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  • Mx. Etown crowns first female winner

    Mx. Etown crowns first female winner

    This year Elizabethtown College held its 25th annual Mx. Etown pageant, hosted by junior Alli Walker and senior Shannon Creaney. Mx. Etown began in the year 2000 as “Mr. Etown,” a male spoof on the Miss America pageant, but was opened for students of all gender expressions to compete in the year 2020. Each year,

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  • Behind the Beak: Elizabethtown College student reflects on life as the Blue Jay mascot

    Behind the Beak: Elizabethtown College student reflects on life as the Blue Jay mascot

    Every college has its traditions, but few are as instantly recognizable or cherished as its mascot. At Elizabethtown College, Blue the  Blue Jay is more than just a costumed figure at student and sporting events. It is a symbol of unity, pride and the spirited energy of the student body, even for the person inside

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  • Professor Lorenzen Reflects on Final Semester at Etown

    Professor Lorenzen Reflects on Final Semester at Etown

    For nearly two decades, Dr. Charla Lorenzen has been more than just a professor at Elizabethtown College. A tenured faculty member in modern languages, Lorenzen has dedicated 19 years to creating a community-first approach to language learning—one that reaches far beyond the classroom. Now, in her final semester at the college, she reflects on a

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  • Today’s Tech: People recreating Studio Ghibli with AI

    Today’s Tech: People recreating Studio Ghibli with AI

    Within days of OpenAI releasing its latest artificial intelligence innovation, GPT-4o, the internet found a new fascination—attempting to recreate the wonder of Studio Ghibli with AI-generated images. Social media platforms like X and Instagram soon became filled with AI-generated photos that tried to replicate the distinctive look of the legendary Japanese animation studio, giving new

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  • Business Buzz: Is the US heading towards another recession?

    Business Buzz: Is the US heading towards another recession?

    The U.S. economy is one of the largest and strongest economies in the world. What makes the U.S. economy so strong is based on several factors: diverse sectors, robust financial markets, large size, strong labor market and gross domestic product (GDP). GDP is an important factor in a healthy economy, since it provides a key

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  • Etown Community Gives Back For Power of One Day

    Etown Community Gives Back For Power of One Day

    On Tuesday, March 18, Elizabethtown College held their 11th annual Power of One Day of giving. This donation event was not only the highest earning year for the college, but also coincided with the school’s 125th anniversary.  Etown’s director of annual giving, Ben Osterhout, was enthusiastic about the turnout and offered insights into what this

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  • Global Perspective: China Looks to Soften Canadian Relations Amidst Tariffs and Executions

    Global Perspective: China Looks to Soften Canadian Relations Amidst Tariffs and Executions

    America and Canada have been close partners in most regards for decades, from economic ties to diplomatic outlooks. Lately, there has been a change of hearts and outlooks when it comes to international relations concerning the United States of America. This has, in turn, put Canada into a difficult position as it has to navigate

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  • CCCE hosts annual Day of Service

    CCCE hosts annual Day of Service

    As Elizabethtown College moves gradually into spring, the community may notice a variety of changes around campus. More students sit outside to do their work and chat, people wear fewer layers and the days start to get a little longer. While all of these spring-related changes excite everyone on campus and indicate one step closer

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  • PA Politics: Democrats gain state Senate seat in district that encompasses Elizabethtown

    PA Politics: Democrats gain state Senate seat in district that encompasses Elizabethtown

    Pennsylvania Democrats are celebrating after a state Senate seat flipped blue in a special election in early March. James Malone won the seat over Republican Josh Parsons in the 36th Senate District, which covers part of Lancaster County, including Elizabethtown.   The district also covers Mount Joy, Manheim, Lititz and Ephrata. Malone is an I.T. consultant

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