NEWS
Global Perspective: The new national football league
From its genesis in America, the game of football is now gaining traction outside of the country. Other nations playing out beloved games is nothing new as professional football leagues like the Canadian Football League (CFL) and European League of Football (ELF) outside of America have existed for quite some time, but nothing like that
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Business Buzz: How gratitude is saving the business world
Gratitude has been taking over the world for personal growth for the past few years. Journaling about everything we appreciate or are thankful for encourages us to reassess our lives.Though this seems to be only personal growth, the business sector has taken notes, saving itself from workplace toxicity. Gratitude plays a vital role in employee
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Students and staff work to eliminate food insecurity at Elizabethtown College
College students with tight budgets sometimes have to choose between paying for a meal or paying for other expenses like gas, textbooks or toiletries. Some Elizabethtown College staff and students are actively recognizing food insecurity on campus and addressing it through free resources and education. Food insecurity “is a household-level economic and social condition of
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CAMPUS LIFE
Horoscopes: Which of this week’s most popular songs is your new anthem?
There’s not many feelings better than hearing a song for the first time and immediately relating to it. When the lyrics, beat and overall vibe feel like they were made especially for you, it hits immaculately. So, what currently popular song does your sign relate to? Use your sun, moon and rising signs for the
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Job Spotlight: Student Assistant to the Archives
Students at Elizabethtown College have a wide variety of options when it comes to jobs, both on and off campus. Whether students are looking to gain experience in a potential future career path or are just looking to make some extra cash, students have many employment opportunities which help the College function in important ways.
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Local Activity Review: Attempting the Escape Room Lancaster
If you love puzzles and are looking for a fun indoor activity to do with your friends, try going to an escape room! If you’re willing to travel, consider booking an experience at Escape Room Lancaster. This escape room location has four unique escape room experiences available for booking; The Sherlock hunts Jack the Ripper
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SPORTS
Etown wins against Catholic University
Feb. 6 in the Thompson Gym at Elizabethtown College, the Etown men’s basketball team defeated the Catholic University Cardinals 67-66. With the win, the Blue Jays move to 8-12 on the season. The Cardinals took their sixth loss of the season, putting them at 13-6. It was a back and forth battle all day. It
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Elizabethtown College hosts pop up lawn games
The Elizabethtown College High Library and Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being recently came together to offer students a way to relieve stress or take a break from studying. It is an event called “Pop Up Lawn Games.” The purpose of the lawn games is to give students a mental break and to interact
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Video game review: Rocket League
There is a video game that allows you to play soccer while driving recklessly in a rocket powered car. It’s called “Rocket League.” “Rocket League” is a sports game in which you are playing soccer as you are driving a car. You are driving a car as you are trying to score against a team
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FEATURES
Alum in politics series: Representative Martina White
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com Martina White graduated from Elizabethtown College in 2010, and she currently serves as a State Representative for Pennsylvania’s 170th Legislative District. Before her election to public office in 2015, White worked as a financial advisor. Having graduated from Etown with a B.S. in Business Administration and dual focuses in finance and
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Gender diversity in music explored in women’s recital
Photo courtesy of Maura Longenecker Monday, Feb. 24 the music department of Elizabethtown College hosted a Women Composers Concert. The event took place in Zug Recital Hall and was a full house. The program included had piano, flutes, clarinets, saxophones and singers at different times. Crew members worked quickly when the lights were low to
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Student ingenuity emphasized in 24-Hour Play Festival
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com The average play that you’d see in a theatre rehearses for two to three months and puts on performances for two weeks that strive for perfection. The average play in the Elizabethtown College 24-Hour Play Festival rehearses for one hour and performs one night only. The Festival took place from 7
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