NEWS
Business Buzz: SEC proposal could ease reporting burden, but raise stakes for investors
A potential shift by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could change one of the most routine practices in U.S. business. The agency is preparing a proposal that would allow publicly traded companies to report financial results twice a year instead of every quarter, according to Reuters. The rule, which could be introduced as soon
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Today’s Tech: Asynchronous surgery on patients 1,500 miles away performed for the first time in UK
A surgeon working in London has performed the U.K.’s first long-distance robotic surgery on a patient located 1,500 miles away in Gibraltar. The introduction of long-distance robotic operations is hoped to absolve future patients of the burden of “vast expense and inconvenience” as well as generally being capable of helping a wider array of people
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Should Philadelphia host the 2028 Democratic National Convention?
Philadelphia is a finalist to host the next Democratic National Convention (DNC), and officials from the city are eager to bring the DNC back to the Keystone State. The Democratic National Convention, like its counterpart Republican National Convention, is a four-day event where the Democratic Party formally nominates its candidate for President of the United
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CAMPUS LIFE
Study hacks to make your study sessions more productive
Of all the challenges that college students encounter, learning how to study effectively is close to the top. In high school, you’re in classes for six hours a day, and the content is less complex, making studying less of a necessity. However, in college, the expectations and stakes are higher; it’s up to you to
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Local Sightseeing: Wildwood Park
Wildwood Park lies on the outskirts of Harrisburg, located at 100 Wildwood Way. The park spans 229 acres, offering the perfect location for almost any outdoor activity you desire. The park is home to Wildwood Lake, a 90-acre marsh. If you are willing to risk getting stuck in the mud below the shallow water, bring
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Dorm Hacks: Maximizing storage
In a dorm room, every square foot matters. For many students, the most valuable space in their dorm room is not their desk, closet or dresser. Instead, it is the often overlooked space directly under their bed. What starts as an empty, seemingly useless patch of floor, can quickly transform into one of the most
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SPORTS
Women’s basketball falls short in Landmark Playoffs as Mummert reaches 1000 points
The Elizabethtown College women’s basketball team took their talents into the playoffs before spring break after they had cemented themselves as the #3 seed in the tournament. The Blue Jays made a strong run to round out their season, defeating the former #2 seeded Catholic University in a tight home victory a week prior. After
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Coleman’s Four Goals not enough as Men’s Lacrosse falls to #17 Swarthmore
After shocking the Division III men’s lacrosse world earlier this season, the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays had their eyes fixed on another top 25 opponent to potentially upset as they took on #17 Swarthmore College. The Blue Jays are familiar with facing off against the #17 seed as they downed the formerly ranked Stevenson side
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Blue Jays lacrosse take tough loss against Washington
The game quickly began in Elizabethtown College’s favor, as junior attacker Finn Kristan wasted no time setting the tone. Just 75 seconds into the contest, Kristan found the back of the net to give the Blue Jays an early spark. Building on that momentum, Etown continued to apply offensive pressure throughout the remainder of the
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FEATURES
Etown Students Unwind at Campus Spa Night: A Valentine’s Weekend of Self-Care and Community
On Friday, Feb. 13, Elizabethtown College hosted a Campus Spa Night, a free drop-in event that transformed an ordinary campus space into a mini oasis of calm. Students could drop by between 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. No pre-registration was required, making the evening as low-pressure as possible, featuring a thoughtfully designed sequence of services
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Features Editor Farewell: Cindy Moukoro
Writing has always been a hidden passion of mine, something I once believed would stay locked away in my Google Drive, never seeing the light of day. When I applied to Elizabethtown College, I planned to pursue biotechnology and focus only on science. Along the way, I switched to biology after realizing my dream was
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News Editor Farewell: Catherine Boylan
My first years of college were incredibly nonlinear. I transferred to Elizabethtown College mid-way through my first year, and for that entire first semester I was an environmental science major. By the beginning of my sophomore year, I had switched to international business, which meant a lot of change in a short amount of time.
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