NEWS
Easing of the Chinese Indian Border Crises
The border between the two superpowers, India and China, in Asia, has always been an issue for these two governments. Never specified, it has left both nations to claim the strip of border land as their own, citing a long-standing history to the land that is hotly contested. In the 1960s, the Sino-Indian war broke
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Four Adjunct Faculty Join SGPS
On Oct. 21, Elizabethtown College announced new faculty and staff members who will join the Blue Jay staff in the upcoming months via the campus news mass email. Among them were five adjunct professors for the School of Graduate and Professional Studies. While specific departments were not mentioned in the announcements, the professors hired fall
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Pennsylvania Politics: The Final Countdown
The United States general election is tomorrow, and the country will vote for its 47th president. Pennsylvania’s impact on the election has not been understated by the media, the candidates and political pundits across the commonwealth. But when will voters actually know the results of the election? The Associated Press typically calls the winners in
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CAMPUS LIFE
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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Media Review: Return of the Obra Dinn
“Return of the Obra Dinn”, released by popular indie video game developer Lucas Pope in 2018, is a murder mystery game with a twist—there are 60 deaths to be investigated all at once. It is currently available for $20 on Steam, where it has incredibly good reviews. The game is set in the year 1807.
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Welcome to the Jungle: Shyann the Black Lab/Akita mix
This very friendly older lady is Shyann the Black Lab/Akita mix! Fourth-year computer science major Matt Sutton reveals that this older gal has plenty of love to offer to just about everyone she meets. Shyann was originally a Christmas present for Sutton and his brother 10 years ago, when she was just a little pup!
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SPORTS
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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Underdogs look to make big impact in MLB postseason
The underdog story is one of the best stories in all of sports. Just when you think the best team in the league is ready to go on a dominant run to win the championship, an underdog might sneak into the picture and ruin those dreams. It happens all the time in men’s college basketball
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Field hockey falls to Scranton in Landmark Conference showdown
On Saturday, Sept. 23, the Elizabethtown College women’s field hockey team played against Scranton to determine if they would take the lead in the landmark conference. Etown’s goalie, junior Rachel Murphy, made nine saves throughout the entirety of the game. During the first quarter, senior forward Salena Paronish took a shot for the Blue Jays,
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FEATURES
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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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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