NEWS
U.S. News Issues College Rankings. Etown Scores High
Elizabethtown College has been bestowed with several notable distinctions from U.S. News & World Report for this academic year. For 41 years, the online newsmagazine has published rankings for 1,700 colleges and universities using data from the schools themselves, the U.S. Department of Education, state and local governments and associations of higher education to determine
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How Aldi is finding success in a modern business world
When shoppers think of Aldi, they tend to picture low prices, small-format stores and the thrill of the “Aldi Finds” aisle. For years, that same formula shaped its social media presence: bold graphics, price callouts and reminders about weekly deals. But in feeds built for entertainment, those posts blended in with traditional ads and failed
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Summer renovations give new look to Marketplace and Brinser Lecture Room
Should you have been present in the Marketplace on Sept. 18 at around 9 a.m., your morning breakfast may have been interrupted by the sound of putty knives scraping and smoothing the walls as workers installed the final touches on the months-long renovations done in the Marketplace and the former Brinser Lecture Room. Following the
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CAMPUS LIFE
Horoscopes: What video game does your zodiac get?
April showers bring May flowers, so you’re going to want to stay indoors during the rainy weather. This downtime inside is a perfect time to pick up a new video game, whether it be on a personal computer, a Nintendo Switch or a PlayStation 5. Let’s see what game you should check out based on
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Local Sightseeing: Lake Placida
It’s hitting that point of semester where some of our jays are feeling tired and stressed, and are in dire need for a break. Though the college can’t grant us a second spring break, they have given us beautiful spots on campus to sightsee. Around campus, students have multiple favorite spots they enjoy taking a
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Recipe Review: Microwave Pizza
It’s safe to say that pizza is one of the most popular meal options at Elizabethtown College. It’s available for most of the day every day at the Marketplace and Jay’s Nest, and there are plenty of restaurants around town that offer pizza. But, you’d be out of luck if you ever found yourself craving
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SPORTS
Baseball Loses in Dramatic Fashion to Salisbury
Elizabethtown College baseball had a tough task on their hands, with #8 ranked Salisbury University coming to town to take on the Blue Jays in a doubleheader Saturday, March 29. The Sea Gulls had only lost four games up to this point, while Etown hoped to continue winning after a tight 8-7 victory against Moravian
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Etown Drops Two in Softball Doubleheader versus Ursinus
Coming off of a six-game losing streak, Elizabethtown College softball team hoped to bounce back and capture their first home win of the season in their doubleheader against Ursinus College. In game one, Etown had junior pitcher Mikaela Benner take the mound for the Blue Jays. The Bears got out to a hot start, beginning
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Lacrosse falls to Stevenson in highly contested match
On March 29, 2025, the Elizabethtown College men’s lacrosse team clashed against the nationally ranked Stevenson University Mustangs at Etown’s Wolf Field. The game occurred late into the evening, as windy weather and a setting sun blanketed the area. The Jays gained a slight lead towards the start of the match. Despite an initial tumble,
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FEATURES
SEEDS Ecology Club hosts Paw Paw Fruit Tasting
Trying exotic fruits has become a popular trend recently, and Elizabethtown College’s very own SEEDS Ecology club joined in. On Thursday, Sept. 26, the club held a tasting event in the Bowers Demonstration kitchen. Students were invited to attend from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. to taste two different paw paw featured recipes: a smoothie and angel
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Elizabethtown College Celebrates 125th Anniversary
What do Aspirin and Elizabethtown College have in common? Both were born in the year 1899. It’s been 125 years since members of the Church of the Brethren raised funds, created a name and opened Elizabethtown College. Throughout that time, the College has witnessed historic events, experienced what seemed like certain financial ruin only to
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Dogs in the Dell: The Dogs in the Dell program has grown this year
On Sept. 22, Dogs in the Dell held a career night for Elizabethtown College students to socialize with and learn about different career paths for service dogs. Samantha Machmer is a senior at Etown and one of the founders of Dogs in the Dell. Machmer, an occupational therapy major with a human services minor, is
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