NEWS
PA Politics: Trump Admin Gives Nippon Steel Acquisition a Second Look
The Trump Administration has ordered a new national security review for the Nippon Steel Corporation’s proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel, signaling the potential for the $14.9 billion deal to go through. The order comes as shares of U.S. Steel hit a 52-week high, a spike of more than 16% ($44.49 per share) in reaction to
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Today’s Tech: People recreating Studio Ghibli with AI
Within days of OpenAI releasing its latest artificial intelligence innovation, GPT-4o, the internet found a new fascination—attempting to recreate the wonder of Studio Ghibli with AI-generated images. Social media platforms like X and Instagram soon became filled with AI-generated photos that tried to replicate the distinctive look of the legendary Japanese animation studio, giving new
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Business Buzz: Is the US heading towards another recession?
The U.S. economy is one of the largest and strongest economies in the world. What makes the U.S. economy so strong is based on several factors: diverse sectors, robust financial markets, large size, strong labor market and gross domestic product (GDP). GDP is an important factor in a healthy economy, since it provides a key
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CAMPUS LIFE
Recipe Review: Crunchy Chicken Wraps
Elizabethtown College has made it through about a quarter of the semester, and the intensity of assignments has begun to ramp up. It’s been getting increasingly difficult for me to find time to sit down at the Marketplace and enjoy a meal, so I’ve found myself ordering food I can grab quickly from the Jay’s
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Debate of the Week: Who’s the better mascot, Blue or Truman?
Elizabethtown College has been associated with blue jays since its founding, with Blue the Blue Jay as the official mascot. But another icon has been on campus for several years, and is just as well known among students; Truman the therapy doodle. That realization brought a question to my mind: who is the most iconic
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Horoscopes: What Valentines gift you get based on your zodiac
Love is in the air at Elizabethtown College, whether it be platonic or romantic. February is the best time of year to remind people that they’re loved, appreciated and seen. To celebrate Valentine’s Day, let’s see what gift you’ll receive based on your zodiac sign. Aquarius (Jan. 21 – Feb. 18): Aquarius have a hard
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SPORTS
All-American athlete welcomed as assistant coach
Elizabethtown College has welcomed a Division I All-American athlete as an assistant coach for the cross-country and track and field teams. Stefanie Cassel, who graduated from Edinboro University, started this year as an assistant coach at Etown. Cassel got her bachelors in exercise science from Edinboro and has her masters in exercise science and physical
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Men’s basketball continues strong start with win over Messiah
In their last game before Landmark Conference play begins, the Elizabethtown Blue Jays men’s basketball team looked to capitalize on their non-conference schedule with a record above .500 to begin the season against the Messiah Falcons on Saturday, Nov. 16. Messiah and Etown were neck and neck in the first half, with either side only
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Star-studded market has all the attention in MLB offseason
The Major League Baseball (MLB) offseason always starts off slow. Depth signings are made early on, but the big name players typically wait to pounce on a big-time offer. This offseason’s free agent market is filled to the brim with stars that can change the direction a franchise is headed. From aces that can take
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FEATURES
Fake Fireplace, Real Conversations encourages students to share their opinions
On March 15, the High Library held the Fake Fireplace, Real Conversation talk on its main floor at 7:30 p.m. By using The Fake Fireplace, Real Conversations Instagram account, this event facilitates student reunions and talks about discussion topics which are published on the day before the event. Many people find solace in this way around the High Library fireplace and know
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Elizabethtown College celebrates International Women’s History Month
The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and the breeze smells like bloomed flowers. March means the start of spring and the beginning of International Women’s History Month. Women’s History Month lasts the entirety of March, and Women’s History Day was March 1st. Elizabethtown College celebrated early, as the students and staff had spring break.
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Slam poet Lady Brion visits Elizabethtown College
Lady Brion, a spoken word artist, recently visited Elizabethtown College to present a selection of slam poetry to students. The event was held in the Jay Lounge, and nearly a dozen audience members watched as the lights went down and Lady Brion stepped up to the microphone. “This was my first time going to any
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