NEWS
Major developments for American TikTok ownership
Today, President Donald Trump announced major news concerning the ongoing U.S. TikTok deal. For the past several years, the popular social media app has concerned U.S. policymakers, given its Chinese origins. The app’s parent company, ByteDance, has sparked concerns about user tracking in America. In 2024, Congress passed a law banning TikTok unless it was
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PA Politics: Governor Josh Shapiro warns President Trump against deploying National Guard to state
Gov. Josh Shapiro has engaged the White House in a bitter back-and-forth about President Donald Trump’s authority to deploy the National Guard into Pennsylvania, should he decide to. The Shapiro administration issued a statement confirming their preparedness should the president direct federal troops into Philadelphia or Pittsburgh. In addition to rebuking Trump’s legal ability to
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RAM cancels plans for fully electric pickup as EV demand falls
According to Stellantis, the owning company of Ram, interest in electric vehicles (EVs) has fallen in the North American market. The planned Ram 1500 REV was to be a fully electric pickup that was released in concept form in early 2023. It was expected for market release in late 2024. The deadline was delayed to
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CAMPUS LIFE
Recipe Review: Chocolate Crispy Rice Cakes
With the midpoint of the semester just around the corner, now is the perfect time to get together with some friends to relax and share some good food. So, here’s a recipe for a take on a classic treat that can be made right in your dorm with only a microwave and a few ingredients.
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Business Review: Piccola Stella
On a Thursday afternoon, just after 2 p.m., downtown Elizabethtown is a bustling hub of energy as the working people take a lunch break and students are let out from school. Between the Etown Record Lounge and the brick mural on 11 S. Market Street, the creperie and cafe Piccola Stella beams with cherry-red heart
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Club Feature: Our Bodies
At Elizabethtown College’s Feb. 15 Accepted Students Day, many campus clubs and organizations participated in a tabling event to encourage prospective students to become involved in the community and show off the diversity of activities available at Etown. One such club was Our Bodies, an organization dedicated to destigmatizing intimate relationships and educating students about
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SPORTS
Super Bowl LIX: The final rundown
Super Bowl LIX is officially one for the books and saw the Philadelphia Eagles reign dominant over the Kansas City Chiefs, winning the championship game 40 to 22. The Eagles dominated the first half of the game, posting 24 points and holding the Chiefs scoreless. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts rushed for one yard for the
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A Day With A Jay: Andrew Hoch
As the spring semester progresses, graduation is getting closer.. The impact graduating classes leave on the campus is always noticeable, from what they have given to the community to what the community will miss once they leave. Athletics is no exception, and the Elizabethtown College swim team will greatly feel the loss of several team
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Elizabethtown dominate Juniata at Home
The Elizabethtown College Blue Jays took on the Juniata College Eagles at home on Tuesday for their second game against the Landmark Conference opponent. In their last matchup, Etown took care of business on the road, beating the Eagles by eight with a score of 79-71. Juniata came into the game searching for their first
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FEATURES
Q & A with Dr. Tara Moore
As someone who enjoyed studying abroad during her time in college, Tara Moore is bringing her own experiences to the students at Elizabethtown College. Dr. Moore, the Director of the English Professional Writing and First Year Writing Program at the College, is taking students on a fifteen day-long trip over the summer of 2024 to
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Crafting your path to publication: Learn from published writer and student Mylea Neidig
You did it. You finally finished the piece you’ve been working on for who knows how long. As you sit back in your chair, patting yourself on the back, a new thought comes to mind. Now what? You could dive into a new project like always. Or maybe it’s finally time to put your work
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Students come together for goat yoga hosted by OSA
A bright, sunny day at Etown calls for two things: yoga and baby goats. On April 14th, OSA and the Animal Services Club hosted Goat Yoga on Brinser Field. Lots of students came out to the event and enjoyed the Sunday warmth. The event had a seventy five person capacity. The goats were fenced off
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