NEWS
Today’s Tech: New self-healing concrete uses bacteria to repair cracks in itself without help from humans
Concrete has been a staple material used in construction for a very long time. A person can find concrete almost anywhere they look. Its strength and durability are not to be scoffed at, with it being able to support drastic amounts of weight. However, even though it can support all of these structures, concrete has
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Business Buzz: FOX’s Kalshi partnership aims to boost engagement and revenue.
FOX’s partnership with Kalshi is primarily a response to the changing economics of modern media. The company announced it will integrate Kalshi’s prediction market data across FOX News, FOX Business and FOX One, adding real-time forecasting to its coverage of politics, economics and major events. While this can be seen as an innovation in information
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PA Politics: What is the state of Pennsylvania’s primary elections?
Another election year means another year in the political spotlight for Pennsylvania, the perennial swing state whose elections could be feasibly won by either party. Pennsylvania will have relatively few contested primaries on May 19, but the decisions may matter come November. Both the Democratic and Republican primaries for the state’s marquee governor’s race will
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CAMPUS LIFE
Media Review: The Year of Magical Thinking
I’ve always been an avid reader, eager to devour, analyze and apply the lessons from literature to everyday life. My personal library contains plenty of well-loved fiction novels, such as The Hunger Games, anything written by Mary Oliver and a couple of classics that were mandatory reading in school that moved me enough to buy
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Student Feature: Michaela Taylor
One of the many great things about Elizabethtown College is the community built by students. Michaela Taylor is one of Etown’s early childhood education majors and loves being a part of the community on campus. Etown strives to create an inclusive environment for students, and education majors in particular have created a lasting impact at
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Restaurant review: The Catacombs
Just six miles from Elizabethtown College, a restaurant compared to no other is tucked away underneath an unsuspecting brewery. At 102 N Market Street in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, a 19th-century brewery still has its doors open. Bube’s Brewery was established in 1876 by German immigrant, Alois Bube. This is one of the few breweries that
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SPORTS
Women’s volleyball wins double on senior day
On Nov. 1, Elizabethtown College’s women’s volleyball took on both Goucher College and DeSales University in a tri-match with the hope to punch their ticket into the playoffs with a win against the Gophers. The match against DeSales had no impact on their playoff positioning, however, would be an important game to improve their record
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Field hockey dominates, moves to semi-finals in Landmark playoffs
The Elizabethtown Blue Jays field hockey team had cemented a third place position in the Landmark Conference standings, giving themselves a home game matchup for the first round of the playoffs against the Lycoming College Warriors. The Blue Jays had come a long way up until this point, moving from 4-9 and ninth place in
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Elizabethtown golf finishes third in LVC Fall Invitational
Elizabethtown College took a short trip over to the Lebanon Country Club for the Lebanon Valley College Fall Golf Invitational. Previously on the par 72 course, the Etown men’s team had placed 13th out of 18 teams, with a team score of +52. In the spring meetup at the same course, the Blue Jays had
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FEATURES
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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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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