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Global Perspectives
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) began its 26th conference on Sunday, Oct. 31 in Glasgow, Scotland. The conference will be held until Saturday, Nov. 13. The conference was first scheduled for November 2020; however, it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Similar to COP21, delegates are expected to commit to pledges to
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Student Senate
Student Senate met for their weekly meeting Thursday, Nov. 4 at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 212. The meeting started off with four new senators from the class of 2023 reciting the Oath of Office. Administrative reports began with Dean of Students & Executive Director for College Diversity, Equity and Belonging Nichole Gonzalez reporting back on
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Students and professors transition back to in-person classes
This semester Elizabethtown College transitioned from a hybrid or remote format by offering all in-person classes. Even though there were many challenges associated with remote and hybrid learning, professors and students still had to adjust to another new normal. Last semester, many professors decided to teach their courses in a hybrid format where they taught
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Staying Social While Distancing
As students who have decided to attend in-person classes continue to arrive at Elizabethtown College, it becomes increasingly difficult for many to continue to follow the rules of the pandemic, especially social distancing. There is a resurgence of the temptation of early days of the pandemic, to just shrug it off and hang out with
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Welcome to the Jungle
This is Meatball! He loves watching tv, helping with homework and eating food! His favorite color is Etown blue. Meatball had so much fun meeting all his new friends at trivia night! –Corrina Wright This is Cranberry Juice or CJ! He is the most spoiled fish I know and my roommate and I love him
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Horoscopes
Photo courtesy of Unsplash Aries — Happy birthday, Aries! It’s a shame you can’t have as much of a celebration as you would like, but there are still upsides. Both the Sun and the Moon are in your sign, so you will be feeling secure in your decisions and emotions. Eris is in your sign
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Volleyball team continue to grow their winning streak at home
The Elizabethtown College women’s volleyball team went undefeated at their tournament over the weekend, beating Misericordia University, Eastern Mennonite University, Alfred University and Rowan University. These are just the latest victories in he Jays’ winning streak, after beating Gallaudet University and Dickinson College just one week earlier. The team defeated both Misericordia and Eastern Mennonite
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Etown makes new partnership to help students attend college
Photo by Cheyenne Lawyer Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 12 p.m., various Elizabethtown College administrators and members of the Snider Youth Hockey Foundation, along with former Flyers goalie Bernie Parent, came together in the Susquehanna room in Myer Residence Hall to recognize the recent partnership announced between the College and the “Goals and Assists” organization. This
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Field Hockey takes a loss after a tough game against Ursinus College
Photo by Megan White Elizabethtown College’s field hockey team was back on Wolf Field this week for games Wednesday, Sept. 12 against Ursinus College and Saturday, Sept. 15 against Washington and Lee University. The Jays fought through a tough game against Ursinus Wednesday, falling 0–3 to the Bears. The first period almost went scoreless, with
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Lecture on perception of Hindu religion in the American education system provides new insights
Wednesday, Sept. 20, the Bowers Writers House held a seminar led by professor of religion and Asian studies Dr. Jeffery Long titled “Believe it or Not: Why Facts and Truth Charm, Fascinate and Intrigue Us.” Long discussed the topic of Hinduism and his opinion of its representation in America and the education system. Long is
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Fellinger shares his story, reflecting on his past jobs and works of fiction
Writers can wear many hats throughout their careers. This is true for Writing Fellow in the Writing Wing at Elizabethtown College Richard Fellinger. He has been a journalist, short story writer and is now a novelist. Fellinger’s writing career began in 1991 when he graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Arts
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Peacemaking art exhibit holds artwork for exchange in Germany
Elizabethtown College held a new artwork exhibit featuring artists from all over the world and their impressions of peace Thursday, Sept. 21. The Brethren and the idea of peace, as embedded in the College’s message, is clearly evident in the artwork displayed in both the Lyet Gallery in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center and the
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