NEWS
Business: China’s economic star falling?
China has been a global superpower for decades. Their vast labor force, low wages and limited labor and environmental laws influence their power. This has impelled several businesses from developed nations to send their factories or buy needed supplies from China, making them the world’s most powerful factory. Changes to many internal policies and global
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SOTA organizes National OT month events
April is National Occupational Therapy Month in the United States, and as one of Elizabethtown College’s largest majors, several events took place on campus for future occupational therapists (OTs). Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) was in charge of creating events around campus during the month. SOTA declared the week of April 9 as OT week
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Global Perspective: Tensions in Sudan rise
On Saturday, April 15, chaos erupted in northern Africa as Sudan descended into what may become a civil war. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) follow Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, and are operated by the government of Sudan. The RSF was originally founded to stop a rebellion more than 20 years ago, and were known for
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CAMPUS LIFE
Students of Etown: Alexandra Bonicker
Meet Senior public relations and English professional writing major, Alexandra “Ally” Bonicker! Bonicker first began her journey to Elizabethtown College in her hometown of Kingsville, Md. While initially coming in undecided, she ultimately chose to pursue her interests in both writing and communications. “I knew I’d always been good at writing, and I liked English
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Weather Report: Chilly nights ahead
As we approach the halfway point for the month of October, cooler temperatures seem to be holding steady for the coming week. Perfect fall weather, with temperatures in the high fifties to mid-sixties, means perfect opportunities for classic fall adventures. Pumpkin patches, corn mazes and apple picking season is here, and the next few weeks
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Movie Review: Scream
Sidney Prescott, played by Neve Campbell, is the final girl and star of the classic horror movie “Scream.” While she portrays some moments that have you yelling at the screen for her to run the other direction, she eventually turns into a hardcore star for the audience to love. There are a lot of other
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SPORTS
Women’s Volleyball
On Saturday, Sept. 11 at Haverford, Pa., the Elizabethtown College women’s volleyball team fell in two straight sets to both Geneseo College and Eastern College on the final day of the Ford Invitational hosted by Haverford. With the two losses, the Blue Jays new win-loss record falls to 3-3 on the season. Geneseo took the
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Women’s Soccer
On Saturday, Sept. 11 at Owings Mills, Md., the Elizabethtown College women’s soccer team faced off against Stevenson University. 90 minutes of soccer wasn’t enough time to decide a winner, and even the additional 20 minutes couldn’t separate Etown and Stevensonat the Mustang Stadium. The Blue Jays outshot the Mustangs with 27 to only seven
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Personal Health and Fitness for College Students
Being healthy and having success in one’s fitness journey can be difficult at times. It can be especially challenging for college students who are constantly dealing with rigorous schedules from classes, internships, jobs, clubs and social lives. However, there are countless benefits that come from a healthy lifestyle for college students. Benefits include improved mood
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FEATURES
Pre-Ware Lecture film displays connections between music, culture
The night of Feb. 19, Elizabethtown College students gathered in Gibble Auditorium to watch and discuss the documentary “The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble.” The Center for Global Understanding and Peacemaking (CGUP), as well as Elizabethtown’s Fine and Performing Arts Department, sponsored the event. Professor of history and Director of
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Alumnus works to protect people from West Nile Virus, Lyme disease
Feb. 18, Elizabethtown College alumnus Jon Bachman, ‘17, returned to Elizabethtown College to speak to current students about his career as an aquatic biologist with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP). Bachman is part of a team researching and working to increase awareness of arboviruses. Arboviruses are viruses that are transmitted by mosquitoes,
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Statistics, thoughts on Etown Jays app after first semester of use
The E-town Jays app is a relatively new addition to the lives of Elizabethtown College students, faculty and staff, prospective students and visitors. The app has many different “tiles” that contain information about aspects of student life and the campus in general, such as service, clubs & organizations and residence life. It also has a
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