Christian Sammartino

Religious studies classes attend Vedic Hindu fire ceremony 0
- Features
- April 24, 2013
he Hindu American Religious institute welcomed 35 Etown students to their monthly Havan on April 14. The trip was led by professor of religious studies Dr. Jeffery Long as an experiential learning component of his Dharma Traditions and Indian Philosophy classes. Also known as a Vedic Fire Ceremony, the Havan included offerings to a Sacred
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Why merit scholarships should increase 0
- Campus Life
- April 17, 2013
t is no secret that college is an expensive experience. All of the financial data from the last 20 years proves that tuition is rising at an alarming rate. It can be easy to dissociate ourselves from the fact that these numbers directly impact our lives and the lives of our peers. However, comprehending the
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Faculty Assembly condemns acts of bias, bigotry in public statement 0
- Campus Life
- April 17, 2013
he Elizabethtown College Faculty Assembly crafted a decisive statement about acts of bias on campus, April 9. The group edited and ratified a universal statement that expresses their moral stance on these issues. The motion to confirm the statement was approved by a majority vote of 57 to 4. “Whereas, the free exchange of ideas
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Maturity of students questioned in light of recent events 0
- Campus Life
- April 10, 2013
t requires absolutely no effort to classify our generation as less mature than our predecessors. I frequently hear my elders make this claim, and I have to admit that I often agreed with them. Examples such as the hate crimes on campus seem to solidify their point. It makes no sense to me how individuals
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