NEWS
American Airlines loses appeal with U.S. courts barring U.S. Northeast partnership
American Airlines is America’s largest airline, transporting passengers safely from state to state and country to country. Meanwhile, JetBlue is the sixth-largest airline in America. Launched in 2021, this partnership allowed customers to earn airline miles for both airlines when flying on one of them. The partnership featured two main components. First, American and JetBlue
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Catholicism’s new face
As the Catholic Church and the Vatican have to deal with controversy after controversy, it came as a surprise to many when they released a new mascot for the church. And yes, churches can apparently have mascots. Luce, meaning light in Italian, is a short blue haired girl dressed in a raincoat and boots and
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Campus Responds to 2024 Election
On Nov. 5, many members of the Elizabethtown College campus community voted either in-person or had already sent in their mail-in ballot weeks prior. The Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE) shuttled people to the local polling location at various times throughout the day and also provided “Etown Votes” stickers for voters who may
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CAMPUS LIFE
Which of these captivating artworks represents your zodiac sign?
Despite my best attempts, Jays, I am simply not an artist. Unfortunately, my visually creative skills never advanced past the kindergarten level. If I am being completely honest, I still struggle with coloring in the lines. Nonetheless, you don’t have to be an artist to appreciate the artwork from the past several centuries or so.
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Local Sightseeing: Elizabethtown Borough Community Park
The Elizabethtown Borough Community Park is a quiet park right on South Mount Joy Street, only a few minutes from campus. The park has several playgrounds for young kids to explore, pavilions, basketball courts, an amphitheater and more! There’s plenty to do for family members of all ages, or if you just want to take
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A retrospective review of Amazon’s “Rings of Power” series
It’s no secret that I am not a fan of Amazon’s “Rings of Power” series, but not for the reasons you may think. I’m the first to say a film adaptation of a book doesn’t have to be a perfect copy in order to be a great movie or show. But at the same time,
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SPORTS
Women’s volleyball team rises to the challenge on Senior Day
The Elizabethtown College women’s volleyball team celebrated Senior Day in a big way on Friday, Oct. 13 against Catholic University. This one went the distance of five sets, and the Blue Jays would survive a thriller, taking the match three sets to five. Seniors—middle blocker Katie Scaggs, outside hitter Georgianna Kahley and libero Kambrie Helper—were
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Video Game Review: Sekiro Shadows Die Twice
Throughout the last decade, FromSoftware titles got stuck in a fruitful yet repetitive rut. The Dark Souls trilogy and Bloodborne felt like variations on a single gameplay formula and the Souls-Like genre desired innovation. Thankfully, FromSoftware revitalized this genre with the release of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The game’s sword-based combat and astounding visuals combine
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MLB Postseason: Championship series preview
As all the dust settles, the stage is set for a wild end to the 2023 Major League Baseball (MLB) Postseason. Just four teams remain in the fight for this year’s World Series. From the American League (AL), it will be a battle of Texas between the postseason juggernaut Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers
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FEATURES
#EtownCollegeReads provides a club for everyone this fall semester
Most clubs at Elizabethtown College are solely for students and will meet exclusively on campus; Dr. Kathryn Caprino created the #EtownCollegeReads online book club that’s not only for students but for faculty and alumni as well. Caprino is an assistant professor PK-12 New Literacies in the education department at Elizabethtown College. Caprino describes herself as
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Business etiquette and networking event provides career assistance
After graduation, many students find themselves in the complicated position of trying to stay afloat while navigating the difficult challenge of finding a job. While many find themselves prepared for the field they chose to study, very few are properly educated on how exactly to land the job that they want. Recognizing this, the Career
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Cartoonist presents on career journey, advice
When people watch animated shows, they might not think of all the work that goes into making them. Character designer Giahna Pantano, who’s designed for shows like “Solar Opposites” and “Chicago Party Aunt,” knows it’s not that simple. Pantano visited Elizabethtown College on Sept. 21 to discuss her art journey and career. The event was
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