NEWS
The Board of Trustees elects new members
Effective July 1, the Elizabethtown College Board of Trustees appointed three new members: Dr. Gerald Baer, Dr. Albert Granger and Robert Sands. Baer obtained a Bachelor of Science in biology from Etown and then attended the Pennsylvania College of Medicine, where he received his doctorate. He currently works as a Family Practice Specialist with Penn
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The College creates Blue Jay Discount Program
The Blue Jay Discount Program is exactly what it sounds like: a discount program for Elizabethtown College students, faculty and staff. From cafes to ice cream or candy shops to studios and dining, a number of businesses located throughout Etown are participating in this program to offer year-round discounts. By showing their student ID, Blue
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Global Perspective: Tensions resurge among Armenia and Azerbaijan
An Azerbaijani military offensive in the ethnic Armenian-controlled territory of Nagorno-Karabakh on Tuesday, Sept. 19, raised concerns of a renewed violent conflict between the neighboring countries. According to the New York Times, Armenian authorities reported that at least 200 people died from the Azerbaijani artillery and drone strikes. This included 10 civilians. The Russian Defense
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CAMPUS LIFE
Outdoor Activity: The Wolf Sanctuary of PA
The Wolf Sanctuary of PA is celebrating their 40th year anniversary this month. The Wolf Sanctuary has spent the past 40 years dedicated to the conservation of wolves and debunking the misconceptions regarding wolves. The Wolf Sanctuary was officially founded by Bill and Barbara Darlington in 1980 after the change in Pennsylvania law, stating you
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Horoscopes: Which dish does your sign bring to the Thanksgiving table?
With Thanksgiving next week, the dinner feast and quality time with loved ones are on all of our minds. Whether you cook, supervise or simply enjoy the food, everyone in attendance to the day of gratitude brings something to the table. So, what does your sign bring? Use your sun, moon and rising signs for
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Debate of the Week: Which class time is better—8 a.m. or 5 p.m.?
When it comes to course scheduling, there are two major worries every college student faces. This first is whether or not they will be able to register for all the classes they need, and the second is if they will have to face the dreaded 8 a.m. class or a longer 5 p.m. night class.
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SPORTS
Health and Fitness
As college students it can be difficult to find time to cook food with a busy schedule. However, dining hall food can get old very fast when it is all a student eats. The food in a dining hall is also not always the healthiest, although there are some healthy options. Cost effective, healthy and
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Women’s Field Hockey
On Saturday, Oct. 23, the Elizabethtown College women’s field hockey team faced off against Drew College at home. It was a total team effort from the Blue Jays to achieve a 2-0 shutout win over Drew on Senior Day. Senior Grace Hardy had a goal and an assist for Etown in the win. Etown celebrated
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Athlete of the Week: Mehluko Letsoalo
Mehluko Letsoalo is a junior international student on the Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team. He was born and raised in Pretoria, South Africa in what he referred to as a family full of athletes. “My uncles played at a very high level, my brother was basically a pro…my second oldest brother played for the national
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FEATURES
Club profile series: Geeking out with Anime Club
What is your name? Mercedes Geiger What is the name of your club? Anime Club What is your role within the club? I’m el presidente When did you first get involved in the club? I went to meetings in the first half of freshman year, then came back sophomore year with a
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Alumni outreach: Teachers for West Africa Program
Photos courtesy of Maura Longenecker The High Library Innovation Design Expression Art (IDEA) Lab opened the exhibit “A Decade of Service: The Teachers for West Africa Program (TWAP), 1962-1972” on Monday, Jan. 27. According to High Library Archivist Rachel Grove Rohrbaugh, the IDEA Lab is a space used for interactive exhibits and goes beyond the
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Interdisciplinary exhibit crossed academic barriers
For several years, students in Assistant Professor Dr. Anya Goldina’s Human Anatomy and Physiology Course had the chance to earn extra credit by creating works of art that relate to anatomy and physiology. The Anatomy of Our Lives Exhibit, which opened in the Lyet Gallery at the Leffler Chapel and Performance Center on Sept. 26,
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