NEWS
FBE announces Five-Minute Pitch Competition at Etown
The Family Business and Entrepreneurship (FBE) program at Elizabethtown College recently announced their five-minute pitch competition. In this effort, the program hopes to encourage the wider community to engage in business-minded thinking through a competitive effort. “The mission behind it is fostering entrepreneurial spirit here at Etown college,” sophomore ambassador of FBE Ava Barton
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PA Politics: Gov. Shapiro’s Lawsuit and the Trump Cabinet
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, issued a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Thursday, Feb. 13 over its freeze of federal funding, saying that it has “jeopardized at least $5.5 billion that has been committed to Pennsylvania.” The lawsuit said actions by the Trump administration were in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act, a
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Commencement 2025: Meet S. Dale High
It’s that time of year again for Elizabethtown College seniors to begin graduation preparations. Many are ordering their caps and gowns, calling to tell their families the date (May 10) and dealing with anxieties associated with leaving the nest. One aspect of preparation some fail to consider is researching the commencement speaker. While prestigious speakers
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CAMPUS LIFE
Welcome to the Jungle: Hank the Tank
Countless students on Elizabethtown College’s campus take pride in their fuzzy friends (or, not so fuzzy if reading my last article featuring a pet snake). Many miss their pets from home and see them mainly through pictures and videos. Some students have pets on campus, either adopting a cat or dog on their own or
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Club Feature: Ultimate Frisbee Club
The Ultimate Frisbee Club has a mission to share the love of the sport on campus and in the Elizabethtown community. The club is co-ed and hopes to promote healthy and friendly athletics and create a positive way to destress during the semester. The club meets Monday through Friday each week on Brinser Field from
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Club Feature: Etown’s Young Democratic Socialists of America
One of Elizabethtown College’s greatest features is the diversity of clubs that students can participate in. This week’s club feature is the Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA), which is a political-based group. The Etownian was able to interview the club’s cabinet for information on what they do and stand for. The cabinet consists of
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SPORTS
Cross country teams take on the Blue Jay Alumni Challenge over the weekend
The men’s and women’s cross country teams participated in the Blue Jay Alumni Challenge on Saturday, Sept. 14. Elizabethtown welcomed back its graduates to take on the current Blue Jay cross country teams on their home turf by the solar fields across from campus.. While the men’s team lost their event, dropping to 1-1 on
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Healthy Habits: The effects of diet soda
Last year, concern over the artificial sweetener aspartame suddenly flared up. Most often seen in diet soda, this sweet substance was accused of exhibiting carcinogenic properties. While this situation died down as suddenly as it started, the panic raised an intriguing question: Do diet sodas pose health risks? A reasonable place to look for the
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WNBA celebrates new era with electrifying season
The Women’s National Basketball Association entered a much anticipated season this year. The sport just had one of its most exciting Most Valuable Player races ever, with forward Breanna Stewart taking home the hardware,and welcomed a new generation of talent to the league. Young sensations like Caitlin Clark,Angel Reese and Cameron Brink dominated the collegiate
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FEATURES
Art exhibit featuring different styles opens to the Etown community
“22 Views of Mokuhanga” is an art exhibit open to the public from Sept. 21-Dec. 1, 2023. The opening reception of this exhibition took place Sept. 21, 2023, in the Lyet Gallery of Leffler Chapel and Performance Center. The exhibition was curated and coordinated by Associate Professor of Art Kristi Arnoldand features 22 different pieces
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Ubuntu program begins third year, continues to provide support for diverse identities
The Ubuntu program started in 2021 as an effort to provide mentorship to first-years who identify as students of color. It has since grown to different areas on campus and has recruited dozens of mentors who are students, faculty and staff. The program is an initiative through Elizabethtown College’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Belonging
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Etown kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with flag raising event
On Friday, Sept. 15, the Elizabethtown College Office of Diversity, Equity and Belonging cooperated with the Latinx/Hispanic Student Union (LHSU) to begin the commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month with a flag-raising event. Many different flags were displayed from various South American countries, as well as other countries in the Baugher Student Center (BSC). They will
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