NEWS
Elizabethtown Chemistry Club puts on demo day for National Chemistry Week
On Oct. 24, members from the Elizabethtown College Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society (Chem Club) gathered to put on Chemistry Demo Day. The club put this on every year during National Chemistry Week which is from Oct. 20 to Oct. 26. Professors from Etown’s Chemistry Department performed four separate experiments, each displaying a
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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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CAMPUS LIFE
What superpower would you have based on your zodiac sign?
Back in the day, Jays, I used to be the biggest fan of the Marvel movies. I filled my wardrobe with graphic tees featuring Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor and all the other Avengers. However, after the premiere of “Endgame”, I, like many of us, felt overwhelmed with all of the content Marvel is
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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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SPORTS
Etown soccer clashes with Scranton
The Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team got back into action for the first time since the annual Marshmallow Game on Saturday, Sept. 23. The Blue Jays welcomed the University of Scranton to Ira R. Herr Field, where they’d take care of business with a 2-1 victory. Sophomore forward Pedro Vinent got the Jays rolling early
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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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FEATURES
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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Etown alumni gives lecture for current students
Two former Blue Jays returned to the Elizabethtown College campus to speak to current students as a part of the Mars Wrigley Executive Lecture Series in the Hoover Center for Business on Friday, Feb. 11. Erick Blanck and Adam Sauber gave a lecture titled “Five Years Removed, Reflection and Insights on Life After Etown.” They
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Demo kitchen hosts event for Super Bowl
On Thursday, Feb. 10 in the Demonstration Kitchen at the Elizabethtown College Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being, Joni Eisenhauer, myself and five others participated in the “Soup-er Bowl.” In this presentation Eisenhauer showed us how to cook two types of chilies representing the two teams in this year’s Super Bowl. For the LA
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