NEWS
PA Politics
Partisanship has taken another turn in Harrisburg in the form of House Bill 1893 which passed the Pennsylvania House on Oct. 4th along a party line vote. HB 1893 has now moved to the Pennsylvania Senate for consideration. This controversial bill, sponsored by Bucks County Republican Representative Craig Staats, amends the Disease Prevention and Control
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Etown alum receives public service award
Recently, Elizabethtown College alumnus Howard “Hob” Kroesen received an award from the Elizabethtown Borough. Kroesen received the Vincent W. O’Connor Public Service award at the Elizabethtown Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner on Oct. 4. The award was presented by Borough President Marc Hershey. The Vincent W. O’Connor Public Service Award is an award which is
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Today’s Technology
Just as Facebook went offline and endured a potential data breach on Monday, Oct. 4, the live video streaming service Twitch fell victim to a data breach on Wednesday, Oct. 6. Twitch first confirmed the data breach after a user posted Twitch data on 4chan, a message board website that allows users to post anonymously.
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CAMPUS LIFE
Recipes for people who can’t cook
Today I want to go over what is probably a simplified version of one of my favorite foods my mom makes: stuffed peppers. Considering what a vague sort of name that is, there are probably hundreds of unique recipes which would fit under the same title. Maybe you even have a version in your mind
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Welcome to the jungle
Do I have to do this interview now? Can’t it wait til tomorrow? I guess… Hi, I’m Hayley. Yea, I was excited for talking to you about stuff, but now, eh… It’s fine; we can continue. Let’s see, I’ve been with my dad, Jackson, since 2009. I easily moved in with the family and have
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Music review
Harrisburg-based band Pullin’ Daisies released yet another excellent track March 26 titled “This Feeling” and no surprise, I’ve got feelings about it. Spoiler: the feelings are positive — I love the track. “This Feeling” is a conflicted, highly emotional track simplistic in its lyrics but expansive in what it is conveying. Before I get fully
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SPORTS
Cross country teams land in the top five in season opening meet
Friday, Aug. 30, Elizabethtown College’s men and women’s cross-country teams participated in Dickinson College’s “Light Up the Night Invite” invitational meet. The men’s team won their division with a total of 40 points, whereas the women’s team scored 62 points and placed third. One of Etown’s own finished as the runner-up in the men’s
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Women’s golf competes in Landmark Conference Championships
Tuseday, April 16, the Elizabethtown College men’s golf team competed at the Gettysburg Spring Invitational in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania and found great success in preparation for the Landmark Conference Championships in the first week of May. Junior Garrett Leib stood out as one out of only three players at the event to score a birdie on
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Men’s lacrosse clinches first place in Landmark Conference
Tuesday, April 23, the Elizabethtown College men’s lacrosse team took a 13-4 loss against York College of Pennsylvania. Sophomore Cody Richter was the team’s top scorer, scoring two points. Senior Andrew Watts and first-year Nick Cost each scored one point for Etown. Junior goalie Tom Mahoney had a season-high number of saves against York. Although
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FEATURES
Dynamic professor receives award for dedication to mentoring
Whether it was in elementary, middle or high school, we have all been influenced by a teacher or mentor at least once in our lifetime. Every year, Elizabethtown College recognizes an influential professor who is devoted to teaching and mentoring with the Kreider Prize for Teaching Excellence. Professor of physics and engineering Dr. Kurt DeGoede
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Flu shots, healthy living reduce chances of falling ill this autumn
Fall is finally here, which means it is time for beautiful weather, pumpkin-flavored everything, Halloween and flu season. Flu season is especially devastating on college campuses for several reasons. First, college students are more susceptible to the flu and other illnesses than other populations. According to National Public Radio (NPR), “every year, about 1 in
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Professor explores J.K. Rowling’s depictions of adoptive families
Photos: Maddie Kauffman With Sept. 2018 marking the 20th anniversary of “Harry Potter’s” release in the United States, Elizabethtown College has been giving the beloved young adult (YA) fantasy series its due appreciation. Visiting assistant professor of English Dr. Tara Moore has played a significant role in the Harry Potter craze of the semester, as she
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