NEWS
Northington releases Arctic research in scientific journal
On Jan. 21, Elizabethtown College Assistant Professor of Biology and Environmental Science Robert Northington had a paper he collaborated on titled “Abrupt transformation of West Greenland lakes following compound climate extremes associated with atmospheric rivers” published. It was published in the Proceedings for National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). “Arctic rivers and lakes in general are
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PA Politics: Federal Funding Fiasco and the “Lightning Plan”
The Trump administration rescinded a memo freezing federal loans and grants on Wednesday, Jan. 29, after causing widespread confusion and facing a series of legal challenges. The memorandum, issued on Monday by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), required all Federal agencies to “temporarily pause all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all
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Elizabethtown College Students Participate in Protest Against School Board Policies
More than 80 members of the Elizabethtown community gathered together at the entrance to Elizabethtown High School this past Tuesday, waving their colorful flags of support. The group included parents, families, students, local school board members and Elizabethtown College students, all gathered because of two policies on the school board’s agenda. . , Swiftly following
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CAMPUS LIFE
Club Feature: Psychology Club
This past Tuesday afternoon, the Etown Psychology club hosted a presentation by junior Tainan Nunes. Titled “Start With Human Connections,” the lecture was a deep dive into the importance of meaningful human connection and intentional, quality relationships in a technological and prescription-obsessed world that is currently starved of them. Nunes, a self-professed lover of quotes,
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Faithful or Not, You Belong: Crossroads YA Group
In a world where real connection can feel rare, a new gathering in Palmyra is offering something simple yet powerful. Crossroads, a new young adult group held at Encounter Church of Palmyra, specifically targets individuals ages 18 to 29 in the local area. The group will meet every Sunday at 7 p.m., starting with a
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Horoscopes: What Thanksgiving symbol is your zodiac?
The end of fall is approaching quickly, and the spirit of Thanksgiving is in the air. Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving or not, most people still celebrate central themes of it like spending time with family and having gatherings. Since it’s almost time for the fall holiday, why not see what symbol matches the zodiac signs?
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SPORTS
Video Game Review: UFO 50
In the 80s and 90s, terrible bootleg game collections ran rampant throughout the game industry. These mostly featured bizarre versions of Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) games or the worst arcade games one could ever play, as the developers used ludicrously high game totals to make a profit. An infamous example of this phenomenon was
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Blue Jay Volleyball celebrates Senior Day with a sweep
As Thompson Gymnasium filled with families and friends with signs and flowers for the seniors graduating in the upcoming semesters, the women’s volleyball team was ready to kick off the Landmark Conference matchup between the Elizabethtown Blue Jays and the Wilkes Colonels. Elizabethtown started strong with two straight kills by senior setter Sophie Savick, getting
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Blue Jays struggle on the road over the weekend
Elizabethtown College’s athletic programs had their fair share of struggles on the road this past weekend on Saturday, Oct. 5th. Field Hockey: The field hockey team traveled to Madison, New Jersey for a matchup with Drew University on Saturday afternoon. Things looked promising early for the Blue Jays, but the game ultimately produced a 3-1
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FEATURES
Philadelphia Ballet performs “Bailando con Maria” at Elizabethtown College
On April 6th at 2 p.m, “Bailando con Maria” was performed by the Philadelphia Ballet II (PBII) in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center. This original ballet arranged by PBII Director Eddy Tovar shared the story of a young girl named Maria. She lives in Mexico and has a passion for dance, which is opposed to
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A unique hurdle: Condition causes runner to collapse after each race
Elizabethtown College first-year Kate Bendall is unlike any other Blue Jay. She is running with her heart on the opposite side of her body. She has a medical condition called Dextrocardia that caused her lung to not grow properly on the right side of her body. That lung is significantly smaller because that space is
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ResLife hosts room selection session
Room Selection Information Sessions were held the week before spring break (February 27 through February 29) and the week following spring break (March 11 through March 15). These informational sessions were held to guide Elizabethtown College students on the room selection process for the 2024-2025 school year. These sessions were led by Vice President for
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