NEWS
Google is forced to bring more seats to the table
In August 2024, Google was in front of a federal judge charged by a Department of Justice (DOJ) and 17 other states, stating that Google broke antitrust laws. The court ruled that Google is an illegal monopoly and has multiple counts of breaking antitrust laws. Their focus was their $31 billion ad business. This has
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New minor offers students a pathway to becoming police officers
A new minor at Elizabethtown College aims to combat the nationwide shortage of police officers by preparing students for the police force while they are still enrolled in school. The Municipal Police Officer Training minor offers students a pathway to obtain their ACT 120 certification:the training that authorizes them to be on-street police officers. With
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A New Wave of Panda Diplomacy
Last November, the star panda duo of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, left the states, heading back to their homeland in China. Since then, the panda enclosure has been left dormant and empty, with repairs and renovations taking place on it. However, with more and more pandas leaving the country as
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CAMPUS LIFE
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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Media Review: One Day
July 15. Almost 20 years pass during Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew’s journey together, each major checkpoint in their relationship occurring on one day: July 15. Netflix’s recently released series “One Day”, immediately enthralls viewers with a friends-to-lovers trope and stuns them with its shocking conclusion. The 14-episode drama feels as though each individual episode
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Recipe Review: Parfait
As the semester kicks into high gear with a transition into the second half, you may find yourself struggling to keep up with healthy eating habits, especially if you have early classes. So, here’s a fresh and filling breakfast option you can make right in your dorm! Start by gathering your ingredients: fresh or canned
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SPORTS
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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Blue Jays fall short in doubleheader
The Elizabethtown women’s volleyball team traveled to Carlisle, Pa. on Saturday, Sept. 16 for a doubleheader. The team took a loss in both matches, falling short two sets to three against Dickinson College and again against Washington & Jefferson College, moving to 3-5 on the season. The first match of the day for the Jays
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2023 MLB postseason frontrunners
There is nothing like the Major League Baseball (MLB) postseason. After a grueling 162 game season, teams will have the opportunity to prove themselves on one of the biggest stages of all: the World Series. And with less than a month to go in the league’s regular season, that feeling of October baseball is drawing
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FEATURES
Reception held for new CCCE director
On Friday, Feb. 4th, the Elizabethtown College Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE) held a reception in recognition of the new Director of CCCE, Javita Thompson. The reception was held from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Bowers Writers House, and was a stop-and-go event. Thompson asked all those who attended to write their
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Latinx/Hispanic Student Union hosts cultural game night
On Friday, Feb. 5, Ismerai Miranda and the Latinx/Hispanic Student Union (LHSU) hosted a cultural game night. Hosts and attendees played Spanish games ranging from Loteria, UNO, Garbage, Mexican Train and Briscas. They also listened to Spanish music and had pizza and snacks. Miranda is the president of the LHSU. She works with vice president
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Etown celebrates Black History month
As February begins, so does the celebration of Black History Month here at Elizabethtown College. The Department of Diversity, Equity and Belonging has worked with other departments to hold events in celebration and for education to further open the conversation between different identities on campus. Other groups, such as the Beloved Community Collective are also
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