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  • Major developments for American TikTok ownership

    Major developments for American TikTok ownership

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    • September 29, 2025

    Today, President Donald Trump announced major news concerning the ongoing U.S. TikTok deal. For the past several years, the popular social media app has concerned U.S. policymakers, given its Chinese origins. The app’s parent company, ByteDance, has sparked concerns about user tracking in America.  In 2024, Congress passed a law banning TikTok unless it was

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  • Private music: Deftones conquer Gen Z

    Private music: Deftones conquer Gen Z

    Deftones is a band of balance. Their sound is a maelstrom of beauty and throttling violence, a tug of war between lead guitarist Stephen Carpenter’s metal compulsions and lead vocalist Chino Moreno’s passionate pop vocals and electronic atmospheres.  For longtime fans, the nu-metal outfit was just a group of Sacramento skater kids with frosted tips

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  • Seasonal Treats: What fall themed drinks and foods do Etown students enjoy?

    Seasonal Treats: What fall themed drinks and foods do Etown students enjoy?

    As summer comes to an end, many restaurants start releasing their seasonal fall menu. Most of these releases across the board typically include pumpkin, chai, apple cider, hot drinks and some apple or pumpkin themed pastries or pies.  As college students, our Blue Jays love their coffee throughout the day. So, let’s hear what some

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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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