NEWS
Four Adjunct Faculty Join SGPS
On Oct. 21, Elizabethtown College announced new faculty and staff members who will join the Blue Jay staff in the upcoming months via the campus news mass email. Among them were five adjunct professors for the School of Graduate and Professional Studies. While specific departments were not mentioned in the announcements, the professors hired fall
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Pennsylvania Politics: The Final Countdown
The United States general election is tomorrow, and the country will vote for its 47th president. Pennsylvania’s impact on the election has not been understated by the media, the candidates and political pundits across the commonwealth. But when will voters actually know the results of the election? The Associated Press typically calls the winners in
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Elizabethtown Chemistry Club puts on demo day for National Chemistry Week
On Oct. 24, members from the Elizabethtown College Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society (Chem Club) gathered to put on Chemistry Demo Day. The club put this on every year during National Chemistry Week which is from Oct. 20 to Oct. 26. Professors from Etown’s Chemistry Department performed four separate experiments, each displaying a
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CAMPUS LIFE
Business Review: The Spot Hometown Deli
There are many small businesses that line downtown Market Street, each with their own individual charm. From second-hand shops to a variety of food options, there’s something for everyone, and with the weather finally starting to cool off it’s a perfect time to take a walk around and try something new. The Spot Hometown Deli
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Debate of the Week: Sheetz or Wawa
Since the creation of Sheetz in 1952 and Wawa in 1964, these gas station chains have competed to win the favor of Pennsylvanians all over the commonwealth. Sheetz has primarily reigned over regions like northeast and central Pennsylvania and Wawa has been confined to Philadelphia and surrounding states like New Jersey and Delaware. However, Wawa
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Horoscopes: Blue Bean Drinks
Every student on campus should recognize the words “Blue Bean” when talking about Elizabethtown College. The Blue Bean is the on-campus hub for all coffee and beverage needs, fueling students with energy for those long days of studying. Blue Bean serves Starbucks, making it even more popular. Since the Blue Bean is such a vital
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SPORTS
Video Game Review: Duelists of Eden
Genre shifts often lead to utterly confusing releases. Franchises can take their well-known gameplay and throw it out for something different like “Final Fantasy”, confusingly replicating “Devil May Cry”-style combat and the “Sonic” franchise’s persistent identity crisis. However, sometimes a genre shift allows the mechanics and style of prior releases to flourish in new and
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Healthy minds: The effects of music
No matter the genre, music provides society with a myriad of purposes. From an education standpoint, students can use it to help them study. Outside the classroom, music can have a role in sports. On the field, it can have an impact in practice or an athlete’s mindset prior to an upcoming game. In general,
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Men’s lacrosse captures first win of the new season
The Elizabethtown College men’s lacrosse team captured the first win of their season this past weekend on Saturday, March 9. Their 17-10 win over St. Mary’s (Md.) improves their record to 1-3. With plenty of the season left to be played, the Blue Jays will hope to use this as a turning point moving forward.
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FEATURES
Art exhibit featuring different styles opens to the Etown community
“22 Views of Mokuhanga” is an art exhibit open to the public from Sept. 21-Dec. 1, 2023. The opening reception of this exhibition took place Sept. 21, 2023, in the Lyet Gallery of Leffler Chapel and Performance Center. The exhibition was curated and coordinated by Associate Professor of Art Kristi Arnoldand features 22 different pieces
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Ubuntu program begins third year, continues to provide support for diverse identities
The Ubuntu program started in 2021 as an effort to provide mentorship to first-years who identify as students of color. It has since grown to different areas on campus and has recruited dozens of mentors who are students, faculty and staff. The program is an initiative through Elizabethtown College’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Belonging
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Etown kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with flag raising event
On Friday, Sept. 15, the Elizabethtown College Office of Diversity, Equity and Belonging cooperated with the Latinx/Hispanic Student Union (LHSU) to begin the commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month with a flag-raising event. Many different flags were displayed from various South American countries, as well as other countries in the Baugher Student Center (BSC). They will
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