NEWS
Russo memory honored by performance scholarship
The first year of college is full of challenges and new experiences. Many people are forced out of their comfort zones and discover new things about themselves. However, for some Elizabethtown College first-years who were involved in theater, this school year also forced them to face loss; the loss of their classmate and fellow theater-lover
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Etown drag show follows canceled Lancaster drag reading
On Friday, April 5th, the third annual Elizabethtown College Campus Queens show took place. By the show’s opening at 9 p.m., every single chair in the KAV was filled with students buzzing with energy and excitedly waving pride flags. The show was made possible by Darcey Mills and the Department of Diversity, Equity and Belonging
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PA Politics: Lancaster Public Library targeted for Drag Queen Story Hour
Local culture war politics and delivery of public services were in the spotlight last week in East Hempfield Township, when township supervisors voted to withhold funding to the local Lancaster Public Library. This story began back in March when the Lancaster Public Library announced that it was planning to have a drag performer, Christopher Paolini
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CAMPUS LIFE
Debate of the Week: Apple cinnamon or pumpkin spice
There’s no doubt that both apple cinnamon and pumpkin spice flavors are delicious, but which is the better fall flavoring? Pumpkin spice may be beloved and iconic, but apple cinnamon is classic and crisp. Pumpkin pies and apple pies are both delicious fall treats, but which will you take at the dessert table? When fall
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Business Review: Knock Knock Boutique
Looking for a cute pair of earrings? Or a gift for a friend’s birthday? Knock Knock Boutique is just the place you need to be. From countless jewelry options to clothes to fun mugs and bags, the choices are endless! The first time I visited Knock Knock was during the Blue Jay Walk into town
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Activity Review: Pa. Renaissance Faire
Welcome back, readers! This week, we’re taking a trip back in time for one of the most infamous local attractions: the Renaissance Faire. The fairgrounds are located at 2775 Lebanon Road, Manheim Pa., about a 20-minute drive from campus. It’s open weekends from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. beginning mid-August through the end of October.
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SPORTS
Athlete of the Week: Victor Witkofsky
Victor Witkofsky is a junior athlete. He is an arm wrestler who trains with Lethal Arms, a gym that works to actively train arm wrestlers. Lethal Arms is located outside of Harrisburg, Pa. He recently participated in two tournaments. One of the tournaments was in state and one was in New Jersey, which was on
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Women’s Swimming triumphs over Stevenson and Wilkes
On Nov. 13, in Owings Mills, Md., the Elizabethtown College women’s swim team closed out their weekend at Stevenson University in a tri-meet with Wilkes University. The Blue Jays defeated Stevenson 145-58 and Wilkes 162-8. The Blue Jays took first in the first event of the day as Etown clocked in at 1 minute and
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Video game PSA: The Sims 4 is free?
For fans of Electronic Arts (EA) and Maxis’ “The Sims,” you’re in luck! “The Sims 4” on Oct. 18 became free to all users on every platform. This is a dramatic shift from its original price of $59.99 in 2014, which dropped to $39.99 two years after its release. “The Sims 4” is a life
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FEATURES
Formal Jay provides fun for students
Sept. 25, the Class of 2024 put on Formal Jay, an annual dance that the student body hasn’t gotten to experience since fall 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The dance’s theme was “Out of This World,” and it delivered on that promise. Everyone had glow sticks and the KAV was decorated with space-themed backdrops
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Etown student launches clothing company to “Free Your Journey”
If you think college is rough, try running a clothing company startup while you’re still a student. Elizabethtown College junior Lucas Cunningham launched C&B Outdoor in August. The clothing line focuses on outdoor apparel and is staffed entirely with full-time college students at Etown and other colleges. “We have 14 items in the collection. We
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Mosaic Unbound–Hispanic Heritage Month
Lauren Robitaille wears a lot of hats. The Elizabethtown College student is simultaneously an intern with the Office of Diversity, Equity and Belonging, Bowers Writers House and the High Library. On Monday Sept. 20 these three organizations collaborated to sponsor a meeting of the Mosaic Unbound dialogue series to kick of Hispanic Heritage Month at
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