NEWS
PA Politics: Elon in Pennsylvania and the Power of the Dollar
Billionaire Elon Musk appeared in Harrisburg on Saturday, Oct. 19, rallying for Donald Trump. Notably, Musk promised to award $1 million each day until the Nov. 5 election date to randomly selected people in battleground states who sign his online petition, with the first prize given to John Dreher of Mechanicsburg. “By the way, John
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Wawa is coming and Sheetz may not be far behind
Pennsylvania’s highly contested Sheetz versus Wawa debate is coming to Elizabethtown. Wawa has received approval from Mount Joy Township’s Zoning Hearing Board approval from Mount Joy Township after two years. Meanwhile, Sheetz has drawn up plans for a new location close to campus.After two attempts in three years, Pennmark Management Co. has received approval from
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Meta Introduces Movie Gen
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has just taken a massive leap into the AI sphere with the introduction of its newest model: Movie Gen. The AI-powered tool is capable of producing realistic video and audio clips based on user prompts, placing it as a rival to other media generation platforms such as
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CAMPUS LIFE
Activity Review: Susquehanna Riverlands State Park
Over spring break, I took the time to revisit one of my favorite parks, the Susquehanna Riverlands State Park. The Susquehanna River runs between York and Lancaster County, which provides residents with great views overlooking the water. This park is one of my favorites due to its beautiful views and pleasant paths. The Susquehanna Riverlands
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Business Review: Sal’s Pizza
When you’re craving some Italian food after the Marketplace has already closed for the night, there are several options available around campus. Located just up the road at 2345 South Market Street, Sal’s Pizza offers the classic pizzeria atmosphere and food to make you feel at home. I’ve been to Sal’s a handful of times,
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Class of ‘24 laments effects of Covid-19 on their college careers
I remember how hard it was to be a high school senior in 2020, having my senior trip canceled and my graduation be over Zoom, all during a global pandemic. Seniors who graduated in 2020 had to then face a whole new challenge: college during Covid. Instead of attending events and making friends, new students
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SPORTS
Athlete of the Week: Victor Witkofsky
The world of sports extends further than most know, as simple games can create massive sports leagues. One’s interest in activities that seem niche on the surface can blossom into events like Esport leagues and reach many lives of those who share similar passions. This phenomenon even occurs on Elizabethtown College’s campus grounds, as seen
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How to improve your diet, the benefits of vegetables
As the student body of Elizabethtown College slowly makes its way towards gaining their diplomas and taking their first steps into the real world, understanding how to take care of oneself becomes critical. Self-care comes in various forms, like budgeting, developing hobbies and cleanliness. However, a crucial form of self-care is maintaining physical health with
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Field Hockey notches third win of season in dominant fashion
This past Friday, Sept. 15, the Elizabethtown College field hockey team (3-2, 1-0 LC) traveled to their first in-conference game of the season at Lycoming College (2-3, 0-1 LC). The Jays certainly showed up, with a shutout three-to-nil victory over the home side. Junior defender Megan Meyer opened the scoring near the end of the
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FEATURES
Speaker presents the poetry of Jane Rohrer at the Young Center
At 7 p.m. on Feb. 24 in the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies at Elizabethtown College, speaker Julia Spicher Kasdorf gave an illustrated presentation and reading of the poetry of Jane Rohrer. 18 people were in attendance including relatives of Rohrer. Rohrer was part of one of the first generations of Mennonites to
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Engineering Department churns up some chocolate ice cream
Elizabethtown College’s Department of Engineering prepared a special treat for students and staff before the start of Spring Break. On Thursday, Feb. 24, the department set up their Bicycle Ice Cream Churn in the lobby of the Masters Building, complete with tons of delicious topping choices and department-themed stickers for sale. In addition to being
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SWAG promotes mental health during winter weather
On Thursday, Feb. 17, the Elizabethtown College Student Wellness Advocacy Group (SWAG), hosted the “Shake the Winter Blues” event, which took place at the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being from 5 to 7 p.m. Throughout the semester, SWAG hosts mental and physical health events, as well as different awareness activities for all students
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