NEWS
Homecoming Weekend: Balancing the old with the new
The leaves are turning gold, there’s a pleasant breeze in the air and the smell of pumpkin spice is inescapable. That’s right Jays: it is fall once more. This is a very special time of year on the Elizabethtown College campus. While the stress of midterms is hanging over us, it is also a time
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Today’s Tech: Apple unveils plans for latest iPhone
Apple has finally released the next generation of iPhones. Included in the new selection are the iPhone 15, starting at $799 and the iPhone 15 Pro, starting at $999. They are quite pricey, but if you have an iPhone 11 or higher, you can get $200-$650 in credit towards a 15. The pre-orders began on
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The Board of Trustees elects new members
Effective July 1, the Elizabethtown College Board of Trustees appointed three new members: Dr. Gerald Baer, Dr. Albert Granger and Robert Sands. Baer obtained a Bachelor of Science in biology from Etown and then attended the Pennsylvania College of Medicine, where he received his doctorate. He currently works as a Family Practice Specialist with Penn
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CAMPUS LIFE
Media Review: Get lost in a story with the “Blood and Ash” series
The New York Times best-seller “Blood and Ash” series written by Jennifer L. Armentrout is a high fantasy series that follows the Maiden, a girl named Penelope, aka Poppy. She is fated to Ascend soon. She isn’t allowed to speak to or touch anyone but a select few. Hiding her face with a white cloth,
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Job Spotlight: How Blue Jay Ambassadors welcome potential students
Do you remember when you first arrived at Elizabethtown College? Some things stand out for all of us: submitting your application, attending an open house, decision day and the glorious moment when we first move into our first-year dorm. But before we met our peer mentors, before we met with professors and maybe even before
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Horoscopes: Which music video represents your sign?
Happy spring, Blue Jays! I don’t know about you, but I’ve been on a music video binge lately, and it brought to mind a question: what music video represents each Zodiac sign? That’s what we’ll be looking at today, and, as an added bonus, I’ve picked videos for each sign by artists of that same
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SPORTS
Professional Sports Update: Football and baseball
The Dallas Cowboys are making sports headlines this week. They recently lost a game with a final score of 19-3 against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers to begin their season. Additionally, Cowboys’ quarterback Dak Prescott fractured a joint very close to his thumb, inhibiting his ability to throw the football in the fourth quarter of
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F&M wins Smith-Herr Boot against Etown Men’s Soccer Team
On Saturday, Sept. 10, the Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team lost the Smith-Herr Boot match against Franklin & Marshall (F&M). The game got off to a slow start, with both teams struggling to make any headway. Etown was outshot by F&M with four missed shots to Etown’s zero shots in the first half, but still
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Women’s Field Hockey triumphs over Wilkes
On Wednesday, Sept. 7, the Elizabethtown College field hockey team faced off against Wilkes University. This game was very eventful—not only was it the season opener for the field hockey team, but three different Etown players added a goal to contribute to the 3-1 win. The Blue Jays scoring play in the final five minutes
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FEATURES
Students enjoy painting while sipping on beverages
“It’s a great thing to do on a Friday night with my friends, and we’re all 21 so we can enjoy it,” Romeo said. Many students shared these feelings and came to spend time with friends and connect with new people. Others came to have fun and stay busy on a Friday night on campus.
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Student accepts college’s Disney program
Elizabethtown College sophomore biology major and psychology minor Kathryn Black has been accepted to the Disney Program. The Disney Program is an opportunity to work for Disney while staying at the Flamingo Crossing Village Resort. It is a paid job, but students are expected to pay for housing. Black will be there from January to
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Orchestra concert shows passion and dedication to music
The Elizabethtown College-Community Orchestra performed their fall concert on Sunday, Nov. 14 at Leffler Chapel and Performance Center. The group is directed by Dr. Hayden Denesha. The orchestra is one of several music ensembles on campus. The group sets itself apart through the instruments included, unique literature picked and participation of community members. “All of
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