NEWS
Today’s Tech: AI data centers are meeting popular resistance
As demand and use for artificial intelligence has rapidly risen in the past year, the companies that support this new technology innovation are attempting to keep up by constructing new data centers to support AI’s growing needs. The poster child for data center development has been Loudoun County, Virginia. Home to more than 200 data
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Catering services introduces new online portal and expanded options
Elizabethtown College Catering Services have revamped their operations for the new year, namely via the introduction of a new ordering system and expanded catering options. Catering Services hope that these changes will streamline their operations and benefit customers. “The biggest change is that orders are now placed directly through CaterTrax,” Catering Director Kimberly Greene said.
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Business Buzz: Prediction markets are challenging sports betting’s dominance
This year, the main competition in sports gambling isn’t between teams, but between two different business models. While Americans get ready to bet over $1.5 billion on the Super Bowl, a new type of platform is making sports betting more widely available. Companies like Kalshi and Polymarket are taking on big names like FanDuel and
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CAMPUS LIFE
Debate of the Week: Halloween or Thanksgiving?
As the leaves begin to change and fall, campus starts to feel more autumnal. Our students start to feel a sense of coziness thinking about not only the upcoming fall events on campus but also the holidays. Thanksgiving and Halloween are two of the most beloved holidays of the year. Both have unique traditions and
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Class Review: creating comfort in grief
Grief is a universal thing that everybody feels, but about which not everyone speaks. Society has pushed away the ‘social norm’ of grief, which has caused people to become uncomfortable when speaking about it or trying to help someone who is dealing with such grief. People often do not know the right words to comfort
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Alumni Feature: Ellie Strickler
Elizabethtown College tries to keep its students feeling valued and seen, even after they graduate. The college will reach out to alumni, host events and plan reunions. Though these measures are great, sometimes the right opportunity will bring back a Blue Jay. Ellie Strickler is one Blue Jay who still loves Etown today. Strickler graduated
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SPORTS
Etown men’s soccer fall to Lycoming in tight Landmark Conference matchup
Elizabethtown College took on Lycoming College in men’s soccer this past weekend in a Landmark Conference matchup. For the men’s team, it was senior day and they were celebrated for all they do representing the blue and white. The Blue Jays came into the game after losing their last two games against ranked opponents in
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Elizabethtown Field Hockey Wins OT Thriller vs Lycoming
Elizabethtown College field hockey took on their Landmark Conference foe Lycoming College on Saturday, Oct. 18 on the road. The Blue Jays had recently come into playoff contention after defeating Catholic University on the road in a historic 5-1 win, defeating the Cardinals for the first time since 2016, when the Blue Jays won with
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World Series Preview – who will take the title home?
The final games of the MLB season are here and the seven game series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers will determine who will win the World Series. Both teams had battled all season long to reach this point, however, the one final test starting in Toronto on Friday, Oct. 24
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FEATURES
Plants and People: How Biology Explains the Healing Power of Nature
In an age dominated by screens and urban landscapes, a growing body of research and personal anecdotes highlights a timeless truth — nature heals. From improving focus and reducing stress to enhancing mood, interacting with plants and natural environments offers measurable benefits. Studies have consistently shown that spending time in natural settings can lead to
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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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