NEWS
Senate passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill
The Senate passed its version of the Democrats’ COVID-19 relief bill Saturday, March 7. The House passed its version of the bill last week. The Senate’s bill is similar to the $1.9 trillion relief package that President Joe Biden outlined in January, but it has a few major differences. First, the Senate’s bill narrowed eligibility
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Got the vaccine? What you can (or can’t) do after
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated their guidelines about how those who are fully vaccinated can continue to protect themselves and others. Based on their research into the COVID-19 vaccines, the CDC has determined the vaccines are effective at protecting individuals from getting sick. However, they still advise those who are fully
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Student Senate
Student Senate met Thursday, March 11 at 3:45 p.m. for their weekly meeting over Zoom. The meeting began with administrative reports, where Vice President for Student Life Dr. Celestino Limas began by handing over the floor to Vice President for Enrollment Management John Champoli and Senior Director of Admissions Adam Smith. The two provided an
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CAMPUS LIFE
The Weekly Chirp: Students, faculty weigh in: How does Etown handle disabilities on campus?
As Elizabethtown College embarks on their new campaign to reach out to prospective students, the college as a whole faces internal review. If the college is to expect a new population of students soon, it will, like other colleges, have to review its services and adapt to the next generation of scholars. One of the
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Letter to the Editor: The Great Hoover Migration
Written by Dr. Sanjay Paul Homer looked out of his office window. From his perch on the highest floor in the Hoover Center for Business, he could see masses of people moving towards him. It was Tuesday afternoon, and the great campus migration had begun. In recent weeks, the nation has been transfixed by the
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Etown Simplified: Simplified gift-giving for the holiday season
Written by Hanna Dillenger, Karina Guy, Liz Heaney, Robin Hill, Brady McLamb The consumer-focused holidays are fast approaching. As the largest shopping day, Black Friday, grows near, many people start to contemplate what to buy for the myriad of people on their gift list. According to the Census Bureau’s monthly retail trade statistics, Americans are
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SPORTS
Field hockey victorious in last away game of the season
Despite a two hour delay because referees did not show up on time, the Elizabethtown College field hockey team had a pivotal win against Susquehanna University Saturday, Oct. 21, ensuring them a spot in the playoffs. Senior midfielder and defender Megan Eppley scored the first goal for Etown at 33:30, the only goal scored in
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Volleyball defeats WC and Hood, sweeps Wilson on senior night
The Elizabethtown College women’s volleyball team collected two more wins Saturday, Oct. 21 against Washington College and Hood College in Chestertown, Maryland. This was a non-conference tri-match starting with a match against Washington College. The match was tough, but with three miscues on Washington and a block and kill by junior Gabby Anders, the Blue
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Women’s XC competes at LVC, Nelson named Landmark athlete of the week
Friday, Oct. 20, Elizabethtown Col l e ge’s women’s c ross country team participated in the Last Chance Run Fast Invitational at Lebanon Valley College. Junior Emily Nelson and first-years Justine Itterly and Kinsey Kilment were top finishers for the Blue Jays, all running season-best times on the 6,000-meter course. Nelson, in her first year
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FEATURES
‘Salam Neighbor’ tells story of refugee crisis, encourages students to get involved in global issues
The discussion surrounding the Syrian refugee crisis is cycling through media outlets and political discussions around the world right now. Tuesday, Jan. 21, Elizabethtown College hosted a film screening which catalyzed and continued this conversation right here on campus. The event was co-sponsored by Etown’s Center for Global Understanding and Peacemaking and the Christ Lutheran
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Psychology club hosts mental health first aid training by branch of Philhaven
The Psychology Club hosted an 8-hour Mental Health First Aid Training Seminar in the Susquehanna Room in Myer Residence Hall Sunday, January 30. The training session was conducted by certified mental healthcare educators from a local branch of Philhaven, a non-profit behavioral healthcare organization. Philhaven serves clients in south central Pennsylvania, with offices in Mt.
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Pressure to find jobs causes anxiety, excitement for seniors entering professional world
Welcome back Blue Jays! By now I’m sure we are all back in the groove and have our schedules pretty much set. For some of you it is your second semester of college and for others it is your last. No matter where you are in your schooling, there are some things that you should
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