NEWS
Etown adds two new majors
Two new majors are being added to Elizabethtown College. Starting in the Fall 2026 semester, the interdisciplinary majors, Interaction Design & User Experience (IxD) and Nutrition & Human Performance, are expected to prepare prospective students for careers in their respective growing industries. IxD majors will focus on developing digital systems and interfaces with human users
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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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CAMPUS LIFE
Welcome to the Jungle: Eclipse
Pets are a staple for many people’s lives. From cats to dogs to lizards, those who have had a pet have found some comfort and safety from them. For first-year Japanese major Natalie DiPietrae, there’s something special about her pet. Eclipse, DiPietrae’s bunny, also brings comfort to her owner: “Cre She’s really here for both
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Student Assembly seeking members, greater representation of Etown student body
The Elizabethtown College Student Assembly is back in session this semester with a message for all Etown students: We want you. It is election season for Etown’s student government, and increasing membership is becoming a priority for the body’s chief officers. Earlier this month, membership elections were held, which led to the elections or reelections
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College Living: Quick Easy Meals
Through my first two years living at Elizabethtown College, I have not had to worry about my meals as I was living in the dorms and was enjoying my meal plan. This year I moved into the on campus apartments, and I quickly realized how expensive groceries are. Additionally, I have limited time to prepare
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SPORTS
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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Blue Jays fall in shoot out to River Hawks
On Nov. 1, the four seed Blue Jays women’s soccer team hosted the five seed River Hawks in the first round of the Landmark Conference Playoffs. The game was a thrilling overtime spectacle for both teams. The Blue Jays began the game with an intense offense and a strong defense, getting four shots off within
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FEATURES
Elizabethtown College hosts International Women’s Day celebration
Elizabethtown College’s Office of Campus Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell), The Office of Student Activities (OSA) and International Student Services collaborated to bring students an International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration. The festivities took place on Feb. 26 prior to students’ spring break because the day is typically celebrated on March 6. This year’s theme for IWD
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The Science of Emotions: How Springtime Impacts Our Mood
As the days grow longer and the crisp winter air gives way to the warmth of spring, many people notice a shift in their emotions. A sense of renewal takes hold, bringing increased energy, optimism and motivation. This isn’t just a coincidence—our emotions are deeply connected to biological rhythms, brain chemistry and environmental factors like
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Elizabethtown College’s coed a cappella club hosts yearly combo show
On Saturday, Feb. 22, Vocalign, Elizabethtown College’s coed a cappella group hosted their yearly Combo Show. This is a show in which Vocalign invites a cappella groups from other universities around Etown. The show was held in the Leffler Chapel at 7 p.m., and admission was $5 for students and $10 for visitors. Excluding Vocalign,
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