NEWS
Global Perspective: Americans kidnapped in Mexico
On Friday, March 3, four Americans were kidnapped by heavily armed gunmen in Matamoros, Mexico, after traveling in a white minivan with North Carolina license plates to cross the border for a tummy tuck procedure. They were kidnapped by members of the Gulf Cartel, who have since released an apology letter addressing their violence toward
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Incentives for procreation, a missing banker, a lab leak and foreign aid: An update on China
When western adults think of pivotal Chinese policies, they typically think of the one child policy enforced from 1980 to 2015. This 35-year stint was an attempt to stop population growth in China, and resulted in a reduction of fertility rates, a smaller population of women and undocumented children. In 2016, China changed the policy
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Power of the One Day: What to know and how to help
For any college and higher education institution, there is a high value placed on the value of the community created both through the current students and staff, but also the alumni, parents and those in the community who can come together to celebrate. Elizabethtown College fosters this sense of community in a variety of ways,
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CAMPUS LIFE
The Students of Etown: Blaise Bloom
Elizabethtown College fosters a unique environment which is home to many unique and diverse students. One of the many students here on campus is sophomore Blaise Bloom, who transferred here this fall alongside numerous other students. Bloom grew up in Johnstown, Pa., which is over two and half hours away from campus and about 90
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Restaurant Review: TJ Rockwell’s
Looking for a restaurant nearby to meet up with a club? Maybe you need a bite to eat with your teammates after a hard game, or you might just want a fun night out with friends. Look no further: TJ Rockwell’s is a great spot to get a bite to eat near campus. The first
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Club Feature: Find out about the Animal Services Club’s latest plans
Student clubs at Elizabethtown College provide opportunities for students to connect with one another as well as the community. There is an abundance of different clubs for those with different interests to choose from! One club in particular that takes the initiative to follow Etown’s motto of “Educate for Service” is the Animal Services Club,
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SPORTS
John Neely
In 1962, there was a hall of fame inductee into the Ira R. Hall of Fame. This inductee was named John Neely. He was made an all star several times, and he was one of the star basketball players of the 1962-63 season. He also led the Elizabethtown College men’s basketball team to a win
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Bowers Center updated
Monday, March 8, Elizabethtown College announced the start of Open Recreation in the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being. Open Recreation is a new way for students to play sports together in a safe and healthy way inside of Bowers. Every week, Sunday through Friday, students will have a variety of sports to pick
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Softball field updated
Over the course of the 2020-21 academic year, Elizabethtown College has been constructing a new softball field just behind the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being. Unfortunately, the field is not yet completed and cannot be played or practiced on. However, softball Coach Kathleen Staib anticipates the field will be completed by early to
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FEATURES
Digital Humanities Hub provides space, resources for student use
As society seems to be becoming more and more digital, colleges are creating more spaces for students to explore growing disciplines like Digital Humanities (DH) which applies computer software and equipment to the traditional humanities. “Digital Humanities (DH) encourages students to engage in many of the same types of projects the traditional humanities have been
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Features Editor says goodbye
As the last week of classes comes to a close, so does my time as Features Editor of the Etownian. I still can’t believe this is the last issue of the semester and my last issue ever. And what a wild end it has been. Remember the first few issues? They contained articles about microbial
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Nonprofit provides winter shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness in Elizabethtown area
Elizabethtown Community Housing & Outreach Services (ECHOS) is a nonprofit social services agency that works with individuals experiencing homelessness, those at risk of becoming homeless or people in need of additional services that address homelessness. What began as a winter shelter in Dec. 2015 eventually evolved into a full-fledged social services agency in July 2016.
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