NEWS
Steady trend of tuition increases for Elizabethtown College students
Elizabethtown College’s tuition will be increasing by 3.25% for the 2026-2027 academic year. That would amount to a difference of more than $1,000 from the current annual tuition price of $38,370. This increase was announced in an email set to students on Feb. 25 by President Betty Rider outlining the actions taken by a voting
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A look at Elizabethtown College’s newest minor
Added in the fall semester to the more than 100 minors offered at Elizabethtown College was the Transformative Justice minor, an interdisciplinary program focused on the analysis of systemic disparities and marginalization of racial and other societal minorities. “We wanted it to be more than just learning content,” Associate Professor of Education and minor advisor
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Elizabethtown adds women’s flag football, joining fast-growing collegiate movement
College officials announced that Elizabethtown College will add women’s flag football as its 25th varsity sport, with competitions set to begin in the 2027–28 academic year. This is the first addition to Etown athletics since men’s volleyball in 2018–19 and aligns with the national growth of women’s flag football. The college has launched a national
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CAMPUS LIFE
Debate of the Week: Handwritten or typed notes?
As laptops become increasingly common in classrooms, the debate between handwritten and typed notes continues among students. Some say typing notes offers convenience and accessibility, while others believe writing by hand helps strengthen their memory and understanding. After taking a poll of numerous first-year students at Elizabethtown College, there is a clear preference for handwritten
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Business Review: EVO 206 Coffee Co.
Elizabethtown is crawling with coffee shops. There is one on every corner and multiple within walking distance of one another. Located at 206 S Market Street in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, this coffee shop resides in the HUB On Market, a marketplace home to many businesses including WhirliGig Unique Boutiques, Hive Etown, Snake and Skein, and EVO
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Andi’s Audio Corner: “Sixteen Stone” by Bush
I often tell people that my favorite genre of music is “dad rock” and I’m not sure if I could define that if you asked me. I guess it could mean the music that my dad listens to, which is true. He has listened to Bush, in fact, he introduced me to the band and
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SPORTS
Baseball sweeps Lycoming in first Landmark Conference weekend series
The Elizabethtown College baseball team headed over to Williamsport, Pa. to take on their Landmark Conference opponent in Lycoming College over the weekend. After a successful Florida campaign, the Blue Jays were hoping to carry the momentum into their first games back in Pennsylvania. Lycoming entered the weekend series with a record of 7-6, recently
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Two NCAA qualifiers, Smith becomes all time win leader
On Friday, Feb. 27, the Elizabethtown College wrestling team began the two-day Region three championships hosted by the College of New Jersey in Ewing, New Jersey. The Blue Jays delivered a standout performance with two qualifying for the national championships and one winning a regional title, along with other strong performances. The highlight of the
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Women’s lacrosse wins double overtime thriller against Albright
The Elizabethtown College women’s lacrosse team took on Albright College for their home opener on Feb. 25. The Blue Jay faithful were excited to see the spring sport begin their season as the men’s lacrosse team had taken key victories earlier in the season after defeating #17 ranked Stevenson. The Blue Jays rocketed out to
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FEATURES
Benefit concert performances raises funds for Joshua Group
Music, dance and student talent was full at Leffler Chapel on Feb. 21 as Elizabethtown College’s Education Organization hosted a benefit concert to support the Joshua Group, a Harrisburg-based nonprofit that works with children and families facing educational and social challenges. The Joshua Group partners with schools, families and communities in the Harrisburg area to
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Between the lines: Author Mallary Tarpley discusses her latest book with students
Students filled the High Auditorium in the Steinman Center on Feb. 9 to hear author and journalist Mallary Tarpley deliver a brief reading, followed by a guided discussion and an audience question and answer session. Tarpley’s journalism career includes work with major news outlets such as The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times and The Dallas
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Lecture series: Carl Zimmer challenges students to rethink life and AI
Science journalist and author Carl Zimmer invited students to think differently about life, technology and the future of biology during the Leffler Lecture Series on Feb. 12 in Leffler Chapel. Zimmer, a New York Times columnist and author of several science books, opened his talk with a simple question. He had asked ChatGPT, “What is
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