NEWS
PA Politics: Measles outbreak causes multiple political clashes in Pennsylvania
A recent measles outbreak in Pennsylvania has caused weeks of political bickering between Democrats, Republicans and public health officials, most notably between Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and United States Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. But what exactly are the sides arguing about, and how did this once-uncontroversial issue become such a heated topic?
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Love is everywhere: Dr. Matthew Telleen’s celebration of life
Elizabethtown College held a celebration of life for Dr. Matthew Telleen on Sept. 3 to allow the community to show how much they appreciated him. Students, faculty and his family and friends took turns sharing their happy memories of him and reminisced on how impactful he was to the community. Telleen was the Provost and
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Collapsed glacier causes flood in north-central Nepal
On Wednesday, Aug. 26, a massive flood and avalanche of debris devastated parts of northern Nepal. Over 1300 deaths have been recorded, and nearly 5000 are reported missing. Critical infrastructure and entire towns were destroyed, including Gyirong Port border crossing between Nepal and Tibet. Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital and largest city with a population of around
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CAMPUS LIFE
Business Review: EVO 206 Coffee Co.
Elizabethtown is crawling with coffee shops. There is one on every corner and multiple within walking distance of one another. Located at 206 S Market Street in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, this coffee shop resides in the HUB On Market, a marketplace home to many businesses including WhirliGig Unique Boutiques, Hive Etown, Snake and Skein, and EVO
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Andi’s Audio Corner: “Sixteen Stone” by Bush
I often tell people that my favorite genre of music is “dad rock” and I’m not sure if I could define that if you asked me. I guess it could mean the music that my dad listens to, which is true. He has listened to Bush, in fact, he introduced me to the band and
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Study hacks to make your study sessions more productive
Of all the challenges that college students encounter, learning how to study effectively is close to the top. In high school, you’re in classes for six hours a day, and the content is less complex, making studying less of a necessity. However, in college, the expectations and stakes are higher; it’s up to you to
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SPORTS
Women’s lacrosse wins double overtime thriller against Albright
The Elizabethtown College women’s lacrosse team took on Albright College for their home opener on Feb. 25. The Blue Jay faithful were excited to see the spring sport begin their season as the men’s lacrosse team had taken key victories earlier in the season after defeating #17 ranked Stevenson. The Blue Jays rocketed out to
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Women’s basketball falls short in Landmark Playoffs as Mummert reaches 1000 points
The Elizabethtown College women’s basketball team took their talents into the playoffs before spring break after they had cemented themselves as the #3 seed in the tournament. The Blue Jays made a strong run to round out their season, defeating the former #2 seeded Catholic University in a tight home victory a week prior. After
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Coleman’s Four Goals not enough as Men’s Lacrosse falls to #17 Swarthmore
After shocking the Division III men’s lacrosse world earlier this season, the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays had their eyes fixed on another top 25 opponent to potentially upset as they took on #17 Swarthmore College. The Blue Jays are familiar with facing off against the #17 seed as they downed the formerly ranked Stevenson side
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FEATURES
Campus Queens returns, filling KAV with energy and Pride
The Koons Activity Venue was full of energy on March 27 as students gathered for Elizabethtown College’s fifth annual Campus Queens Drag Show. From the moment the music started, it was clear this was not just another campus event. It was a night built around fun, expression and pride. The show kicked off at 6
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Power of One Day:
Donations came pouring into Elizabethtown College on March 24, bringing in a record breaking $813,059 raised in just 24 hours. This marked the most successful Power of One Day in the event’s 12-year history. These donations came from 2,400 individual donors who each were able to contribute to the campus and students. The Power of
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National Hot Chocolate Day: students enjoy hot cocoa at the Demo Kitchen
Jan. 31 is National Hot Chocolate day in the United States. Hot chocolate is a warm beverage often enjoyed during the winter season, a drink that many Americans associate with the holidays, snowy weather and a sense of comfort during colder months. For college students, especially those navigating busy schedules and winter stress, small seasonal
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