NEWS
Social media on campus: OMC updates guidelines and Yik Yak controversy
Disclaimer from the Office of Marketing and Communications (OMC): “The College does not proactively engage on YikYak and the guidelines were not prompted by any social media incidents.” Social media is everywhere: from accounts associated with Elizabethtown College itself to anonymous messaging apps, social media pervades every facet of life here in the Etown community.
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ChatGPT: Plagiarism or the Future of Writing?
Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots have come into the public’s eye in recent times and with that has come both scrutiny and favor. ChatGPT especially raised awareness as it was released by OpenAI. Countries have had a variety of responses with many threatening to ban it and Italy already doing so. However, that raises the question
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Student Senate: Senators raise concerns about lack of counselor availability
Student Senate met for their weekly meeting Thursday, March 23 at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 212. The meeting began with Administrative Reports, starting with Dean of Students & Executive Director for College Diversity, Equity and Belonging Nichole Gonzalez reporting that a campus safety walk will be held on Monday, April 3 at 8:30 p.m. The
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CAMPUS LIFE
Fall Equinox Horoscopes: A fresh start
The fall equinox on Thursday, Sept. 22 marked the beginning of autumn, bringing colder weather, cozier vibes and a fresh start. As the sun moves into Libra, balance and beauty make their way into our lives. Starting fresh doesn’t have to mean starting over; sometimes it means looking at your life through a new perspective.
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Recipe Review: Mac and cheese in a cup
One of the staples of many college dorm rooms are instant noodle cups. From ramen to macaroni and cheese, these meals are easy to make for any student who doesn’t have the space or utensils for a full, home cooked meal. However, there is an alternative to instant macaroni and cheese cups that some may
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Students of Etown: Nick Schuler
Who knew Elizabethtown College’s great reputation could reach a New Jersey town two hours away? Sophomore Nick Schuler from Cinnaminson, N.J. is currently in his second year of the new exercise science major here at the College. Etown wasn’t always his first choice during the search for where he would spend the next four years
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SPORTS
Field Hockey
Saturday Sept. 4, the Elizabethtown College women’s field hockey team with only one win (1-0) faced off against Hood College with two losses (0-2) on Wolf Field During the first half of the game, [year] Sydney Aguilar scored her first career goal and first-year Angelina Giglio-Tos earned a shutout in her first career start as
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Athlete of the Week
Matthew Fick – Cross Country Junior Matthew Fick started running for the Elizabethtown College Cross Country team in the fall of 2021. During the spring semester of his sophomore year, Fick began to realize his potential and inquired about joining the team. Over the summer he began training hard in anticipation for the fall season
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National sports update
Recently, there has been some tension between the Philadelphia Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman and his scouting department. Tuesday, Roseman responded to the notion that he is going off of his personal draft board to make picks for the Eagles. He responded by saying that that notion was ridiculous, because every person on the staff
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FEATURES
Etown supports global education, provides grants and mentorship
What is college for, beyond learning more of what one already knows and is focusing on? Well, thanks to the efforts of some key groups on campus, an education at Elizabethtown College can provide the time to explore not only one’s identity and career options, but also the world. The Center for Global Understanding and
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Pet-friendly housing is the purr-fect place for some students to live
*Edit: Elizabethtown College is no longer offering pet-friendly housing. For the most up-to-date information visit Etown College’s Office of Community Living’s official website. In the fall of 2018, Elizabethtown College launched the pet-friendly housing program. The pet-friendly housing initiative is in addition to the program already in place for students who would like to live
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Dangers of screentime often overlooked, present danger to eyes, health
Throughout the day people are constantly using technology, whether for work or for pleasure. As stated by a Neilsen audience report, adults in the United States devote about 10 hours and 39 minutes each day to consuming media. Advancements in technology have made this easier. For example, many companies are now using technology as their
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