NEWS
Global Perspective: Afghanistan’s hunger crisis worsens
Afghanistan is facing a worsening hunger crisis as declining foreign aid, economic hardship and mass deportations from neighboring countries push millions closer to food insecurity. Humanitarian agencies warn that the situation is particularly dangerous for children, with acute malnutrition rising sharply across the country. The United Nations estimates that 3.7 million Afghan children will need
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Business Buzz: Oil and shipping disruption threaten global markets as Iran conflict escalates
The rapidly escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran is sending shockwaves through global energy markets and supply chains, raising the risk of higher inflation and a potential global recession if disruptions persist. Oil prices have already surged as the conflict threatens shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime passage through
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India AI summit introduces new player in AI race
A five-day international summit on artificial intelligence (AI) concluded on Feb. 20 in New Delhi, India, representing an important entrance of a developing nation into the global competition to develop and control AI capabilities. The AI Impact Summit had over 250,000 registered attendees and featured appearances from technology executives and representatives from national governments across
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CAMPUS LIFE
Students of Etown: Kyler Henne
Introducing Kyler Henne, a third-year criminal justice major here at Elizabethtown College. Etown drew Henne in as he appreciated the academic programs and felt welcomed by students and staff from the moment he stepped foot on campus. Henne loves everything there is about Etown. However, the connections and resources on campus are favorites of his.
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Local Sightseeing: White Cliff river trail
All of our students know Elizabethtown is a small town. The college does not lie far from Market Street, a busy street packed with stores, restaurants, coffee shops and prices that just keep climbing. As a broke college student myself, I am constantly looking for entertainment and excitement that won’t cost me a dime. If
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Business Review: Just Press Play
In the digital age, it is much more common to see people buying games online. With Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus, going to a store and buying a physical video game is no longer a necessity. All you need to do for the thrill of a new game, is open your Steam library. However,
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SPORTS
Elizabethtown College makes a splash at the Landmark Conference Championships
For most, it was a normal weekend in February. For the swimming athletes, it was the weekend that they had trained their entire season for. The Elizabethtown College swim teams went on a road trip this past weekend, heading to Baltimore, Maryland to take on all other nine teams in the Landmark Conference in the
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Blue Jay’s basketball senior day ends with a tough loss
On Saturday, Feb. 14, the Elizabethtown College men’s basketball team hosted Wilkes University at Thompson Gymnasium in a matchup that quickly developed into a thrilling, high-energy contest. With conference standings tightening late in the season, both teams entered the game knowing the importance of every possession, and the intensity was evident from the start. Prior
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Elizabethtown College men’s lacrosse loses hard fought battle versus St. Mary’s College
The Elizabethtown College men’s lacrosse team lost their home opener against St. Mary’s College of Maryland on Feb. 10. The Blue Jays were able to put up seven points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Seahawks’ 12 points. In the first eight minutes of the first period, the Seahawks scored three times on freshman
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FEATURES
Student Assembly’s Spring Social brings many students out for a treat.
Student Assembly’s Spring Social, held on April 1, served as a place for students to unwind, socialize and enjoy a sweet treat on a sunny afternoon. The event featured games like volleyball, gaga ball and basketball for students to enjoy. Each student also received a cup of Rita’s Italian Ice. “[The event allows students] to
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NOIR Thrift to Impress
On March 27 Elizabethtown College’s Black Student Union, NOIR, hosted a fashion event with the BSUs from Millersville University and Franklin & Marshall College. Thrift to Impress was a competition fashion show based on the Roblox game “Dress to Impress.” Students and staff were given the opportunity to comb through thrifted clothing, strut the runway,
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Campus Queens returns, filling KAV with energy and Pride
The Koons Activity Venue was full of energy on March 27 as students gathered for Elizabethtown College’s fifth annual Campus Queens Drag Show. From the moment the music started, it was clear this was not just another campus event. It was a night built around fun, expression and pride. The show kicked off at 6
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