NEWS
Precautions in the Marketplace
Due to COVID-19, Dining Services has adjusted the dining options available to the Elizabethtown College community. To follow the guidelines of the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the Pennsylvania Department of Health and public health officials, the Marketplace has experienced a variety of changes. The Marketplace’s seating is now limited to approximately 120 guests to
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Etown Unveils 6 Schools
Elizabethtown College is switching to a new academic structure in which departments and programs are grouped together underneath different “Schools.” Rather than have 19 departments, the College will now have six Schools. The six schools are Public Service; Sciences; Arts and Humanities; Engineering, Math and Computer Science; Human and Health Professionals; Business; and Continuing and
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What Happens Next? RBG’s Death and the Supreme Court Vacancy
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away on Friday, Sept. 18 from complications due to metastatic pancreatic cancer. Ginsburg was 87 years old. Nominated by former President Bill Clinton, she served as a justice on the Supreme Court from 1993 until her death. She was the first Jewish judge to serve as well as
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CAMPUS LIFE
Music Review: Kane Strang: Modern-day ’90s grunge
Everyone has different tastes – it’s an undeniable truth. But whether you like indie rock, bluegrass, classic country or bubblegum pop, everyone needs a little grunge. The newest addition to your phone’s “Nirvana-esque” playlist: Kane Strang. Deadpan, clever, introspective and relatable, Strang’s 2017 album “Two Hearts and No Brain” feels both nostalgic and new. The
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The Weekly Chirp: Students, faculty weigh in: Is online harassment of celebrities a problem?
History shows that celebrities, living in the limelight of fans and media attention, aren’t afforded much privacy. The existence of social media further blurs the line between private life and public persona. So where do we draw the line? Recent media attention surrounding Ariana Grande suggests a boundary should be established sooner rather than later.
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Etown Simplified: Four ways to avoid spending all your money
Written by Hannah Dillenger, Karina Guy, Liz Heaney, Robin Hill and Brady McLamb Have you ever seen something on TV, in a store or online and thought, “I need that!” and felt yourself reaching for your wallet? Have you ever felt upset or guilty after buying it? How often do you leave Target with more
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SPORTS
Successful start for XC, hosts first met on new course
The Elizabethtown College men’s and women’s cross country teams competed at the Galen Piper Alumni Open/XC Challenge at Shippensburg University Friday, Sept. 1. The men placed fourth with 107 points and the women took third out of seven teams with 58 points. On the men’s side, sophomore Samuel Gerstenbacher led the Blue Jays as the
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Field hockey team falls 0-1 in Saturday’s game against Washington & Lee University
Saturday, Sept. 16, the Elizabethtown College field hockey team played a hard-fought game at Washington & Lee University. Despite the team’s best efforts, the game went into a 0-0 overtime and the Generals managed to score the winning shot. Junior goalie Margo Donlin had an outstanding match, making a career-high 13 saves and defending the
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Blue Jays Win 2OT Thriller
The Elizabethtown Men’s Soccer team defeated Penn State Harrisburg in double overtime on a warm mid-September afternoon in Middletown. The Blue Jays Gilbert Waso slipped the ball past nationally ranked Penn State Harrisburg goalkeeper Hunter Cooper to end the match. The Elizabethtown native led the game with both goals. Grayden Rogers and JD Haaf each
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FEATURES
Director, co-writer of “Gandhi’s Gift” speaks at documentary’s premiere on campus, introduces film, discusses prior research
Students and members of the community gathered in Gibble Auditorium Tuesday, Oct. 3 for the premiere of a documentary titled “Gandhi’s Gift.” The film’s director and co-writer Kell Kearns made an appearance for the first public screening of the film. He gave an introduction to the audience and personally thanked Professor of Religious and Asian
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Campus supports LGBTQ community, national day of support and remembrance, candlelight vigil held to stand in solidarity
Elizabethtown College’s LGBTQ+ community and their allies gathered on the Brossman Commons (BSC) Concord Tuesday, Oct. 11 to recognize the 28th anniversary of National Coming Out Day. For many, it was an opportunity to celebrate bravery, acceptance and the advancements that have been made toward equality. However, this was also a day to remember that
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Students of diverse majors, worldviews travel to Chicago for interfaith studies, bring back plans to educate campus
This August, five Elizabethtown Students were able to attend the Interfaith Leadership Institute (ILI) in Chicago. The three day conference was sponsored by the non-profit organization, Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) and consisted of sessions and networking meant to encourage relationships among the participants at the conference. “It really focuses on bringing like-minded people together to
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