NEWS
Global Perspective
Anti-government protests broke out in Hong Kong the night of Saturday Sept. 21 with violent clashes between police and the protestors. Another day of protests followed Sunday morning after tear gas temporarily subdued protesters who threw gas bombs and set fires in the streets. Airport transit authorities immediately closed two stations near the Hong Kong
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Board of Trustees meeting
The October Board of Trustees meeting was held Saturday, Oct. 26 at 8:30 a.m. in the Susquehanna Room of Myer Residence Hall. As always, the meeting opened with the Mission Moment, which was presented by first-year Eric Schubert. Schubert runs a genealogy business that allows people to trace their ancestry. In his presentation, Schubert began
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Diversity examined: outreach for international students
As international students get ready to study abroad, an overwhelming feeling of uncertainty comes with it. Will they make friends in the United States or spend more time being homesick than having fun? That’s why, when students come to Elizabethtown College, there is a team of students to ensure that their welcome is a safe
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CAMPUS LIFE
Welcome back from the Etownian Editor-in-Chief!
Photo: Megan White Hello fellow Blue Jays! We, at the Etownian, are back and ready for another great year. This year we have a bunch of returning staff, including myself, and some new staff members. Our new staff members include Madison Chiaravolloti, Asst. Sports Editor; Emma Knight, Asst. Campus Life Editor; and Aprille Mohn, Asst.
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The Weekly Chirp: Students, faculty weigh in: Is diversity in movies important?
Aug. 17, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before joined the budding group of films this year that will be known for their depth of storytelling about a diverse cast of characters. The film, a romantic comedy about a high schooler whose secret love letters get leaked to the student body, initially struggled to cast
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Opinion: Microbial substance gone, doubt among students isn’t
Complaints of a microbial substance in the Hackman apartments on campus surfaced August 20, a week before the semester was due to start. After Facilities met with an outside contractor the following day, all Hackman residents already on campus took part in a meeting to discuss the next steps in the process. Students scheduled to
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SPORTS
Men’s basketball head coach, Bob Schlosser, announces retirement at the end of this season
The men’s basketball program has not seen a change at the top for 27 seasons. With last Tuesday’s announcement of head coach Bob Schlosser retiring, an era that included over 360 victories and 15 postseason appearances will come to a close. Those who know Schlosser best know it has never been about the wins and
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Men’s, women’s track teams enjoy individual successes at Bison
The Elizabethtown men’s and women’s track and field teams had a successful meet at the 19th annual Bison Open and Multi. There were no team scores given for the meet, but individual scores were awarded. Overall, the Blue Jays went home with four top-10 finishers and two individuals with all-time career performances. Senior Michael Twist
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Scranton proves too much for men’s basketball to handle
Elizabethtown’s men’s basketball team fell in their game at the University of Scranton Saturday, Jan. 28. Senior Josh Eden started the game off for the Blue Jays, leading the way in a high-scoring start to the first half. He scored a layup and a jumper in the first five minutes of the game, helping to
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FEATURES
‘Triple Threat’ author encourages young poets
I often self-cannibalize,” Joseph Bathanti said during his evening reading at the Bowers Writers House Thursday, Sept. 15. By this, Bathanti meant he often writes about the same subjects through poetry, fiction and nonfiction. Director of the Bowers Writers House Jesse Waters described Bathanti as a “triple threat,” or someone who possesses three skills crucial to
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Short film festival kicks off the Hispanic Heritage Month
Thursday, Sept. 15, Interim Coordinator of Multicultural Programming and Residential Communities Stephanie Collins held a film festival to showcase Latino and Hispanic heritage. Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, and the Residence Life in the Office of Multicultural Affairs wanted to have a running start to this special month. First-year Aileen
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Faculty Recital spotlights talents of Fine, Performing Arts professors
To kick off the 2016-2017 concert season at Elizabethtown College, the fine and performing arts department presented the Annual Faculty Recital Monday, Sept. 19 in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center. Every fall, members of the music department faculty prepare solo or chamber performances to share with the campus community. This year’s concert showcased both full-time
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