NEWS
Herr Field to get artificial turf
The Ira R. Herr Field will be getting a major facelift following the announcement of plans to install artificial turf ahead of the 2026 fall season. Located behind the Bowers Center, Herr Field is the last natural grass field in the Landmark Conference, which includes Elizabethtown College and nine other Division III colleges. By replacing
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Global Perspective: Japan-China tensions flare amid Prime Minister Takaichi’s pledge to defend Taiwan
Tensions are flaring up in Asia between the two largest countries in the region, China and Japan. A few weeks ago, Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, made several comments to the Japanese Parliament implying the nation’s readiness to act to defend the self-governing island of Taiwan. According to CBS News, she said openly that
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PA Politics: What is included in Pennsylvania’s budget?
On the same morning Americans awoke to news of the ended government shutdown, Pennsylvanians were greeted by the resolution of their state’s shutdown, as well. The night of Nov. 12, as President Trump was signing the bill to reopen the federal government, Gov. Josh Shapiro was signing into law Pennsylvania’s four-month-overdue state budget. The budget
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CAMPUS LIFE
Students of Etown: Megan Manion
With approximately 2,000 students, it is difficult to meet every single person enrolled at Elizabethtown College. This week, get to know Megan Manion, the graduate student enrolled in Etown’s 3+2 master’s program for occupational therapy. Manion hails from Willow Street, Pennsylvania, and, like many others, was drawn to Etown for its accredited Occupational Therapy program.
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Media Review: The Magic School Bus
Everyone grew up watching the infamous mid-90s cartoon, The Magic School Bus, but has anyone seen the science-based educational show recently? Though it only ran from 1994 to 1997, the show has made a multi-generational impact, leaving thousands of kids and adults to reminisce now about watching the show when your teacher is absent, or
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Welcome to the Jungle: meet Biscuit
Meet one of our furry friends on campus, Biscuit. Biscuit is an adorable elderly cat who belongs to Yasmin Elgamal, a junior English secondary education major at Elizabethtown College. Elgamal is a cat lover, through and through, and is honored to highlight her cat Biscuit. Biscuit is somewhere between 8 to 12 years old, but
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SPORTS
Blue Jays soar in 5-0 shutout
After a season-opening loss to Ithaca College, the Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team not only bounced back with a win at home, but dominated Penn State Berks in the process. Led by sophomore Jason Stark’s two goals and senior Pedro Miranda in goal, the Jays were able to reach a high momentum that didn’t falter
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Etown volleyball serves up success while honoring mental health
The Elizabethtown College women’s volleyball team dug deep over the weekend to defeat both Penn State Berks and Arcadia University, winning both games in a dominating fashion while supporting student-athlete mental health. The Lady Jays started their weekend in Thompson Gymnasium with an 11 a.m. match. Both games at home were dedicated to The Hidden
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Blue Jay Field Hockey fall versus Lebanon Valley College
Elizabethtown College got their field hockey season started with a home opener against their local non-conference opponent in Lebanon Valley College. With matchups every season since 2019, the LVC Dutchmen have bested the Blue Jays in four out of five games, with Etown winning their first matchup in a 3-2 overtime thriller. Last season, LVC
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FEATURES
Two Elizabethtown College Students Perform Senior Recital
On Thursday, Oct 17, the music department at Elizabethtown College put on a recital in the Zug Recital Hall, featuring the hard-earned skill and talent of guitarist and music therapy major Michael Weir, aided by fellow music therapy major Rebecca Sauder. Weir, a senior, has studied guitar at Etown for the entirety of his college
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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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