NEWS
Elizabethtown College women’s soccer coach steps down
On Friday, Amy Hough, the longtime head coach for the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays women’s soccer team, announced her departure from the program. Hough expressed that the reasoning for her stepping down from the role was centered on her family. “I’ve always shared with the student-athletes within my program that it is important to make
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PA Politics: Pennsylvania 2026 governor’s race taking shape
One of the most important elections in Pennsylvania in 2026 is coming into form. Ten months before the election, which could have national implications, the candidates appear to be set for the gubernatorial election. The Democratic candidate will be incumbent Gov. Josh Shapiro, who announced his reelection campaign in early January. Shapiro was elected governor
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Global Perspective: India and the EU Strengthen Economic Ties Amidst Tariff War
A huge trade deal went through between the European Union (EU) and the nation of India last week. As stated by the Guardian this trade deal has been in the works for the last 20 years now and is set to be the biggest trade deal in Indian history, being cited as the “mother of
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CAMPUS LIFE
Class review: Introduction to communications
Whether in the classroom, at work or reading information online, clear communication is key. Elizabethtown College’s Introduction to Communications course, taught by WGAL news anchor Matt Barcaro, teaches students to think critically about media messages, explore communication industries and assess the accuracy of content they encounter. “There are three main goals for COM120: to learn
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Debate of the week: Morning or afternoon classes
Many Elizabethtown College students prefer afternoon classes so they can get some extra sleep in before their classes for the day, while other students prefer an early start to their day. Are 8 a.m. classes really that brutal? Or is the dragged wait until a 2 p.m. class, or even later, worse? Let’s see what
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Student Feature: Hannah Sharp
Among all of Elizabethtown College’s many opportunities, it’s hard to know all of our fellow Jays on a personal level. Let’s take a minute to get to know a busy Blue Jay. Meet Hannah Sharp, a junior biology secondary education major. Etown has a special place in Sharp’s heart.“[loved] the variety of hands-on teaching and
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SPORTS
Men’s soccer falls to Goucher on the road
The Elizabethtown Blue Jays men’s soccer team took on the Goucher Gophers on the road on Oct. 25 for a Landmark Conference matchup between the two sides. The Blue Jays have lost the past five games, including tough conference matchups between #15 ranked Scranton University and a tight 1-0 loss to #23 ranked Catholic University.
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New Boost treadmill for Elizabethtown cross country
The Elizabethtown cross country team has acquired a new treadmill, and it comes with new technology that will change the way Etown distance runners can train. Most treadmills are simple machines. They usually have a rubber belt that rotates at a speed set by the user, and they were useful inventions that assisted many athletes
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Lady Jays take on #5 Juniata
On Oct. 17, the women’s volleyball team played against the nationally ranked number five, Juniata. The two teams met at Etown’s Thompson Gymnasium at 6 p.m. Juniata and Etown have a unique history with each other. The Eagles have won the past 27 matches against the Blue Jays, and the first match of that streak
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FEATURES
Behind the Beak: Elizabethtown College student reflects on life as the Blue Jay mascot
Every college has its traditions, but few are as instantly recognizable or cherished as its mascot. At Elizabethtown College, Blue the Blue Jay is more than just a costumed figure at student and sporting events. It is a symbol of unity, pride and the spirited energy of the student body, even for the person inside
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Professor Lorenzen Reflects on Final Semester at Etown
For nearly two decades, Dr. Charla Lorenzen has been more than just a professor at Elizabethtown College. A tenured faculty member in modern languages, Lorenzen has dedicated 19 years to creating a community-first approach to language learning—one that reaches far beyond the classroom. Now, in her final semester at the college, she reflects on a
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Elizabethtown College’s Office of Campus Recreation and Well-Being starts an active book club
Friday, March 14 marks the start of a new activity on Elizabethtown College’s campus. Whitney Crull, senior director for student involvement and well-being, finally started the program she’s been planning since she first started at Etown six years ago, a biking book club. ‘Pedal Through the Pages Book Club’ provides students with a book to
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