NEWS
The College announces plans for Annual Holiday Dinner and Tree-Lighting Ceremony
As the winter season approaches, the days get shorter and the air starts to crispen up, and Elizabethtown College prepares for one of its most beloved traditions: the Annual Holiday Dinner and Tree-Lighting Ceremony. It aims to bring the campus as well as the community together as they shift away from any holiday celebration, such
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PA Politics: Dr. Oz holds a rally in Elizabethtown
On Wednesday, Nov. 2, Republican Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz held a rally at the Stone Gables Estate in Elizabethtown, Pa. Oz was joined by other Pennsylvania politicians, including State Senator Ryan Aument, former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark Carla Sands and Congressman Lloyd Smucker (PA-11). Sands emphasized the importance of voter turnout in this election,
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Global Perspective: Extreme drought kills large number of African wildlife
According to a recent report issued by the Kenya Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife, a large amount of African wildlife has perished from the ongoing drought happening throughout the country. Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Peninah Malonza, Order of Grand Warrior, delivered a press release regarding “The Impacts of the Current Drought on Wildlife in Kenya,” on
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CAMPUS LIFE
TV Show Review: Return to Hogwarts: Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Reunion Special
HBO Max kicked off 2022 with the reunion of the cast of “Harry Potter” on their streaming platform. The nearly two hour show brought back numerous actors, including the main trio: Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Ruper Grint (Ron Weasely) and Emma Watson (Hermione Granger). The actors and crew members recounted their experiences working on the
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Tips for Staying Organized
The start of a new semester always brings a flurry of activity: moving back in, catching up with friends, starting classes and encountering new challenges. Even as routines fall into place, it can still be difficult to juggle a full schedule. There always seems to be something to do—whether it’s homework, laundry or rushing off
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The Weekly Treat: A Snack Review
Hello, my adoring Crumb Crew, and welcome to a new round of 2 a.m. Snack Time! This time, we’re expanding our look on snacks throughout the week and listing everything about them. From their flavor and texture to their clean-up and nutritional value, we got it! I’ll also make an end of the week post
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SPORTS
Tennis teams start season well
The Elizabethtown College men’s tennis team currently has an overall record of 2-2, taking wins in matches against Lycoming College and Penn College. Their two losses were against DeSales University and Penn State Harrisburg. The team started 2-0 for the first time since 2012. Overall, in their first two matches, the Blue Jays won five
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Golf teams hold Invitational
The Elizabethtown College men’s and women’s golf teams hosted the Etown Invitational Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the Hershey Country Club. The men’s team took eighth place with a total score of 336. This is the team’s first top 10 finish of the season. The top performer for the team was sophomore Evan Krieser. Shooting 11
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True Blue
Starting with a conversation with Elizabethtown College President Cecelia McCormick, the new True Blue initiative was created. This initiative will feature one regular home season game for each athletic team against the team’s strongest opponent or an important game that will rally around the community. Students, faculty, staff and community members are encouraged to come
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FEATURES
Volunteering provides job skills, learning opportunities for students
Elizabethtown College’s motto is “Educate for Service.” Etown demonstrates this motto through its many volunteer opportunities. “Service is actually all around us on campus,” Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE) Director Joel Janisewski said. There are different types of opportunities offered. One type is events held on or near campus. Some examples of these
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Etown students, staff members discuss healthy relationships
October is recognized as National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. The Elizabethtown College community participates all month by hosting activities, providing resources and hosting guest speakers to inform others. Under coordination of various academic departments and Student Wellness, resources were extended to those in need through an open, informational panel within the Baugher Student
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Pink pumpkins cover campus for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Elizabethtown College is working to raise awareness of the disease. According to breastcancer.org, approximately one in eight women will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer American women are diagnosed with, following skin cancer. The death rates for breast cancer are
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