• Etown librarian Josh Cohen announced as Time Magazine’s Person of the Year

    Etown librarian Josh Cohen announced as Time Magazine’s Person of the Year

    Time magazine annually nominates a person who is seen as the most influential figure globally for that year. This year’s winner of that honor is Elizabethtown College’s very own Instruction and Outreach Librarian Josh Cohen. The announcement came on the morning of March 30 and was anything but a surprise for the many people who

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  • Elizabethtown College announces early summer break

    Elizabethtown College announces early summer break

    This past week, Elizabethtown College announced its decision to start summer break in April. The decision, which was voted on by various members of the College community, was approved by Etown President Betty Rider on Tuesday, the day before the change was announced. While there’s still more details that are yet to be revealed, Etown

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  • The Kelce brothers launch health and fitness class

    The Kelce brothers launch health and fitness class

    After a hard-fought battle in Super Bowl LVII, the Kelce brothers are taking a well-deserved break from football this offseason. Thirty three-year-old Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and 35-year-old Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce are two of the top players at their position in the National Football League (NFL) and are now teaching

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  • Students of Etown: Get to know Emma Reynolds and her perspective on Elizabethtown College

    Students of Etown: Get to know Emma Reynolds and her perspective on Elizabethtown College

    Those who visit Elizabethtown College often find themselves admiring our tight-knit community and gorgeous outdoor spaces. Unfortunately, however, not all students make the decision to attend this institution, despite all its perks. One such student, junior English major Emma Reynolds, strangely chose to attend Princeton University rather than Etown, for reasons unknown to this author.

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  • Elizabethtown College Mascot: The rise of Rory

    Elizabethtown College Mascot: The rise of Rory

    After weeks of deliberation, it was decided that Rory the Frog would replace The Blue Jay as Elizabethtown College’s official mascot. In the 1930’s, Etown’s basketball players were called the “Galloping Grey Ghosts,” but in the school year of 1945-1946 the College held a competition to name all the athletic teams. Ths student body voted

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  • Prank Recipe Review: French Flies

    Prank Recipe Review: French Flies

    Anyone who knows Campus Life’s mascot Rory knows about his famous French Flies recipe. It is a delicacy from Rory’s home pond, and he loves to serve it to all his friends. Rory has decided to release his secret recipe for the readers of the Etownian to try. If you haven’t had the pleasure to

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  • Media Review: Watching the new Hunger Games Prequel

    Media Review: Watching the new Hunger Games Prequel

    The highly-anticipated prequel to the “Hunger Games” series, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” does not disappoint. Its premiere has met with glowing reviews, and an unprecedented 112% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. A longtime fan of the “Hunger Games” series who recently binge-watched the first four films, I was eager to see the movie in

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  • Horoscopes: What reality check does your sign desperately need to hear?

    Horoscopes: What reality check does your sign desperately need to hear?

    Hey, Blue Jays! We’re heading into a new month this Saturday, which is the perfect opportunity to click reset and start anew. So, what should your sign keep in mind as we start April? Use your sun, moon and rising signs for the most well-rounded reading! Aquarium- Remember those thirty new hobbies you picked up

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  • Club Feature: UFO Club’s close encounter

    Club Feature: UFO Club’s close encounter

    Last Thursday, March 23, around 12:25 p.m., a large, chrome-colored rotating disc slowly appeared through the clouds above Lancaster County and gently touched down in front of Alpha Hall. A low, penetrating hum rang through the nearby buildings, and blinking, multicolored lights illuminated the ground beneath the saucer. Nearby Elizabethtown College students who were walking

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