NEWS
Global Perspective: International actors react to North Korea’s aggression
In the early morning on Oct. 4, North Korea fired an immediate-range ballistic missile over Japan. A J-alert was then issued by the Japanese government, which warned citizens to seek shelter in stable buildings or underground. This was the seventh time North Korea launched a missile over Japan. However, the country has fired two cruise
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PA Politics: Lawmakers call for impeachment of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner
Progressive District Attorney (DA) of Philadelphia Larry Krasner is defending himself against Pennsylvania state legislators who held him in contempt last week via a bipartisan vote of 162-38. Krasner failed to comply with a subpoena for documents to aid an investigation issued by the Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order, which is questioning the
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Etown Engineering Program ranked among top 100 undergrad-focused engineering programs
Etown students take pride in their majors and programs. There are so many unique features of Etown that appeal academically to students. Etown wants their students to succeed and provides everything needed to do so. More than just students are noticing the exceptional programs because the College has been nationally recognized. Etown was recently ranked
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CAMPUS LIFE
Friends-giving Recipes
Thanksgiving break is just around the corner and with it an abundance of food. Unfortunately, most college friends live far away and can’t come over to enjoy each other’s traditions. There’s hope there, though, as you can easily make a quick Thanksgiving dinner between now and break. Or you can just wait until after the
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Holiday Activities: Get some ideas to gather holiday cheer!
With the holidays and the end of the semester fast approaching, many students may be looking for ways to have fun with their friends before winter break. Although movies, card and board game nights and other activities are a great way to spend time with friends, what could be better than a holiday-themed activity to
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Weekly Chirp: How Early is Too Early to Prepare for Christmas?
With the days getting shorter and the wind getting colder, people have one of two things on their minds: Thanksgiving or Christmas. Of course, some people don’t celebrate either holiday and are probably just concerned with the snow. Christmas is the biggest holiday celebrated in America. Some celebrate for religious reasons while others take a
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SPORTS
Men’s lacrosse takes last-minute loss in second 2020 season game
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com The Elizabethtown College men’s lacrosse team took a 12-10 loss against St. Mary’s College of Maryland Saturday, Feb. 22. The game was played well up until the very last minute, when St. Mary’s took the win by making the final two goals of the game. The last one was made with
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NBA All-Star Weekend featured Celebrity Games for Valentine’s Day
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com Friday, Feb. 14, the NBA All-Star Weekend continued with a celebrity-filled competition for Valentine’s Day. Sponsored by Ruffles, the 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend Celebrity Game pitted ESPN commentators Stephen A. Smith and Michael Wilbon together as the head coaches of the match. TV show personality and Mayor of Flavortown Guy Fieri
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Baseball makes a comeback in second game of doubleheader
Photo: Etown Athletics The Elizabethtown College baseball team opened its season Saturday, Feb. 22 with a doubleheader against Roanoke College in Salem, Virginia. The first game began at 12p.m. and resulted in a 0-6 loss. It was followed directly by another game at 2:30 p.m. where the Blue Jays redeemed themselves with a 9-0 win.
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FEATURES
Cancer survivor, author memorializes battles of fellow patients
Gone, but not forgotten” is an idea often considered, but especially with the anniversary of the tragedy Sept. 11, 2001. However, for others such as author Matt Tullis, it is an idea that warrants daily consideration. At present, Tullis lives in Newtown, Connecticut with his wife and two children. He is the director of Digital
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Alum empowers Nepali women through custom spice blends
Many Blue Jays leave the nest and choose to pursue careers in service-related fields or become involved in nonprofit work. Bhim Thapaliya ’15 is one of those Elizabethtown College alumni living “Educate for Service.” Thapaliya founded the nonprofit Act for Humanity (AFH) in 2014 to help refugees in Lancaster County adjust to life in the
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Guest lecturer erupts with knowledge, benefits of Icelandic volcanoes
Photo: Megan White Aside perhaps from the recent eruptions in Hawaii, few American college students think very deeply about volcanoes, how they work and their impact on the areas around them. Monday, Sept. 10, however, any students interested were invited to Gibble Auditorium to learn more about the volcanoes in Iceland from Dr. Gretar Ivarsson.
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