NEWS
Today’s Tech: Underwater “supercar” starts being produced for the public
Recently, production on an underwater “supercar” has ramped up with its proposal to public eyes a way for people to travel undersea. The U-Boat Worx Super Sub is a three-person submersible vehicle that is capable of traveling underwater at 11.5 mph. It initially launched in 2023, designed for luxury travel and maneuverability. To most people,
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Global Perspective: Milanese citizens protest ICE ahead of Winter Olympics
With the 2026 Olympic Winter Games around the corner, it seems that it will not be as smooth sailing as citizens in the host city of Milan take to the street to protest the involvement of United States’ Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). As reported by ABC, a section of ICE will be sent along
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Today’s Tech: TikTok deal fails to end controversy
On Jan. 22, TikTok announced a deal that should have ended scrutiny of the Chinese-owned video platform, only for new attacks to emerge against the app’s operations and content. TikTok’s operation in the United States had technically been in legal limbo for about a year due to a law passed by Congress and signed by
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CAMPUS LIFE
Club Review: WWEC 88.3 ‘The Sound of Elizabethtown’
Music is all around the campus of Elizabethtown College. From the Marketplace, to the Jay’s Nest, and even outside the Baugher Student Center (BSC). However, where does it come from? Located in the Communications Lounge in the Steinman Center is where WWEC 88.3 lives. WWEC 88.3 is the College’s student-run radio station. WWEC celebrated its
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First-Year Advice: College survival tips
Starting college doesn’t come with a handbook, especially if you’re the first in your family to go. So, here is everything I have learned in my first semester, in hopes that you can take something useful away from this. One thing I’ve unintentionally mastered is pretending I know what I am doing. I smile and
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Media Review: The Year of Magical Thinking
I’ve always been an avid reader, eager to devour, analyze and apply the lessons from literature to everyday life. My personal library contains plenty of well-loved fiction novels, such as The Hunger Games, anything written by Mary Oliver and a couple of classics that were mandatory reading in school that moved me enough to buy
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SPORTS
Two Blue Jays qualify for D-III nationals at mid-atlantic meet
On Nov. 15, the men’s and women’s cross-country teams competed at the NCAA MidAtlantic Regional meet at Big Spring High School, delivering performances that exceeded expectations and closed out the season strongly. Against challenging competition and difficult terrain, both teams ran with confidence and used the momentum they had built throughout the fall. The men’s
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Wrestling falls in home opener against McDaniel
The Elizabethtown College wrestling team took on McDaniel College for their home opener for the season on Nov. 8. Last season, the Blue Jays went on the road to Westminster, Maryland, defeating the Green Terror 31-15 led by falls from 184-class senior Ganon Smith and 133-class Febian Dawit. Etown most recently had finished fourth in
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Mengel, Etown holds off Rowan’s late surge to take victory at home
The Elizabethtown Blue Jays women’s basketball team took on the Rowan University Profs in their regular season home opener to kick off their 2025-26 campaign. The Blue Jays, coming off a NCAA tournament appearance last season, finished 23-5, hoping to return to form heading into this season being ranked #22 in Division III. After losing
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FEATURES
English Corner builds confidence through conversation
Every other Thursday night, the McCormick Classroom in the High Library fills with students who come together for one purpose: conversation. The program, called English Corner, is a space for practicing English in a relaxed setting. Sessions run biweekly on Thursdays at 7 p.m. and are open to all students. English Corner was created to
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Blue Jays test their knowledge at OSA Trivia Night
Trivia Nights are a beloved staple here at Etown. On Oct. 17 the Office of Student Activities (OSA) hosted the first trivia night of the fall semester in the Jay Lounge. ‘Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader’ was the theme for this trivia night. The night started at 8 p.m. and lasted roughly an
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Etown students in the community at Fall Fest
This year, the 15th annual Fall Festival in Elizabethtown is providing entertainment, crafts, vendors, food and activities for the whole family. This community event is presented by Greater Elizabethtown Area Recreation & Community Services (GEARS). Fall Festival is also held in conjunction with Etown’s ‘Into the Streets,’ with GEARS receiving help from multiple students in
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