NEWS
House passes bill to potentially prohibit TikTok, hopes to push ByteDance to sell platform
This just in screen watchers: the House of Representatives has voted in favor of forcing Bytedance to sell TikTok to an American investor or else see it banned in the United States. Bytedpace, a Chinese-based tech company, is looking to take this to court rather than selling one of their most profitable assets. The Senate
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Multiple bias incidents on campus prompt conversation
On Monday April 15, the Elizabethtown College campus community received an email about a racial slur being found written on a board on the second floor of the Baugher Student Center. While the campus waited to see what updates they would receive about who wrote the slur or what was being done, another email came
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Etown celebrates Truman’s impact
Depending on who you ask, the biggest celebrity on Elizabethtown College’s campus likely isn’t human. Rather, he is a big golden doodle named Truman. Truman is not your average pup: he is a therapy dog who makes his rounds around campus and even shows up at campus-wide events. Truman is a therapy dog here at
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CAMPUS LIFE
Welcome to the Jungle: Natasha the Kitty
Meet Natasha, the spunky cat belonging to fourth-year Campus Life Editor Charlie Carberry! Natasha, affectionately referred to with a host of nicknames including Natasha Grace, Tasha, Kitters, Miss Thing and Sweet Pea by Carberry’s partner, is a one-year-old tortoiseshell cat brimming with personality. “She’s super playful,” Carberry said. “Her favorite toys are the pompoms on
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Horoscopes: What store at Park City Center are you based on your zodiac sign?
After a long week of stressful classes and homework piles that never seem to end, a shopping trip is sometimes all you need. Even just walking around the mall can be a great change of scenery after looking at our (lovely) campus all week. So Jays, for this week of the Horoscopes, let’s find out
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Business Review: WhirliGig Unique Boutique
Are you looking for a shop that’s warm, cozy and inviting? Are you a fan of drinking coffee, shopping for gifts and trying on cute clothes? Last but not least, do you like to treat yourself to charming gifts and trinkets from small businesses with kind shop owners? If so, then WhirliGig Unique Boutiques is
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SPORTS
Men’s Baseball sweeps doubleheader vs. St. John Fisher University
The Elizabethtown College men’s baseball team played the St. John Fisher University Cardinals in a doubleheader this past weekend on Saturday, March 18 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The 8-4 Blue Jays swept the doubleheader, winning the opening game 4-0 and the second 8-5. This moves the team to a strong 9-4 on the
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Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse bounce back with big wins on Saturday
The Elizabethtown College men’s and women’s lacrosse teams both took the field this past weekend on Saturday, March 18. Both teams came off tough losses last Wednesday, so Saturday brought an opportunity for the teams to bounce back and find some momentum early in the season. By the end of the day, both teams notched
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Etown Men’s Volleyball overtakes Arcadia after losing to Lancaster Bible
The Elizabethtown College men’s volleyball team held two intense matches against Lancaster Bible and Arcadia on Saturday, March 18. The Etown Blue Jays entered the first heat against Lancaster Bible determined to defend their home court. The first set went to the Lancaster Bible Chargers with a score of 25-21. In the second set, the
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FEATURES
Etown alumna discusses STEM-related careers in writing
Saturday, Feb. 19, Elizabethtown College alumna Skye McDonald spoke at Bowers Writers Houses’s “Super Science Saturday” discussing the growing field of STEM-related writing opportunities. The Bowers Writers House is hosting several panel discussions cumulating their collective called “Super Science Saturday.” At first glance, the panel discussions may seem only geared towards Etown students who are
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Bowers Writers House hosts creative writing exploration
On Wednesday, Feb. 16, Professor Jesse Waters hosted a 45-minute event at the Elizabethtown College Bowers Writers House. There attendees discussed creative writing over coffee and chocolate fondue. Waters organized this event to allow creative writers and literature readers to express their viewpoints on creativity. “I wanted to create something new and interesting during the
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Etown alumni gives lecture for current students
Two former Blue Jays returned to the Elizabethtown College campus to speak to current students as a part of the Mars Wrigley Executive Lecture Series in the Hoover Center for Business on Friday, Feb. 11. Erick Blanck and Adam Sauber gave a lecture titled “Five Years Removed, Reflection and Insights on Life After Etown.” They
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