NEWS
EdOrG hosts vitual walkathon for A-T
Elizabethtown College held a virtual “Walk it Out for A-T” event April 23 through 25 hosted by the Education Organization (EdOrg) benefiting the A-T Children’s Project. Ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T) is a rare and fatal genetic disease that affects children, progressively debilitating their muscle control, causing cancer and developing immune complications. The walk was a call for
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Derek Chauvin convicted of all charges
Throughout the third week of the Chauvin trial, Derek Chauvin invoked his Fifth Amendment rights and opted not to testify at the trial, a topic which his defense attorney noted that they debated throughout the course of the trial. Members of the jury heard over 40 witnesses, as well as experts who took the stand.
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Senior staff reflects on time at the Etownian
Writing this means I am accepting that my time at both Elizabethtown College and the Etownian are coming to an end (which is something I do not want to think about, in all honesty). I have been in the academic world for so long, I do not know who I am going to be once
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CAMPUS LIFE
Music Review: half•alive: High-energy, yet still introspective
The best bands are the ones that seem to pop up out of nowhere. “half•alive” did just that. Well, more specifically, the group popped up out of Long Beach, California in 2016. Songwriter Josh Taylor and drummer Brett Kramer just released an EP of three songs and a single with a fantastic music video. Is
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The Weekly Chirp: Students, faculty weigh in: Are wealthy people obligated to donate to their communities?
In a year seemingly marked by intense natural disasters, a series of wildfires across California caused massive property damage and compelled people from all over the country to contribute to reconstruction. Fires began gathering strength in Aug. 2018, and a national disaster was declared Aug. 4. In November, strong winds and dry brush caused the
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Etown Simplified: Simplifying your finals week experience
Written by: Catherine Amos, Kayla Anderson, Lila Bolze, Lucy Conrey, Giselle Taylor Hearing the phrase “finals week” can send chills through our bones. We know that finals week can be stressful, tiring and busy, so this week we compiled a list of nine useful tips to help you simplify your study strategies. We believe that
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SPORTS
Five Etown Wrestlers Place at Ursinus Fall Brawl, Ghione Finished Runner-Up
This past weekend, five members of Elizabethtown College’s wrestling team placed in the Ursinus Fall Brawl tournament. The Saturday, Nov. 11 event brought results for the Blue Jays that are optimistic for the rest of the season. For Etown, senior Joseph Ghione finished second in the 149 pound weight class after facing York College sophomore
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Swim teams defeat Gallaudet, women sweep all 14 events
Saturday, Nov. 4, Elizabethtown College’s men’s and women’s swim teams defeated Gallaudet University at home in Alumni Pool. The women took first in all 14 events, getting the win 122-69 and the men won 138-65, winning seven out of 14 events. The women’s team kicked off the afternoon with a win in the 200-medley relay.
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Coaches offer insight into upcoming winter athletic season
Elizabethtown College’s winter athletes are preparing for their upcoming season. The swim team and basketball team coaches gave insight on their goals and expectations for their athletes. Head swim coach Mark Wilson has been coaching at Etown for six years. The swim team performed well in their 2015-2016 season, finishing sixth overall in the Landmark
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FEATURES
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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Professors make trip to China, study impacts of Brethren missionary
China, since 1949, has been governed by the Communist Party. Part of this party’s platform has been the oppression of religion. Today there are five government-sanctioned (and government-monitored) religions: the Buddhist Association of China, the Chinese Taoist Association, the Islamic Association of China, the Three-Self Patriotic Movement (a protestant branch) and the Chinese Patriotic Catholic
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Musicians celebrate World Peace Day with performance
International Day of Peace, or Peace Day, is a day devoted to “commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples,” stated a 1981 United Nations resolution that created the International Day of Peace. This day is recognized Sept. 21 every year, usually commemorated by various events across college
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