NEWS
Global Perspective: Japan-China tensions flare amid Prime Minister Takaichi’s pledge to defend Taiwan
Tensions are flaring up in Asia between the two largest countries in the region, China and Japan. A few weeks ago, Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, made several comments to the Japanese Parliament implying the nation’s readiness to act to defend the self-governing island of Taiwan. According to CBS News, she said openly that
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PA Politics: What is included in Pennsylvania’s budget?
On the same morning Americans awoke to news of the ended government shutdown, Pennsylvanians were greeted by the resolution of their state’s shutdown, as well. The night of Nov. 12, as President Trump was signing the bill to reopen the federal government, Gov. Josh Shapiro was signing into law Pennsylvania’s four-month-overdue state budget. The budget
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GTA VI faces yet another delay
The highly anticipated next addition to the Grand Theft Auto Franchise, GTA VI, had its launch date delayed yet again. GTA V made massive waves in the video game industry, selling around 220 million copies. This placed it at #2 among the best-selling video games of all time. The eagerness of fans for its release
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CAMPUS LIFE
Dorm Life: What’s my take?
Elizabethtown College has many living amenities with all different types of living. Some of these options include traditional double dorms, triple dorms, suites, apartments, townhouses and campus owned houses located around the college. Students across campus get a wide variety of living options, making for an interesting behind the scenes life at Etown. I have
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Club Feature: Nifty Needlework
Since at least 2016, Nifty Needlework has provided an outlet for students interested in needlework crafts. The club, originally founded as Stitch2Serve, began as one of Elizabethtown College’s service-oriented clubs with a mission to help those in need. Over time, the group evolved to reflect a broader focus on community, expanding to include more social
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Private music: Deftones conquer Gen Z
Deftones is a band of balance. Their sound is a maelstrom of beauty and throttling violence, a tug of war between lead guitarist Stephen Carpenter’s metal compulsions and lead vocalist Chino Moreno’s passionate pop vocals and electronic atmospheres. For longtime fans, the nu-metal outfit was just a group of Sacramento skater kids with frosted tips
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SPORTS
Messiah hands loss to Etown at annual Marshmallow Game
For the 37th time in each program’s history, Elizabethtown College took on the Messiah University Eagles on the road for the annual Marshmallow Game. The game’s history began in 1987, when the Blue Jays had a scouting report calling the Eagles’ team ‘soft,’ resulting in the fans retaliating the next season by throwing marshmallows at
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A double win for Elizabethtown tennis sets up a promising start
One shutout win and one clean win set a promising start for the Elizabethtown men’s and women’s tennis teams. Both squads would compete against Penn State Brandywine on the Alumni Courts at home. This match was the official start of a season that spans both the fall and spring semesters. The Etown tennis team starts
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Tessier, Blue Jays soccer draws against Penn State Berks
Over the weekend, Elizabethtown College took on the visiting Penn State Berks Nittany Lions in a non-conference women’s soccer matchup. The Blue Jays came into this game after drawing in their last three matches, only conceding one goal between those games. Junior defender Sara Bean had netted the only goal in the three game stretch,
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FEATURES
A Night of Connection: The International Family Dinner Brings Students Together
As the spring semester begins, students from around the world gather to celebrate new beginnings and rekindle friendships at the highly anticipated International Family Dinner. This event, held on Jan. 30 in the Jay Lounge, served as an opportunity for international students and their friends to come together, share a meal and embrace the warmth
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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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