NEWS
Pa Politics: Bird Flu
The price of eggs is always a point of contention in election cycles and is often seen as an economic indicator by voters. However, politicians in power are often quick to point out that the price of eggs, like everything else, can be heavily influenced by factors outside of the economy. One factor that contributes
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Etown Mock Trial Wins Award for Performance
Every year, Elizabethtown College students compete at an annual regional competition of the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA), representing the college and flexing their legal expertise. This year was no different, and this cohort brought home some good news with them. Unlike many schools that offer mock trial only as an extra-curricular, Etown provides the
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Today’s Tech: T-Mobile to Partner with SpaceX
T-Mobile’s announcement of its imminent satellite-based cell service with the aid of SpaceX’s Starlink is more than just a news flash from the Super Bowl. It is an opening look into the next era of wireless technology. Filling in some of the dead zones in cellular coverage, this partnership could revolutionize the telephone company business
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CAMPUS LIFE
Media Review: Jujutsu Kaisen
As we enter into the spooky season, what better time is there to start an intense series about curses, demons and magic? Starting in 2018, author Gege Akutami first began to publish the dark fantasy manga in the popular Japanese magazine, Shōnen Jump. Jujutsu Kaisen follows the life of young protagonist Yuji Itadori, a regular
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Recipe Review: Microwave Cookie in a Mug
Welcome back from break, Jays! We’ve reached the midpoint of the semester, and with that comes exams, research papers and plenty of stress. It can be difficult, but it’s important to take some time to treat yourself, and enjoying a nice dessert is a great way to do that. So, here’s a quick and simple
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Students of Etown: Anastasia McGettigan
This week, meet Anastasia McGettigan, a sophomore English major with a professional writing concentration with minors in creative writing and family business and entrepreneurship. Throughout her time at Elizabethtown College, McGettigan has found several ways to get involved in the campus community, including joining the staff of Etown’s literary magazine Fine Print, co-hosting the open
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SPORTS
Video Game Review: “Paper Lily – Chapter 1”
Considerable amounts of well-known horror games surprisingly originate from the role playing game (RPG) Maker software. Developers can take this program and craft terror from an entirely different genre. However, these games often end up restricted by their gameplay and fail to deliver a terrifying experience. Lackluster precedents do not mean certain styles cannot produce
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Elizabethtown College softball splits home opener with Juniata Eagles
Elizabethtown College’s softball team (4-8, 1-1 LC) kicked off their home opener with a thrilling split against the Juniata Eagles (6-10, 1-1 LC), winning the first game 4-3 but losing the second 12-3 with the game called in the 5th inning. In the first game of the doubleheader, the Blue Jays found themselves trailing early
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Shot putter steps into the circle for first time, sets records
It’s unusual for a college student to pick up a new sport. It’s even more unusual for a newcomer to excel and set records at this level. But, Elizabethtown College first-year Joey Walko is doing just that. The track and field team at Etown is a growing program, and the throwing team is no exception.
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FEATURES
Fine Print magazine accepts creative submissions
Elizabethtown College’s annual literary magazine Fine Print acts as a showcase for student and faculty work in art, writing and poetry. Fine Print is currently looking for submissions. Based on their own experiences with seeing their work published, the editors encourage others to take the plunge and submit their work. Fine Print compiles pieces of
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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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