NEWS
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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Apple bets on refinement with iPhone 17 debut
Apple’s September events are as much cultural moments as they are product launches. This year’s unveiling of the iPhone 17 carried the usual mix of sleek hardware, polished marketing, and breathless promises of “the most powerful iPhone ever.” But as the dust settles, the question is not whether the new device is technically impressive, but
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New RecRe boxes offer 24/7 recreational services
The new semester has marked an expansion in recreational accessibility for students at Elizabethtown College with the introduction of new recreational rental boxes that are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Located in the Bird Cage at the Baugher Student Center (BSC), the vending machine-like unit will now serve as a way
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CAMPUS LIFE
Welcome to the Jungle: Kookie the Rabbit
This week, “The Etownian” would like to introduce Kookie, a nearly 5-year-old harlequin rabbit. Kookie lives on campus with first-year social studies education major Adrianna Flory, who absolutely adores him, calling him the “cutest bunny ever” with his patches of black, white, brown and gray fur. He was adopted by Flory in 2020, on June
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Horoscopes: What Bugsnak do you get based on your zodiac?
With spring break over, students at Elizabethtown College return refreshed and ready to take on the rest of the semester. Some may start new hobbies, such as picking up Bugsnax. Bugsnax is a single player adventure game, released in 2020, which focuses on a cryptozoologist who must catch the Bugsnax and reassemble the expedition team.
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Job Spotlight: Catering Team Lead
If you need some extra cash for fun activities like a weekend shopping trip or getting takeout, Elizabethtown College offers a wide range of student jobs, many of which are actively taking applications. One position offered by the school is the Catering Team Lead, a role currently filled by sophomore graphic design major Hannah Urich.
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SPORTS
Undefeated No More, Elizabethtown Upsets #2 Scranton
After a long regular season, one of theFor some, this was the most anticipatedawaited games on the Landmark Conference schedule finally arrived. Two teams in the top 25 in the nation, battling for playoff implications, hoping to end their season with a win entered Thompson Gymnasium on Feb. 22. on top. Scranton University entered the
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Russo Stars in Elizabethtown’s Win over Goucher
On Feb. 12, 2025, The Elizabethtown College men’s basketball team took on the Goucher College Gophers in Elizabethtown’s Thompson Gymnasium. The Jays immediately put pressure on the Gophers at the start of the game. Junior forward EJ Finney applied pressure inside, but the Gophers stole the ball away. Despite defensive plays from the Jays, Goucher
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Gopinath, Elizabethtown Take down Lancaster Bible
On Saturday, Feb. 15, Elizabethtown College got the chance to avenge their early-season loss to Lancaster Bible Colleges. Etown came into the match after a 3-0 sweep of Wilson College the game prior and was feeling ready heading into the matchup against Lancaster Bible College. Initially, it was supposed to be a tri-match with Hood
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FEATURES
Students come together for goat yoga hosted by OSA
A bright, sunny day at Etown calls for two things: yoga and baby goats. On April 14th, OSA and the Animal Services Club hosted Goat Yoga on Brinser Field. Lots of students came out to the event and enjoyed the Sunday warmth. The event had a seventy five person capacity. The goats were fenced off
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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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