NEWS
Neurlink receives breakthrough device designation
Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain chip company, is testing the boundaries of how medical technology fundamentally shifts how to treat neurological diseases and disorders. The implant is an experimental brain chip, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) just announced that Neuralink’s Blindsight has received the prestigious “breakthrough device” designation. This status is reserved for path-paving
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Federal Rate Cut: All about
This week, the Federal Reserve met and dropped interest rates for the first time since 2020, targeting the Federal Open Market Committee at around 4.75% to 5.25%. The U.S. economy has grown substantially, and high interest rates could trigger higher inflation. The Federal Reserves decided to cut them, focusing on fighting further inflation and job
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Climate Crisis’ Effect on Gender Inequality
Many people’s first thoughts regarding the current climate crisis may fall back to the rising sea levels, the higher temperatures or the extreme weather. However, one area not thought about often would be the domino effect it may have upon the many other social and physical travesties that happen in the world, including the gender
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CAMPUS LIFE
Activity Review: Call of Cthulhu
Whether you’ve played or not, it’s no secret that “Dungeons & Dragons”, or D&D, has recently seen an explosion in popularity, due at least in part to its appearances in several pieces of media that quickly rose to pop culture infamy. The release of Baldur’s Gate III, a game based in the world of D&D
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Club Feature: Women in STEM
At Elizabethtown College, there are a wide variety of diverse clubs and organizations centered around the motto“Educate for Service”. Considering this, it’s important to represent our school’s range of interests. This is why the Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) club has become such a foundational organization, attracting students fascinated by the STEM
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Horoscopes: What book are you based on your zodiac sign?
As an English major and self-proclaimed bibliophile, I love to read. Nothing brings me more joy than reading or buying books. I mean, my desk does have about 25 books waiting to be read. My roommate, graduate Physician Assistant Program student, Emily Acri even put me on a book-buying ban. All of this is to
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SPORTS
Etown Tennis wraps up regular season
Elizabethtown College’s tennis teams wrapped up their regular seasons this past Sunday on April 16 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Going into the day, the Blue Jays were matched up with King’s College and Rutgers University-Camden and hoped to end the season on a high note. The Blue Jays did just that, as both the men’s and
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A Look Back: My reflection on the Etownian
It’s hard to believe this is my last article for the Etownian. I am writing this late at night with the window open, the moonlight and a gentle spring breeze streaming in. At times like this, hoping that my roommate doesn’t wake up because of the light from my laptop, I realize that I am
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2023 NBA Playoffs Preview: The Western Conference
This season was not as dominant as in years past for the National Basketball League’s (NBA) Western Conference. While there were strong seasons put together by many teams out west, it seems they were outshined in many ways by the Eastern Conference, as previous Western Conference powerhouses seemed to falter, but some still snuck into
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FEATURES
Girl’s Night Out event benefits women in Lancaster County
Friday, Feb. 18, the campus community was treated to some wonderful performances by the ladies of Elizabethtown College’s performance groups. The Girl’s Night Out (GNO) Benefit Event, hosted by our female acapella group, Melica, is held every year to raise money for a local non-profit or volunteer organization that benefits women and girls in and
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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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