NEWS
Today’s Tech: Small nuclear reactor moves closer to first criticality test
A small nuclear reactor at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is moving closer to its first criticality test after engineers received a major part of its cooling system. The arrival of the primary coolant system gives researchers another major component to integrate into the reactor before initial testing, which the project currently expects to begin in
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Today’s Tech: General Motors rolls out first EVs using batteries with 100% recycled critical minerals
Recently, General Motors has been working on the creation of EVs utilizing batteries that contain 100% recycled nickel, cobalt and manganese, creating environmentally friendly cells that work at the same level of efficiency as other similar batteries. The company completed the loop recycling pilot with partners such as Cirba Solutions, a battery recycling material and
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PA Politics: The governor’s race that never was
Despite Pennsylvania’s reputation as a swing state, this year’s governor’s race has become a shockingly uncompetitive contest. Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro is seeking reelection in a state where both parties have occupied the governor’s Residence on-and-off without much partisan entrenchment where only one party would have a feasible shot at leading the commonwealth. Not this
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CAMPUS LIFE
Media Review: Elden Ring
“Elden Ring” is a video game created by the Japanese studio FromSoftware, directed by Hidetaka Miyazaki,— creator of the “Dark Souls” franchise, a series of games acclaimed for their difficulty and impressive story. “Elden Ring” was also written in part by George R. R. Martin, best known for his work “A Game of Thrones.” “Elden
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Creature Feature: Angel the chinchilla
For most college students, having a roommate means dealing with someone who forgets to do the dishes, stays up too late or occasionally eats your food without asking. For Blake Carmosin, a junior graphic design major, having a roommate means having a third adorable roommate who also happens to be a chinchilla. Angel is a
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Media Review: “Pitch Perfect”
Musical comedy movie, “Pitch Perfect,” about collegiate acapella groups, is one of the best pieces of media to come out of 2012. “Pitch Perfect” follows Becca, a disgruntled college freshman with dreams of becoming a DJ in Los Angeles, begrudgingly joining the Barden Bellas, an all-female acapella group. On their journey to winning the International
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SPORTS
Women’s Volleyball splits tri-match in Dig Pink matchup weekend
Elizabethtown College women’s volleyball team held a tri-match this past weekend against Marymount and Rowan, sporting a different color than the traditional blue and white. Dig Pink was the theme with pink balloons around Thompson Gym and pink ribbons worn in many of the players’ hair. The message this weekend was for the Dig Pink
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Women’s soccer takes tough loss against Wilkes
The Elizabethtown College women’s soccer team faced off against the Wilkes Colonels on Saturday, Sept. 26, shortly after the men’s team earned a dominant victory earlier in the day. The Blue Jays looked to follow up the men’s performance with a win of their own, but Wilkes proved to be a difficult opponent in a
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Blue Jays dominate in conference opener against Wilkes
The Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team faced its first Landmark Conference opponent of the season on Saturday, Sept. 26, taking on the Wilkes Colonels. The Blue Jays entered the conference opener looking to carry momentum from their recent success into one of the most important stretches of their schedule. Etown started early with an 11th-minute
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FEATURES
Internship Insider Panel provides student insight to peers.
On Thursday, Sept. 10, second-year students gathered in the Susquehanna Room to listen to a panel of fellow students share their experiences with an array of internships, giving students an inside view to internship opportunities and experiences. The panel takes place annually in September. each year, giving students time to learn and discuss internship opportunities
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Elizabethtown College SEEDS Ecology Club holds Lorax Meet & Greet movie night
To celebrate the beginning of the new academic year and welcome students back to campus, Elizabethtown College’s clubs and organizations held their first meetings. The SEEDS Ecology club decided on a movie night for its first meeting. “We really wanted to open the year with a light-hearted, relaxed community event,” said club president and Environmental
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Vinyl Rush takes the stage at Elizabethtown Fair
As students adjust to life back on campus, many took time to catch up with their friends and attend the annual Elizabethtown Fair. The fair took place at the Elizabethtown Fairgrounds from Aug. 24 through Aug. 29. The event featured carnival rides, games, animals, vendors and live music. On Thursday, Aug. 27, a band of
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