NEWS
Death of a Lobbyist: PA Lawmakers Finally Target Lobbying
In Harrisburg, it appears as though the tawdry financial relationship between lobbyists and politicians may finally be reigned in. In a rare show of bipartisanship, Senate Republicans and Democrats are endorsing a package of recently proposed bills that are designed to target the influence of lobbying in the Keystone State. Lobbyists work on behalf of
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Etown faculty member presents at national conference
Recently, an Elizabethtown College faculty member had the opportunity to present at the annual National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Conference. Crystal Donlan is the Instructional Designer and Online Learning Specialist at Elizabethtown College, and she is also an adjunct faculty member at Luzerne County Community College. She’s also currently studying to gain
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Global Perspective
On Tuesday, Oct. 29, the White House reported that President Joe Biden is actively working to rescue 17 missionaries who are being held hostage by a gang in Haiti. The missionaries, five of which are children, were kidnapped on Oct. 16. Sixteen American citizens and one Canadian citizen are being held hostage. They worked for
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CAMPUS LIFE
Follow game review
Call me a nerd, but I unashamedly love playing tabletop role-playing games. You can hang out with friends, be creative, collaborate to tell a story together and explore different ideas, thoughts and feelings. I think I’ve felt my most creative while playing tabletop games with friends, and I’m delighted that they’ve become more popular in
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Social but distanced
While there are still a few disproportionately lovely days (nearly 80 degrees fahrenheit in November is honestly quite concerning), in the United States we are well into the thick of autumn and it’s feeling like it. Unfortunately, that most likely means fewer picnics and less time outdoors. Typically that wouldn’t be a major issue on
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Welcome to the jungle
Hi! I’m here for my interview! I know, I know, I’m just very excited to be in the newspaper. You would think being the sister of the head editor would give you some royal treatment. Anyway, my name is Belle. My family picked me up from a shelter in Delaware and brought me home. I
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SPORTS
Field hockey suffers a loss in Landmark Conference Semifinals
The Elizabethtown College field hockey team went up against Susquehanna University in the Landmark Conference semifinal Oct. 31 on Wolf Field in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. When these two faced off in September, the Blue Jays won, but for the semifinals Susquehanna showed up stronger than before and was able to push just one goal ahead of
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Wrestling kicks off with Messiah Invitational, takes seventh
Saturday, Nov. 3, Elizabethtown College’s wrestling team kicked off their season at the Messiah Invitational against eight other teams. Senior Cole Cameron earned a top-three finish for the Jays at the meet, finishing third in the 149-pound weight class. Cameron had two pins for the day and made it to the semifinals on back-to-back decisions,
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Men’s soccer makes Etown History, wins first Landmark Championship
Photo: Megan White The Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team defeated Moravian College in the Landmark Conference Championship Semifinals Oct. 31, 2-1. Junior Will Connolly made his first goal of the season that would eventually take the win for the Blue Jays. Early in the game, the Moravian Greyhounds made a goal that gave them the
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FEATURES
Examining the healthcare system for students on college campuses
In the last couple years, especially since the most recent presidential election, the issue of health care has been in the public eye. Groups such as children, the elderly and the poor are often considered when discussing this issue, but one of the largest affected groups is forgotten: college students. According to the Department of
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Circle K’s Caitlin’s Smiles event helps make cards for kids in hospital
Monday, Nov. 13 from 6-8 p.m. the Koon’s Activity Venue (KAV) was full of people busy working on different crafts to give to children in hospitals. The event was put on by Circle K members. People in attendance could do a variety of different activities from decorating bags to making greeting cards and craft kits.
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Author shares his experiences growing up as a Muslim in America
The Bowers Writers House was filled with an abundance of laughter Monday, Nov. 13 as author Haroon Moghul shared his story with a comedic approach. Moghul’s most recent book is titled “How to be a Muslim: An American Story,” and he talked about what it was like to grow up as a Pakistani-American practicing Islam
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