NEWS
Student Assembly addresses Title IX and VI concerns
On March 13, 2025, Elizabethtown College’s Student Assembly held an informational session. They addressed concerns the campus community might have about the impact of executive orders and the “Dear Colleague” letter the college received on Feb. 14 regarding Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the changes that had to happen within
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PA Politics: AICUP letter to Congress says cutting federal funding could gut Pennsylvania’s economy
On March 10, the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP) President Thomas P. Foley sent a letter to Pennsylvania’s representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, warning that cutting federal funding could hurt Pennsylvania’s economy. Elizabethtown College is a member of AICUP, and is one of 35 schools
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The Pantry is Always Open: Etown Declared a Hunger-Free Campus
One of Elizabethtown College’s most unique on-campus offerings is the Blue Jay Pantry. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to all students, regardless of background or need, the pantry contains food and hygienic supplies with weekly restocks. Even over breaks, students staying on campus don’t need to go hungry, as the Center
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CAMPUS LIFE
Horoscopes: What kind of self-care fits your zodiac?
The start of a new year, and a new semester, is the perfect time to evaluate your hobbies and habits to see which are beneficial and which should be left in the past. Self-care is an amazing habit to pick up since it focuses on what matters most, your health and wellbeing. Let’s see what
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Activity Review: Paint by Numbers
As exams and assignments start rolling in, it’s important to remember to take some time to relax and recharge by doing something you enjoy. For me, creative projects can be an excellent outlet, but sometimes just deciding what to create can add stress. After a recent trip to the craft store, I found a potential
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Club Feature: Lighthouse
The spring semester has begun with the full chaos that coming back to campus always brings. Snow and rain blasted into campus as syllabus week came and went and a daunting amount of assignments appeared on the horizon. Assigned with writing a club feature, it seemed the campus was relatively quiet. Overwhelmed, I stumbled across
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SPORTS
Etown swimming continues dominant season
On Saturday, Oct. 26, both the men’s and women’s swim teams took on the Susquehanna University River Hawks. This was the third meet of the season and the first one at home for the Blue Jays, which resulted in wins for both teams. They both remain undefeated in the 2024-25 season. The women opened up
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Etown athletics away weekly recap
Elizabethtown College Athletics had a strong weekend on the road, racking up victories and performances to place them in the right position for the postseason ahead. Let’s take a look back at all the games over the weekend and highlight the achievements the teams brought home. Field Hockey: Etown took on the Goucher College Gophers
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Los Angeles Dodgers reclaim throne with World Series victory
The 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) World Series saw two historic foes take center stage to culminate the 2024 MLB season.. The top-seeded New York Yankees claimed the throne in the American League, making swift work of their competition. In the National League, the top seed also made it out of the fray, as the
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FEATURES
ECDT hosts first annual “Dancing with the Jays” competition
The Elizabethtown College Dance Team (ECDT) announced that they will be hosting the first annual “Dancing with the Jays” contest, which is a spin-off of the show “Dancing with the Stars.” Each ECDT member has selected one member of the student body to be their partner in the competition. The partnered dancers will play the
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Editor in Chief farewell
People have given me many confused looks over the years due to my involvement with The Etownian. “But you’re an occupational therapy (OT) major,” they’d say, waiting for me to protest. I would smirk, do my standard giggle and respond with the answer that sent them into further bewilderment. “I am,” I’d say. “And one
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#riseoftherejects: Elizabethtown college students establish a community hockey team
The Rejects are on the rise through passion, hard work and dedication to the sport of ice hockey. The Rink Rejects recently joined a local league, hoping to bring community engagement and interest to the sport of hockey. The Rink Rejects started through interest by a few college students and local guys who missed the
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