NEWS
Argentina’s economic crisis reshapes daily life
Argentina’s economic crisis is increasingly visible in grocery stores, household budgets and the growing dependence on credit to cover basic needs. Across the country, many working families report that their salaries no longer last the full month. Income that once covered rent, utilities and food now runs out within weeks, forcing households to rely on
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Saks Global bankruptcy marks turning point for luxury retailer
Saks Global, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, is moving through Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in an effort to stabilize a business weighed down by debt and years of retail disruption. The company filed for bankruptcy protection in January in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of
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Gov. Shapiro proposes Pennsylvania’s next budget: What does he want included?
It is a new year, and that means Pennsylvania needs a new budget. On Feb. 3, Gov. Josh Shapiro addressed a joint session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly to officially kick off negotiations for the 2026-27 state budget. He presented the state legislature with his plan for where the Pennsylvania government should spend its money
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CAMPUS LIFE
Andi’s Audio Corner: “Pinkerton” by Weezer
If you have visited my apartment, you would see a corner of my living room dedicated to my love of physical music. I have a three-tiered cart packed full of CDs, cassettes and vinyl records which is growing daily. It all started when my dad decided he didn’t need his CDs anymore and let me
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“Free Time 101”: What College Students actually do in their free time
Elizabethtown College has so many things to offer its students, but it can be challenging to navigate such busy schedules. Many students have jobs, internships, clubs, sports or other obligations on top of their high demanding class schedule. With that being said, it is important to have a few minutes to yourself a day. With
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Rising Star: Cece Natalie “Miss Behaves”
The concept of the self-made musician, the tried and true path to victory through dive bars and open mics and relying on few but themselves and a manager, is becoming something of a myth. However, passionate artists who refuse to label or market their work for a niche hashtag on social media platforms or whittle
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SPORTS
46 for Mummert, Etown wins in double overtime
The Elizabethtown College women’s basketball team went on the road this past weekend against Haverford College for a non-conference matchup. The Blue Jays headed into their first road contest of the season with a 1-0 record, defeating Rowan University in a narrow home victory 58-55. Etown was up significantly against the Profs, however, a late
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Blue jay swim falls to Catholic in conference matchup
The men’s and women’s swim teams fought hard against the Catholic Cardinals, but ended up falling short. The Cardinals, whose men’s team is the returning conference champions and women’s team is the returning conference runner-ups, is aiming for double champions at this year’s conference meet. Etown junior Katie Midura knew coming into this meet it
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Finarelli hits 1000, Etown men’s basketball defeats Rosemont
Elizabethtown College men’s basketball took on Rosemont College in their Toys for Tots Christmas fundraiser game on Saturday as they hoped to have their first 3-0 start since 2007. After their victory against Messiah College, the Blue Jays had secured their first 2-0 start since 2021, including a victory against Franklin & Marshall College. The
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FEATURES
Pumpkin cheesecake brings Brinser residents together
Fall brings to mind pumpkin spice, chilly mornings and the kind of comfort that feels like family, even when family is the neighbors. On Oct. 23, the Brinser resident assistants (RAs) turned the Bowers Demo Kitchen into a family gathering, complete with a rogue hand mixer, an exploding can and residents eager to whip up
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Helping to meet the needs of the campus community
Shelves lined with soup cans, pasta boxes, granola bars and many other things fill the Blue Jay Pantry, a space meant to provide comfort and relief to students who may be experiencing food insecurity. But as the semester winds down, SNAP and WIC benefits may increase the use of food pantries throughout the United States.
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Etown students Glide Into the Streets
On Saturday, Oct. 18, Elizabethtown College held its annual Into the Streets Fall Day of Service. This was a great way for students to be able to give back to the community around them by volunteering at locations all around the area. The event, hosted by the Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE), proved
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