NEWS
Coca-Cola Releases AI-Generated Ad
Coca-Cola’s annual Christmas advertisements are pretty much a cultural institution. Glowing lights on those imposing red delivery trucks have symbolized holiday cheer since the mid-1990s. However, this year, Coca-Cola broke with tradition with quite a step into the unconventional: an AI-generated reboot of its classic “Holidays Are Coming” ad campaign. For some, it’s a technological
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The popularity behind iced coffee
I’m sure a lot of people love iced coffee. I enjoy a wonderful, iced drink during warm days. However, there does come a point in the weather that it seems that iced drinks are a bit silly. My personal opinion is when it gets cold, drink something warm. However, the iced coffee business has been
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Farewell from the Managing Editor
My friends and peers around Elizabethtown College would often stop to chat with me, eager to get the inside scoop on campus events or student concerns. Keeping them on their toes, I’d always tell them they’d have to wait until Thursday—when the Etownian was circulated in print on campus. I first heard about the Etownian
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CAMPUS LIFE
Horoscopes: Cryptids
As October fades and November comes into the picture, some are filled with glee for the upcoming feast and winter holidays, while others mourn the passing of the spooky season. Since there is plenty of time the rest of November to discuss fall topics, why not have one last send off to the creepiest month
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Local Sightseeing: Hiking the Overlook Trail of Chickies Rock
With all of its vibrant colors, fall is the perfect season for a hike through the woods with some friends. There are many parks and trails throughout Lancaster and the surrounding counties, one of which is Chickies Rock County Park. Chickies Rock is located beside East Donegal Township and West Hempfield Township, about a 15
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Media Review: Dancing with the Stars
Recently, I have rediscovered a love for Dancing With The Stars, so, let’s talk about it. This year, the Disney Production show is on its 33rd season. This season’s casting has relevant stars, causing a larger surge in viewers from a younger audience than the show is typically used to. Some of this season’s stars
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SPORTS
Field hockey earns first win of 2024 season
The Elizabethtown College field hockey team netted their first win of the season this past Saturday, Sept. 7 in an exciting victory that came down to the wire. The Blue Jays bested the St. John Fisher Cardinals and protected their home of Wolf Field, winning 4-3. It was a statement win for Etown, coming back
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Video game review: Gestalt Steam & Cinder
Something I often mention is the necessity for certain games to make themselves noteworthy. Metroidvanias—and rogue-likes—with buttery-smooth pixel art can feel like they’re a dime a dozen at times, and someone’s hard work could easily get lost in unstable digital marketplaces. I highly praise games when they take new approaches to commonplace mechanics, as they
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Etown softball falls short in doubleheader with Wilkes
The Elizabethtown College softball team kept it close in both games of their doubleheader on Saturday, April 20 against Wilkes University but would fall short in both games. The weekend series saw the Blue Jays dominate on the mound in both games, but the bats were unable to come up big on the offensive end,
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FEATURES
ECDT hosts first annual “Dancing with the Jays” competition
The Elizabethtown College Dance Team (ECDT) announced that they will be hosting the first annual “Dancing with the Jays” contest, which is a spin-off of the show “Dancing with the Stars.” Each ECDT member has selected one member of the student body to be their partner in the competition. The partnered dancers will play the
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Editor in Chief farewell
People have given me many confused looks over the years due to my involvement with The Etownian. “But you’re an occupational therapy (OT) major,” they’d say, waiting for me to protest. I would smirk, do my standard giggle and respond with the answer that sent them into further bewilderment. “I am,” I’d say. “And one
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#riseoftherejects: Elizabethtown college students establish a community hockey team
The Rejects are on the rise through passion, hard work and dedication to the sport of ice hockey. The Rink Rejects recently joined a local league, hoping to bring community engagement and interest to the sport of hockey. The Rink Rejects started through interest by a few college students and local guys who missed the
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