NEWS
The Admissions team, college welcomes 525 new students
The Elizabethtown College admissions team is quietly celebrating yet another astonishing recruiting year after welcoming its largest incoming class in seven years with 525 students. It’s not just the number of students that’s worth celebrating—it’s who’s in the class. There are 14 states, six countries and 80 underrepresented students joining the Etown community, a 15%
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Student Senate: Voting for class elections and Homecoming begins
Student Senate met for their weekly meeting Thursday, Sept. 1 at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 212. The meeting began with administrative reports from Dean of Students & Executive Director for College Diversity, Equity and Belonging Nichole Gonzalez where she discussed the change made to the student handbook regarding the bathroom policy, wherein it now states
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PA Politics: Trump holds a rally in Wilkes-Barre, PA
On Saturday, Sept. 3, former President Donald Trump held a rally at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., alongside Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano and U.S. Senate nominee Dr. Mehmet Oz. Trump began his speech by reiterating his endorsements of both GOP candidates, stating, “This election is a referendum on the
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CAMPUS LIFE
Off-Campus Hangout: The Hub on Market
Just a 10-minute walk right off of campus is a quaint little building, home to The HUB on Market Street. The HUB houses EVO 206 Coffee Company, Whirligig Unique Boutiques and the HIVE. I met with building owner Stacey Derck to provide me with an insider tour of The HUB. The building was constructed around
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Midterm stress: Here are tips on how to prepare for midterms
Midterms are coming up quickly for all students at Elizabethtown College, a time where stress levels are high and motivation is low. The High Library is sure to see an increase in student visitors searching for a quiet study spot, the perfect reference book or simply a hot coffee. Other students might confine themselves to
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Horoscopes: Halloween Costumes Based on the Signs
Aquarius: Embrace the connection you have to other realms this Halloween and try on your “other” self. In the story “Coraline,” the main character takes a portal to another world where her family has buttons for eyes and aren’t as they seem. Quirky and a little spooky, this costume is perfect for Aquarians. Pisces: Express
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SPORTS
Cross country teams get to race with Etown alum once again
Written by: William Paterson Elizabethtown College’s cross-country teams hosted the 2019 Blue Jay Alumni Challenge last Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Solar Array Course. The morning was buzzing with activity, and the current Blue Jays from the women’s and men’s team brought their A-game. Let’s take a look at the stats. The women’s team
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Men’s soccer ends in a no point tie, women’s team takes one point loss
Photo by: Jocelyn Kline The Elizabethtown College men’s team took a 0-0 tie after two overtime periods against York College of Pennsylvania, Saturday, Sept. 7. Etown was overshot 17-13 by York. Most of the Blue Jays’ shots came during the overtime play. The leading Blue Jays were first-year Tate Mohney and senior Cameron Sheva, both
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Field hockey takes first win for the season in overtime play
Photo by: Megan White The Elizabethtown College’s field hockey team competed against Lebanon Valley College (LVC) Wednesday, Sept. 4, walking away with their first win for the season, 3-2. In quarter one, the Blue Jays took three shots which were blocked or saved by LVC’s goalie, Corinne Kearney. The first goal of the game was
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FEATURES
R.W. Schlosser professor of English to transfer after 24 years
In the fall semester of 2018, the leaves will once again turn, and Elizabethtown College will participate in the many traditions here on campus. Among the changes to Etown, there will be one major loss to the English department here on campus, and that is the transfer of R.W. Schlosser Professor of English Dr. David
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Visiting author combines passions for music, writing nonfiction
The Bowers Writers House’s last event of the semester was held April 12. At 4 p.m., Robert Dean Lurie hosted a craft talk titled “No Certainty Attached.” Lurie gave insights on finding a passion and pursuing it in any way possible. He incorporated his love for music into his writing and enjoys the products that
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Donate Life Etown holds inaugural Donate Life Awareness Night
Photos by: Fatima Janneh Saturday, April 21 at 8 p.m. in the Brinser Lecture Room of the Steinman Center, the newly formed Elizabethtown College chapter of Donate Life held an inaugural Donate Life Awareness Night. According to its website, Donate Life is a nonprofit organization which aims to “increase the number of donated organs, eyes
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