NEWS
Farewell from the Editor-in-Chief
I’ve always loved words. When I was a kid, I loved to talk to my siblings and my parents, probably more often than they wanted to hear. I wrote in my journal religiously throughout middle school and high school, making the daily interactions between my friends more dramatic than a soap opera. I dabbled in
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Farewell from the News Editor
When I went to the club fair my first year at Elizabethtown College, I distinctly remember signing up for at least 10. How could I help it? The world was mine, and I felt like I’d have all the time in the world to explore my interests. Even though a lot of those would fade
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Global Perspective: Pope Francis Dead, what is Next for the Vatican
After a month of battling a vicious attack of pneumonia, Pope Francis went against orders and suggestions to stay inside and recover, insisting upon traveling and speaking in foreign countries, and holding mass this Sunday. However, as of Monday, April 21, the Pope would succumb to a stroke and heart failure and pass away at
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CAMPUS LIFE
Media Review: I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream
In the last decade, artificial intelligence (AI) has grown exponentially. This raises different emotions from excitement, to indifference, to fear. Now feels as good a time as ever to revisit the 1967 classic short story “I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream” by Harlan Ellison. The plot is based on a dystopian reality where
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New Blue Jay Ambassadors take flight
Dozens of new Elizabethtown College student ambassadors took part in the most successful February accepted student’s day in the past five years. Twenty-four recently hired Elizabethtown College student ambassadors, known as Blue Jay Ambassadors, took part in the accepted student’s day event held on Saturday, Feb. 15. Blue Jay Ambassadors are student employees tasked with
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Recipe Review: Chocolate Crispy Rice Cakes
With the midpoint of the semester just around the corner, now is the perfect time to get together with some friends to relax and share some good food. So, here’s a recipe for a take on a classic treat that can be made right in your dorm with only a microwave and a few ingredients.
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SPORTS
Super Bowl LIX: The final rundown
Super Bowl LIX is officially one for the books and saw the Philadelphia Eagles reign dominant over the Kansas City Chiefs, winning the championship game 40 to 22. The Eagles dominated the first half of the game, posting 24 points and holding the Chiefs scoreless. Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts rushed for one yard for the
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A Day With A Jay: Andrew Hoch
As the spring semester progresses, graduation is getting closer.. The impact graduating classes leave on the campus is always noticeable, from what they have given to the community to what the community will miss once they leave. Athletics is no exception, and the Elizabethtown College swim team will greatly feel the loss of several team
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Elizabethtown dominate Juniata at Home
The Elizabethtown College Blue Jays took on the Juniata College Eagles at home on Tuesday for their second game against the Landmark Conference opponent. In their last matchup, Etown took care of business on the road, beating the Eagles by eight with a score of 79-71. Juniata came into the game searching for their first
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FEATURES
ResLife hosts room selection session
Room Selection Information Sessions were held the week before spring break (February 27 through February 29) and the week following spring break (March 11 through March 15). These informational sessions were held to guide Elizabethtown College students on the room selection process for the 2024-2025 school year. These sessions were led by Vice President for
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OSA hosts first bingo event for spring semester
Here’s a bingo joke: What does a bingo player have in common with a driver in a parking lot? They’re both wishing for a free space! This rang true on Thursday, March 14, when the Office of Student Activities (OSA) hosted their famous Bingo Night. OSA Bingo is a beloved event among the students at
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Durnbaugh Lecture: Celebrating 80 years of Heifer International
Heifer International recently celebrated their 80th anniversary in a lecture held at 7 p.m. on Mar. 14 in the Susquehanna Room of Myer Hall. Heifer, a global nonprofit organization, is dedicated to the eradication of poverty and hunger via sustainable and community-based development, incentivizing aid and training to build self-sufficiency. The anniversary event began with
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