NEWS
Global Perspective: Internet Stunt Provokes Tension in Australia
With the internet firmly ingrained in our culture and everyday life, it is not surprising to hear or see an influencer or vlogger do some stunt or prank that gets them in trouble. However, when the stunt ends up involving a federally protected species in a foreign country, consequences are taken up a notch. Sam
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Student Assembly addresses Title IX and VI concerns
On March 13, 2025, Elizabethtown College’s Student Assembly held an informational session. They addressed concerns the campus community might have about the impact of executive orders and the “Dear Colleague” letter the college received on Feb. 14 regarding Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the changes that had to happen within
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PA Politics: AICUP letter to Congress says cutting federal funding could gut Pennsylvania’s economy
On March 10, the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP) President Thomas P. Foley sent a letter to Pennsylvania’s representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, warning that cutting federal funding could hurt Pennsylvania’s economy. Elizabethtown College is a member of AICUP, and is one of 35 schools
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CAMPUS LIFE
Students of Etown: Adam Brockett
Elizabethtown College has a talented and active student body, and Adam Brockett is one of those students. Brockett is a sophomore social work major and religious studies minor. He’s originally from Collegeville, Pennsylvania, but he currently lives on campus in Royer Residence Hall. Back at home, Brockett has a King Charles Cavalier dog named Annie.
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Welcome to the Jungle: Lemmy
For this week’s article, meet Lemmy the English bulldog! Lemmy’s owner is Jaclyn Cline, a sophomore biology major with a focus in pre-health professions who lives in Ober Residence Hall. Lemmy is not an emotional support animal (ESA), so he does not live on campus, but at Cline’s family home in Palmyra, Pennsylvania. Cline adopted
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Activity Review: Tarot Reading
Tarot cards are associated with the occult, witchcraft, psychics, mystics and all kinds of pop culture. But tarot cards are more than what the media shows, they are a way to ask for guidance and advice. I utilize tarot cards in my spiritual practice often, so, I’ll give you a rundown of tarot cards, how
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SPORTS
Russo Stars in Elizabethtown’s Win over Goucher
On Feb. 12, 2025, The Elizabethtown College men’s basketball team took on the Goucher College Gophers in Elizabethtown’s Thompson Gymnasium. The Jays immediately put pressure on the Gophers at the start of the game. Junior forward EJ Finney applied pressure inside, but the Gophers stole the ball away. Despite defensive plays from the Jays, Goucher
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Gopinath, Elizabethtown Take down Lancaster Bible
On Saturday, Feb. 15, Elizabethtown College got the chance to avenge their early-season loss to Lancaster Bible Colleges. Etown came into the match after a 3-0 sweep of Wilson College the game prior and was feeling ready heading into the matchup against Lancaster Bible College. Initially, it was supposed to be a tri-match with Hood
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Langer and Walker Hope for Big Seasons in Tennis
The Elizabethtown College men’s and women’s tennis teams are hoping to court victory this spring season that starts on Saturday, Feb. 22 versus Lancaster Bible College. The Blue Jays played numerous matches in the fall, but the majority of their season is up and coming this spring. The women played two matches in the fall,
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FEATURES
Elizabethtown College Office of Student Activities invites students to enjoy the Turkey Hill experience
Elizabethtown College’s Office of Student Activities (OSA) is kicking off the spring semester with a few fun activities. On Jan. 18, the office provided free tickets to the Turkey Hill Experience in nearby Columbia, Pennsylvania. All students had to do to secure their ticket was stop by the Hub located in the Baugher Student Center
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Melica to compete in national a capella competition
Melica, Elizabethtown College’s all-female a capella group, will be attending The 2025 Varsity Vocals International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) competition for the second consecutive year. ICCAs is a competition where college a capella groups compete to become international a capella champions. The competition is run by Varsity Vocals, an organization that puts on
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OSA’s Cozy Crafting Event Brings Students Together
The Office of Student Activities (OSA) has been offering a slew of new and improved activities to Elizabethtown College’s campus in the past year. On Jan. 17, they offered the “Cozy Crafting” event, meant to provide a warm and inviting environment where students could relax and engage in creative activities like coloring, gem art, and
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