NEWS
Valentine’s Day, diversity and equality
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com In light of Valentine’s Day, it is important to understand the relationship between love and diversity. The United States of America has addressed the issue of diversity in two Supreme Court cases on marriage. In Loving v. Virginia (1967) the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Virginia’s anti-miscegenation law violated the
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Today’s Technology
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com The Internet is a wonderful tool to access all kinds of information. Many use it to access some of their most sensitive information, from messaging and emailing to full control over their bank account. The Internet, however, consists of many interconnected computers, meaning it is possible for a computer besides the
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The Marketplace goes trayless
Photo courtesy of Ally Boniker Students heading to the Marketplace for lunch Tuesday, Feb. 4 may have been surprised to find that the trays in the Marketplace were missing. Dining Services removed the Marketplace trays, introducing “Trayless Tuesday” as a possible way to reduce food waste at Elizabethtown College. The plan was to test whether
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CAMPUS LIFE
Business Profile: Elizabethtown Coffee Company
Calling all lovers of coffee! If you have been looking for a great off-campus coffee option, look no further than Elizabethtown Coffee Company! The coffee shop is conveniently located at 10 South Market Street right in the heart of Elizabethtown. Elizabethtown Coffee Company is a great place to relax and get away from the stresses
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The Weekly Chirp: Students, faculty weigh in on national opioid crisis and resources available at the College
On January 10, 2017, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolfe declared a state of emergency on the opioid crisis in PA. The epidemic of opioid addiction has impacted thousands as addiction rates and overdose deaths rise. Elizabethtown College and the nearby Elizabethtown community have responded by increasing outreach to addicts and their families, as well as educating
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Whistle While You Work: Midterm de-stressing tips and playlist
With midterms fast approaching and the semester in full swing, a lot of people are feeling the pressure. Papers, presentations, research projects, jobs – it’s a lot to take in. We often forget to take care of ourselves when we are so busy. Here are some tips to help you decrease your stress and help
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SPORTS
Wrestling battles with Gettysburg College, falls short of home victory
The Elizabethtown College men’s wrestling team battled with Gettysburg College on Friday, Jan. 20 at Thompson Gymnasium. The Blue Jays jumped on top of the Bullets early in the dual match, leading 6-0 after two bouts. Junior Phil Torresani defeated Gettysburg’s Lenny Ogozalek, 5-3, at 125 pounds to kick off the match. Senior Bryan Pflanz
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Men’s, women’s track teams compete at Susquehanna event
On Saturday, Jan. 21 Etown bagged a series of top 10 spots in men’s and women’s track and field. The Orange and Maroon Classic in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania became the perfect breeding ground for the best performances from Etown’s finest. The women were able to claim spots in the top 10 of every event in a
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Men’s basketball defeats Goucher for first Landmark Conference victory
Elizabethtown College’s men’s basketball team came out on top in their game against Goucher College in Thompson Gym Saturday, Jan. 21. Senior Josh Eden was the leading scorer and responsible for keeping the Blue Jays in the game early on in the first half. Eden was responsible for all 15 of Etown’s points scored in
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FEATURES
Students, senior citizens help rebuild after Hurricane Sandy
Over fall break, 10 students travelled to Point Pleasant, New Jersey and helped repair two houses in the area that had been affected by Hurricane Sandy four years ago. The students worked with senior citizens from Lend a Hand, a disaster relief group based in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The students did not need any prior experience
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Bowers Writers House sponsors panel, professors discuss research
Every semester, the Bowers Writers House hosts a variety of lectures and panel discussions that are meant to give students the opportunity to engage with experts and to explore post-graduation career paths. Monday Sept. 26, the Bowers Writers House presented “Communications Challenges, Changes and Opportunities: A Panel Perspective with Etown’s Communication Dept Faculty,” which gave
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Biology professor discusses new cancer medications, treatments
Dr. Jane Cavender, professor of biology and chair of the biology department, held a presentation entitled “What are these new cancer drugs?” as part of the Community Enrichment Series. “Talks like this hopefully give you a better idea of what [the medications] doing and how to take care of yourself,” Cavender said. She began the
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