NEWS
Today’s Technology: Fake profiles discovered on LinkedIn
A recent study conducted by the Stanford Internet Observatory and National Public Radio (NPR) found that there are over 1,000 fake LinkedIn profiles active on the platform, which are created to draw users to a specific business and convince them to buy its products. Even after removing over 15 million fake accounts at the beginning
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Atwood elected to ASEE deans executive board
The Dean of the School of Engineering, Math and Computer Science at Elizabethtown College Dr. Sara Atwood has recently been elected to the Engineering Deans Council Executive Board of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). “The overall responsibility is to provide vision and leadership in engineering education, research and engagement,” Atwood said when asked
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The Russia-Ukraine conflict: Is the end in sight?
If you’ve looked in the news at any point recently, you’ve most likely seen information about the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Starting on Feb. 24, this invasion has gone on for weeks now, coming up on a whole month. Russia’s decision to go through with the invasion was surprising, even for the people on the front lines.
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CAMPUS LIFE
Spotted Lanternflies
One of the perks of the Elizabethtown College campus is the abundance of wildlife. After all dayglued to computer and phone screens, seeing the cherry blossom trees around the Schlosser Loopand squirrels running across the Dell certainly helps one to relieve the ever-present stress off oftheir shoulders. However, a relatively new insect on campus is
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Fall Festivities: Apple Picking
When the leaves start turning and sweatshirts start making a scene on campus, a few things come to mind. Pumpkins, Halloween, scary stories and subtle hints of Christmas. However, one of the most underrated activities of fall is trekking out into rows of trees and grabbing Nature’s sweet fruit: apples. If you ever need a
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Horoscopes: For the Semester
Use your sun, moon, and rising signs together for a more rounded reading! Aquarius: Start this semester off right with a plan to balance nourishing your inner world whilestill staying open to the amazing opportunities to come. If you are uncertain about a certainproject or path, take a deeper look at your motivations and possibly
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SPORTS
Men’s volleyball wins two consecutive games at Immaculata
Saturday, March 16, the Elizabethtown College men’s volleyball team went to Immaculata University to play against Immaculata and Brooklyn College. Both games were 3-0 wins for the Blue Jays. In the first game against Immaculata, senior Ethan Maurer led with a sweeping 15 kills. Etown took the lead early on, with Maurer getting the first
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Women’s lacrosse leads in game against Neumann, takes easy win
Saturday, March 16, the Elizabethtown College women’s lacrosse team took a 21-11 win over Neumann University. Senior Madelyn Baker was the top scorer for the Blue Jays with six goals, followed by sophomores Kate Ziegler and Lexie Sharp each scoring four points. The first points in the game came from Neumann player Reilly Fiedler. A
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Softball puts four wins under its belt during spring break training
The Elizabethtown College softball team traveled to Clermont, Florida for spring break training as well as some matches to prepare for the upcoming season. In the game against Dominican College, the women lost with a final score of 13-4. As their opponent opened the first inning with four runs, the Jays had some work to
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FEATURES
Group of students, faculty help children with life-threatening illnesses
The Give Kids the World spring break trip was designed for students to volunteer their time to make childrens’ lives better. Nine students attended the trip, which was led by director of the College Store Sue Doremus and program coordinator of the Center for Community and Civic Engagement Sharon Sherick. The volunteers were there Monday,
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Assistance animals make campus community their home
Whether they live with students or are simply passing through campus, animals are a part of Elizabethtown College. There are two main types of animals that can live in student housing: assistance animals and service animals. Assistance animals are the largest group out of the two. There are currently 27 assistance animals living on campus
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Senior accepted into Peace Corps, will be stationed in South America
Senior corporate communications major Jaime Ramos has been accepted into the Peace Corps. His mission is to work with low-income Peruvian students in South America. Ramos will be stationed in South America for two years and three months. “I cannot wait to make a difference in the community that I will being living in,” he
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