NEWS
Global Perspective: Tensions rise in the Horn of Africa
In January, Ethiopian authorities reported seizing thousands of rounds of ammunition allegedly sent by Eritrea to rebels in Ethiopia’s Amhara region. Eritrea denied these accusations, asserting that Ethiopia was fabricating incidents to justify potential military action. Eritrea’s Information Minister, Yemane Gebremeskel, accused the Ethiopian government of “floating false flags” in preparation for war. Subsequently, Eritrean
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Business Buzz: What the Supreme Court tariff decision means for businesses
On Feb. 20, the Supreme Court invalidated a key component of President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda. Within hours, the administration introduced a new tariff policy. This sequence highlights a central challenge for American businesses. The court’s 6-3 decision that Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) was definitive. However, for
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Social media addiction trial underway
Testimony has started in the ongoing legal case in California that could set major precedent for claiming damages against major social media companies for their platform’s supposedly addictive nature. The lawsuit was filed in 2023 by a now-20-year-old woman identified as K.G.M. against YouTube, TikTok, Snap, Inc. (the parent company of Snapchat) and Meta, which
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CAMPUS LIFE
Recipe Review: Microwave banana bread
If you’ve ever been in the dining hall and passed up bananas that have seen better days, maybe reconsider. Overripe, brown bananas are in perfect condition for banana bread. As bananas ripen, their starches convert into sugar. As your bread bakes, those natural sugars caramelize and create that rich dark brown color of the perfect
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Media Review: Top 3 Catherine O’Hara films
Catherine O’Hara, wife, mother, actress, comedian and screenwriter, unfortunately passed away on Jan. 30 at the age of 71. During her 50-year long career, she appeared in over 100 pieces of television and film. Starting with sketch and improv comedy, O’Hara worked her way to fame, winning multiple awards for her excellent work. In honor
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Advice for First-Year Students: College is not as scary as it may seem
Being a first-year student in the college world is a very daunting role to take. You’re surrounded by new people who are trying to figure out the same thing that you are: how am I going to survive? You have to balance new people, new friendships, new freedom and new professors with their differing expectations.
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SPORTS
Elizabethtown College men’s volleyball brings out the brooms against Cairn
Elizabethtown College’s men’s volleyball team took on the Cairn Highlanders this past week prior to the beginning of their in-conference play. The Blue Jays were due for a rematch against the Highlanders, as Etown cruised to a 3-0 victory as the starters rested for the second game in the tri-match. Cairn entered the game winless
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Elizabethtown College come back against Goucher
The Blue Jays men’s basketball team faced off against the Goucher Gophers on Saturday, Jan. 31, in a contest that began sluggishly but ultimately turned into a dramatic second-half showdown, as Elizabethtown erased a halftime deficit to secure a hard-fought victory on their home floor. The opening minutes reflected two teams still settling into rhythm,
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Blue Jays falls to Susquehanna in conference matchup
The Elizabethtown College Blue Jays women’s basketball team went on a road trip on Saturday, facing the Susquehanna University River Hawks in a Landmark Conference matchup. The last matchup between the two, the Blue Jays were able to pick up a narrow victory, edging out the River Hawks 59-56. Etown battled hard in the previous
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FEATURES
Monique Coleman encourages students to embrace purpose and resilience at Leffler Lecture
Actress and advocate Monique Coleman brought a message of growth, courage and self-worth to Elizabethtown College on Thursday night as the featured speaker for this fall’s Leffler Lecture Series. The event, held Nov. 13 in Leffler Chapel, coincided with Coleman’s 45 birthday, something she noted with joy as she reflected on the lessons that have
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Medical Humanities: Health professions growth and awareness
Recently, Elizabethtown College hosted a Medical Humanities talk hosted by the School of Arts and Humanities. This growing field is starting to build a stronger home for itself at Etown with the growing medical humanities minor the college offers. This event offered an overview of what the medical humanities are, along with details of what
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Record-breaking open house welcomes future Blue Jays
The pathways of Elizabethtown College buzzed with energy on Saturday morning as hundreds of families explored campus for the school’s largest-ever Fall Open House. With 252 prospective students in attendance, the day marked a milestone for the College’s admissions season, and for one of its newest tour guides, it was a milestone of her own.
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