NEWS
PA Politics: Pennsylvania Republicans take the stage at GOP convention
The Republican Party held its first ever midterm convention in Dallas on Sept. 9 and 10 with the intention to rally its base and prevent the expected losses the party faces in November’s elections. Pennsylvania is an electoral battleground once again and a few of the Commonwealth’s federal officeholders took the stage to make the
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Business Buzz: Canada’s retaliatory tariffs to take effect on certain U.S. goods, Trump to escalate trade war
United States President Donald Trump is rapidly escalating the current trade war with Canada which has been in effect since February of this year. This will spike the price of certain Canadian products across the country. A tariff is a tax that one country charges on goods and services imported from another country. Trump is
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Global Perspective: Chernobyl remains in limbo amid war
In 2014, the Russo-Ukrainian War began after Russian President Vladimir Putin took control of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula. This illegal annexation happened after Ukrainians held protests during the pro-Russian Viktor Yanukovych’s presidency because he did not sign an agreement with the European Union. This agreement would have been a step forward in integrating Ukraine with Europe
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CAMPUS LIFE
Recipe Review: Dorm friendly granola bars
Finding recipes to make in your dorm room can be difficult. While the dorms have communal kitchens, you may not always want to cook alongside your neighbors. Luckily, there are plenty of no-bake recipes that require little more than what you have in your dorm: a freezer and microwave. I have combined a multitude of
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Media Review: Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley is a peaceful game. You play as the farmer, arriving in Pelican Town to take over the farm you’ve inherited from your late grandfather. You create your own character, being given the choice from two genders, 24 skin tones, 74 hair styles, 112 shirts, four pants, 31 accessories, five dogs and five cats.
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Debate of the Week: Handwritten or typed notes?
As laptops become increasingly common in classrooms, the debate between handwritten and typed notes continues among students. Some say typing notes offers convenience and accessibility, while others believe writing by hand helps strengthen their memory and understanding. After taking a poll of numerous first-year students at Elizabethtown College, there is a clear preference for handwritten
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SPORTS
Ganon Smith finishes second, earns All-American honors
Elizabethtown College’s wrestling team took their talents on the road over the weekend, heading out to Cedar Rapids, Iowa to compete in the Division III National Championships. Two weeks prior to the event, the Blue Jays competed to be a part of the event in the Regional Championships held in New Jersey. Etown fought hard
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Blue Jays Women’s lacrosse lose to Lebanon Valley College
On Saturday, March 15, the Elizabethtown College women’s lacrosse team, with a 4-2 record, faced off against Lebanon Valley College, with a 4-3 record, at Wolf Field. The Blue Jays looked to play well on their home field against the Dutchmen in what quickly developed into a competitive matchup. The first quarter featured an intense
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Elizabethtown College men’s volleyball splits in tri-match
In a tri-match weekend in Thompson Gymnasium, the Blue Jay men’s volleyball squad saw one win and one loss on the court. In match one versus the St. John Fisher University Cardinals, Elizabethtown College put up a close match, losing set one 25-22. This set saw back and forth action, with Etown even scoring four
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FEATURES
Elizabethtown College Hosts Fourth Annual Best Buddies Friendship Walk
On Sunday, April 12, Elizabethtown College’s Best Buddies club hosted its fourth annual Friendship Walk at the Thompson Gymnasium. The event centered on inclusion, connection and community. Running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the walk brought together students, faculty, local vendors and community members to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs). Participants
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Student Assembly’s Spring Social brings many students out for a treat.
Student Assembly’s Spring Social, held on April 1, served as a place for students to unwind, socialize and enjoy a sweet treat on a sunny afternoon. The event featured games like volleyball, gaga ball and basketball for students to enjoy. Each student also received a cup of Rita’s Italian Ice. “[The event allows students] to
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NOIR Thrift to Impress
On March 27 Elizabethtown College’s Black Student Union, NOIR, hosted a fashion event with the BSUs from Millersville University and Franklin & Marshall College. Thrift to Impress was a competition fashion show based on the Roblox game “Dress to Impress.” Students and staff were given the opportunity to comb through thrifted clothing, strut the runway,
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