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
Weekly Chirp: Masks and Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a lot of changes around the world. Online classes via Zoom, staying six feet apart and wearing masks have essentially made life the same. Because of the pandemic, many people’s mental health has been impacted. Recently, a survey was posted to the Jays’ App, Elizabethtown College’s own private platform of
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Review: John Mulaney’s “From Scratch” tour
It is no secret that my favorite comedian is John Mulaney. In fact, I even have a sticker of him on my phone case that says “Yes, you heard me, an English major” from his special on Netflix, “Kid Gorgeous.” When I heard he was coming to Philadelphia for his “From Scratch” tour about a
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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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SPORTS
Soccer teams shut out opponents, not letting shots reach the goal
Photo courtesy of Athletic Department The Blue Jays were flying high last weekend after the men’s and women’s soccer teams won their games, leaving their opponents scoreless – and maybe even speechless. The Lady Jays played with a powerful performance, shutting out St. Mary’s College of Maryland 3-0. This marks the second shutout win for
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Cross country teams places third in Etown Invitational
Photo courtesy of Athletic Department Friday, Sept. 20, the Elizabethtown College cross country teams hosted the Elizabethtown Short Course Invitational at the Union Canal Tunnel Park. The men’s team had a total of 72 points and placed third place out of the nine teams that participated. Senior Samuel Gerstenbacher came in second place for the
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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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FEATURES
Senior accepted into Peace Corps, will be stationed in South America
Senior corporate communications major Jaime Ramos has been accepted into the Peace Corps. His mission is to work with low-income Peruvian students in South America. Ramos will be stationed in South America for two years and three months. “I cannot wait to make a difference in the community that I will being living in,” he
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Film produced by Demi Lovato increases mental health awareness
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, Student Wellness screened a film at 7 p.m. in Hoover 212, the Case Study Room, on the subject of self-harm. The film, entitled “Beyond Silence,” was directed by Shaul Schwarz and produced by Demi Lovato as a part of the campaign Lovato launched in 2015 to increase mental health awareness. The
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“Vagina Monologues” start conversation about social issues facing women
The Elizabethtown College student Baugher Center hosted “The Vagina Monologues,” a reenactment of an assemblage of interviews of women from all corners of the globe. Led by students, this educational performance and event attracted the attention of many people Friday, Feb. 23. Sponsored by Residence Life and the Stonewall LLC, the specialty housing of the
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