NEWS
Elizabethtown College welcomes Assistant Professor of English Literature Patrick Allen
Assistant Professor of English Literature Patrick Allen recently joined the Elizabethtown College English Department. Allen is an expert in African American literature and is also the current Vice President of Organizational Matters at the Society for the Study of American Women Writers. He is a graduate of both Providence College and Penn State University,
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PA Politics: The power of women and independent voters
Polling for the midterm elections in Pennsylvania continues to grow closer. For the U.S. Senate race, Democrat John Fetterman has a 3% edge over Republican Dr. Mehmet Oz in a poll by FiveThirtyEight. For governor, Democrat Josh Shapiro leads Republican Doug Mastriano by almost 10% as of Oct. 21. Many expect Shapiro to win the
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Students share concerns about the Marketplace
Students pay $3,180 per semester for either the Gold, Silver or Bronze meal plan at Elizabethtown College, and this price prompts many to wonder how their money is being spent. Recently, students have been using paper and plasticware instead of the regular dishes and utensils in the Marketplace. They are directed to throw out their
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CAMPUS LIFE
Students of Etown: Jacob Schel
Despite Elizabethtown College being a small school compared to most of the colleges in the area, it is nearly impossible to know all of the students on campus. Each one of them has their own unique story on how they came to attend Etown, and it is important to know that their story is important.
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2/1/22 Horoscopes: Vibes for the Spring Semester
Aquarius: It may be the season for some soul searching from Aquarians this spring. Tapping into the deep, dark parts of yourself may seem scary, but you could find the journey within has healing properties. Vibes: A well, inky black, the number 13, knowledge and bricks. Pisces: This spring is definitely the time to discover
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An A-moo-sing Birthday
On Friday Jan. 29, Elizabethtown College’s own Mad Cow Improv group held their first show of the semester. In the Gibble auditorium, dozens of students gathered (wearing their masks for COVID-19 safety) and watched the cows perform. They played games like their classic halftime show, the tale of Blockbuster going out of business, a doctor
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SPORTS
Senior student-athletes reflect on their four years spent at Etown
Photo courtesy of Unsplash There are many graduating senior athletes around Elizabethtown College. Many seniors have moments that stand out to them. Senior Olivia Beachley is no exception with her reflection on her time on both the field hockey and women’s lacrosse teams. “My favorite part about being an athlete was being able to compete
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Lacrosse seniors talk about playing sports during their fifth year
Photo courtesy of Unsplash Due to COVID-19 and the need to close colleges around the world, Elizabethtown College was one of these, leaving spring athletes with an unfinished season. Student-athletes of the College are eligible to participate in their sport for four years as part of their undergraduate career. With the recent changes, the Landmark
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Updated Landmark Cancellations
Photo courtesy of Elizabethtown College Athletics Wednesday, March 18, the Landmark Conference officially canceled all remaining spring games for the 2020 season. A few days later, Friday, March 20, Elizabethtown College announced the cancelation of all on-campus classes and their movement to online classes for the rest of the 2019-2020 season. This has been devastating
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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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