NEWS
Today’s Tech: iPhone 16e signifies major price shift
Apple’s release of the iPhone 16e is a significant shift in the phone market. Its price tag, under $600, provides affordable access to the world of Apple without sacrificing the core experience which makes iPhones attractive. In an industry where most phones set the price in excess of $1,000, this release could signal a shift
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Business Buzz: Reshaping Asia’s Energy Supplies
On Feb. 21, in Washington D.C., U.S. President Donald Trump sat down with Prime Minister of Japan Shigeru Ishiba. Their conversation was on how Tokyo could help the U.S. to unleash gas in Alaska and ship it to U.S. allies in Asia. Trump and his main energy advisor Doug Burgum put forth the venture as
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Bathroom trash cans revoked in Myer dorm building after feces found
Two weeks ago, feces was found in multiple bathroom trash cans along the second floor of Elizabethtown College’s Myer dorm building, MK White, area coordinator for Myer, Ober and Schlosser Halls, said at a Zoom meeting. The perpetrator(s), as well as their intent, are still unknown, White said on the call. The Zoom meeting was
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CAMPUS LIFE
Business Review: Reel Cinemas
With the end of the semester approaching faster than expected, why not take a break from studying and go see a movie? Reel Cinemas is a local movie theater located at 1500 Christopher Place, Lancaster, in the Crossings at Conestoga Creek shopping center. It’s about a 30 minute drive from Elizabethtown College, with the fastest
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Debate of the Week: Christmas Decorations
With the final weekend of October putting a wrap on the Halloween season, Americans are now turning their attention to the next big item in consumer culture: Christmas decorations. For some, Thanksgiving is just a detour to the ultimate destination of gifts, hot chocolate and bright lights at night. These folks put their Christmas decorations
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Horoscopes: What candle matches your zodiac?
With the colder months ahead, it’s only natural to make your living area as comfortable as possible. Candles are an excellent way to make a space smell fantastic and give a little warmth. While Elizabethtown College residence halls and housing do not allow candles, there’s no harm in imagining what candle your zodiac sign would
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SPORTS
Blue Jays out-maneuver Mustangs on Senior Day
The Elizabethtown College Blue Jays overcame the Stevenson University women’s soccer team last Saturday with a final score of 1-0. The match happened on a warm, humid and sunny day at Etown’s Ira R. Herr Field. The Blue Jays kept the pressure on the Mustangs throughout the first half. The ball constantly stayed near the
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Cross country teams take on the Blue Jay Alumni Challenge over the weekend
The men’s and women’s cross country teams participated in the Blue Jay Alumni Challenge on Saturday, Sept. 14. Elizabethtown welcomed back its graduates to take on the current Blue Jay cross country teams on their home turf by the solar fields across from campus.. While the men’s team lost their event, dropping to 1-1 on
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Healthy Habits: The effects of diet soda
Last year, concern over the artificial sweetener aspartame suddenly flared up. Most often seen in diet soda, this sweet substance was accused of exhibiting carcinogenic properties. While this situation died down as suddenly as it started, the panic raised an intriguing question: Do diet sodas pose health risks? A reasonable place to look for the
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FEATURES
College unveils a renovated Royer to Etown community
In Jan. 2023, renovations officially began on Elizabethtown College’s Royer Residence Hall. “Everyone was keeping their fingers and toes crossed that we would be ready to open for the fall semester,” Etown President Betty Rider said. Royer’s renovation boasts updated rooms, kitchens, bathrooms and lounge areas with new lighting, furniture, paint and flooring. On a
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Relay for Life raises money for cancer research
Many people have pulled an all-nighter for an assignment or to study for a test, but have they ever pulled an all-nighter for cancer research? Essentially, that’s what Relay for Life is—a fun yet somber all-nighter for cancer research. “[Relay for Life is] a 12 hour fundraising event for American Cancer Society,” Colleges Against Cancer
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Reflection and farewell from Features Editor
This is my last article for the Etownian. That sentence was not comfortable to type out. When this issue comes out, I will be about three weeks away from graduation. That wasn’t any more comfortable to type. The future is still so unknown for me, so for this final piece of mine, we’re going to
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