NEWS
Hello Kitty’s global rebrand is more than just cute
When Hello Kitty shows up at a Formula One race, it’s fair to say the brand has entered a new era. At this year’s Formula One Academy finale in Las Vegas, Sanrio’s global icon will appear on helmets, merchandise and even a “Hello Kitty Grandstand.” The collaboration marks the first time the all-female racing series
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AI regulation takes center stage as world leaders convene at APEC Summit
On Nov. 1, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) held a meeting among many of its 21 member states, notably excluding the United States. APEC and its members serve to increase trade among nations and promote cooperation in burgeoning industries. Of note at this latest summit was the seemingly exponential growth of the AI and chip
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Elizabethtown College lecture series scheduled to begin Nov. 13
Every year Etown announces a line up of speakers to enlighten students on various topics. The college originally announced this academic year’s presenters at the beginning of the fall semester, and now the first of the lectures is set to begin. Monique Coleman, award-winning actress famous for her role as Taylor McKessie in Disney’s High
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CAMPUS LIFE
Media Review: My Life With The Walter Boys
When I have time to myself, I love to indulge in some TV watching. I typically stick to my favorite repeat shows such as Glee, Shameless and Riverdale. I find myself constantly rewatching the same old shows, so I challenged myself to watch something new. While browsing Netflix, I came across My Life With The
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Students of Etown: Ethane Omwanza
Meet Ethane Omwanza, a junior mechanical engineering major at Elizabethtown College. Omwanza’s draw toward mechanical engineering did not begin as a childhood dream, but was found later in life in a high school class. Hailing from Dover, Delaware, Omwanza attended Dover High School in a district that requires students to choose a pathway of study.
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Campus Living: what’s your take?
Adjusting to dorm life can be difficult. With nosy roommates, loud neighbors and clogged toilets, students living in dorms will face many challenges. For Elizabethtown College junior Ethane Omwanza, dorm life comes with challenges and annoyances that can be unavoidable, such as communal bathrooms. Sharing a bathroom with others can be difficult, especially when someone
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SPORTS
2025-2026 NFL Preview: returning champions, sleepers and what to expect
Super Bowl LIX saw a record 127.7 million viewers. Many fans will return to their televisions to watch their favorite team dominate, do as expected or crack under the pressure.But, with the season only beginning, what can fans expect out of the 2025-26 NFL season? Starting with the returning Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles
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Back-to-Back: Blue Jay Golf on par with home invitational win
Elizabethtown College began their fall golf campaign on Sept. 9, teeing off at their home course at the Hershey Country Club East course located 20 minutes off campus in neighboring Dauphin County. All eyes were on the Blue Jays after their spring Blue Jay Invitational ended with a first-place trophy after career-low performances by sophomore
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Elizabethtown Cross Country alumni return to challenge current Blue Jay runners
Every year, Elizabethtown College cross country team alumni are given an opportunity to compete against the current cross country team. A hilly 4.5 kilometer race determines whether the current team can handle the old guard. The 12-year tradition has been a favorite for current team members as well as many alumni. The men’s team looks
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FEATURES
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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Elizabethtown College Office of Student Activities invites students to enjoy the Turkey Hill experience
Elizabethtown College’s Office of Student Activities (OSA) is kicking off the spring semester with a few fun activities. On Jan. 18, the office provided free tickets to the Turkey Hill Experience in nearby Columbia, Pennsylvania. All students had to do to secure their ticket was stop by the Hub located in the Baugher Student Center
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Melica to compete in national a capella competition
Melica, Elizabethtown College’s all-female a capella group, will be attending The 2025 Varsity Vocals International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) competition for the second consecutive year. ICCAs is a competition where college a capella groups compete to become international a capella champions. The competition is run by Varsity Vocals, an organization that puts on
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