NEWS
A final reflection and farewell from the News Editor
It is hard to believe that this is my final article for the Etownian and that in a few short weeks I’ll be graduating from Elizabethtown College. It is both exciting and terrifying to leave college and go out into the real world, start my career and begin living on my own. I’m happy that
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Global Perspective: Russia continues to commit war crime in Ukraine
Since Russia’s withdrawal of troops from Kyiv, Ukraine this month, the bodies of over 900 civilians have been discovered around the region. Most were uncovered in Bucha, a city in Kyiv Oblast. About 95 percent of the citizens were found with bullet wounds inflicted at point-blank range, implying that they were executed. The bodies were
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Today’s Technology: Elon Musk buys stake in Twitter
Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk announced that he bought 9.2 percent of Twitter through the U.S. Stock Market, which makes him the largest shareholder in the company. A day later, Twitter announced that Musk would be joining their board, which would have given him great influence over the company’s decisions and policies. However, Musk later
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CAMPUS LIFE
TV Show Review: Over the Garden Wall
With Halloween days away, I’m sure Halloween movies and shows are being watched to get in the spooky spirit. My personal favorite show for this time of year is “Over the Garden Wall.” This short 10-episode mini-series aired in November 2014 on Cartoon Network. The cast stars Elijah Wood as Wirt, Collin Dean as Greg,
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Lancaster Pride Event for LGBTQ+ History Month
For years, every June and October I watched with envy as my Instagram and Twitter feeds were filled with pictures and descriptions of fun events that happened at Pride festivals. I always longed for the chance to go and was planning on going to Pittsburgh Pride in 2020, but unfortunately, that was cancelled due to
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Horoscopes: What candy should you eat based on your zodiac sign?
Aries: The ideal candy for the self-assertive and brave Aries are Hot Tamales. Just like you, they are the perfect combination of fiery and sweet. Taurus: Taurus, you are very dependable, and no candy says that like the classic Hershey bar. Simple as it may be, sometimes, a plain chocolate bar hits the spot. Gemini:
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SPORTS
Women’s basketball faces back-to-back losses by tough opponents
Photo by: Jocelyn Kline Wednesday, Feb. 5, the Elizabethtown College women’s basketball team fought on their home court against the Catholic University of America. Junior Veronica Christ had a team high of 21 points, followed by senior Lydia Lawson’s 15. Christ scored 12 of those points in the first half, while Lawson scored 10 of
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Men’s volleyball takes Conference loss
Photo by: Jocelyn Kline Saturday, Feb. 8, the Elizabethtown College men’s volleyball team took a 3-1 loss against Marymount University. This put Etown 6-5 overall and 0-2 in the Continental Volleyball Conference (CVC). The Blue Jays were able to take the win in the first set but couldn’t defend the nest in the following sets.
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True Blue
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com Friday, Jan. 31 the Elizabethtown College men’s and women’s swimming teams competed in their True Blue event against Arcadia University. This event also doubled as senior night for both teams. Seniors Brian Sylvestri and Casey Marshall were celebrated as the seniors of the men’s team. The team took a 131-73 loss
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FEATURES
Counselor leaves the nest, takes ‘Educate for Service’ worldwide
It has been said that poor mental health is like a cinder block tied to one’s ankle, dragging victims into the earth’s deepest oceans of oblivion. Worldwide, universities are trying to find a cure for the raging epidemic that seems most prevalent within individuals in their teens to late twenties. Results indicate that campus health
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Students consider trade-offs of new Featherton Crossing Apartments
As of the Fall 2018 semester, Elizabethtown College is offering new off-campus housing for rising juniors and seniors at the Featherton Crossing Apartment complex in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. The apartments are located 1.8 miles from the College campus, and according to the Residence Life page on the College website, students are responsible for their own transportation.
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New Vice President for Student Life, new approach to student concerns
This past July, Elizabethtown College welcomed a new Vice President for Student Life, Celestino Limas. Limas’ appointment followed the retirement of former Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Marianne Calenda. Though Limas attended three large universities – he received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa, his master’s degree from the
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