NEWS
Polish Response to Russian Air Attacks
Amidst a large-scale attack on Ukrainian airspace, Russia sent four drones directly into Poland, triggering their air force to react and other European Union member states like the Netherlands to reach out to help. This action has come as a complete surprise to most European countries who are still attempting to deal with the conflict
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Excitement in the air at refurbished Bowers Fitness Center
Coming off a lazy summer? The revitalized Bowers Fitness Center is ready to welcome you back to campus, fresh in shape and in style. Elizabethtown College’s on campus, free-to-use gym underwent several changes this summer, the highlight of which is a lineup of brand-new, perfect condition cardio machines, including treadmills, ellipticals and stationary bicycles. Equipment
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Vegetation cleared from Lake Placida sparks campus concern
The sudden removal of vegetation along the banks of Lake Placida has raised questions among faculty, students, and alumni about the ecological and educational impact of the decision, as well as the lack of communication surrounding it. In late August, contractors hired by the College cleared the north banks of the lake, cutting down cattails,
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CAMPUS LIFE
Horoscopes: What Littlest Pet Shop is your zodiac?
Elizabethtown College students were kids once, most likely in the early to mid 2000’s. 2000’s kids should be able to recall a popular toy line with small plastic animals called Littlest Pet Shop. These little bobblehead figures had captured the hearts of kids all over the U.S. What better time than the month of love
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Media Review: Fahrenheit 451
As an English secondary education major at Elizabethtown College, it would be correct to assume that I love to read. I have challenged myself this year to start reading some classic novels that I have never read before. My first successful read of 2025 was the classic novel, “Fahrenheit 451,” by Ray Bradbury. This dystopian
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Students of Etown: Kaitlyn Gilmore
With over 2,000 students enrolled at Elizabethtown College, it’s impossible for someone to get to know every single person on campus personally. So, this week, we’re introducing yet another Blue Jay: Kaitlyn Gilmore, a junior English professional writing major with minors in communications and creative writing. Gilmore has become increasingly involved in the campus community
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SPORTS
Etown Wrestling Overpowers Scranton with Huge Win
The Elizabethtown College Blue Jays wrestling team recently hosted a home meet against the University of Scranton Royals. Both teams came into the match 5-3, battling to put themselves in a great spot going into February when the NCAA Regional Championships begin. Before the match, Scranton found themselves under some issues as they came into
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Blue Jays soar past competition in Reading
At the start of February, the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays track and field teams traveled to Reading, Pennsylvania. for the fourth event of their season: the Alvernia Plex Shootout. On the field, the Blue Jays reached new heights in jump-based events. Etown sophomore Kate Bendall and first-year Kirsten Navich outperformed athletes from Muhlenberg and York
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Elizabethtown Men’s Volleyball Battles Hard, Loses a Close Match Against Stevenson
Elizabethtown men’s volleyball is underway as the spring sports begin to emerge from the snow. On Tuesday, Etown took on Stevenson College with a roster missing some key players due to sickness.. The starting lineup would feature some of the underclassmen who were needed to step up and secure a victory against a tough opponent.
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FEATURES
Internationally acclaimed journalist speaks at Etown
Jemele Hill was the voice of the night at the final installment of Elizabethtown College’s 2023-2024 Lecture Series: Evenings of Enlightenment at 7 p.m. on April 11 in Leffler Chapel. Hill is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, Webby Award winner, host of her own podcast “Jemele Hill is Unbothered,” and engages with work built around issues
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Lights, Camera, Action: Elizabethtown College’s TV station continues to thrive under new leadership
“Quiet in studio, quiet on set. Ready camera one, take camera one.” Adam Dalle Pazze has become very familiar with these phrases over the past couple of months. At the start of this semester, Dalle Pazze took on a new role — station manager of Elizabethtown College Television, ECTV. Although he has been involved with
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Campus community celebrates Etown Does Pride
Members of the Elizabethtown College campus community gathered at noon on April 1 at to celebrate the beginning of celebrations for the third annual Etown Does Pride. The events planned for Etown Does Pride aim to bring visibility and awareness to members of the LGBTQ+ community as well as celebrate their bravery and achievements. The
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