NEWS
Today’s Tech
Technology and social media company Facebook has been in hot water recently regarding leaked internal company documents that express the company’s awareness of issues regarding child safety and the mental health of its users. The tens of thousands of pages of documents were the center of a series on the Wall Street Journal entitled “The
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Pres. McCormick announces new VP of Operations
Elizabethtown College President Cecilia M. McCormick, J.D. announced Tuesday, Sept. 21 that Bob Kerin will serve as the College’s new Vice President of Operations and Auxiliary Services. Before his new role at Etown, Kerin worked for food services and facilities management company Sodexo in many different roles during his 19 years with the company. His
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Student Senate
On Thursday, Sept. 23, Student Senate met for their weekly meeting in Hoover 212. The meeting began with Dean of Students & Executive Director of Diversity, Equity and Belonging Nichole Gonzalez speaking about a change in Elizabethtown College’s immunization policy. She stated that anyone receiving an immunization waiver or exemption must now provide documentation for
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CAMPUS LIFE
Music review of Margaux’s EP “More Brilliant Is the Hand That Throws the Coin”
Uh oh! We’re starting the semester with an Etownian classic: a writer going into depth on a project by an artist you’ve probably never heard of! The great news is that, as always, in the Campus Life section we are allowed to express individual writers’ opinions. That just means I’m allowed to promise you’ll love
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Welcome to the Jungle
Hey there! What’s quacking? Get it? Like the expression “what’s cracking” except better. I’m Big Fred, and I’m a duck with a veritable tragic backstory, but that doesn’t keep me from laughing. When I was a duckling I lived at another home with my duck friend Velma, but when she passed on my previous family
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Social But Distanced
With finals next week and the holiday season just around the corner, students will start to spend time with friends and family remotely this year. Though it may be tougher to have the annual experience of the holidays while social distancing, there are plenty of activities that can help make the end of the year
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SPORTS
Men’s volleyball takes win against Conference opponent
The Elizabethtown College’s men’s volleyball team had a busy week as they competed against Eastern Mennonite University, Southern Virginia University and Juniata College. All games were against Continental Volleyball Conference opponents. Friday, Feb. 15, the Blue Jays went up against the Eastern Mennonite Royals. Etown took the win at 3-2. Junior Nick Baxter led the
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Swim teams place fifth and sixth at Landmark Conference
The Elizabethtown College’s men’s and women’s swimming teams took to the Landmark Conference Swimming & Diving Championships Friday, Feb. 15—Sunday, Feb. 17 at the Germantown Indoor Swim Center in Boyds, Md. The men’s team took fifth place, and the women’s team earned sixth place. The men’s team walked away from the conference with four new
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New high scores for track teams
The Elizabethtown College’s men’s and women’s track teams finished off their regular season Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Susquehanna University invitational. The women’s team found their biggest success in field events with a bronze medal in pole vault and a silver in high jump. Senior Karly Deam took third place in pole vault with a
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FEATURES
Alum empowers Nepali women through custom spice blends
Many Blue Jays leave the nest and choose to pursue careers in service-related fields or become involved in nonprofit work. Bhim Thapaliya ’15 is one of those Elizabethtown College alumni living “Educate for Service.” Thapaliya founded the nonprofit Act for Humanity (AFH) in 2014 to help refugees in Lancaster County adjust to life in the
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Guest lecturer erupts with knowledge, benefits of Icelandic volcanoes
Photo: Megan White Aside perhaps from the recent eruptions in Hawaii, few American college students think very deeply about volcanoes, how they work and their impact on the areas around them. Monday, Sept. 10, however, any students interested were invited to Gibble Auditorium to learn more about the volcanoes in Iceland from Dr. Gretar Ivarsson.
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Students ask philosophical questions, voice opinions at new club meetings
Elizabethtown College has over 80 clubs and organizations. Each club appeals to students’ specific interests. These interests may include dancing, singing, politics, religion, etc. With Etown being a smaller school, many students become involved in these clubs and organizations. Although, if there is not a club that fits your particular interest, one can be created.
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