NEWS
World leaders converge on new Egyptian museum
On Nov.1, the grand unveiling of a multi-decade project in Egypt has seen huge success, drawing in crowds of tourists as well as multiple leaders from around the world. According to BBC, the 500,000 square mile museum, roughly the size of Vatican City, was worth around $1 billion to build and is Egypt’s new center
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Hello Kitty’s global rebrand is more than just cute
When Hello Kitty shows up at a Formula One race, it’s fair to say the brand has entered a new era. At this year’s Formula One Academy finale in Las Vegas, Sanrio’s global icon will appear on helmets, merchandise and even a “Hello Kitty Grandstand.” The collaboration marks the first time the all-female racing series
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AI regulation takes center stage as world leaders convene at APEC Summit
On Nov. 1, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) held a meeting among many of its 21 member states, notably excluding the United States. APEC and its members serve to increase trade among nations and promote cooperation in burgeoning industries. Of note at this latest summit was the seemingly exponential growth of the AI and chip
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CAMPUS LIFE
Horoscopes: What sticker are you based on your zodiac?
Sticker collecting is a hobby I personally take part in. It involves having a sticker book with pages meant for stickers to be placed in for safekeeping until ready to be placed permanently. There are other ways to sticker keep, but that’s how I do mine. Since this is my last time writing horoscopes, let
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Etownian Farewell: Natalie Meyer
My journey with “The Etownian” started my sophomore year, with a feature article assignment for my Intro to Professional Writing class. That first article I wrote was an interview with my roommate at the time, which ended up earning me a credit as a guest writer in Campus Life for the final issue of that
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Etownian Farewell: Cassidy Rohrman
I came into Elizabethtown College as an undecided student and a commuter. I had no clue what my future would hold, and I really did not expect to write for “The Etownian.” I had been a busy student in high school, doing every musical extracurricular activity I could, so I figured I’d take a break.
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SPORTS
Farewell from the Managing Editor
My time at Elizabethtown College has flown by, and through these past four years, countless memories were made. Whether it be inside or outside the classroom, the experiences I’ve come across along the way will have a lasting effect. One experience in particular that helped me grow and find a passion was my work with
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Etown Sweeps Neumann in Non-Conference Doubleheader
On April 15, the Elizabethtown College softball team took on a non-conference opponent, Neumann College. Coming into the game, the Blue Jays had split their season series against Landmark opponent Juniata College, capping off a 3-1 record through their last four matchups. Etown hoped to get some revenge against the Knights after Neumann shut out
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Etown Lacrosse Takes Two Key Landmark Victories
Elizabethtown College’s lacrosse teams faced off this week against two Landmark Conference opponents. The men’s team took on Catholic University at home on April 16, followed by the senior day celebration for the women’s team against Wilkes University on April 19. Etown’s men’s team hoped to close the gap on the Landmark Conference leader, Scranton
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FEATURES
Two Elizabethtown College students celebrate happily ever after with the help of professors.
A storybook ending has just begun for two Elizabethtown College Blue Jays. With a wedding fit for a fairytale, Caryn and Patrick O’Brien finally tied the knot last Thursday, Sept. 19. Caryn O’Brien graduated from Etown in 2016 after double majoring in sociology/anthropology and religious studies, with a concentration on Asian religions. Caryn continued her
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SEEDS Ecology Club hosts Paw Paw Fruit Tasting
Trying exotic fruits has become a popular trend recently, and Elizabethtown College’s very own SEEDS Ecology club joined in. On Thursday, Sept. 26, the club held a tasting event in the Bowers Demonstration kitchen. Students were invited to attend from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. to taste two different paw paw featured recipes: a smoothie and angel
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Elizabethtown College Celebrates 125th Anniversary
What do Aspirin and Elizabethtown College have in common? Both were born in the year 1899. It’s been 125 years since members of the Church of the Brethren raised funds, created a name and opened Elizabethtown College. Throughout that time, the College has witnessed historic events, experienced what seemed like certain financial ruin only to
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