NEWS
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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Elizabethtown College lecture series scheduled to begin Nov. 13
Every year Etown announces a line up of speakers to enlighten students on various topics. The college originally announced this academic year’s presenters at the beginning of the fall semester, and now the first of the lectures is set to begin. Monique Coleman, award-winning actress famous for her role as Taylor McKessie in Disney’s High
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Pennsylvania suing Trump twice over federal funding cuts
Gov. Josh Shapiro has joined two lawsuits against President Donald Trump in response to the Trump administration’s decision to cut federal funding to Pennsylvania and other states. The first suit was filed in response to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) decision to cut funding to so-called “sanctuary cities,” a label Trump has used to
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CAMPUS LIFE
Horoscopes: What act of activism suits your zodiac?
Elizabethtown College’s motto is “Educate for Service,” and many students who attend the College follow that ideal. When there are disparities in the system, the average person steps up, forms community and assists their fellow humans. That is what Etown urges students to do, whether it be there in their major or not. Let’s see
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Media Review: Minecraft Movie
“Minecraft” is a sandbox, creative building game that was released in 2011, published by Mojang Studios and created by Markus ‘Notch’ Persson. Since its release, it has become a cultural phenomenon. People of all ages have come to love the game, whether they’re playing in creative mode or survival mode. “Minecraft” has become more than
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Media Review: The Dark Souls 3 Original Soundtrack
In my free time, I play quite a lot of video games, and though it was originally released nearly a decade ago, I’ve recently finished my first playthrough of “Dark Souls 3.” The game design and experience were great, but by far my favorite aspect of the game was the soundtrack, which I’ve found myself
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SPORTS
Scranton rains on Blue Jays’ Day during Lacrosse Matches
The Elizabethtown College women’s lacrosse team took on the University of Scranton Royals last Saturday at Elizabethtown’s Wolf Field. The game occurred in the afternoon after an intermittent series of rain showers and storms the night before. The match started with a fierce stalemate between the two teams. Neither the Jays nor the Royals could
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Woolwine Hits Milestone in Sweep Over Juniata
Elizabethtown College had another triple-game weekend at home against Landmark Conference opponent Juniata College. Heading into the matchup, the Blue Jays were holding onto a five-game win streak, beating Moravian 7-1 in their last matchup, led by a grand slam by junior outfielder Mason Woolwine. Firmly sitting in second place in conference standings, Etown hoped
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Elizabethtown Sweeps the Weekend Series Against Lycoming
Through the rain-filled weather and cloudy skies, the Elizabethtown College baseball team took on Landmark Conference opponent Lycoming College in a three-game series over the weekend. Sitting one place behind the Warriors, the Blue Jays hoped to capitalize on their home field and move further into playoff contention in the tail-end of the schedule. Lycoming
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FEATURES
OSA-led Paint n’ Sip brings friends together
On Saturday, the sound of laughter and glasses clinking could be heard echoing from the JayLounge in the Baugher Student Center (BSC). From 6 p.m to 11 p.m., the Office of Student Activities (OSA) hosted a Paint n’ Sip night sponsored by Conrad’s Corner, Elizabethtown College’s mobile bar. The event was hosted not only to
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Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-off.
On Sept. 13, Elizabethtown College celebrated the start of Hispanic Heritage Month which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The dates were chosen to coincide with the Independence Day celebration of many of the Latin American countries. The theme of this year is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.” This theme recognizes many
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Posters for sale!
The start of a new academic year at Elizabethtown College comes with another poster sale during the second week of classes. The sale was a one-stop shop for all dorm decoration needs. The poster sale ran from Sept. 4 to Sept. 5 in the Koons Activity Venue (KAV) where students could drop in at any
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