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Today’s Technology
In recent months, 5G cell phone service has been the target of many conspiracy theories, but what does 5G actually mean? 5G means that it is the fifth generation of cellular network technology, or the fifth major improvement to communicating between mobile phones. The earliest mobile phones were invented by Bell Labs and AT&T in
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Precautions in the Marketplace
Due to COVID-19, Dining Services has adjusted the dining options available to the Elizabethtown College community. To follow the guidelines of the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the Pennsylvania Department of Health and public health officials, the Marketplace has experienced a variety of changes. The Marketplace’s seating is now limited to approximately 120 guests to
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Etown Unveils 6 Schools
Elizabethtown College is switching to a new academic structure in which departments and programs are grouped together underneath different “Schools.” Rather than have 19 departments, the College will now have six Schools. The six schools are Public Service; Sciences; Arts and Humanities; Engineering, Math and Computer Science; Human and Health Professionals; Business; and Continuing and
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CAMPUS LIFE
Eight great ways to reuse Halloween pumpkins
Photo: Megan White Those cheap, festive, farm-fresh pumpkins are too irresistible to pass up during the spooky season. Halloween has come and gone, though, and now you are left with an excessive amount of carved pumpkins and Halloween candy. Before you throw your masterpiece away, here are eight do-it-yourself ways to extend your pumpkin’s life
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Movie Review: Halloween (2018): This film frazzles instead of frightens
A rather meager budget of $300,000. Making summer in southern California look like autumn in the Midwest. A simple music score involving the repetition of a few notes. An opening sequence which would make brilliant use of a new kind of camera. Most importantly, an altered William Shatner “Star Trek” mask, conveying the blank stare
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Masonic Village Farm Market: Home-grown fresh produce and more
Photos: Jill Distler The Masonic Village’s Farm Market and Orchard View Café sit just over two miles away from Elizabethtown College’s campus. The market has been in Elizabethtown for over 100 years, and “Farmer Tad,” the current owner, is very proud of the success of the market and café. “I love it here,” Tad said.
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SPORTS
Men’s and women’s swim teams shut down by Catholic
Saturday, Nov. 11, Elizabethtown College’s men’s and women’s swim teams took on Catholic University in Washington, D.C. Both the men and women were defeated by the Cardinals. Catholic took first, second and third in the first event of the afternoon, the 200-yard medley relay. Etown’s A relay made up of senior Megan Anderson, juniors Dru
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Five Etown Wrestlers Place at Ursinus Fall Brawl, Ghione Finished Runner-Up
This past weekend, five members of Elizabethtown College’s wrestling team placed in the Ursinus Fall Brawl tournament. The Saturday, Nov. 11 event brought results for the Blue Jays that are optimistic for the rest of the season. For Etown, senior Joseph Ghione finished second in the 149 pound weight class after facing York College sophomore
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Swim teams defeat Gallaudet, women sweep all 14 events
Saturday, Nov. 4, Elizabethtown College’s men’s and women’s swim teams defeated Gallaudet University at home in Alumni Pool. The women took first in all 14 events, getting the win 122-69 and the men won 138-65, winning seven out of 14 events. The women’s team kicked off the afternoon with a win in the 200-medley relay.
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FEATURES
Strengths and Creative Arts Night helps celebrate students’ strengths
Students attending the Scholarship and Creative Arts Night reflect on their strengths and unwind with arts and crafts and an open mic after SCAD. Photo Credit: Shane Bahn The Scholarship and Creative Arts Day (SCAD) festivities continued on into the evening of April 25 with the first ever Strengths and Creative Arts Night. Hosted in
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Got Schnitz? Panel discusses PA German culture and cuisine
The panel discussion titled, “Got Schnitz? Pennsylvania German Material Culture” was held Wednesday April 19, and, fortunately, had Schnitz served after the event. The panel was introduced by associate professor of German at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Joshua Brown and featured both senior professor emeritus of English and humanities at Harrisburg Area Community College
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Program hosted to dispel winter-induced depression
Feb. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. the Student Wellness Advocacy Group (SWAG) sponsored Shake the Winter Blues. The mission of SWAG is to work to support and encourage positive, informed choices, believing that a healthier lifestyle now will promote future well-being. SWAG provides educational opportunities on current health issues for their peers in the
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