Catherine O’Hara films
Catherine O’Hara, wife, mother, actress, comedian and screenwriter, unfortunately passed away on Jan. 30 at the age of 71. During her 50-year long career, she appeared in over 100 pieces of television and film. Starting with sketch and improv comedy, O’Hara worked her way to fame, winning multiple awards for her excellent work. In honor
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SPORTS
Blue Jays falls to Susquehanna in conference matchup
The Elizabethtown College Blue Jays women’s basketball team went on a road trip on Saturday, facing the Susquehanna University River Hawks in a Landmark Conference matchup. The last matchup between the two, the Blue Jays were able to pick up a narrow victory, edging out the River Hawks 59-56. Etown battled hard in the previous
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Men’s Volleyball nets sweep against King’s College
The Elizabethtown College Blue Jays men’s volleyball team squared off against the King’s College Monarchs on Tuesday for a non-conference matchup. Etown came into the match with a 4-1 record, taking care of business early against a plethora of non-conference opponents. The Blue Jays picked up their only loss of the season against the #15
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Men’s basketball wins in tight game to Susquehanna
The Susquehanna River Hawks hosted the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays on Saturday, Jan. 24, in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, in a matchup that featured strong early momentum from Etown and a tightly contested finish. The Blue Jays ultimately held on late to secure a 72–68 road victory after withstanding a second-half surge from the River Hawks. Etown
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FEATURES
Etown college student fitness instructor introduces Pilates class
Are you looking for a full body workout that focuses on a mind-body connection, strengthens your core, improves your mental health and that’s held in a comfortable environment? Elizabethtown College senior Alli Walker has created just that with her Pilates class. Alli Walker is an occupational therapy major and Spanish minor at Elizabethtown College who
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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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