NEWS
Today’s Tech: Fee added to X for new accounts
New users of the social media platform, X (formerly known as Twitter) will be asked to pay a small fee in order to access key features such as posting, liking and reposting. This is an attempt to curb spam bots which have been a consistent problem on the platform for years. Spam bots are essentially
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What’s Happening: The Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire
With President Joe Biden calling for a ceasefire in Gaza last week, it is seeming that the war in the east is coming to a head, as leaders begin negotiating at least a temporary peace. This last Sunday, April 7, peace negotiations resumed as both Israeli leaders and a Hamas delegation headed to Egypt, under
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Business Buzz: The revival of the movie theater industry
The year 2020 saw a decline in many prominent industries which thrived on face-to-face contact with others and experiences which required close proximity. One example of this is the movie theater industry, which also had to deal with the rise of streaming and the convenience that came alongside it, due to a reduced cost and
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CAMPUS LIFE
Horoscopes: Which one of Etown’s clubs are you based on your zodiac sign?
Welcome back to a special Elizabethtown College edition of the Horoscopes! This week, you’ll be finding out what club on campus you are based on your zodiac. Be sure to use your sun, moon and rising sign for the best accuracy. If you have some free time, check out your clubs at the Homecoming fair
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Club Feature: Photography Club
Whether you’re an experienced photographer or are just starting out, you should consider joining Elizabethtown College’s Photography Club! The Photography Club meets bi-weekly on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in Steinman Center 211 and welcomes anyone to show up to a meeting if they are interested in joining. As a smaller club, the members are very
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Media Review: Get lost in the mystery of “Only Murders in the Building”
If you’re looking for a new murder mystery to dive into, you’re in for a real treat with “Only Murders in the Building.” Starring Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve Martin, this series challenges the idea of a classic murder mystery/true crime storyline by combining the two elements, creating an intriguing atmosphere with complex, suspenseful
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SPORTS
Rowvember: A unique November challenge begins
Elizabethtown College has events for students and faculty to help support causes on campus. The Rowvember challenge is an event that can improve your mental and physical health. When students are in their room doing homework, they may like to step away from the books and go to an activity. Something that they may do
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Men’s Soccer loses to Scranton Royals
On Nov. 5 in Elizabethtown Pa., the Elizabethtown Blue Jays faced off against the Scranton Royals in the Landmark Conference Championship match. There was a singular goal by Scranton, and that was the only goal that was scored the entire game. A lone goal from the first half held up as Scranton defeated Etown at
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A brief history of Etown’s baseball field
Lots of people go out and watch Elizabethtown College baseball, but what not many people know about the baseball team is that there is a backstory to the baseball field. Like so many buildings across campus, it should come as no surprise that the Kevin Scott Boyd Stadium is named after somebody. Kevin Scott Boyd
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FEATURES
Presenter implores students to consider Beyoncé as an example of leadership, feminism
March 11, the Elizabethtown College Office of Diversity, Inclusivity and Title IX sponsored the webinar “Leadership Lessons from Beyoncé,” presented by Amber Hurt. Hurt is the Director of Student Engagement and Community Programs at Notre Dame of Maryland University. She is also the creator of “The Adulting Queen,” her blog and business she started in
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Dr. Ozkanca presents on her recent publication, discusses Turkey-West Relations
“I was just thinking — what better way to spend a Friday night than hearing Oya talk about Turkish politics?!” That’s how the laughing Elizabethtown College professor, Dr. Oya Dursun-Ozkanca, began her lecture at the Bowers Writers House on March 12. “Hey, here at Elizabethtown we pull out all the stops, man,” said director of
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Etown comm students sweep Student Keystone Media Awards
Concussive birds, insectoid invaders and do-gooder community centers. What links these scattershot subjects? They are the topics that won Elizabethtown College communication majors all three top spots in a Student Keystone Media Awards category. Each year, the Pennsylvania News Media Association holds a competition to recognize excellent student journalism. Etown’s students dominated the Best Feature
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