NEWS
The Jay Truck to be open every weekend
It’s always a great day to be a Jay, but the weekends at Elizabethtown College are about to get a whole lot better. Our very own Jay Truck, the mobile dish-dealing favorite, is returning in a big way this semester. Returning students may notice some cosmetic changes this year, as the College has acquired an
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Royer Residence Hall welcomes new and returning students
After months of construction, Royer residence hall was finally able to show off its long-awaited makeover. Last Tuesday, the conclusion of the renovation period was celebrated as Elizabethtown College President Betty Rider cut the ribbon in the opening ceremony. Residents of Royer and other Etown students were invited to celebrate the new renovations along with
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Pennsylvania Politics: Summer in review
Governor Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, started his first summer in the Pennsylvania Legislature in the same way his predecessor did—with a late budget. The budget deadline is June 30 but didn’t make it to the Governor’s desk until nearly a month later, on Aug. 30. The process isn’t complete, though. While the budget allots money,
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CAMPUS LIFE
Book Review: An unlikely adventure with Neil Gaiman’s “Anansi Boys”
A writer like no other, Neil Gaiman never fails to impress when it comes to his literary achievements. Over Spring Break, I had a chance to catch up on my reading list—which already includes several of Gaiman’s books—with his novel “Anansi Boys.” “Anansi Boys” follows the journey of main character Charles “Fat Charlie” Nancy: a
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Welcome to the Jungle: Meet energetic “mutt” Domer
This week, get to know the lovable companion of the Foster family, Domer! After losing their older dog, Trixie, in 2018, senior Judas Foster and their mom decided to look for a new pet. After being pet-less for about a month, the two of them drove to Petsmart. A local rescue was hosting an adoption
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Students of Etown: Meet exercise science student Desiree George
For any Elizabethtown College student, thinking about the future can be overwhelming. However, those who take full advantage of their education and opportunities for experience often find themselves with a solid foundation to build upon after graduation. This week, hear from one talented, hardworking student who has used her undergraduate career to build a solid
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SPORTS
Etown’s Women’s Lacrosse loses to Misericordia
On Saturday, March 19, the Elizabethtown College women’s lacrosse team faced off on Wolf Field against Misericordia University in a hard-fought match. At the end of the game, the final score was 17-3, with the Cougars of Misericordia coming out on top. The Blue Jays now have a 1-6 record and the Cougars hold a
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Pro Sports update
Australia’s Ash Barty, the No. 1-ranked women’s tennis player in the world, has recently announced her retirement from the sport at the age of 25. Barty said in an emotional video posted on Wednesday, March 16 on her social media accounts: “I’m so happy and I’m so ready. I just know at the moment in
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Video Game Review: Pool Elite
“Pool Elite” is an old game, but it is worth a review. This game is a three-dimensional pool simulator, enabling you to play several different variations of pool including but not limited to: 8-Ball, 9-Ball, 3 Cushion, Carom and even Snooker. This game is very realistic, as it is based in physics. This means that
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FEATURES
2021 Homecoming Parade kicks off Homecoming and Family Weekend festivities
On Saturday, Oct. 16th, the 2021 Elizabethtown College Homecoming Parade was held. The parade featured community organizations, such as the Elizabethtown Police and Fire Departments, as well as numerous floats from the College. Etown President Cecilia M. McCormick, J.D. rode in a car near the beginning of the parade. Following her were various student clubs
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Young Center Fellow releases podcast on Amish life
Senior Fellow at Elizabethtown College’s Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies Dr. Donald Kraybill put out a new book called “What the Amish Teach Us” on Wednesday, Oct. 26. But before it hit shelves, Kraybill’s contact at his publisher Johns Hopkins University Press came to him with an idea. “The editorial director at Johns
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Migration Stories of Mennonites on the Move
On Thursday, Oct 21, Dr. John P. R. Eicher presented a lecture summarizing the main idea of his recent novel, “Exiled Among Nations: German and Mennonite Mythologies in the Transnational Age.” The book was published by Cambridge University Press, 2020, and recently received the 2021 Dale W. Brown Book Award. Eicher is an assistant professor
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