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
Smoking, non-smoking students react to new smoke-free zones and express need for compromise on smoking areas
In the past, Elizabethtown College has had a rather relaxed smoking policy: no smoking inside any of the college buildings. However, recent revisions to the student handbook say that smoking is no longer allowed on the Baugher Student Center terrace areas, athletic venues, and outdoor classrooms. While this is a great way for the college
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Dieting plans difficult to maintain past beginning of new year, create challenges for college students making healthier choices
“New year, new me” has become an immensely popular phrase describing many people’s outlook as we reset our calendars and make resolutions for the next chapter of our lives. It has also taken on a tongue-in-cheek meaning, because let’s face it: no one can completely reinvent his or herself overnight with a few lifestyle changes.
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Starting a business in college a worthwhile pursuit
Last year in Dr. Downing’s Business and PR Writing class, we took a quiz that told us whether or not we were entrepreneurially-minded. Having started an Etsy shop the previous summer, I was slightly scared to take it – what if I learned I wasn’t cut out for owning a business? Upon adding up my
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SPORTS
Latimore announces retirement after 20 years as Director of Athletics
On Friday, Jan. 2, Latimore announced her plans to retire in June, 20 years after becoming the first female athletic director at Elizabethtown in 1995. Prior to her start at Etown, Latimore was at Division II Clarion University in Clarion, Pa., where she spent four years as an Associate Director of Athletes for the Golden
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Men’s swimming drops third meet in a row, falls to Washington (Md),131-36
The men’s swim team suffered a 131-36 loss at the hands of Washington College (Md.) Saturday, Jan. 17, which puts their record at 2-5 overall and 1-2 in the Landmark Conference. Sophomore Kieran Koehler was the sole winner for the boy’s team as he captured the 100 breaststroke with 1:07.58. He had to fend off
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Men’s basketball splits pair of games at Dutch Birch Tip-Off
The Blue Jays opened their season against a strong Plattsburgh State University of New York when they traveled to Williamsport for the Dutch Birch Tip-Off this past weekend. The Cardinals, coming off a trip to the Sweet Sixteen of the Division III tournament last season, came into this season as a preseason top-25 program. It
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FEATURES
Zug gallery features monotyping artwork by Brenton Good
On March 18 at 4 p.m. Brenton Good’s art was displayed in Zug Hall, located on the Elizabethtown College campus. Good is an assistant professor of art at Messiah College and an assistant chair in their department of visual art. His artwork has been included in exhibits all across the world. He has been working
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‘The Beauty Academy of Kabul’ film sparks multicultural conversation
The Beauty Academy of Kabul” was shown at Elizabethtown College on Thursday, March 14, as part of the International Film Festival. The documentary featured a group of American hairstylists who travel to Afghanistan to open its first post-Taliban beauty academy. Under the Taliban regime, Afghan women were imposed upon and told what was and was
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Caroline Lalvani discusses career as event planner
Large campus-wide events such as Commencement and Convocation would not be possible without Institutional Advancement staff member Caroline Lalvani. For the past several years, Lalvani has been the director of Elizabethtown community affairs and college special events. “There is an ebb and flow to the job between my community relations and event planning roles. For
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