NEWS
Business Buzz: Starbucks and the future of coffee
I don’t know about the rest of you, but I love coffee. It is always the best part of my week whenever my friends and I go out for coffee, and it has become an integrated part of my day. No other business has capitalized off of this love other than Starbucks. Still, they are
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Global Perspective: The Vatican announces progressive reforms in the Church
The Vatican announced in a document on Wednesday, Nov. 8, that the Catholic Church will now allow transgender people to be baptized, serve as witnesses at weddings and be named as godparents under specific conditions. These new rules came in response to a dubia, or a set of questions that seek clarification, from Bishop Giuseppe
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Today’s Tech: Google’s possible purchase of Character AI
In the digital space, much of the ongoing conversation is around how industries are going to react to the ongoing impact of artificial intelligence (AI). Technically speaking, it requires less manpower and is cheaper for most industries, but the quality varies greatly, and it hurts actual people for their jobs to be largely replaced. That
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CAMPUS LIFE
Horoscopes: What cliche Halloween costume are you based on your zodiac sign?
Welcome back Blue Jays to a special edition of the Horoscopes! It’s less than a week away from arguably the best holiday, and if you don’t have your outfit planned yet, keep reading to see what cliche Halloween costume you are! Use your sun, moon and rising sign to see what options you have! Aries-
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Welcome to the Jungle: Solomon the King Snake
Elizabethtown College is an animal-loving campus. Between the way students idolize our beloved mascot and therapy dog, Truman, and the shared affection for pets both on and off campus, we are quite fond of pets. Everywhere we go, friends are filled with pride, scrolling through their photos to find one that shows little Timmy the
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Media Review: Release your inner child with First Aid Kit
Are you looking for new music to listen to that isn’t pop? Do you long to listen to beautiful, lyrical music that evokes nostalgia? Are you a fan of Fleetwood Mac and the Rolling Stones and are looking to listen to something similar? Look no further–indie Swedish folk duo First Aid Kit recently released the
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SPORTS
Men’s Wrestling places seventh in Mideast Regional Championships
The two-day competition for the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division III Wrestling Championships kicked off on Friday, Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. and Etown looked to be in terrific shape by the day’s end. Four different Blue Jays reached the semifinals for their respective weight classes that day. These Jays included junior Dorian Gonzalez,
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Blue Jays make noise in Landmark Conference Championships
After a superb season, Elizabethtown College’s women’s basketball team was unable to capture the Landmark Conference Championship this past weekend. After an encouraging win over the Catholic University Cardinals on Wednesday, Feb. 22 in the semifinal game, the Blue Jays came up short in the Conference Championship versus the #3 Scranton Royals on Saturday. The
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Third time’s the charm for the XFL?
The Xtreme Football League (XFL) made yet another return this past weekend. After two tries and two failures, the league rebooted for a third attempt at success this past weekend. The former owner, Vince McMahon, whose most recent attempt in 2020 failed in part due to COVID-19, decided to sell the league to former college
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FEATURES
Title IX event encourages conversation, relaxation
For the students of Elizabethtown College, there has been a small gathering every week on Wednesday from 4-5 p.m. that encourages students to open up and talk about things that may have been emotionally difficult. Every week, students gather in the Bird Cage Game Room, located in the Baugher Student Center, and they sit together
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Nature walk brings awareness to National Suicide Prevention Week
During National Suicide Prevention Week, Elizabethtown College took initiative and taught students about environmental wellness by taking a nature walk around Lake Placida. National Suicide Prevention Week is a week-long campaign during National Suicide Prevention Month used to create awareness and inform the public of the warning signs of suicide. This is a time for
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Full moon yoga offers time to relax, let go
The full moon marks the end of the lunar cycle and is a time for people to release and let go. The Elizabethtown College Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being held their first full moon yoga event on Sept. 10 on Wolf Field with instructor Stephanie Hall. The event was offered to all students
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