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  • Welcome to the Jungle: Rhoda the German Shepherd

    Welcome to the Jungle: Rhoda the German Shepherd

    This week’s furry friend is Rhoda, the 7-year-old German Shepherd belonging to Elizabethtown College junior Destiny Jones.  Jones’ parents bought Rhoda from a breeder when she was just 8 weeks old, despite Jones’ distaste for them. “We got her from a breeder,” Jones said. “I can’t say I’m a fan of breeders, but I was

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  • Business Review: Lucky Ducks

    Business Review: Lucky Ducks

    As a first-year at Elizabethtown College, there’s lots to take in and new experiences to be had. One of my favorite things to try has been the food and drink varieties. While the campus offers several great options, such as Jay’s Nest and the Blue Bean Cafe, it’s only natural to be curious about the

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  • Underneath the field and the fluff: the Marshmallow Game’s campus traditions

    Underneath the field and the fluff: the Marshmallow Game’s campus traditions

    On Sept. 17, 2025 the Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team traveled to Messiah University for the annual Marshmallow Game. Students from both schools look forward to the Marshmallow Game every year with anticipation to throw marshmallows at the opposing school’s fans and onto the field. This yearly event attracts an enthusiastically charged audience excited to

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  • A night of surprise with the famous OSA Bingo

    A night of surprise with the famous OSA Bingo

    A beloved Elizabethtown College tradition is back this semester. The Office of Student Activities (OSA) hosted their semiannual  Bingo Night which took place on Sept. 20, and it was a night to remember. It was a night of luck, laughter and prizes. Some of the prizes ranged from a Lego set to an ice maker

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  • A double win for Elizabethtown tennis sets up a promising start

    A double win for Elizabethtown tennis sets up a promising start

    One shutout win and one clean win set a promising start for the Elizabethtown men’s and women’s tennis teams.  Both squads would compete against Penn State Brandywine on the Alumni Courts at home.  This match was the official start of a season that spans both the fall and spring semesters. The Etown tennis team starts

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  • Tessier, Blue Jays soccer draws against Penn State Berks

    Tessier, Blue Jays soccer draws against Penn State Berks

    Over the weekend, Elizabethtown College took on the visiting Penn State Berks Nittany Lions in a non-conference women’s soccer matchup. The Blue Jays came into this game after drawing in their last three matches, only conceding one goal between those games. Junior defender Sara Bean had netted the only goal in the three game stretch,

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  • Elizabethtown women’s volleyball dug deep for a double victory

    Elizabethtown women’s volleyball dug deep for a double victory

    The Elizabethtown College women’s volleyball squad continues an impressive season with two more wins against Wilson College and FDU-Florham.  Both games were won in a controlling fashion, with game one versus Wilson being a shutout 3-0 win and game two versus FDU-Florham being a 3-1 win.  Senior Kate Barbon started the game off strong with

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  • PA Politics: Governor Josh Shapiro warns President Trump against deploying National Guard to state

    PA Politics: Governor Josh Shapiro warns President Trump against deploying National Guard to state

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    • September 22, 2025

    Gov. Josh Shapiro has engaged the White House in a bitter back-and-forth about President Donald Trump’s authority to deploy the National Guard into Pennsylvania, should he decide to. The Shapiro administration issued a statement confirming their preparedness should the president direct federal troops into Philadelphia or Pittsburgh.  In addition to rebuking Trump’s legal ability to

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  • Etown community gathers for suicide prevention week

    Etown community gathers for suicide prevention week

    September is National Suicide Prevention Month. According to the Jed Foundation for Mental Health, about 12.2% of adults aged 18-24 have reported dealing with suicidal thoughts over the past year. Now more than ever, it is important to do what is necessary to advocate for mental health and suicide prevention. Over the week of Sept.

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