NEWS
Pennsylvania Politics: Governor’s residence set ablaze
At around 2 a.m. on April 13, Pennsylvania’s Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence was set on fire in a suspected arson attack. Shapiro and his family reside at the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg, as have seven other governors in the Commonwealth’s long history. Cody Balmer, 28, was arrested on April 13 and was charged with
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St Joseph’s University Offers MSW for Etown Social Work Students
Students in Elizabethtown College’s social work program know how rigorous many of the requirements are. Four-year graduates leave with over 700 hours of field experience, building on their in-class assignments and homework. The program is always growing, and now there is a new opportunity for social work students pursuing their master’s degree after graduation.Etown is
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Today’s Tech: Nintendo Announces Switch 2
Nintendo’s eagerly awaited Switch 2 gaming console was poised to launch into the U.S. pre-order market this week. Instead of celebrating the release, the gaming giant was forced to hit pause. The change came just days after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed steep new tariffs on Japanese imports. The abrupt about-face underscores a growing reality—geopolitical
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CAMPUS LIFE
Horoscopes: What cat breed are you based on your zodiac?
Cats are as well-known and popular as their canine counterparts. When pet owners describe their cats, they often classify them by coat color and not by their breed. Cats have a variety of breeds, from those found in the United States to breeds found in Ukraine. Let’s see what cat breed you get based on
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Media Review: Stories by Avicii
Anyone who is on the app TikTok, or its predecessor Musical.ly, may recognize the lyrics of the following song: “Monday left me broken, Tuesday I was through with hoping, Wednesday my empty arms are open, Thursday waiting for love, waiting for love.” What they might not know is that this song, “Waiting for Love” is
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Recipe Review: S’mores Dip
During the winter, I often find myself craving warmer weather and my favorite summer treats to go alongside it. Unfortunately, it’s tricky to set up a campfire and toast some marshmallows when the ground is covered in snow. So, here’s a recipe for a s’mores-flavored dip that you can make and enjoy in the comfort
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SPORTS
The love of the game: Grace Hardy’s rise to head coach
From star player to head coach of the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays field hockey team, coach Grace Hardy is not ready to say goodbye to the game just yet. Hardy found her love for field hockey after moving schools in seventh grade when Hardy’s mom signed her up for a field hockey clinic.When it came
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Contenders take shape following NFL trade deadline
The National Football League (NFL) trade deadline came and went, and as usual, the league’s top contenders have strengthened their ships as they head for the playoffs. Some of the NFL’s top stars found new homes with many trades centered around the wide receiver market, as teams try to keep up with the league’s high-powered
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Multiple all-conference performers shine in cross country championships
On a cool, brisk, sunny Saturday morning at Union Canal Tunnel Park in Lebanon County, the Elizabethtown College cross country team lined up for the Landmark Conference Championship, hosted by the Blue Jays. The Etown women’s cross-country team ran first after the gun was fired, with the Blue Jays leading the charge out of the
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FEATURES
High Library holds exhibition for LGBTQ+ History Month
The Long Road to LGBTQ+ Equality in PA is a month-long display located slightly off to the side on the main floor of the Elizabethtown College’s High Library. The display includes six double-sided panels, approximately seven and a half feet tall and three feet wide, grouped in two sets of three standing parallel to one
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Etown takes new approach to class gifts
Elizabethtown College’s Office of Institutional Advancement announced that this year’s class gift will be different from past years. While in the past, the College had asked students from the graduating class to pick a class gift and issue donations specifically for that gift, this year’s approach allows the student to pick a department on campus
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SEEDS and SWAG collaborate on health-promoting event
One of Elizabethtown College’s main goals is to provide informative events that students and staff can engage in for meaningful experiences. Many clubs and organizations across campus have been holding events recently to educate students and staff about relevant topics across campus and in the community. One of the topics includes the environment. One of
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