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Today’s Technology
Should tech giants like Facebook and Google have to share ad profits with the news organizations when linked news content contributes to those ad profits? And perhaps more importantly, will governments hoping to regulate the power of these companies be able to? These are the questions that have come to the forefront of peoples’ minds
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Possible mass vaccination site in Lancaster County
In Pennsylvania, the COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan is currently in Phase 1A, which prioritizes long-term care facility residents, healthcare workers, people exposed to infectious material among, people aged 65 and older and people aged 16 to 64 with high-risk conditions. However, the state aims to begin Phase 1B soon. Recently, during a Lancaster County Commissioners
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Etown introduces incoming student comprehensive fee
During last week’s Student Senate meeting, Vice President for Student Life Dr. Celestino Limas introduced a new comprehensive student fee. The student fee will not affect current Elizabethtown College students, but will be implemented for full-time incoming students beginning in the fall 2021 semester. The fee will total 600 dollars, with 300 dollars being paid
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Movie Review: “Green Book”
Feel-good movie about race relations I think this year will mark the first time since 2015 that I’ve seen at least one of the films nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. Ones I’ve seen include “Black Panther,” “BlacKKKlansman” and now “Green Book.” Now, I’m in this predicament where I can’t decide which one
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The Weekly Chirp: Students, faculty weigh in: What is a polar vortex, and why does it affect us?
Jan. 26 ushered in a polar vortex that hit Canada, the Midwest and much of the Northeast, bringing with it frigid temperatures and major wind chills. The wind chill made already cold temperatures significantly colder. According to CBS, upwards of 100 million people were affected by the frigid temperatures. In many places, the cold was
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Free and cheap things to do for Valentine’s Day around campus
Valentine’s Day is a time to share love with friends and significant others, but it can be expensive if you are going to a fancy restaurant, buying costly roses and getting gifts. Luckily, Elizabethtown College provides a few options that do not cost a lot of your hard-earned money. There is a Valentine’s Day Bingo
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Track and field athletes continue to improve their personal best scores
Friday, Jan. 26, the Elizabethtown College women’s track and field members headed to Franklin & Marshall College to participate in a relatively small meet with a select number of field event athletes. Senior Alexa Feduchak won the weight throw for the second time in the past two meets. Feduchak has been exceptional, adding one meter
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Men’s and women’s swimming take a hit against Albright
Saturday, Jan. 20, Elizabethtown College’s men’s and women’s swim teams competed on the road against Albright College. Albright took the win over the women’s team 144-104. The Lions won women’s 200-yard medley relay to start off the afternoon. Senior Dru Schneider, juniors Erika Cole and Cheryl Errichetti and sophomore Sadie Hawkins finished in second place,
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Men’s wrestling makes a comeback
Friday, Jan. 19, the Elizabethtown College wrestling team defeated the Gettysburg College Bullets on the road 5-4 for the Jays’ first win over Gettysburg since 2013. Etown got off to a strong start with back-to-back wins in the 125- and the 133-pound weight classes. Senior Phillip Torresani won on a 2-1 decision over Gettysburg senior
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Students active in post-march campaign on local political outreach
he Mosaic House is hosting multiple activities created by the Women’s March on Washington organizers. These activities, known as the “Ten Actions in the First 100 Days,” are putting people in touch with their local governments and giving Americans an outlet to voice their concerns. The election of President Donald J. Trump in November 2016
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RAs assist the community on MLK day, volunteer for ECHOS
Every year, the Corporation for National and Community Service calls upon individuals and groups around the country to participate in MLK Day of Service by volunteering in their communities and addressing some the nation’s most pressing issues. Here at Elizabethtown College, the Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE) is known for coordinating specific volunteering
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Toiletry drive encourages involvement among students, middle-schoolers
That started out as a grant from the Center of Global Understanding and Peacemaking has now grown into collecting toiletries for the Community Cupboard of Elizabethtown. Dr. Leigh Shannon Haley-Mize, assistant professor of education, has put the grant toward the international program, Peace Jam, with help from special education majors and participating middle-schoolers. The group’s
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