NEWS
Catering services introduces new online portal and expanded options
Elizabethtown College Catering Services have revamped their operations for the new year, namely via the introduction of a new ordering system and expanded catering options. Catering Services hope that these changes will streamline their operations and benefit customers. “The biggest change is that orders are now placed directly through CaterTrax,” Catering Director Kimberly Greene said.
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Business Buzz: Prediction markets are challenging sports betting’s dominance
This year, the main competition in sports gambling isn’t between teams, but between two different business models. While Americans get ready to bet over $1.5 billion on the Super Bowl, a new type of platform is making sports betting more widely available. Companies like Kalshi and Polymarket are taking on big names like FanDuel and
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Draft Strategic Plan 2030 outlines Elizabethtown College’s vision for academics, careers and campus future
Elizabethtown College’s draft Strategic Plan 2030 lays out an ambitious vision for how the institution hopes to evolve over the next decade, touching everything from academic programs and career preparation to campus systems and the College’s long-standing mission. The plan, which remains in draft form and open for feedback, is organized around three major themes:
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CAMPUS LIFE
Welcome to the Jungle: Rhoda the German Shepherd
This week’s furry friend is Rhoda, the 7-year-old German Shepherd belonging to Elizabethtown College junior Destiny Jones. Jones’ parents bought Rhoda from a breeder when she was just 8 weeks old, despite Jones’ distaste for them. “We got her from a breeder,” Jones said. “I can’t say I’m a fan of breeders, but I was
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Business Review: Lucky Ducks
As a first-year at Elizabethtown College, there’s lots to take in and new experiences to be had. One of my favorite things to try has been the food and drink varieties. While the campus offers several great options, such as Jay’s Nest and the Blue Bean Cafe, it’s only natural to be curious about the
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Media Review: My Life With The Walter Boys
When I have time to myself, I love to indulge in some TV watching. I typically stick to my favorite repeat shows such as Glee, Shameless and Riverdale. I find myself constantly rewatching the same old shows, so I challenged myself to watch something new. While browsing Netflix, I came across My Life With The
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SPORTS
Elizabethtown women’s volleyball dug deep for a double victory
The Elizabethtown College women’s volleyball squad continues an impressive season with two more wins against Wilson College and FDU-Florham. Both games were won in a controlling fashion, with game one versus Wilson being a shutout 3-0 win and game two versus FDU-Florham being a 3-1 win. Senior Kate Barbon started the game off strong with
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2025-2026 NFL Preview: returning champions, sleepers and what to expect
Super Bowl LIX saw a record 127.7 million viewers. Many fans will return to their televisions to watch their favorite team dominate, do as expected or crack under the pressure.But, with the season only beginning, what can fans expect out of the 2025-26 NFL season? Starting with the returning Super Bowl champions, the Philadelphia Eagles
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Back-to-Back: Blue Jay Golf on par with home invitational win
Elizabethtown College began their fall golf campaign on Sept. 9, teeing off at their home course at the Hershey Country Club East course located 20 minutes off campus in neighboring Dauphin County. All eyes were on the Blue Jays after their spring Blue Jay Invitational ended with a first-place trophy after career-low performances by sophomore
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FEATURES
Friendship by Firelight: Fake Fireplace Feature
It is 8 p.m. on a Thursday night. The air is chilly but refreshing, and the moon is huge and bright, hanging in the sky above campus. Walking past the Bower’s Center, one can see a flicker of light coming from the patio. Laughter echoes. Upon closer inspection, the event of the night seems to
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Elizabethtown College kicks off its 2024-2025 Lecture Series with Winona LaDuke
On Thursday, Oct. 25, Elizabethtown College welcomed the first of three speakers for this year’s Lecture Series. Environmentalist, economist, writer, and two-time U.S. Vice President candidate for the Green Party, Winona Laduke, offered her opinions of the state of the country and possible solutions during her time at Etown. LaDuke is a Native American activist
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Etown Students Celebrate Together at Fall-Festive Movie Night
As day turned to night on Friday, Oct. 25, Elizabethtown College students made their way across campus in the bitter fall air towards Gibble Auditorium. Once inside, they were greeted with warmth and the aromas of buttery popcorn and sweet candy, the perfect snacks when settling in to watch a movie. Once the students were
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