NEWS
AI and Art
It is worth noting that this article was not written with the use of artificial intelligence (AI). It’s an Etownian original. Elizabethtown College is home to artists of all kinds, from musicians to graphic designers, and those who appreciate the visual arts have no doubt heard various news stories about AI art. AI tools have
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Today’s Tech: MIT pioneers insect-like robots for pollination
Advancements in agriculture are now entering uncharted territory, propelled by significant breakthroughs in robotics. At the pinnacle of this pursuit, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers are pioneering tiny, insect-like robots that specialize in artificial pollination to revolutionize the future of agriculture. These may one day swarm from mechanical hives into controlled environments—such as multi-level
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Business Buzz: Bank of Japan’s rates raised highest since 2008
This week, Japan’s central bank has increased the cost of borrowing to its highest level in 17 years—after the quick rise of consumer prices increased in December. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised their initial short-term policy rate of around 0.25%to around 0.5%. In July, there was a mass stock market selloff which was triggered
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CAMPUS LIFE
Media Review: My Top 5 ‘Mamma Mia!’ Song Picks
The 2008 jukebox movie musical “Mamma Mia!” takes place on the Greek island Kalokairi, where bride-to-be Sophie Sheridan, played by Amanda Seyfried, invites three men from her mother’s past to her wedding. Sophie hopes she will meet her true father and that he will give her away to her fiancé Sky. The twist is, her
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Welcome to the Jungle: Annie the King Charles Puppy
This week, meet Annie, a 2-year-old King Charles Cavalier puppy belonging to sophomore Adam Brockett. Annie was adopted by the Brockett family on Feb. 22, 2022 after the loss of one of their previous dogs, Guinevere (nicknamed Guinny), and the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Brockett, they wanted a King Charles specifically because
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Business Review: The Spot Hometown Deli
There are many small businesses that line downtown Market Street, each with their own individual charm. From second-hand shops to a variety of food options, there’s something for everyone, and with the weather finally starting to cool off it’s a perfect time to take a walk around and try something new. The Spot Hometown Deli
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SPORTS
Video Game Review: Duelists of Eden
Genre shifts often lead to utterly confusing releases. Franchises can take their well-known gameplay and throw it out for something different like “Final Fantasy”, confusingly replicating “Devil May Cry”-style combat and the “Sonic” franchise’s persistent identity crisis. However, sometimes a genre shift allows the mechanics and style of prior releases to flourish in new and
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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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FEATURES
Etown kicks off Black History Month with Pan-American flag raising
On Feb. 1, Elizabethtown College celebrated the start of Black History Month with a number of events that symbolize Black pride and excellence, such as hand printing with the Pan-American flag colors and raising the flag in the BSC Concourse. The posters with the hand prints were hung up in the BSC prior to the
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Career Development event prepares students for post-graduation life
Senior Transitions was an event held for seniors to help prepare them for life after college, aka “adulting.” It occurred on Feb. 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. on the second floor of the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being, and it was sponsored by Elizabethtown College’s Career Development Center (CDC). For the event, students
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Etown’s EdOrg hosts A-T benefit concert
On Friday, Jan. 27, Elizabethtown College’s student-run Education Organization (EdOrg) hosted a benefit concert in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center. The benefit concert was meant to raise funds for the A-T Children’s Project, which is an organization focused on providing support for people with Ataxia-telangiectasia. “The EdOrg cabinet is ecstatic to bring back this event
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