NEWS
Neurlink receives breakthrough device designation
Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain chip company, is testing the boundaries of how medical technology fundamentally shifts how to treat neurological diseases and disorders. The implant is an experimental brain chip, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced that Neuralink’s Blindsight has received the prestigious “breakthrough device” designation. This status is reserved for path-paving
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Federal Rate Cut: All about
This week, the Federal Reserve met and dropped interest rates for the first time since 2020, targeting the Federal Open Market Committee at around 4.75% to 5.25%. The U.S. economy has grown substantially, and high interest rates could trigger higher inflation. The Federal Reserves decided to cut them, focusing on fighting further inflation and job
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Climate Crisis’ Effect on Gender Inequality
Many people’s first thoughts regarding the current climate crisis may fall back to the rising sea levels, the higher temperatures or the extreme weather. However, one area not thought about often would be the domino effect it may have upon the many other social and physical travesties that happen in the world, including the gender
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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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