NEWS
Kesha Morant Williams leaves legacy after two years at Etown
After more than two years of passionately working towards change at Elizabethtown College, Senior Advisor for College Diversity, Equity and Belonging Kesha Morant Williams has departed from campus. Williams’ last day was Oct. 18. She will move to a new position as the Vice President for Academic Affairs at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. “Kesha
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Today’s tech: Microsoft announces deal with Constellation Energyc
Microsoft embarked into new territory in announcing a deal to reopen Unit 1 of the Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania—a facility seared into U.S. history thanks to the 1979 partial meltdown of its sister reactor. This bold move was driven by the rapid increase in the energy demands of artificial intelligence, marking a
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Sexual abuse scandals continue to haunt Catholic Church
Over the past few decades, numerous news stories and headlines have come out against the Catholic Church worldwide. Many of these stories revolve around sexual abuse scandals,specifically sexual abuse against minors. One country that has seen a surge in these scandals is Belgium. The small country seated in the low countries of the northwest region
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CAMPUS LIFE
Media Review: Return of the Obra Dinn
“Return of the Obra Dinn”, released by popular indie video game developer Lucas Pope in 2018, is a murder mystery game with a twist—there are 60 deaths to be investigated all at once. It is currently available for $20 on Steam, where it has incredibly good reviews. The game is set in the year 1807.
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Welcome to the Jungle: Shyann the Black Lab/Akita mix
This very friendly older lady is Shyann the Black Lab/Akita mix! Fourth-year computer science major Matt Sutton reveals that this older gal has plenty of love to offer to just about everyone she meets. Shyann was originally a Christmas present for Sutton and his brother 10 years ago, when she was just a little pup!
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What superpower would you have based on your zodiac sign?
Back in the day, Jays, I used to be the biggest fan of the Marvel movies. I filled my wardrobe with graphic tees featuring Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor and all the other Avengers. However, after the premiere of “Endgame”, I, like many of us, felt overwhelmed with all of the content Marvel is
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SPORTS
Video Game Review: Fae Farm
Despite what criticism might cause one to believe, flaws in a game’s design do not prevent one from enjoying said game. Players can overlook flaws and enjoy broken games like Pokémon Violet/Scarlet, and a game’s best aspects can overwhelm its poorer elements. Fae Farm achieves this phenomenon by centering its design around inclusivity and improvements
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Field hockey picks up second win in Landmark Conference play
The Elizabethtown College field hockey team picked up another win on Saturday, Sept. 30. Drew University traveled to Etown to take on the Blue Jays on Wolf Field at 1 p.m., and the home team was well-prepared. They came out firing early and often while also putting on a show on the defensive end of
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Breanna Stewart wins 2023 WNBA MVP in thrilling race
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) named New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 2023 season last week. Stewart found out on Wednesday, Sept. 27 that her efforts were enough to earn the prestigious award, landing the second MVP award of her illustrious career. Stewart earned 446 points when
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FEATURES
Poet Laureate at convocation inspires new students
On Aug. 23, Elizabethtown College held the Convocation Ceremony to welcome the first-year students. Director of Community Affairs and College Special Events Caroline Lalvani was in charge of Convocation this year. This year, the event featured a Student Poet Laureate for the first time. Senior education major Ingrid Peura presented a poem titled “Home” but
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High Library podcast highlights successes of students, faculty
Elizabethtown College is trying to become something out of the ordinary with the start of a podcast called JayPod. The podcast has started up from the brilliant mind of Instruction and Outreach Librarian Joshua Cohen. Cohen’s podcast is designed to reach a wider audience than the typical staff, faculty and students it would get to
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High Library hosts banned books exhibit
This September, the Elizabethtown College High Library is hosting an interactive exhibit in celebration of Banned Books Week. Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrated by educational communities and institutions across the U.S. Its purpose is to honor and recognize the freedom to read and publish, as well as highlight current and past attempts
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