NEWS
World leaders converge on new Egyptian museum
On Nov.1, the grand unveiling of a multi-decade project in Egypt has seen huge success, drawing in crowds of tourists as well as multiple leaders from around the world. According to BBC, the 500,000 square mile museum, roughly the size of Vatican City, was worth around $1 billion to build and is Egypt’s new center
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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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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
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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Elizabethtown women draw, men fall in weekend play
The Elizabethtown men and women’s soccer teams both had away matches on Sept. 13, seeing the women tie 0-0 and the men fall 0-1. On the women’s side, the Lady Jays traveled to Stevenson University to take on the Mustangs. In the first half, Etown was able to hold possession of the ball for the
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Lebanon Valley College hands Etown shutout loss on senior day
The Elizabethtown College Women’s Soccer team took on the visiting Lebanon Valley College Dutchmen after falling to Franklin and Marshall College in their previous matchup, hoping to bounce back and tally a win in the win column. The Dutchmen came into the game after starting their season off hot, notching two shutout victories against opponents
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FEATURES
OSA’s Cozy Crafting Event Brings Students Together
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) has been offering a slew of new and improved activities to Elizabethtown College’s campus in the past year. On Jan. 17, they offered the “Cozy Crafting” event, meant to provide a warm and inviting environment where students could relax and engage in creative activities like coloring, gem art, and
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European Union Simulation
For 32 years, colleges and universities from across the United States have assembled once a year to participate in the Mid-Atlantic European Union (EU) Simulation. This year’s simulation went from Nov. 14 to Nov. 16 and was hosted at the Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston located in Arlington, Virginia. Elizabethtown College once again had the
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Empowering Students for Career Success: An Inside Look at the Career Development Center at Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown College’s Career Development Center is dedicated to helping students navigate their professional journeys, whether they’re preparing for internships, job searches or exploring potential career paths. Led by Director Maureen Brown and Assistant Director Carolyn Rigo, both certified career counselors with extensive experience in higher education and career development, the center provides a wide range
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