NEWS
LGBTQIA+ rights bill showing the impact of Pennsylvania’s divided legislature
Same-sex marriage is, technically, still illegal in Pennsylvania. The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015 invalidated all state laws banning same-sex marriage. Despite this, Pennsylvania’s law defining marriage as a civil contract between one man and one woman only remains on the books. Lawmakers wishing to change this, and formally recognize
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Steady trend of tuition increases for Elizabethtown College students
Elizabethtown College’s tuition will be increasing by 3.25% for the 2026-2027 academic year. That would amount to a difference of more than $1,000 from the current annual tuition price of $38,370. This increase was announced in an email set to students on Feb. 25 by President Betty Rider outlining the actions taken by a voting
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A look at Elizabethtown College’s newest minor
Added in the fall semester to the more than 100 minors offered at Elizabethtown College was the Transformative Justice minor, an interdisciplinary program focused on the analysis of systemic disparities and marginalization of racial and other societal minorities. “We wanted it to be more than just learning content,” Associate Professor of Education and minor advisor
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CAMPUS LIFE
Debate of the Week: Handwritten or typed notes?
As laptops become increasingly common in classrooms, the debate between handwritten and typed notes continues among students. Some say typing notes offers convenience and accessibility, while others believe writing by hand helps strengthen their memory and understanding. After taking a poll of numerous first-year students at Elizabethtown College, there is a clear preference for handwritten
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Business Review: EVO 206 Coffee Co.
Elizabethtown is crawling with coffee shops. There is one on every corner and multiple within walking distance of one another. Located at 206 S Market Street in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, this coffee shop resides in the HUB On Market, a marketplace home to many businesses including WhirliGig Unique Boutiques, Hive Etown, Snake and Skein, and EVO
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Andi’s Audio Corner: “Sixteen Stone” by Bush
I often tell people that my favorite genre of music is “dad rock” and I’m not sure if I could define that if you asked me. I guess it could mean the music that my dad listens to, which is true. He has listened to Bush, in fact, he introduced me to the band and
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SPORTS
Women’s lacrosse wins double overtime thriller against Albright
The Elizabethtown College women’s lacrosse team took on Albright College for their home opener on Feb. 25. The Blue Jay faithful were excited to see the spring sport begin their season as the men’s lacrosse team had taken key victories earlier in the season after defeating #17 ranked Stevenson. The Blue Jays rocketed out to
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Women’s basketball falls short in Landmark Playoffs as Mummert reaches 1000 points
The Elizabethtown College women’s basketball team took their talents into the playoffs before spring break after they had cemented themselves as the #3 seed in the tournament. The Blue Jays made a strong run to round out their season, defeating the former #2 seeded Catholic University in a tight home victory a week prior. After
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Coleman’s Four Goals not enough as Men’s Lacrosse falls to #17 Swarthmore
After shocking the Division III men’s lacrosse world earlier this season, the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays had their eyes fixed on another top 25 opponent to potentially upset as they took on #17 Swarthmore College. The Blue Jays are familiar with facing off against the #17 seed as they downed the formerly ranked Stevenson side
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FEATURES
Etown Students Unwind at Campus Spa Night: A Valentine’s Weekend of Self-Care and Community
On Friday, Feb. 13, Elizabethtown College hosted a Campus Spa Night, a free drop-in event that transformed an ordinary campus space into a mini oasis of calm. Students could drop by between 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. No pre-registration was required, making the evening as low-pressure as possible, featuring a thoughtfully designed sequence of services
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Features Editor Farewell: Cindy Moukoro
Writing has always been a hidden passion of mine, something I once believed would stay locked away in my Google Drive, never seeing the light of day. When I applied to Elizabethtown College, I planned to pursue biotechnology and focus only on science. Along the way, I switched to biology after realizing my dream was
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News Editor Farewell: Catherine Boylan
My first years of college were incredibly nonlinear. I transferred to Elizabethtown College mid-way through my first year, and for that entire first semester I was an environmental science major. By the beginning of my sophomore year, I had switched to international business, which meant a lot of change in a short amount of time.
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