NEWS
PA Politics: State Rep. resigns following “conflict of interest,” teeing up fifth special election this year
Seth Grove, a Republican state representative from the 196th district in York County resigned on Jan 31. following allegations of a conflict of interest. Grove has served in the state House since 2009 and announced in May that he would not seek reelection to a tenth term in office. In light of his impending retirement,
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Business Buzz: What to know about Netflix’s proposed purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery
Shareholders of Warner Bros. Discovery are expected to vote as soon as March on whether to approve the company’s proposed sale of its film and television business to Netflix, according to a CNBC report cited by Reuters. The vote would mark a major milestone in a deal that could significantly reshape the global entertainment landscape.
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Elizabethtown College women’s soccer coach steps down
On Friday, Amy Hough, the longtime head coach for the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays women’s soccer team, announced her departure from the program. Hough expressed that the reasoning for her stepping down from the role was centered on her family. “I’ve always shared with the student-athletes within my program that it is important to make
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CAMPUS LIFE
Students of Etown: Destiny Jones
This week, get to know Destiny Jones, a junior at Elizabethtown College studying neuroscience and fine art. Some who study neuroscience intend to go on to medical school to become a doctor, but Jones has a different career choice in mind: psychedelic research. “I want to do medical research on the effects of psychedelics on
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Media Review: Man’s Best Friend
After a long day of classes, work and studying, I like to allow for a moment to myself. I like to indulge in music, from country to pop; music has always been a great outlet for me to elevate my mood. One of my favorite artists at the moment is Sabrina Carpenter. She is known
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Dorm Life: What’s my take?
Elizabethtown College has many living amenities with all different types of living. Some of these options include traditional double dorms, triple dorms, suites, apartments, townhouses and campus owned houses located around the college. Students across campus get a wide variety of living options, making for an interesting behind the scenes life at Etown. I have
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SPORTS
Elizabethtown Men’s Soccer Falls Just Short and Women Prevail
At 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 24, the men’s soccer team took on Hood College here at Elizabethtown College on Ira R. Herr Field. The first half was a consistent back and forth. However, the Blue Jays managed to get six shots compared to Hood’s three, but neither team managed to score, with shots either going
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Men’s cross country finish 3rd, women’s 7th at Dickinson Invitational
Elizabethtown College took a trip over to Carlisle, Pennsylvania for the Dickinson College Long/Short Invitational to compete against 19 other schools in the cross country race held at Big Spring High School. The Blue Jays are coming off victories in their home Alumni Challenge and running in their first competition in two weeks. Etown is
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Wilkes’s late goal beats Blue Jays in Fight for Sight Matchup
On Saturday, Sept. 27, the Elizabethtown College field hockey team took on the Wilkes University Colonels in their first Landmark Conference game of the season. The Blue Jays, coming off of two close losses with deficits only separated by one goal each, hoped to find themselves back in the win column on home turf. Wilkes
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FEATURES
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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New Books on the Block: Bookshelf Shenanigans
The arrival of the holiday season here in Elizabethtown has also heralded the arrival of a brand new shop downtown. The storefront on North Market Street, across from Folklore, has remained a quiet and largely untraveled corner of the main drag. That is, until Bookshelf Shenanigans opened its doors to the public on Oct.October 19.
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Elizabethtown College Democrats host Karaoke for a Cause
On Saturday, Nov. 2, the Elizabethtown College Democrats hosted a karaoke event for charity. The event was held in the Jay Lounge, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission was $3, and all proceeds benefited Smiles for Abby, a nonprofit located in Elizabethtown supporting young adults who have cancer. Smiles for Abby was founded by
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