NEWS
PA Politics: Trump Admin Gives Nippon Steel Acquisition a Second Look
The Trump Administration has ordered a new national security review for the Nippon Steel Corporation’s proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel, signaling the potential for the $14.9 billion deal to go through. The order comes as shares of U.S. Steel hit a 52-week high, a spike of more than 16% ($44.49 per share) in reaction to
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Today’s Tech: People recreating Studio Ghibli with AI
Within days of OpenAI releasing its latest artificial intelligence innovation, GPT-4o, the internet found a new fascination—attempting to recreate the wonder of Studio Ghibli with AI-generated images. Social media platforms like X and Instagram soon became filled with AI-generated photos that tried to replicate the distinctive look of the legendary Japanese animation studio, giving new
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Business Buzz: Is the US heading towards another recession?
The U.S. economy is one of the largest and strongest economies in the world. What makes the U.S. economy so strong is based on several factors: diverse sectors, robust financial markets, large size, strong labor market and gross domestic product (GDP). GDP is an important factor in a healthy economy, since it provides a key
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CAMPUS LIFE
Business Review: Etown Record Lounge
Music is an important part of many people’s everyday lives, and in recent years it has become increasingly popular to collect physical copies of albums in the form of vinyl records and CDs. If you’re a fan of retro music, Etown Record Lounge might be a one-stop shop for all of your listening needs. Located
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Club Feature: Psychology Club
This past Tuesday afternoon, the Etown Psychology club hosted a presentation by junior Tainan Nunes. Titled “Start With Human Connections,” the lecture was a deep dive into the importance of meaningful human connection and intentional, quality relationships in a technological and prescription-obsessed world that is currently starved of them. Nunes, a self-professed lover of quotes,
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Faithful or Not, You Belong: Crossroads YA Group
In a world where real connection can feel rare, a new gathering in Palmyra is offering something simple yet powerful. Crossroads, a new young adult group held at Encounter Church of Palmyra, specifically targets individuals ages 18 to 29 in the local area. The group will meet every Sunday at 7 p.m., starting with a
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SPORTS
Video Game Review: UFO 50
In the 80s and 90s, terrible bootleg game collections ran rampant throughout the game industry. These mostly featured bizarre versions of Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) games or the worst arcade games one could ever play, as the developers used ludicrously high game totals to make a profit. An infamous example of this phenomenon was
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Blue Jay Volleyball celebrates Senior Day with a sweep
As Thompson Gymnasium filled with families and friends with signs and flowers for the seniors graduating in the upcoming semesters, the women’s volleyball team was ready to kick off the Landmark Conference matchup between the Elizabethtown Blue Jays and the Wilkes Colonels. Elizabethtown started strong with two straight kills by senior setter Sophie Savick, getting
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Blue Jays struggle on the road over the weekend
Elizabethtown College’s athletic programs had their fair share of struggles on the road this past weekend on Saturday, Oct. 5th. Field Hockey: The field hockey team traveled to Madison, New Jersey for a matchup with Drew University on Saturday afternoon. Things looked promising early for the Blue Jays, but the game ultimately produced a 3-1
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FEATURES
Poet Laureate writes poem on the values of Rotary Club and Etown’s motto
The poet laureate program at Elizabethtown College aims to emphasize the key values of the College and the students it represents through the creative lenses that poems provide. This program is run through the Office of the Dean of Students as well as the Office of Academic Affairs and enables poets to voice their opinions
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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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