NEWS
Class of 1969 celebrates golden reunion
A 50th anniversary is always something to celebrate. For the Office of Alumni Relations at Elizabethtown College, 50th anniversaries mean golden class reunions and a special precession in that year’s commencement ceremony. 24 graduates from the Class of 1969 will participate in the optional precession during the 2019 Commencement Ceremony. As of Wednesday, April 17,
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College bids farewell, celebrates retirement of 14th president
Elizabethtown College President Dr. Carl Strikwerda will retire June 30 after completing his second term as president. He began his tenure as the College’s 14th president in 2011. Board of Trustees Chair Robert Dolan recalled his first impressions of Strikwerda when Strikwerda first joined the College. “He’s a straight-shooter kind of guy, and very precise
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The Global Perspective
This weekly column will cover a variety of contemporary global issues including climate action, global health, international peace and security and gender equality. I hope that this column will act as a platform to advocate for global progress and to empower young leaders to get involved in international affairs. If there are certain global issues
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CAMPUS LIFE
Senior attends Women’s March
Our country ushered in a new president Friday, January 20. The world watched in shock as Donald J. Trump gave a speech of horror and dismay, speaking of “carnage” and the apparent hellscape that is current America. He offered to save this country, save us, claimed that he was the only one who could do
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Students react to presidential election, discuss media scandals, Trump policies
I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” These are the words of the oath of office that mark the commencement of a new four-year term of a
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College lacks visible presence in Etown community
On a recent beautiful Saturday afternoon, my family joined hundreds of others to enjoy the Elizabethtown Holiday Parade. The annual event is a wonderful seasonal celebration of the small-town charm of Elizabethtown. Bands, sports teams, scout troops, veterans and members of local businesses walked, marched and drove past the cheering crowds, distributing candy as they
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SPORTS
Men’s lacrosse stretches winning streak to six straight
The Elizabethtown College men’s lacrosse team continued their hot streak with its fifth and sixth consecutive wins over top 20 opponent, York College and Landmark opponent, University of Scranton. Etown had its second win in program history over a ranked opponent. Senior Russ LeClair had a five goal first half performance which included a hat
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Golf team tees off in 2015 with twelfth place finish at Chestnut Hill Griffin Invitational
The Elizabethtown men’s golf team teed off for the first time in the new year on Tuesday afternoon at the Inniscronne Golf Club. After a winter longer than most expected, and one where cold weather is still lingering, the Blue Jays were able to hit the course at the Chestnut Hill Griffin Invitational. As a
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Baseball takes two of three games against Catholic University
In the fourth inning, Holbert’s RBI single to center allowed Shirk to score. Holbert hit a two-run double in the bottom of the sixth to make the lead 8-3. The senior center fielder was 3-for-5 with three runs batted in. The Blue Jays headed to Catholic University on Saturday, March 21 to open up a
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FEATURES
M&M Mars lecturer details business culture, leadership skills
On Friday, Nov. 14, Scott Rogers spoke as part of the M&M Mars Executive Lecture Series. Rogers is the President of the Glatfelter Agency, a full service insurance agency for personal, business and commercial clients. His lecture centered around his life, how he progressed through the independent insurance agency and aspects of leadership. Rogers attributes
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Fritz explores the character of Phyllis in English madrigals
Dr. Matthew Fritz, associate professor of music, gave a presentation titled “Secular Music of the Renaissance” at Elizabethtown College on Thursday, Nov. 13, which explored the character of Phyllis in English madrigals. Fritz’s presentation focused on the English madrigal, which is choral music that is in some circumstances performed with accompaniment. Madrigals were a highly
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Spence explains music selection, educational, entertaining pieces
On Sunday, Nov. 16 in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center, the Department of Fine and Performing Arts hosted a performance by the Elizabethtown College Community Orchestra. The orchestra is made up of 78 musicians, who are both students at the College taking orchestra as a class and members of the community. This aspect of the
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