NEWS
Vegetation cleared from Lake Placida sparks campus concern
The sudden removal of vegetation along the banks of Lake Placida has raised questions among faculty, students, and alumni about the ecological and educational impact of the decision, as well as the lack of communication surrounding it. In late August, contractors hired by the College cleared the north banks of the lake, cutting down cattails,
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Apple bets on refinement with iPhone 17 debut
Apple’s September events are as much cultural moments as they are product launches. This year’s unveiling of the iPhone 17 carried the usual mix of sleek hardware, polished marketing, and breathless promises of “the most powerful iPhone ever.” But as the dust settles, the question is not whether the new device is technically impressive, but
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New RecRe boxes offer 24/7 recreational services
The new semester has marked an expansion in recreational accessibility for students at Elizabethtown College with the introduction of new recreational rental boxes that are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Located in the Bird Cage at the Baugher Student Center (BSC), the vending machine-like unit will now serve as a way
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CAMPUS LIFE
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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Business Review: Piccola Stella
On a Thursday afternoon, just after 2 p.m., downtown Elizabethtown is a bustling hub of energy as the working people take a lunch break and students are let out from school. Between the Etown Record Lounge and the brick mural on 11 S. Market Street, the creperie and cafe Piccola Stella beams with cherry-red heart
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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
Etown kicks off Black History Month with flag raising
Black History Month is being celebrated at Elizabethtown College in February. Collaborating with other departments, the Department of Diversity, Equity, and Belonging has organized celebrations and educational events aimed at fostering dialogue among diverse identities on campus to support racial reconciliation and acknowledgment on campus. Associate Director of the Department of Diversity, Equity, and Belonging Darcey Mills spoke on the importance of understanding the
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First Lecture Series this semester presented by Olivia Troye
Olivia Troye was the voice of the night at Elizabethtown College’s second hosting of its 2023-2024 Lecture Series: Evenings of Enlightenment in Leffler Chapel at 7 p.m. on Feb. 1, 2024. As a former homeland security and counterterrorism advisor to Vice President Mike Pence, Troye took the world by storm when she accused President Trump’s
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My Bloody Valentine Murder Mystery
When you think of Valentine’s Day activities, a murder mystery event probably is not the first thing to come to mind, but on Feb. 2, RecWell, Office of Student Activities (OSA), Mad Cow and Sock and Buskin clubs collaborated to bring “My Bloody Valentine Murder Mystery” to the Elizabethtown College community. Those who wished to
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