NEWS
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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PA Politics: John Fetterman’s Deviation from Party Lines and Biden’s Farewell
As Democrats are struggling to come to terms with an electoral loss across several key battleground states, giving Donald Trump and other Republicans control over the White House and Congress, debates over how much to challenge Trump and whether to embrace some of his policies are becoming commonplace. Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has
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Coca-Cola Releases AI-Generated Ad
Coca-Cola’s annual Christmas advertisements are pretty much a cultural institution. Glowing lights on those imposing red delivery trucks have symbolized holiday cheer since the mid-1990s. However, this year, Coca-Cola broke with tradition with quite a step into the unconventional: an AI-generated reboot of its classic “Holidays Are Coming” ad campaign. For some, it’s a technological
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CAMPUS LIFE
Media Review: The Magnus Protocol
With the arrival of fall, it’s time to start indulging in some spooky stories. I’m personally not a big fan of scary movies, but I love the thrill of a good piece of horror fiction. So this week, I decided to check out “The Magnus Protocol,” a horror anthology available in the form of a
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Club Feature: Fine Print Literary Magazine
Joining one or more of Elizabethtown College’s student-run clubs and organizations is an excellent way to break out of your shell and meet new people with similar interests. One of the many long-standing academic organizations is Fine Print, Etown’s literary magazine. Each year in the spring semester, the organization publishes a printed anthology of original
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Debate of the Week: Marketplace or Jay’s Nest?
Recently, there has been buzz around campus debating what’s better: Jay’s Nest or the Marketplace’s sweet treats? Students have been arguing over this for a while now, and it’s time to talk about it! Though most students claim that they are equally as amazing, let’s see if we can weigh out the options here. The
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SPORTS
Chiefs win back-to-back Super Bowls Super Bowl LVIII
It was quite a season for the two teams in this year’s Super Bowl matchup at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium. Yes, they played well to reach the big game, but that hasn’t always been the top news story. It’s been hard to watch the news and not hear about Taylor Swift and the Kansas City
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Men’s and Women’s basketball celebrate Senior Day with wins
The Elizabethtown College men’s and women’s basketball teams celebrated Senior Day in a big way on Saturday, Feb. 10 against Wilkes University. The men’s team kicked off the day’s festivities with an 85-82 down-to-the-wire win in overtime. Later, the women’s team followed up with a stellar performance in a convincing 79-61 win. These wins moved
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Men’s Volleyball downs Widener at home
The Elizabethtown College men’s volleyball team extended their winning streak to three games on Thursday, Feb. 8. The Blue Jays took the court and continued their dominance at home, taking the match three sets to one, moving the team to 6-3, including a 4-1 record in front of their home fans. Etown dominated in almost
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FEATURES
Down the rabbit hole: Etown’s production of “Alice in Wonderland”
Over the first two weekends in November, the Elizabethtown College Theatre Department put on their fall play, “Alice in Wonderland.” This production was directed by Communications Art Teacher for the School District of Lancaster Kristin Wolanin and featured students both on stage and behind the scenes. After the audience members filed into Tempest Theatre, Wolanin
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Title IX office explores restorative practices, training next semester
Elizabethtown College has a mission to foster a safe and secure environment for students and faculty. They believe in encouraging moral and intellectual growth in support of the College’s motto, “Educate for Service.” A wide variety of educational programs and support departments aid school members in maintaining a safe environment. Title IX is a prime
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Etown’s Lecture Series invites Anthony Ray Hinton to campus
On Nov. 2, Elizabethtown College welcomed Anthony Ray Hinton as he shared his experiences after surviving on Alabama’s death row for 30 years. As part of the College’s Lecture Series, Hinton spoke to the Elizabethtown community at Leffler Chapel. While speaking to attendees, Hinton detailed why his story was important, as well as how it
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