NEWS
PSECU offers banking services and benefits to students on campus
Many of us attending college are learning the ins and outs of financial responsibility for the first time. It can be a daunting process, especially if you’re far from home or have little experience with this kind of independence. At Elizabethtown College, students often work on-campus jobs from Dining Services, to tech ops to writing
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Fall back…spring forward: The renewed debate over election day in Pa.
The 2024 Election will undoubtedly lead to division, anxiety and frustration for millions of Americans. The 2024 Primary Election is already creating issues for Pennsylvania legislators up for election themselves. Typically, the Primary Election in Pa. has mattered very little in presidential election years. With its primary typically the last week in April, Pa. is
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Marketplace introduces KITRO to track food waste
The Marketplace has invested in a futuristic system that will track and hopefully decrease food waste at Elizabethtown College. Around one-third of all food in the world goes to waste, which is an unfortunate–and preventable–part of modern society. The question is, what can we do to lower this number, at least in our own community?
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CAMPUS LIFE
Welcome to the Jungle: How six cute cats keep Cassidy Rohrman company
What’s better than one cat? Six of course! Sophomore public health major Cassidy Rohrman has five cats living at their dad’s house in Windsor, Pa., and one living at their mom’s house in Red Lion, Pa. The oldest of the bunch is Nefertiti, or Titi for short. Titi is a 10-year-old black rescue cat. She
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Truman Feature: How one beloved canine makes a difference at the College
The last half of the semester is one that many look forward to the most, with plans for the break coming together and spending some much-needed time home with loved ones. But in order for the break to come, students have to first overcome the stressful feat of finals. As we once again approach the
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Students of Etown: Meet Lux Hileman, learn how they’ve found identity through dance and beyond
As a performative artist, Lux Hileman has had to fit many roles. Starting as a competitive dancer and actor, they’ve portrayed both female and male characters, and even a few nonhuman characters. “I actually got to nationals doing a male part,” they explained. It came naturally; the gender of the role never mattered, it was
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SPORTS
March Madness tournament update
This week, March Madness continued on Sunday, March 20, with eight more second-round games for the NCAA’s Men’s Basketball tournament as well as eight second-round games for the Women’s tournament. It all started with the ninth seeded team, Texas Christian University. TCU took its loss in an upset towards the very end of the suspenseful
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Intramural sports are open to all Blue Jays
For the athletically inclined Elizabethtown College students, faculty and staff, the Office of Campus Recreation and Well-Being provides all Blue Jays with the opportunity to join a wide range of intramural sports. Registration for intramural sports is completely free. To participate, you need to create an account and register at www.imleagues.com. When signing up, be
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The Harrisburg Senators’ season preview
The Harrisburg Senators are set to kick off their season in just two weeks and will take on the Altoona Curve in Altoona, Pa. The Senators are the Double-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals and are a great way to see rising MLB talent before they make it to the show. Notable alumni from the
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FEATURES
Cultural dance workshop
The Elizabethtown College Office of Diversity, Equity and Belonging hosted a Cultural Dance Workshop to celebrate the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. On Sept. 15, Etown students gathered in the Koon’s Activity Venue (KAV) to take part in this collaborative movement. Assistant Director of Residence Life Kayshen Morel led the class, establishing a comfortable pace
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The conversations of Etown StoryCorp
“Why did you join the military?” “There was nothing else to do at the time.” “What was it like in Korea?” “There are things I’d rather do.” That was Lorelei Moser and her great grandfather discussing his service in the Korean War—just one of dozens of interviews in Etown StoryCorp, a new exhibit in the
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Students celebrate identity at Unity Rally
On Sept. 10, students gathered outside the Brossman Commons to participate in the Unity Rally, run by the Elizabethtown College Office of Diversity, Equity & Belonging. The Unity Rally was created to celebrate the identities of Etown students and what makes each of us unique. Sitting around the outside borders of the event were tables
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