NEWS
Today’s Tech: TikTok deal fails to end controversy
On Jan. 22, TikTok announced a deal that should have ended scrutiny of the Chinese-owned video platform, only for new attacks to emerge against the app’s operations and content. TikTok’s operation in the United States had technically been in legal limbo for about a year due to a law passed by Congress and signed by
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PA Politics: State Rep. resigns following “conflict of interest,” teeing up fifth special election this year
Seth Grove, a Republican state representative from the 196th district in York County resigned on Jan 31. following allegations of a conflict of interest. Grove has served in the state House since 2009 and announced in May that he would not seek reelection to a tenth term in office. In light of his impending retirement,
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Business Buzz: What to know about Netflix’s proposed purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery
Shareholders of Warner Bros. Discovery are expected to vote as soon as March on whether to approve the company’s proposed sale of its film and television business to Netflix, according to a CNBC report cited by Reuters. The vote would mark a major milestone in a deal that could significantly reshape the global entertainment landscape.
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CAMPUS LIFE
Farewell to Campus Life editor, Jillian Spiller
Jillian Spiller, a junior here at Elizabethtown College, started at The Etownian during her sophomore year, writing for the Features and Campus Life columns. It wasn’t long before her skill and potential was noticed and Spiller was asked to take on more responsibility. As an English secondary education major with a minor in creative writing
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College Living: Dorm hacks to make your life easier
Many alumni reminisce about college being one of the best times of their lives. However, there’s no hard feelings when you graduate and leave behind cramped dorms, roommate disagreements, communal bathrooms and countless items that were packed and never used. I look back on my first semester and wish I had a comprehensive list of
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How to elevate dining hall desserts
Dining hall food can become boring after a while. So, how can students amplify their options? For many students, dessert is the highlight of a long day of classes and studying. But too often, that excitement can fade after a few bites. Cookies, cakes and whoopie pies may look appealing behind the glass, but without
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SPORTS
Men’s Volleyball nets sweep against King’s College
The Elizabethtown College Blue Jays men’s volleyball team squared off against the King’s College Monarchs on Tuesday for a non-conference matchup. Etown came into the match with a 4-1 record, taking care of business early against a plethora of non-conference opponents. The Blue Jays picked up their only loss of the season against the #15
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Men’s basketball wins in tight game to Susquehanna
The Susquehanna River Hawks hosted the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays on Saturday, Jan. 24, in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, in a matchup that featured strong early momentum from Etown and a tightly contested finish. The Blue Jays ultimately held on late to secure a 72–68 road victory after withstanding a second-half surge from the River Hawks. Etown
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Blue Jay wrestling continues to dominate with top-ranked wrestler
With 25 total points scored for Elizabethtown College at the D. Kenneth Ober Invitational, senior Ganon Smith moved to the top position in the nation for the 184 pound weight class. Smith led the way for four total first-place finishes for the team, including junior Justice Hockenberry, graduate student Will Davis and sophomore Sav Niewiadomy.
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FEATURES
Connecting the world on campus: Etown celebrates International Education Week
This November, Elizabethtown College is embracing a spirit of global connection. From Nov. 10-14, International Education Week brings students together through events that celebrate cultural diversity and highlight how international education deepens understanding of both the world and ourselves. Organized by the Office of International Student Services, the week features themed events each day that
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A Spooktacular day at the Etown bookstore
This Halloween, the Elizabethtown College bookstore transformed its retail space into a lively hub of campus spirit. The door, wrapped in caution tape, and the checkout counter, covered in spider webs and glowing orange and purple lights, invited students to come in for some festive fun. On Thursday, Oct. 30, the Baugher Student Center (BSC)
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“Here We Glow” Blends Fitness, Community and Halloween Spirit
On Thursday, Oct. 30, the campus group fitness team hosted a Halloween-themed pop-up class titled “Here We Glow,” combining spin, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and circuit training in a one-of-a-kind workout experience that brought students together for fitness and fun. The event was part of Group Fitness Week, a lineup of themed fitness classes designed
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