NEWS
PA Politics: The ‘special’ legislators Democrats want to keep
Democrats are feeling confident going into November’s elections with their eyes focused on winning their first governing trifecta in Harrisburg in decades, and that goal may run through a pair of lawmakers who pulled off surprise victories in special elections. To achieve a governing trifecta, Pennsylvania Democrats need Gov. Josh Shapiro to win reelection (an
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A new sport, a new community: Women’s Flag Football at Elizabethtown
In February, Elizabethtown College announced that women’s flag football would be added to their lineup of varsity sports. The last sport they added was men’s volleyball in 2018. An interest meeting for the flag football team was held on Thursday, Oct. 8. The sport’s popularity has been on the rise, and adding it to Etown
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Herr Field turf conversion completed after delay
Ira R. Herr Field’s renovation into a turf-surface field has been completed nearly a month after its initial planned completion and well into the fall soccer season. The conversion was first announced last fall amid continuing issues with the maintenance of the last remaining natural grass soccer field in the Landmark Conference. Drainage issues and
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CAMPUS LIFE
Media Review: “Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story”
On Aug. 4, 1882, the bodies of Andrew and Abby Borden were found in their home in Fall River, Massachusetts. In 1883, Lizzie Borden, Andrew’s daughter and, Abby’s stepdaughter, was tried and acquitted for the crimes. On Sep. 17, 2026, Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan released the fourth season of their “Monster” series on Netflix
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Activity Review: Dot Art Books
Thanks to my mom’s most recent hyperfixation, dot art books have taken over both our house and my dorm — for good reason. Lifelines’ Flow Art color-by-number books are like coloring books or diamond art except they come with the markers and a suggested color palette. There is a design for everyone, from Frankenstein’s monster
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Media Review: “Not Quite Dead Yet” by Holly Jackson
For those who know me, they may describe me as a bit of a book worm. In August alone, I read a total of eight novels and one memoir. Of those nine collective books, I would say the most fun to read was Holly Jackson’s 2025 novel, “Not Quite Dead Yet.” Jackson’s novel is a
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SPORTS
Women’s volleyball carries momentum into Landmark play with sweep over Lancaster Bible College
The Elizabethtown College women’s volleyball team took on a local, non-conference opponent in Lancaster Bible College this past week for a mid-week matchup. The Blue Jays, led by the Landmark defensive athlete of the week in graduate middle blocker Kinsey Reuwer, were ready to take on the Chargers and propel themselves ahead into the weekend.
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Lady Jays fall short against Scranton
The Elizabethtown College women’s soccer team faced off against the University of Scranton Royals on Saturday, Oct. 10, shortly after the men’s team suffered a narrow defeat against the same opponent. The Blue Jays entered the Landmark Conference matchup looking to strengthen their conference record, but Scranton proved to be a difficult opponent in a
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Blue Jays fall short against Scranton
The Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team faced another challenging Landmark Conference opponent on Saturday, Oct. 10, taking on the Scranton Royals at Ira R. Herr Field. Despite a strong defensive effort and several opportunities to equalize the contest, the Blue Jays fell to the Royals in a narrow 1-0 defeat. Scranton entered the contest with
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FEATURES
Exotic fruit on our very own campus!
In need of a healthy snack that’s native to us? Try a Pawpaw fruit! Pawp Paw is a fruit native to Pennsylvania. It is high in Vitamin C, magnesium, iron, copper, and manganese. It’s also a good source of potassium and several essential amino acids. Paw paw tastes like various tropical fruits including bananas, pineapples,
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Elizabethtown College celebrates 2026 Homecoming
Elizabethtown College welcomed back alumni, family, students and faculty fromon Oct. 9 to Oct. 11-11 for the annual Homecoming and Ffamily Wweekend, including campus traditions, athletic events and reunion of generations of alumni. This weekend featured a variety of activities for the college community ranging from performances, the family fair and parade. The events gave
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Sip and Self-Care
With midterm season right around the corner, students oftentimes find themselves stressed to no end with exams and projects. Students often put self-care on the back burner until midterms are over. But it’s important to care for yourself while doing some last-minute cramming. In Ober Residence Hall, an all-girls floor, two junior co-RAs, Michelle Darr
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