NEWS
What Now? Trump’s Inaugural Promises
On Monday, Jan. 20, Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States of America. It would be a major understatement to say that the 2024 election year was stressful for both parties, especially for voters in swing states like Pennsylvania. Voters weighed many issues including the economy, rights for marginalized
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Taliban Leader Appeal for Women’s Education
The United States pulled out their remaining troops from Afghanistan in 2020 after years occupying the country, cementing the country to Taliban rule. The new ruling government has instituted a number of new rules centered around their form of strict religion. Their new form of government has included changing education for the roughly 30 million
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Business Writing Course Incorporates AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) and the ethics around using it in the workforce and academia have been an ever dominant source of conversation since the free release of ChatGPT in November 2022. Since the concept of AI in the classroom is still evolving and expanding and the abilities of a variety of software are becoming more
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CAMPUS LIFE
Job Spotlight: Assistant Marketing Coordinator
On a campus as bustling as Elizabethtown College, there are jobs that seemingly get done from thin air. For instance, the posters hung from the second floor of the Baugher Student Center (BSC) seem to just put themselves up. But that’s impossible, so who does this job? The job lies with the Elizabethtown College student
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Recipe Review: Cookies and Cream Fudge
If you’re looking for a sweet treat to lift your spirits as the semester starts to kick into high gear, try this variation on a classic fudge to satisfy your cravings. The ingredients you’ll need are an 18 ounce bag of white chocolate chips, a 14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk and chocolate cream-filled
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Students of Etown: Yasmin Elgamal
On campus, there are so many incredibly smart and talented students! Although our community tries to stay as connected as possible, it is hard to get to know every single one of your wonderful peers. Let’s take a look at one of our fellow Blue Jays here on campus. Yasmin Elgamal is a sophomore who
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SPORTS
Healthy minds: The effects of music
No matter the genre, music provides society with a myriad of purposes. From an education standpoint, students can use it to help them study. Outside the classroom, music can have a role in sports. On the field, it can have an impact in practice or an athlete’s mindset prior to an upcoming game. In general,
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Men’s lacrosse captures first win of the new season
The Elizabethtown College men’s lacrosse team captured the first win of their season this past weekend on Saturday, March 9. Their 17-10 win over St. Mary’s (Md.) improves their record to 1-3. With plenty of the season left to be played, the Blue Jays will hope to use this as a turning point moving forward.
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MLB spring training: Prospects to watch
It’s that time again. Excitement is rising for yet another season of Major League Baseball (MLB), as spring training is in full swing. Fans desperate for baseball watch their favorite teams play somewhat meaningless games, but in the process get to see their teams’ regular season rosters take shape. The center of attention for every
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FEATURES
College’s Lecture Series continues with Sekou Kaalund
On Feb. 16, Elizabethtown College welcomed Sekou Kaalund, the head of branch banking at U.S. Bank, as part of the College’s 2022-2023 Lecture Series program. Kaalund presented Leading for Sustainable Community Impact, where Kaalund shared his story, gave advice and discussed the best way to maximize growth and talent. Kaalund’s visit to Etown marks the
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Career Development Center hosts Creative Careers week
Elizabethtown College’s Career Development Center (CDC) held their first Creative Careers week over Feb. 14, 15 and 16. The sessions covered opportunities in art, graphic design, writing and web-based writing and design. Creative Careers week was designed to expose students to alums and employers in creative-based fields. Some majors have less defined paths than others,
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“In the Kitchen with Gene” event celebrates cultural food during BHM
Area coordinator Eugene Thomas loves to share his baking and cooking skills with people, often offering to bake for his resident assistant staff to show his appreciation. On Feb. 14, Thomas was able to not only share his cooked food but also the methods and techniques that go behind the scenes in an event that
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