NEWS
Today’s Tech: TikTok deal fails to end controversy
On Jan. 22, TikTok announced a deal that should have ended scrutiny of the Chinese-owned video platform, only for new attacks to emerge against the app’s operations and content. TikTok’s operation in the United States had technically been in legal limbo for about a year due to a law passed by Congress and signed by
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PA Politics: State Rep. resigns following “conflict of interest,” teeing up fifth special election this year
Seth Grove, a Republican state representative from the 196th district in York County resigned on Jan 31. following allegations of a conflict of interest. Grove has served in the state House since 2009 and announced in May that he would not seek reelection to a tenth term in office. In light of his impending retirement,
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Business Buzz: What to know about Netflix’s proposed purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery
Shareholders of Warner Bros. Discovery are expected to vote as soon as March on whether to approve the company’s proposed sale of its film and television business to Netflix, according to a CNBC report cited by Reuters. The vote would mark a major milestone in a deal that could significantly reshape the global entertainment landscape.
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CAMPUS LIFE
Class Review: creating comfort in grief
Grief is a universal thing that everybody feels, but about which not everyone speaks. Society has pushed away the ‘social norm’ of grief, which has caused people to become uncomfortable when speaking about it or trying to help someone who is dealing with such grief. People often do not know the right words to comfort
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Alumni Feature: Ellie Strickler
Elizabethtown College tries to keep its students feeling valued and seen, even after they graduate. The college will reach out to alumni, host events and plan reunions. Though these measures are great, sometimes the right opportunity will bring back a Blue Jay. Ellie Strickler is one Blue Jay who still loves Etown today. Strickler graduated
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Hotdogs: Sandwich or Imposter?
Among the classic dishes that come to mind when you hear the word, American or BBQ, hotdogs are one of the first. Hotdogs are the king of customization, you can eat them with or without a bun, ketchup, mustard, sauerkraut, fried onions and some other odd options, such as, chili, bacon and cheese. However, when
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SPORTS
World Series Preview – who will take the title home?
The final games of the MLB season are here and the seven game series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers will determine who will win the World Series. Both teams had battled all season long to reach this point, however, the one final test starting in Toronto on Friday, Oct. 24
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Lucy Stern’s milestone leads Blue Jays as Etown nets even in tri-match
Over the fall break weekend on Saturday Oct. 11, the Elizabethtown College women’s volleyball team took on Wilkes University and Montclair State University in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania in a tri-match. The Blue Jays had recently lost to Moravian University in a Landmark Conference matchup, placing the team 0-1 in conference play heading into their matchup against
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Skylar Mumford’s lone goal nets Blue Jays victory against Juniata
Elizabethtown College took on Juniata College in a Landmark Conference women’s soccer matchup on the road this past Tuesday, Oct. 7. Etown had been in good form recently, coming off of three straight victories against DeSales University, Wilkes University and Susquehanna University. The two against Wilkes and Susquehanna were key Landmark wins. It has also
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FEATURES
Black History Month Flag Raising in the BSC Concourse
On Friday, Jan. 31, Elizabethtown College’s Black Student Union club hosted a Black History Month Flag Raising. The event, sponsored by the Office of Civil Rights, Opportunity, and Access, was held at 4:30 p.m in the BSC Concourse and was free to all students. The flag raising featured a reading and speech from junior Schumy
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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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