NEWS
Global Perspective: India and the EU Strengthen Economic Ties Amidst Tariff War
A huge trade deal went through between the European Union (EU) and the nation of India last week. As stated by the Guardian this trade deal has been in the works for the last 20 years now and is set to be the biggest trade deal in Indian history, being cited as the “mother of
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Today’s Tech: AI data centers are meeting popular resistance
As demand and use for artificial intelligence has rapidly risen in the past year, the companies that support this new technology innovation are attempting to keep up by constructing new data centers to support AI’s growing needs. The poster child for data center development has been Loudoun County, Virginia. Home to more than 200 data
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Catering services introduces new online portal and expanded options
Elizabethtown College Catering Services have revamped their operations for the new year, namely via the introduction of a new ordering system and expanded catering options. Catering Services hope that these changes will streamline their operations and benefit customers. “The biggest change is that orders are now placed directly through CaterTrax,” Catering Director Kimberly Greene said.
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CAMPUS LIFE
Andi’s Audio Corner: “Pinkerton” by Weezer
If you have visited my apartment, you would see a corner of my living room dedicated to my love of physical music. I have a three-tiered cart packed full of CDs, cassettes and vinyl records which is growing daily. It all started when my dad decided he didn’t need his CDs anymore and let me
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“Free Time 101”: What College Students actually do in their free time
Elizabethtown College has so many things to offer its students, but it can be challenging to navigate such busy schedules. Many students have jobs, internships, clubs, sports or other obligations on top of their high demanding class schedule. With that being said, it is important to have a few minutes to yourself a day. With
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Rising Star: Cece Natalie “Miss Behaves”
The concept of the self-made musician, the tried and true path to victory through dive bars and open mics and relying on few but themselves and a manager, is becoming something of a myth. However, passionate artists who refuse to label or market their work for a niche hashtag on social media platforms or whittle
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SPORTS
Men’s basketball wins in tight game to Susquehanna
The Susquehanna River Hawks hosted the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays on Saturday, Jan. 24, in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, in a matchup that featured strong early momentum from Etown and a tightly contested finish. The Blue Jays ultimately held on late to secure a 72–68 road victory after withstanding a second-half surge from the River Hawks. Etown
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Blue Jay wrestling continues to dominate with top-ranked wrestler
With 25 total points scored for Elizabethtown College at the D. Kenneth Ober Invitational, senior Ganon Smith moved to the top position in the nation for the 184 pound weight class. Smith led the way for four total first-place finishes for the team, including junior Justice Hockenberry, graduate student Will Davis and sophomore Sav Niewiadomy.
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46 for Mummert, Etown wins in double overtime
The Elizabethtown College women’s basketball team went on the road this past weekend against Haverford College for a non-conference matchup. The Blue Jays headed into their first road contest of the season with a 1-0 record, defeating Rowan University in a narrow home victory 58-55. Etown was up significantly against the Profs, however, a late
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FEATURES
Monique Coleman encourages students to embrace purpose and resilience at Leffler Lecture
Actress and advocate Monique Coleman brought a message of growth, courage and self-worth to Elizabethtown College on Thursday night as the featured speaker for this fall’s Leffler Lecture Series. The event, held Nov. 13 in Leffler Chapel, coincided with Coleman’s 45 birthday, something she noted with joy as she reflected on the lessons that have
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Medical Humanities: Health professions growth and awareness
Recently, Elizabethtown College hosted a Medical Humanities talk hosted by the School of Arts and Humanities. This growing field is starting to build a stronger home for itself at Etown with the growing medical humanities minor the college offers. This event offered an overview of what the medical humanities are, along with details of what
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Record-breaking open house welcomes future Blue Jays
The pathways of Elizabethtown College buzzed with energy on Saturday morning as hundreds of families explored campus for the school’s largest-ever Fall Open House. With 252 prospective students in attendance, the day marked a milestone for the College’s admissions season, and for one of its newest tour guides, it was a milestone of her own.
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