NEWS
Global Perspective: Student protests spread across France
The frustration in France over conditions in public schools has turned into mass protests all over the country. What started as a small protest in a Parisian suburb to advocate for better working conditions for teachers erupted into large-scale protests nationwide, where hundreds of thousands of students, teachers and trade unionists took to the streets
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PA Politics: Bill to open PA primaries advances in state House, slows in state Senate
Political independents in Pennsylvania are closer to securing a milestone victory in the effort to open up the commonwealth’s primary elections. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed House Bill 280, which, if it becomes law, would give voters with no political party affiliation the ability to vote in either Democratic or Republican primary elections.
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Business Buzz: United States’ September job and employment report
The United States labor market reported that the economy added 29,000 jobs and the unemployment rate increased to 4.2% in the month of September. With the midterm elections happening in November, what does this data mean for Republicans? The 29,000 nonfarm payroll jobs fell well below economists’ expectations this month. Economists expected U.S. job growth
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CAMPUS LIFE
Bored at Etown? Try these free things to do
Let’s be honest; there are only so many times you can sit in your dorm room scrolling TikTok before you start wondering what else there is to do around Elizabethtown. Luckily, you don’t always need money, a car , or a big plan to have your own side quest. Just for you, dear reader, I’ve
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Manifestation, SMART goal setting, and how to set yourself up for success
You wouldn’t think that manifestation, the law of attraction, and SMART goal setting have a lot in common but, surprise! They do. I’m going to teach you the similarities between these strategies and how to use them to your advantage to set yourself up for success. For the uninitiated, let’s define some terms. SMART goal
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Student Feature: Cailee Compton
Elizabethtown College is home to many wonderful, hardworking students, and today, I will be showcasing one of these students, Cailee Compton. Hailing from Kingsville, Maryland, Compton is a first-year pPublic hHealth major. When asked why she chose public health, Compton said, “I want to help people but I don’t want to stick them with a
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SPORTS
Field Hockey wins shootout thriller on Youth Night against Hood
The Elizabethtown College field hockey team hosted Hood College for youth night at Wolf Field this past week in a non-conference matchup. The Blue Jays hoped to take a key victory before they head on the road for their first of many Landmark Conference matchups. Etown tried to find their footing early in the contest,
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Women’s Volleyball splits tri-match in Dig Pink matchup weekend
Elizabethtown College women’s volleyball team held a tri-match this past weekend against Marymount and Rowan, sporting a different color than the traditional blue and white. Dig Pink was the theme with pink balloons around Thompson Gym and pink ribbons worn in many of the players’ hair. The message this weekend was for the Dig Pink
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Women’s soccer takes tough loss against Wilkes
The Elizabethtown College women’s soccer team faced off against the Wilkes Colonels on Saturday, Sept. 26, shortly after the men’s team earned a dominant victory earlier in the day. The Blue Jays looked to follow up the men’s performance with a win of their own, but Wilkes proved to be a difficult opponent in a
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FEATURES
Internship Insider Panel provides student insight to peers.
On Thursday, Sept. 10, second-year students gathered in the Susquehanna Room to listen to a panel of fellow students share their experiences with an array of internships, giving students an inside view to internship opportunities and experiences. The panel takes place annually in September. each year, giving students time to learn and discuss internship opportunities
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Elizabethtown College SEEDS Ecology Club holds Lorax Meet & Greet movie night
To celebrate the beginning of the new academic year and welcome students back to campus, Elizabethtown College’s clubs and organizations held their first meetings. The SEEDS Ecology club decided on a movie night for its first meeting. “We really wanted to open the year with a light-hearted, relaxed community event,” said club president and Environmental
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Vinyl Rush takes the stage at Elizabethtown Fair
As students adjust to life back on campus, many took time to catch up with their friends and attend the annual Elizabethtown Fair. The fair took place at the Elizabethtown Fairgrounds from Aug. 24 through Aug. 29. The event featured carnival rides, games, animals, vendors and live music. On Thursday, Aug. 27, a band of
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