NEWS
How Aldi is finding success in a modern business world
When shoppers think of Aldi, they tend to picture low prices, small-format stores and the thrill of the “Aldi Finds” aisle. For years, that same formula shaped its social media presence: bold graphics, price callouts and reminders about weekly deals. But in feeds built for entertainment, those posts blended in with traditional ads and failed
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Summer renovations give new look to Marketplace and Brinser Lecture Room
Should you have been present in the Marketplace on Sept. 18 at around 9 a.m., your morning breakfast may have been interrupted by the sound of putty knives scraping and smoothing the walls as workers installed the final touches on the months-long renovations done in the Marketplace and the former Brinser Lecture Room. Following the
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Sino-Israeli Tensions Spike
As the situation in Gaza and Israeli diplomatic relations begin to heat up once again, more global players are beginning to weigh in on the situation in the Middle East. On Sept. 18, China hosted its yearly Xiangshan Security Forum, an event inviting multiple leaders from different nations to further the security connection between the
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CAMPUS LIFE
Welcome to the Jungle: Basil the Chicken
When people think about common household pets, they think about dogs, cats and maybe rabbits or fish. Rarely does the idea of having chickens pop into their heads. However, first-year Addison Kleinle and her family have six chickens, with Basil the chicken being her personal favorite. Basil is a four-year-old Silver Laced Wyandotte chicken. The
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Welcome to the Jungle: Stella Luna the Cat
This week, meet Stella Luna, a black tuxedo cat belonging to senior graphic design major Kat Pasko. Pasko adopted Stella Luna from the Pet Pantry of Lancaster two years ago. According to Pasko, she had been adopted previously with her kittens, but was later returned to the shelter after all of the kittens were sold.
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Club Feature: Meet GSA, Etown’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance
April is an important month at Elizabethtown College, as it honors the LGBTQ+ community in an event called Etown Does Pride. This event kicked off at 11:30 a.m. on April 1 at the Brossman Student Center patio, with student speakers and chalk to draw encouraging messages on the pavement for all students to see. This
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SPORTS
Woolwine Hits Milestone in Sweep Over Juniata
Elizabethtown College had another triple-game weekend at home against Landmark Conference opponent Juniata College. Heading into the matchup, the Blue Jays were holding onto a five-game win streak, beating Moravian 7-1 in their last matchup, led by a grand slam by junior outfielder Mason Woolwine. Firmly sitting in second place in conference standings, Etown hoped
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Elizabethtown Sweeps the Weekend Series Against Lycoming
Through the rain-filled weather and cloudy skies, the Elizabethtown College baseball team took on Landmark Conference opponent Lycoming College in a three-game series over the weekend. Sitting one place behind the Warriors, the Blue Jays hoped to capitalize on their home field and move further into playoff contention in the tail-end of the schedule. Lycoming
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Roaring for more: Hershey Bears chase third consecutive Calder Cup title
The Hershey Bears have dominated the American Hockey League (AHL) for years. Out of 25 Calder Cup final appearances, they have won 13, with two back-to-back wins. With an active target on them, can the Bears keep their streak and win Calder Cup 14? Manager of Media Relations and Broadcasting Zack Fisch knew that clinching
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FEATURES
Elizabethtown College Democrats host Karaoke for a Cause
On Saturday, Nov. 2, the Elizabethtown College Democrats hosted a karaoke event for charity. The event was held in the Jay Lounge, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission was $3, and all proceeds benefited Smiles for Abby, a nonprofit located in Elizabethtown supporting young adults who have cancer. Smiles for Abby was founded by
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Mad Cow Charity Show: A night full of laughter
From the moment students walked into Gibble Auditorium on Nov. 2 at 7 p.m., they were greeted by fun music, friendly students and an overall positive atmosphere. Here, Elizabethtown College’s Mad Cow Improv presented their annual Halloweekend Charity Show, supporting the “Jo Russo Memorial Scholarship” created in memory of the loss of an Etown student
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A new event has popped up on Elizabethtown College’s Campus: a hypnotist
Elizabethtown College’s Office of Student Affairs (OSA) welcomed a professional hypnotist to campus on Saturday, Nov 2. Sailesh The Hypnotist took the opportunity to enlighten Etown students in the realities of hypnotics. Students seemed to be amazed at what Sailesh was capable of doing once the volunteers were under his control. Prior to the start
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