NEWS
York County mourns three police officers shot and killed in the line of duty
York County, Pennsylvania, is in mourning after three police officers were killed on Sept. 17 during an ambush while attempting to arrest a stalking suspect in North Codorus Township. Detective Sgt. Cody Becker, 39; Detective Mark Baker, 53; and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser, 43; of the Northern York County Regional Police Department were fatally shot while
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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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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
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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LVC Overcome Elizabethtown in Baseball Home Opener
After the conclusion of the baseball tournament in Fort Pierce and Vero Beach, Florida over spring break, the Elizabethtown College baseball team finally came home to host their first home game against the Lebanon Valley College Dutchmen. Earlier in the season during the tournament, the Blue Jays took a win against the Dutchmen, winning in
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Etown Volleyball Drops Two Against Ranked Opponents
Elizabethtown College men’s volleyball had a highly competitive set of matchups this past weekend, facing off against #2 ranked Southern Virginia University and #16 Misericordia University at home. The Blue Jays hoped to extend their three-match winning streak and continue their strong start, as they entered the weekend 13-5 overall. In the first match of
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FEATURES
Fine Print holds a club interest meeting and launch party.
Elizabethtown College’s literary magazine held a launch party in the Jay Lounge for its latest issue. The party included snacks and drinks as well as copies of the magazine, free of charge, for students to pick up and read through or to take with them. The party was held from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Etown Originals first open mic night
A new event popped up on Elizabethtown College’s campus. The Bowers Writers House held its first ever open mic for anyone to come read a wide range of work they’ve written from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13. Three Etown students came up with the idea to have an open mic on
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OSA-led Paint n’ Sip brings friends together
On Saturday, the sound of laughter and glasses clinking could be heard echoing from the JayLounge in the Baugher Student Center (BSC). From 6 p.m to 11 p.m., the Office of Student Activities (OSA) hosted a Paint n’ Sip night sponsored by Conrad’s Corner, Elizabethtown College’s mobile bar. The event was hosted not only to
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