NEWS
Today’s Technology
Recently, Meta Platforms, Inc.—formerly Facebook, Inc.—unveiled its plans for the Metaverse, which is a more immersive version of virtual reality (VR) that will merge the real and digital worlds. In the Metaverse, people can be anyone they desire via VR software such as the Oculus headset or augmented reality glasses. Users will be portrayed through
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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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CAMPUS LIFE
Interior Design: Making the most of your dorm with these fall decor ideas
Autumn is full of colors, and a lot of people enjoy decorating; college is no different. Many students at Elizabethtown College want to or already have decorated the doors of their dorms. Some may want to, yet it could be that they have never decorated before now. There are many ways to go about it.
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The Weekly Chirp: Students, faculty weigh in: Was it right to turn Bahamian refugees away at the border?
Sunday, Sept. 8 over 200 people seeking shelter in the wake of Hurricane Dorian boarded a ferry from Freeport, Bahamas, to Fort Lauderdale, FL. The Category 3 hurricane caused water and wind damage to structures around the island and killed at least 20 people. Upon arrival at Fort Lauderdale, however, more than half of the
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Welcome to the Jungle: Harper: Guinea pig treated like a princess, lives with a fun crowd
Written by Harper Ferree, Emotional Support Animal I’m only talking to you because you’ve promised me a big bowl of grapes after this. The red kind, not the nasty green ones! I like the finer things in life, you know. I’ll only eat leaves that are the right length, red grapes and music sheets with
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SPORTS
Swim team welcomes new coach
Photo: Megan White Melissa Gates was named the new Elizabethtown College head swim coach and aquatics director in August 2018. Before getting her new position, Gates was the assistant coach for the swim team at Franklin & Marshall College for two years. According to etownbluejays.com, Gates is a former “three-time NCAA Division II national champion
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Cross Country take on alumni
Due to all the rain that has been happening the last couple of weeks, the Elizabethtown College cross country teams had to wait a few weeks before they could compete in their first meet. Both teams took on the Blue Jay Alumni Challenge Saturday, Sept. 15. For the men’s team, junior Samuel Gerstenbacher and senior
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Women’s soccer walks away with two tied games and two OT
Elizabethtown College’s men’s soccer team traveled to Franklin & Marshall College Wednesday, Sept. 12 for a match that was supposed to be played at home but was moved last minute due to the rain. About 10 minutes in, junior Cameron Sheva received a fantastic pass from senior Alex Musgnug and finished, scoring the first goal
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FEATURES
College Alumnus located in Thailand enjoys traveling and trying unique food
Where are Elizabethtown College alumni now? They are all over the world. Corey Thomas, ‘07, has lived in Africa and currently resides with his wife Amanda Lalley in Bangkok, the capital and largest urban center of Thailand. After graduating from Etown with a double major in political science and history, Thomas worked for the Peace
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Turkish journalist visits Bowers, group discusses political corruption
Elizabethtown College’s Bowers Writers House held a discussion on the changing political climate of Turkey Friday, Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. The speakers for the event included associate professor of political science Dr. Oya Dursun-Özkanca, Turkish newspaper executive Abdülhamit Bilici and president of the World Affairs Council Joyce Davis. Dursun-Özkanca is interested in the study
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Bowers Writers House opens for semester, panel on new technology
A panel-style presentation allowed the Elizabethtown College community to hear a variety of opinions on new technology emerging within the sciences. The event took place Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. at the College’s Bowers Writers House. The panel consisted of four professors with varying specializations in the sciences. The presenters included associate professor of physics
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