NEWS
Technology used in colleges changes to fit the needs of Gen Z students
Open the flood gates and sound the alarms, Generation Z is officially in college. But with this new generation entering higher education, colleges and universities must keep up with the ever-changing and always upgrading technology of the 21st century. Here are a few characteristics of Generation Z: they are more focused on interactive and hands-on
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Community remembers former Director of Health Promotion Sandy Spayd
The Elizabethtown College community is mourning the loss of Alexandra “Sandy” Spayd. Spayd worked at the College for 30 years; she was first hired in 1981 and retired in 2012. During her time at Etown, she served in several different positions, including a nurse in Health Services, co-chair of the Employee Wellness Team and the
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Student Senate
After not meeting for two consecutive weeks, Student Senate held a meeting Thursday, Nov. 29. As always, the meeting began with student comments and announcements, but this meeting was met with silence. Since there were no comments, senators moved into administrative reports, beginning with Vice President for Student Life Dr. Celestino Limas. Limas opened by
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CAMPUS LIFE
Etownian staff member shares study abroad experience
One month ago, I stepped off the plane in a foreign country where I didn’t know the language, the lifestyle or how much to tip a cab driver. (Just a hint: in Morocco, they don’t get tips.) After trying to talk through a language barrier, ending up at the wrong hotel and overpaying both the
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Apple Watch sparks conversation on interactive technology, gadgets
Technology is constantly evolving and becoming more advanced. New gadgets and technological advancements are being made in order to make daily tasks less strenuous and life more manageable. One of the latest gadgets on the market is the new Apple Watch. The watch is going to be available in three styles that come in a
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Student Senate wraps up Junior/Senior planning, organizing
Fade in: Cue the James Bond theme music. Cue handsome men dressed in tailored tuxedos. Cue the gorgeous women on their arms. Cue the mission and the mysterious evildoers. Based on the 1963 film and the well-known novels by Ian Fleming, “007: From Russia with Love” is coming to the Elizabethtown College campus. On Saturday
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SPORTS
Men’s soccer playoff hopes on the line after loss to Drew
The Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team came into Saturday’s Senior Day showdown against Drew University with work left to do to reach the conference playoffs. Entering the game, the Blue Jays sat in a third place tie with Drew, Scranton and Moravian with 10 points each. Etown put themselves in position to have a chance
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Volleyball drops two at Haverford
A three-game winning streak turned into a three-game losing streak for Elizabethtown College’s women’s volleyball team. Following a loss against Millersville University on Wednesday, Oct. 22, the Blue Jays lost six straight sets against both Haverford College and Kean University on Saturday, Oct. 25. The Blue Jays’ first match of the day was against Haverford. The
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Men’s swim team dives into season against York
The Elizabethtown College men’s swim team hopes to improve on their 2013-2014 record when they open their season on Saturday, Oct. 25 at home. The men’s team went 2-10 last season and finished 10th at the Mid-Atlantic Conference (MAC) Championship. The men’s team hopes to improve their record for the 2014-2015 season. Head Coach Mark
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FEATURES
Award-winning animator Dash
On Thursday, March 27, Bowers Writers House held “An Evening of Animation with artist Dash Shaw.” Shaw is an award-winning animator and cartoonist who lives in New York, N.Y. He is well-known for his graphic novel’s “New School,” “Bodyworld” and “Bottomless Belly Button.” Shaw is also recognized for his animated works, such as the Sigur
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‘Wonder Women’ film promotes
“Wonder Women: The Untold Story of American Superheroines” was shown in Gibble Auditorium on Monday, March 14. The movie was about the absence of female superheroines and their need to be represented in modern culture. According to one of the experts on Wonder Woman, she was “psychological propaganda for the type of woman that would
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Jaycon 5 convention tradition continues, celebrates Japanese culture
The 2014 Jaycon was a sight to be seen. Along with costumes, the event was decorated with various posters from anime and other comics. This year’s event occurred on March 29 and 30. Jaycon is a cultural convention that celebrates Japanese anime. Jaycon was started in 2010 by the Elizabethtown College Anime Club. It started
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