NEWS
Elizabethtown celebrates Halloween with parade
The annual Not-Too-Scary HalloweE-town Parade recently celebrated its third spooky success. On Sunday, Oct. 27, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the Elizabethtown community got together to hold the parade, which featured Elizabethtown College students, local businesses and local residents. LIV-ETown, an organization of small businesses local to the Etown area, planned the parade and
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Changes in X’s Privacy Policy Promote AI
X, formerly known as Twitter, introduced changes to its privacy policy, stating that users’ content would now be available to train AI models. This change takes effect on Nov. 15, 2024. The change gives X wide-ranging rights over the content being posted on the site. This move will likely raise eyebrows among users and open
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Google is forced to bring more seats to the table
In August 2024, Google was in front of a federal judge charged by a Department of Justice (DOJ) and 17 other states, stating that Google broke antitrust laws. The court ruled that Google is an illegal monopoly and has multiple counts of breaking antitrust laws. Their focus was their $31 billion ad business. This has
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CAMPUS LIFE
Debate of the Week: Cats vs. dogs
There is always one icebreaker debate that tends to spread tension across the room– a debate that divides friends. That debate is: which is better, cats or dogs? I have always been asked this as an icebreaker in any high school “get to know you” debate. It has split up my friends and I have
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Horoscopes: What Marketplace dessert are you based on your zodiac sign?
I don’t know about you, Jays, but after a long day of tests, papers and whatever else professors throw at me, I want to enjoy a nice sweet treat. Luckily for us, the lovely Marketplace offers some of the most delectable treats on this planet. I have eaten at patisseries in Paris, and their treats
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Internship Spotlight: Dzanc Books
Elizabethtown College third-year professional writing major and Assistant Campus Life Editor Natalie Meyer has an internship with Dzanc Books, a non-profit publishing company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This publishing company strives to distribute experimental writings that would not usually gain commercial attention or success. Along with that, they aim to uplift diverse authors, stories
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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
SWAG promotes nutrition on campus
Did you know March is National Nutrition Month? On Wednesday, March 9, Gabby Stawinski of the Student Wellness Advocacy Group (SWAG) helped to promote nutrition on campus by providing many valuable recipes, resources, tips and more in the BSC concourse for students and faculty. “There’s tips on choosing healthy granola bars, the Chicken Pot Pie
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Scott LaMar and Joyce Davis speak in Gibble Auditorium
The Elizabethtown College Gibble Auditorium was filled with intrigued faces Wednesday, March 9 as Scott LaMar and Joyce Davis came in to speak. Those in attendance looked forward to the captivating discussion that LaMar and Davis had in store. LaMar, who is well known for his long-running show “Smart Talk,” and Davis, the President of
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Etown student successfully helps others learn cooking tips
Elizabethtown College senior Rachel Skwirutis uses her love and passion for cooking to teach other students some helpful tips that will bring them success in their future cooking endeavors. On Tuesday, March 8, Skwirut, along with her fellow Class of 2022 Senate, sponsored the very first “Cooking 101: Learning the Basics.” As graduation is quickly
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