NEWS

  • Updates from Vice President for Student Life

    Updates from Vice President for Student Life

    Tuesday, Feb. 12, Vice President for Student Life Dr. Celestino Limas gave a few updates on ongoing projects at Elizabethtown College. First, he spoke on the new social lounge, which was recently approved at the latest Board of Trustees meeting. In the email sent to the campus community, the social lounge was described as a

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  • Dining Services offers self-serve options in Marketplace

    Dining Services offers self-serve options in Marketplace

    As of Tuesday, Jan. 19, Dining Services has started to provide students with access to the Grill and Deli in the Marketplace through self-service. On the weekends, students have been able to locate the self-serve Grill at the Hearth, while the self-serve Deli is at a side of the salad bar. All items served at

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  • New curriculum offers “adulting” classes to students

    New curriculum offers “adulting” classes to students

    Graduating from college can mean many things for a person. Some students will move on to graduate school, some will move back in with their parents, some will participate in service, like the Peace Corps and some will get a job and embark on an exciting, yet sometimes terrifying part of life: entering the real

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CAMPUS LIFE

  • Tips and tricks for students to dress for professional setting

    Finding the perfect outfit for class can be hard, and finding the most appropriate outfit for a more formal setting can be even harder. Luckily, both Career Services and professors are available to help students figure out what to wear and even how to present themselves when they are faced with daunting job interviews or

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  • Students concerned over lack of healthy food options in Marketplace

    Students concerned over lack of healthy food options in Marketplace

    As the main place to get food on campus, the Marketplace is held to high standards because it feeds a wide range of students. From breakfast to lunch and dinner, students can pick from multiple stations to satisfy their hunger. With so many students on campus it can be hard to please everyone. However, there

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  • Political correctness growing concern for college campuses

    Elizabethtown College prides itself on its diversity and acceptance of all students, staff and faculty no matter their religion, ethnicity or gender identity. Etown promotes equality on its campus and works hard to correct and protect against any form of discrimination or hate that may arise. A recent example of this is the email sent

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SPORTS

  • Trama leads men’s track and field at Bison Open

    The Elizabethtown College men’s track and field team had a strong showing last weekend at Bison Open & Multi hosted by Bucknell University located in Lewisburg, Pa. Senior Zach Trama of West Chester, Pa. reaffirmed his position as one of the top 50 student athletes in the 3,000 meter run. Trama took second in the

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  • Men’s swim falls in season finale

    Men’s swim falls in season finale

    The Elizabethtown men’s swim team battled against Frostburg State University on Friday, Jan. 30 at the Bobcat Natatorium in their final meet before heading into the Landmark Championships in February. The Blue Jays were unable to prevail as they lost 168-82 which brought their record to 2-7 overall and 1-2 in the Landmark Conference. Senior

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  • Phillips, Tearnan turn in record breaking performances for track and field

    Phillips, Tearnan turn in record breaking performances for track and field

    The Elizabethtown College women’s track and field team traveled to Lewisburg, Pa. to compete in the Bison Open & Multi hosted by Bucknell University on Friday, Jan. 30 and Saturday, Jan. 31. First-year Brittianni Phillips got the Jays moving on Friday as she broke the school record in the shot put. Senior Amelia Tearnan followed

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FEATURES

  • Into the Streets provides chance to volunteer in community

    Into the Streets provides chance to volunteer in community

    Into the Streets is part of how Elizabethtown College fulfills its motto of “educate for service.” Into the Streets is a yearly event that happens on a Saturday. The event allows students to volunteer with different organizations and is geared toward helping the community. Each year different clubs and organizations at the College can put

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  • Herb Weaver explores surrealism through ceramics, mixed media

    Herb Weaver explores surrealism through ceramics, mixed media

    On Tuesday, Oct. 21, the Fine and Performing Arts Department held a reception for the opening of artist, Herb Weaver’s ceramics gallery titled “Ceramics – Mixed Media”  at the John W. Hess Gallery in Zug Hall. His collection featured clay sculptures prepared in different methods such as low fired stonework, high fired stonework and by

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  • Long leads event celebrating Diwali, Hindu festival of lights

    Long leads event celebrating Diwali, Hindu festival of lights

    On Thursday, Oct. 23, Elizabethtown College celebrated a holiday known as Diwali with the help of Dr. Jeffery D. Long, professor of religion and Asian studies.    Diwali is an ancient Hindu festival celebrated in India every autumn. Diwali rituals and preparations typically take place over a series of five days, but the main festival

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