NEWS
The spring Study Abroad team acts as a new helpful resource
One of the Signature Learning Experiences at Elizabethtown College is studying abroad, as it is considered a cross-cultural experience. It is emphasized as an option for any student who is interested, and even past that is often encouraged for many majors. Many students have never even left the country, so leaving all they know behind
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Global Perspective: U.S. Senate advances aid package for Ukraine
The U.S. Senate worked over the Super Bowl weekend to advance an aid package for Ukraine that’s been slowly moving through. The grueling progress of the bill, which is due to limited bipartisan support, comes near the two-year anniversary of Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine. Tensions between the two have been ongoing for the last
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Pa Politics: Branch of government roll call
Democrats confirmed their control over the Pennsylvania state House the day before Valentine’s Day, leaving Speaker Joanna McClinton in control of the chamber. Jim Prokopiak, who formerly held a position as a school board member in suburban Philadelphia, took over the seat from fellow Democrat John Galloway, who resigned after winning a judicial race. Although
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CAMPUS LIFE
Horoscopes: Which of the Sims 4 traits are you based on your zodiac sign?
For this week of the Horoscopes, my mind went to a game I have spent an absurd amount of money on: The Sims 4. With all the expansion packs, game packs, stuff packs and kits, there’s an abundance of content that you can add on to the base game. Use your sun, moon and rising
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Debate of the Week: Apple cinnamon or pumpkin spice
There’s no doubt that both apple cinnamon and pumpkin spice flavors are delicious, but which is the better fall flavoring? Pumpkin spice may be beloved and iconic, but apple cinnamon is classic and crisp. Pumpkin pies and apple pies are both delicious fall treats, but which will you take at the dessert table? When fall
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Business Review: Knock Knock Boutique
Looking for a cute pair of earrings? Or a gift for a friend’s birthday? Knock Knock Boutique is just the place you need to be. From countless jewelry options to clothes to fun mugs and bags, the choices are endless! The first time I visited Knock Knock was during the Blue Jay Walk into town
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SPORTS
College football playoff preview
With the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I College Football regular season coming to a close, the College Football Playoff is fast approaching. Although there are less than ten teams with a realistic shot at clinching one of the four coveted playoff spots at this point, a lot could happen in the coming weeks
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Athlete of the Week: Victor Witkofsky
Victor Witkofsky is a junior athlete. He is an arm wrestler who trains with Lethal Arms, a gym that works to actively train arm wrestlers. Lethal Arms is located outside of Harrisburg, Pa. He recently participated in two tournaments. One of the tournaments was in state and one was in New Jersey, which was on
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Women’s Swimming triumphs over Stevenson and Wilkes
On Nov. 13, in Owings Mills, Md., the Elizabethtown College women’s swim team closed out their weekend at Stevenson University in a tri-meet with Wilkes University. The Blue Jays defeated Stevenson 145-58 and Wilkes 162-8. The Blue Jays took first in the first event of the day as Etown clocked in at 1 minute and
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FEATURES
Demo kitchen hosts event for Super Bowl
On Thursday, Feb. 10 in the Demonstration Kitchen at the Elizabethtown College Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being, Joni Eisenhauer, myself and five others participated in the “Soup-er Bowl.” In this presentation Eisenhauer showed us how to cook two types of chilies representing the two teams in this year’s Super Bowl. For the LA
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Reception held for new CCCE director
On Friday, Feb. 4th, the Elizabethtown College Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE) held a reception in recognition of the new Director of CCCE, Javita Thompson. The reception was held from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Bowers Writers House, and was a stop-and-go event. Thompson asked all those who attended to write their
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Latinx/Hispanic Student Union hosts cultural game night
On Friday, Feb. 5, Ismerai Miranda and the Latinx/Hispanic Student Union (LHSU) hosted a cultural game night. Hosts and attendees played Spanish games ranging from Loteria, UNO, Garbage, Mexican Train and Briscas. They also listened to Spanish music and had pizza and snacks. Miranda is the president of the LHSU. She works with vice president
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