NEWS
Today’s Technology: Buzzfeed to begin using OpenAI resources for content creation
On Thursday, Jan. 26, Buzzfeed shared that it will begin to use artificial intelligence (AI) research and development company OpenAI’s resources for its content creation. The news and entertainment platform expressed that this allows for the personalization of quizzes and other content. “In 2023, you’ll see AI inspired content move from an R&D [research and
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Renovations set to begin on Royer Residence Hall
Renovations will soon begin on Royer Residence Hall, with the goal of having it open for the fall 2023 semester. The initial planning occurred in December, and construction is set to start before the end of January, signified by the construction dumpsters near the building. Enrollment in Elizabethtown College has increased for the past three
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OMC receives two gold-level awards
Elizabethtown College’s very own Office of Marketing and Communications (OMC) has been awarded two Educational Digital Marketing Awards in the 10th annual competition, held recently in early November. The Educational Digital Marketing Awards competition includes schools and universities across the country, ranging from K-12 up to and including graduate schools. The competition recognizes excellence in
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CAMPUS LIFE
GSA announces first official logo
Elizabethtown College’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) recently announced their new logo. The logo became official on Jan. 25 of this year, and was announced on the club’s Instagram. This is the first time that the club has ever had a logo. GSA President Samhar Almomani shared his thoughts on this change, the process of
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Abby’s Advice: Writing tips and tricks
In this week’s edition, we tackle for the first time a question sent in by a dedicated reader. Before anyone doubts the validity of this question, I most certainly did not make it up and received this inquiry via email from a verified student account. The student (who will remain anonymous) proposed the question “how
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2/24/22 Horoscopes: What self-care tip should you try based on your Zodiac sign?
Aquarius: Try using water as a ritual for cleansing the mind and body of negative energy. The easiest way to do this is taking a relaxing bath or shower. This can even include having a good, therapeutic cry. Pisces: You may have been feeling some big emotions recently, so journaling can be a great method
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SPORTS
Elizabethtown Athlete Spotlight: Luke Fernandez, Class of ‘17, excelled in wrestling, will make caged debut in Philadelphia
Luke Fernandez did not start for the Elizabethtown College Men’s Wrestling Team his freshman year in 2013. However, he soon became one of the best players on the team, finishing his senior year with 27 wins to make the Etown program’s top 10 career wins list. Fernandez also earned himself a National Wrestling Coaches Association
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Sports practice updated
Various teams, such as the cross country team, started to practice as of last week, but were not competing against other schools since all competition has been postponed for the fall season. The athletes were getting tested for coronavirus before and after every practice for about two days, which was the duration of the practices
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K/DA new single
Popular video game and esport League of Legends has made great strides in recent years to broaden its reach throughout the entertainment mainstream. Its largest endeavor as of late has been through the virtual-reality pop group K/DA, which launched in 2018 for the League of Legends World Championship event. While Riot Games has explored other
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FEATURES
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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Dynamic professor receives award for dedication to mentoring
Whether it was in elementary, middle or high school, we have all been influenced by a teacher or mentor at least once in our lifetime. Every year, Elizabethtown College recognizes an influential professor who is devoted to teaching and mentoring with the Kreider Prize for Teaching Excellence. Professor of physics and engineering Dr. Kurt DeGoede
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