NEWS
Business Buzz: Ford’s MLB deal shows why brands are still betting big on live sports
Ford is making a long-term bet on baseball, and more broadly, on the idea that live sports remain one of the most reliable ways to reach a mass audience. The automaker announced a multiyear exclusive partnership with Major League Baseball, becoming the league’s official automotive partner. The deal will place Ford Motor Company at some
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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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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
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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Etown swim dominates in home opener tri-meet
The Elizabethtown Blue Jays swim team had their first home meet on Oct. 24 against their Landmark Conference opponent in Goucher University and non-conference Immaculata University. The men’s swim team came into the meet 1-1, putting together a dominant 133-45 victory against Lycoming College after losing against Susquehanna University in their first meet of the
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Field Hockey punches ticket to playoffs with senior day win over Goucher
On Saturday afternoon, the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays field hockey team took on the Goucher University Gophers in their final home regular season matchup. Etown was on the outside looking into the playoffs a mere week prior to this matchup, sitting ninth before their impressive run. After various conference game victories, the Blue Jays sat
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FEATURES
Etown’s Campus Drag Show Delivers Dazzling Night of Celebration
On the evening of April 5, Elizabethtown College transformed into a stage of color, charisma and celebration as the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) and the Office of Civil Rights, Opportunity, and Access hosted the annual Campus Drag Show. Held in Gibble Auditorium at 8:30 p.m., the high-energy event lived up to its promises of
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Etown’s Social Justice Fair Encourages Dialogue, Action, and Community
On a brisk spring morning, the Bowers Fieldhouse buzzed with energy as Elizabethtown College hosted its annual Social Justice Fair, a day dedicated to education, empowerment and community connection. With the goal of advancing peace and justice, the event brought together students, faculty and community members to reflect on societal challenges and explore ways to
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Mx. Etown crowns first female winner
This year Elizabethtown College held its 25th annual Mx. Etown pageant, hosted by junior Alli Walker and senior Shannon Creaney. Mx. Etown began in the year 2000 as “Mr. Etown,” a male spoof on the Miss America pageant, but was opened for students of all gender expressions to compete in the year 2020. Each year,
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