NEWS
Elizabethtown College introduces second-year seminar
Elizabethtown College is introducing a new course for sophomores, Second-Year Seminar, set to debut in the spring semester. The course is a part of the second-year pathway, created with the goal of supporting and helping Blue Jays continue to thrive as sophomores and beyond. The “sophomore slump” is a term used to describe students who
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Pennsylvania Politics: Last Minute Campaigning, the Supreme Court and the Senate Race
Former president Donald Trump appeared in Lititz, Lancaster County, during a campaign stop on Sunday, Nov. 3 as the presidential race entered its final days. Both candidates looked to squeeze in as many appearances and rallies as possible before Election Day. Like other public appearances, Trump was behind bulletproof glass and spoke on his familiar
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Tempest Theatre Prepares for Play
A dinner party? A BMW? A gunshot? It sounds like Tempest Theatre is putting on another show to remember. “Rumors” is a comedy written by Neil Simon that premiered in 1988. It follows four socialite couples attending a dinner party for their friends’ tenth wedding anniversary, but their hosts are nowhere to be found. Chris
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CAMPUS LIFE
Horoscopes: What Owala water bottle should you buy based on your sign?
In Issue 18 of the Etownian, Campus Life author Kate Wellons penned an article titled “Bottle Debate: Owala or Stanley?” Since I need to retire my old Pokemon water bottle because of its free standing straw that is a recipe for disaster if you’re clumsy like me (another reason I am on the Owala), I
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Club Feature: Etown Gamer’s Guild
If you have an affinity for digital adventures, Elizabethtown College’s Gamer’s Guild may be for you! Also known by its acronym EGG, the club boasts roughly 80 members in its Discord server, which all students are welcome to join. Currently, the club’s president is the Etownian’s Assistant Sports Editor Neil Divins, who has participated in
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Bottle Debate: Owala or Stanley?
Trend changes are everywhere, and the Elizabethtown College campus sees a lot of them: claw clips, regular or flair leggings, Nike or Adidas and baggy jeans. A new wave of color has been spreading like wildfire around Etown these past few months: Owalas. The vibrant bottles are even rivaling the persistent Stanley. Throughout middle and
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SPORTS
Blue Jays secure playoff berth in regular season finale
The Elizabethtown College men’s and women’s soccer teams wrote the final chapter of their 2023 regular seasons on Saturday, Oct. 28 at home in Elizabethtown, Pa. on Ira R. Herr Field. The men’s team opened the day at 1 p.m., and once the game wrapped up, the scoreboard still read 0-0. Very little happened on
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Gaming Youtuber Review: lilsimsie
Despite having access to multiple streaming services, I find myself sometimes getting bored with watching television shows and movies. When that happens, I migrate over to YouTube, where I find the content to be more engaging than most network content. I bounce between watching lifestyle and gaming videos. The YouTuber who has been conquering my
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Field hockey celebrates Senior Day with big win
The Elizabethtown College Blue Jay field hockey team took the win against Goucher College on Wolf Field on Saturday, Oct. 21. It was a strong Senior Day for the team and they started things off on the right foot with a goal in the first two minutes of the first quarter. First-year Hannah Long scored
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FEATURES
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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Etown GSA hosts Bisexuality Awareness Week event
On the afternoon of Thursday, Sept. 22, the Elizabethtown College Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA) and Stonewall Community hosted a rock painting event for Bisexuality Awareness Week. The event, which took place in the Bird Cage from 5-6 p.m., was attended by many Etown students, both members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community. GSA Vice President junior
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Title IX event encourages conversation, relaxation
For the students of Elizabethtown College, there has been a small gathering every week on Wednesday from 4-5 p.m. that encourages students to open up and talk about things that may have been emotionally difficult. Every week, students gather in the Bird Cage Game Room, located in the Baugher Student Center, and they sit together
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