NEWS
Global Perspective: Hungary and Bulgaria hold decisive elections
Hungary and Bulgaria have recently held crucial parliamentary elections on April 12 and April 19 respectively. Hungary saw a massive voter turnout at 78.9%, the highest the country has seen since 1990. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who has been in office since 2010, was defeated in a landslide by Péter Magyar. Orbán’s far-right Fidesz party
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Etown adds two new majors
Two new majors are being added to Elizabethtown College. Starting in the Fall 2026 semester, the interdisciplinary majors, Interaction Design & User Experience (IxD) and Nutrition & Human Performance, are expected to prepare prospective students for careers in their respective growing industries. IxD majors will focus on developing digital systems and interfaces with human users
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Today’s Tech: New self-healing concrete uses bacteria to repair cracks in itself without help from humans
Concrete has been a staple material used in construction for a very long time. A person can find concrete almost anywhere they look. Its strength and durability are not to be scoffed at, with it being able to support drastic amounts of weight. However, even though it can support all of these structures, concrete has
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CAMPUS LIFE
Debate of the Week: Candy or Flowers for Valentine’s Day?
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, students at Elizabethtown College weighed in on a classic question: what makes a better gift, flowers or chocolate? While both gifts are commonly associated with the holiday, students who were asked this week’s debate question expressed a strong preference for flowers, stating their longevity, beauty and emotional significance made
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Class Review: Digital Photography
If you’ve been debating what creative expression to take to finalize your core classes or are just wanting a fun elective, look no further than digital photography. For years, the class has held a special place in the hearts of Elizabethtown College’s students. It has given them a chance to exercise their creativity and dive
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Activity Review: Sticky note origami
Valentine’s Day is just one of the 365 days to show those special people in your life just how special they are. However, shopping for the perfect Valentine’s gift can be pricey. For those who want to show effort and dedication while on a budget, origami can be the perfect solution. Origami is the art
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SPORTS
Blue Jays defeat Wilkes, snap 3 game losing streak
On Friday, March 27, the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays faced off against the Wilkes Colonels in what would prove to be a defining matchup for Etown. What began as a competitive contest quickly turned into a showcase of the Blue Jays’ discipline, energy, and ability to capitalize on momentum. After several close early points, Elizabethtown
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Elizabethtown College takes care of business against Goucher
The Elizabethtown College Women’s Basketball team took on the Goucher Gophers at home on Saturday for a Landmark Conference matchup. Etown had been coming off a big win the previous game against Moravian and hoped to continue their momentum heading into their next conference contest. The Blue Jays were able to take down Goucher in
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NFL Coaching Changes: What they mean and how they will impact the organization
Ten out of 32 teams in the NFL were searching for head coaches after their seasons ended. That is 31% of the head coaches in the entire organization. As coaches have recently found themselves in a revolving door of jobs, the question is: will these new coaches stick around to see the end of the
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FEATURES
Bingo night draws record crowd, brings energy and excitement to campus
The Koons Activity Venue (KAV) was filled to capacity on Jan. 24 as more than 300 Elizabethtown College students gathered for one of the most anticipated events of the semester: The Office of Student Activities’ semi-annual Bingo Night. The event drew students from across campus eager for an evening of games, prizes and community. Free
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Crafts and Conversations: National day of racial healing
On Jan. 22, Crafts and Conversations took place in the Bird Cage from 3:30 p.m to 5 p.m. This event happens every Thursday and gives fellow Blue Jays a chance to connect with each other through a themed craft. Crafts and Conversations is run by the office of Civil Rights and Title IX. At Elizabethtown
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Psychic soulmates, Anthem and Aria, stun Etown students
When the term “psychic” comes to mind, most people are either skeptical or slightly believe in what they do. People believe that the actions that they do are fake or there is something else to it. On Nov. 15, Elizabethtown College was visited by Anthem and Aria, the psychic soulmates. Anthem and Aria fell in
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