NEWS
Global Perspective: Mexico Responds to Google’s Gulf of Mexico Change
With United States President Donald Trump’s quick flurry of executive orders came an onslaught of wild ideas and actions, and one to contend with the most unexpected has been his attempt at changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. Along with this national change comes companies like Google who
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Northington releases Arctic research in scientific journal
On Jan. 21, Elizabethtown College Assistant Professor of Biology and Environmental Science Robert Northington had a paper he collaborated on titled “Abrupt transformation of West Greenland lakes following compound climate extremes associated with atmospheric rivers” published. It was published in the Proceedings for National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). “Arctic rivers and lakes in general are
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PA Politics: Federal Funding Fiasco and the “Lightning Plan”
The Trump administration rescinded a memo freezing federal loans and grants on Wednesday, Jan. 29, after causing widespread confusion and facing a series of legal challenges. The memorandum, issued on Monday by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), required all Federal agencies to “temporarily pause all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all
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CAMPUS LIFE
Students of Etown: Yasmin Elgamal
On campus, there are so many incredibly smart and talented students! Although our community tries to stay as connected as possible, it is hard to get to know every single one of your wonderful peers. Let’s take a look at one of our fellow Blue Jays here on campus. Yasmin Elgamal is a sophomore who
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Welcome to the Jungle: Calypso the Rabbit
Meet Calypso! Calypso is a 4-year-old rescue rabbit who belongs to junior music education major Bri Hastings. Hastings got Calypso in May of 2023 as an emotional support animal. Although Hastings’ family has owned dogs before, Calypso is her first pet and responsibility. Hastings knew that she was going to be a resident assistant (RA)
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Students of Etown: Meet Aileigh Mulligan!
Meet Aileigh Mulligan, a sophomore double majoring in political science and public relations. She comes from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, which is about two hours from Elizabethtown College. Mulligan told me about why she decided to travel so far from home to attend college. “I really fell in love with the campus.” Mulligan said. She enjoys the
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SPORTS
Swim teams cap off strong seasons in Landmark Championships
On Sunday, Feb. 19, the Elizabethtown College men’s and women’s swim teams took to the Landmark Conference Swimming and Diving Championship. The men’s team finished fourth out of ten teams with 342 points and the women’s team finished fifth out of ten with 373 points. This season, the men went 7-6 overall and 4-2 in
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Caitlin Clark breaks Kelsey Plum scoring record with another masterful performance
After much anticipation, Iowa’s superstar guard Caitlin Clark broke former Washington Huskies guard Kelsey Plum’s NCAA scoring record on Thursday, Feb. 15 against the Michigan Wolverines. Coming in just eight points shy of the record, the senior broke the mark in the only way she knew how, dropping a career-high 49 points in a 106-89
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Video Game Review: Wizard with a Gun
If one’s looking for a fresh take on survival sims or rogue-like gameplay, “Wizard With A Gun” offers a unique combination of these gameplay styles, with a charming presentation and a grim yet captivating storyline. While the Bastion-Like Top-Down, gun-based gameplay that revolves around constantly rewinding time before the end of the world can become
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FEATURES
Display brings awareness to domestic violence
October is Dating and Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DDVAM), and one of the many ways Elizabethtown College honored this is with the Silent Witness Display. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, DDVAM is a chance for people to unite in the work to end domestic violence, which is defined as abuse or aggression that
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“Out on Campus” exhibit educates on LGBTQ+ activism
October is LGBTQ+ History Month and Elizabethtown College is doing their part to help celebrate. From Oct. 13-27, the High Library hosted an exhibit detailing the history of LGBTQ+ activism at colleges in Pennsylvania. On loan from the LGBT Center of Harrisburg, the exhibit has information that includes everything from LGBTQ+ club founding to personal
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Pink drink demo brings awareness to breast cancer
Elizabethtown College did their part in spreading awareness for breast cancer at the Pink Drink Demo in the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being on Thursday. October is the month for Breast Cancer Awareness. This beautiful event by Assistant Director of Health Promotion Joni Eisenhauer and Student Wellness Advocacy Group (SWAG) provided signs for
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