NEWS
How the government shutdown is affecting Pennsylvania
As the government shutdown reaches its third week with no end in sight, most states are feeling the pain of losing all federal funding. Pennsylvania residents, however, are in a double crisis, as the state government is four months into a budget impasse. Essentially, Pennsylvania is in its own government shutdown alongside the federal shutdown,
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Pakistani-Afghan border clashes escalate
As peace remains undetermined in the Middle East, new tensions rise in Southern Asia as the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan became a battle ground this weekend. Long have the relations between these two countries been strained, with the fundamentals of their politics being a source of contention. However, according to the BBC, last week
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Etown and University of Delaware sign agreement benefiting engineering and computer science students
Elizabethtown College has signed an agreement with the University of Delaware intending to give engineering and computer science students a new pathway to pursue their graduate degrees. On Oct. 9, the college announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Delaware that would give benefits to students at Elizabethtown’s School
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CAMPUS LIFE
Media Review: The Dark Souls 3 Original Soundtrack
In my free time, I play quite a lot of video games, and though it was originally released nearly a decade ago, I’ve recently finished my first playthrough of “Dark Souls 3.” The game design and experience were great, but by far my favorite aspect of the game was the soundtrack, which I’ve found myself
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Recipe Review: Microwave Cinnamon Roll
As the academic year begins to come to a close, it’s important to remember to treat yourself. A reward for all your hard work throughout the semester is always a nice idea, and there are plenty of places near Elizabethtown College’s campus where you can find delicious desserts to do just that. However, if you’re
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Welcome to the Jungle: Basil the Chicken
When people think about common household pets, they think about dogs, cats and maybe rabbits or fish. Rarely does the idea of having chickens pop into their heads. However, first-year Addison Kleinle and her family have six chickens, with Basil the chicken being her personal favorite. Basil is a four-year-old Silver Laced Wyandotte chicken. The
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SPORTS
Roaring for more: Hershey Bears chase third consecutive Calder Cup title
The Hershey Bears have dominated the American Hockey League (AHL) for years. Out of 25 Calder Cup final appearances, they have won 13, with two back-to-back wins. With an active target on them, can the Bears keep their streak and win Calder Cup 14? Manager of Media Relations and Broadcasting Zack Fisch knew that clinching
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Otto’s Career-Low Leads Blue Jays to Etown Invitational Victory
In the second half of the golf season, Elizabethtown College finally returned home to the Hershey Country Club East for the Elizabethtown College Invitational match. Eight other schools participated in the event, including Catholic University and Juniata College from the Landmark Conference. In the fall, Etown took home fifth place shooting 32 over par with
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Seniors celebrate Senior Day with Satisfying Win against Schuylkill
On April 2,the Elizabethtown College men’s volleyball team acknowledged their seniors before heading into a match with the Penn State Schuylkill Nittany Lions. The game occurred in Elizabethtown College’s Thompson Gymnasium. Before the event started, Etown made the starting lineup announcements a spectacle for the Jays on the field. After the Lions received a simplistic
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FEATURES
Matcha and Musings with Takahashi Sensei
Ichi-go, ichi-e. As far as Japanese proverbs go, this one feels especially inspiring in these times. Translated as “One lifetime, one gathering,” this lesson and reminder to live in the moment and to treasure the people around you was one of the many pearls of wisdom given at the SpiritualiTEA Tea Ceremony event hosted by
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To the Editor: Open Letter to the Elizabethtown College Community
We write with heartfelt conviction about the essential work within the Office of Civil Rights, Opportunity, and Access, and the critical need to continue and expand upon these efforts. Under the leadership of Dr. Kesha Morant Williams, the office played a critical role in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives. Now, with Dr.
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Two Elizabethtown College students celebrate happily ever after with the help of professors.
A storybook ending has just begun for two Elizabethtown College Blue Jays. With a wedding fit for a fairytale, Caryn and Patrick O’Brien finally tied the knot last Thursday, Sept. 19. Caryn O’Brien graduated from Etown in 2016 after double majoring in sociology/anthropology and religious studies, with a concentration on Asian religions. Caryn continued her
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