NEWS
Business Buzz: What Taylor Swift’s ‘Showgirl’ says about the business of attention
Critics have been sharply divided over The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album. The record’s theatrical pop sound and self-aware tone have been called uneven and overproduced by some reviewers. For Swift, the mixed reception may be less a setback than a calculated move. Few artists have mastered the business of attention
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How the government shutdown is affecting Pennsylvania
As the government shutdown reaches its third week with no end in sight, most states are feeling the pain of losing all federal funding. Pennsylvania residents, however, are in a double crisis, as the state government is four months into a budget impasse. Essentially, Pennsylvania is in its own government shutdown alongside the federal shutdown,
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Pakistani-Afghan border clashes escalate
As peace remains undetermined in the Middle East, new tensions rise in Southern Asia as the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan became a battle ground this weekend. Long have the relations between these two countries been strained, with the fundamentals of their politics being a source of contention. However, according to the BBC, last week
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CAMPUS LIFE
Media Review: Glee
After a long day of studying, working and going to class, I love to unwind and find a good show to watch. For me, I hate finding a new show and trying to get into something new. Even though I’m sure many people would agree, I recommend watching the hit 2009-2015 television series, “Glee.” “Glee”
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Job Spotlight: Career Peer
There are plenty of jobs open to students on campus, one of which is with the Career Peers position with the Career Development Center. According to sophomore occupational therapy major and Career Peer of two years Madelyn Nicholas, Career Peers typically perform a variety of tasks, including taking headshots, creating and posting for the Career
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Horoscopes: What sticker are you based on your zodiac?
Sticker collecting is a hobby I personally take part in. It involves having a sticker book with pages meant for stickers to be placed in for safekeeping until ready to be placed permanently. There are other ways to sticker keep, but that’s how I do mine. Since this is my last time writing horoscopes, let
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SPORTS
Etown volleyball serves up success while honoring mental health
The Elizabethtown College women’s volleyball team dug deep over the weekend to defeat both Penn State Berks and Arcadia University, winning both games in a dominating fashion while supporting student-athlete mental health. The Lady Jays started their weekend in Thompson Gymnasium with an 11 a.m. match. Both games at home were dedicated to The Hidden
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Blue Jay Field Hockey fall versus Lebanon Valley College
Elizabethtown College got their field hockey season started with a home opener against their local non-conference opponent in Lebanon Valley College. With matchups every season since 2019, the LVC Dutchmen have bested the Blue Jays in four out of five games, with Etown winning their first matchup in a 3-2 overtime thriller. Last season, LVC
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Farewell from the Sports Editor
Out of everything I thought I’d get involved with during college, becoming a writer strayed far from the potential possibilities in my mind. In my first semester, I only wanted to do my best academically and make it through college. Nowadays, I’m juggling multiple extracurriculars and writing several sports stories every few weeks. While the
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FEATURES
Bingo Night at The KAV: A Night of Fun, Friendship and Fabulous Prizes
On Jan. 31, the Office of Student Activities (OSA) hosted one of the most anticipated events of the semester: bingo night at The Koons Activity Venue (KAV). The atmosphere was electric, filled with excitement and anticipation as students gathered in hopes of winning some amazing prizes. The event was a heartwarming display of community spirit
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The Psychology of Color: How Colors Influence Our Thoughts and Behaviors
Colors are more than just visual elements; they have the power to influence our mood, decisions and even productivity. From the calming blues of a quiet room, to the energizing reds of a workout space, color psychology helps explain how different hues impact the human mind. Color psychology studies how different colors trigger emotional and
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A Stool and A Microphone
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) at Elizabethtown College showcased Pennsylvania native and comedian Derrick Knopsnyder on Friday Jan. 24, at 8 p.m. in the Koons Activity Venue (KAV) in the Brossman Commons. Knopsnyder wowed Etown students with his blunt and witty humor, drawing from his experience working on the television cable channel “Comedy Central,”
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