NEWS
Gov. Shapiro proposes Pennsylvania’s next budget: What does he want included?
It is a new year, and that means Pennsylvania needs a new budget. On Feb. 3, Gov. Josh Shapiro addressed a joint session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly to officially kick off negotiations for the 2026-27 state budget. He presented the state legislature with his plan for where the Pennsylvania government should spend its money
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Today’s Tech: Startup Bedrock seeks to automate construction
Automation startup company Bedrock Robotics is breaking into the construction industry with $270 million in new investments, topping off its $1.75 billion dollar valuation. Bedrock’s headline product is an artificial intelligence-powered program and corresponding hardware, dubbed the Bedrock Operator, designed to be retrofitted onto excavators and other construction equipment, making them autonomous. Heading up Bedrock’s
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What to expect for SCAD and SCARP 2026
Elizabethtown College students will be participating in two academic research symposia in the coming months designed to enhance students’ scholarship in their respective areas of study. The College’s 19th Annual Scholarship and Creative Arts Day (SCAD) will be held across campus from April 20 to April 21, featuring creative works and research projects from students
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CAMPUS LIFE
Advice for First-Year Students: College is not as scary as it may seem
Being a first-year student in the college world is a very daunting role to take. You’re surrounded by new people who are trying to figure out the same thing that you are: how am I going to survive? You have to balance new people, new friendships, new freedom and new professors with their differing expectations.
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Farewell to Campus Life editor, Jillian Spiller
Jillian Spiller, a junior here at Elizabethtown College, started at The Etownian during her sophomore year, writing for the Features and Campus Life columns. It wasn’t long before her skill and potential was noticed and Spiller was asked to take on more responsibility. As an English secondary education major with a minor in creative writing
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College Living: Dorm hacks to make your life easier
Many alumni reminisce about college being one of the best times of their lives. However, there’s no hard feelings when you graduate and leave behind cramped dorms, roommate disagreements, communal bathrooms and countless items that were packed and never used. I look back on my first semester and wish I had a comprehensive list of
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SPORTS
Men’s Volleyball nets sweep against King’s College
The Elizabethtown College Blue Jays men’s volleyball team squared off against the King’s College Monarchs on Tuesday for a non-conference matchup. Etown came into the match with a 4-1 record, taking care of business early against a plethora of non-conference opponents. The Blue Jays picked up their only loss of the season against the #15
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Men’s basketball wins in tight game to Susquehanna
The Susquehanna River Hawks hosted the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays on Saturday, Jan. 24, in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, in a matchup that featured strong early momentum from Etown and a tightly contested finish. The Blue Jays ultimately held on late to secure a 72–68 road victory after withstanding a second-half surge from the River Hawks. Etown
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Blue Jay wrestling continues to dominate with top-ranked wrestler
With 25 total points scored for Elizabethtown College at the D. Kenneth Ober Invitational, senior Ganon Smith moved to the top position in the nation for the 184 pound weight class. Smith led the way for four total first-place finishes for the team, including junior Justice Hockenberry, graduate student Will Davis and sophomore Sav Niewiadomy.
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FEATURES
ACL Tears in Collegiate Athletes: the critical role of perceived social support
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) connects the femur and the tibia in the knee joint and is a common site for injuries among athletes of all ages. These injuries can result from either contact or non-contact mechanisms and involve an irregular pivoting motion. They usually require extensive rehabilitation that takes nine to 12 months to
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Beyond the Microscope: Dr. Jane Cavender reflects on 32 years of teaching, growth and gratitude
For over three decades, Dr. Jane Cavender has been a cornerstone of Elizabethtown College’s Biology Department. Known for her high standards, her deep care for students and a laugh that can brighten a room, Cavender has shaped not just future scientists, but lifelong learners. Now, as she reflects on her final semester before retirement, she
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Etown does pride with GSA run ‘queeraoke’ event.
Elizabethtown College’s Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) hosted a ‘queeraoke’ event. This allowed students to come together and celebrate pride with an inclusive karaoke night. Queeraoke was held on Friday, April 11 in the Gibble Auditorium from 7 p.m to 9 p.m. While the crowd was small, the singing never ceased. This event was organized by
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