NEWS
Campus-wide outages bring long blackouts
Elizabethtown College suffered two major, campus-wide power outages Tuesday, Aug. 28 and Wednesday, Aug. 29. The first of the two power outages lasted from approximately 7 p.m. until 8:35 p.m. The second power outage occurred around the same time. In a statement sent out to the campus community Aug. 28, Facilities Management and PPL, the
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College announces tuition transparency plan
Wednesday, Sept. 12, the Office of the President announced Elizabethtown College’s new tuition transparency plan, set to begin during the 2019-2020 academic year. Under this new financial program, the College announced in a campuswide event plans to reduce incoming first-year students’ tuition by 32 percent, making the “sticker price” of the College drop to $32,000.
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The Global Perspective
Flames engulfed the National Museum of Brazil the night of Sunday, Aug. 2, endangering over 20 million treasures of Latin America and beyond. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), as well as French and Egyptian officials, have offered financial and technical assistance towards the museum reparations. The museum was home to important
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CAMPUS LIFE
Accessible, convenient resources for health, wellness are available at Well, Penn State Hershey Medical Center
When it comes to the well-being of students, Elizabethtown College has made it a top priority. Whatever your health-related issue may be, the College probably offers at least one program or service on campus to assist you. Whether you are suffering from some kind of illness or just trying to stay healthy through fitness, you
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Using bicycles for transportation saves time, can prove dangerous for walkers
Most colleges have larger campuses that require students to take a mile-long walk or find another form of transportation just to get to class. Luckily, Elizabethtown College is not that large, so the walk from one side of campus to the other will only take a few minutes. Many students only need to make a
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Homecoming and Family Weekend
This year’s Homecoming Weekend was a rousing success, bringing together students, families, faculty and staff members and alumni alike. Events such as the annual parade, choral and a cappella concerts and department and club tables at the Homecoming Fair gave the campus community a chance to celebrate its Blue Jay pride. On Friday, Oct. 17,
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SPORTS
Women’s lacrosse team sets offensive season-highs in goals, shots
On Saturday, March 22, in Townsend, Md., the Elizabethtown Blue Jays were defeated by the Goucher Gophers in women’s lacrosse. The final score of the game was 19-3. It was a perfect day for lacrosse being 50 degrees outside, but there were heavy winds the players had to fight against. As the whistle blew to
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Blue Jays host first meet of season
The men and women’s track and field teams hosted a meet at home on Saturday, March 22. The men’s team tied for first place with York College, and the women’s team took first place as well. On the men’s team, first-year Mike Twist took first place in the 800m with a time of 2:00.39. Senior
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Major League Soccer to begin regular season
Major League Soccer has undergone major changes since it first began play in 1996. 18 years ago, the League had only 10 teams with relatively small fanbases. As the 2014 season gets underway, the League has 19 teams in the United States and Canada, 11 of which now play in soccer-specific stadiums. The League averages
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FEATURES
Senior discusses service experience in Ethiopia
On Oct. 30 in the Hoover center, Elizabethtown College students had the opportunity to engage in discussion with Jess Krueger, a senior studying occupational therapy, and Marinus Koning MD, FACS, who is the founder of ReachAnother Foundation. ReachAnother Foundation serves children who suffer from hydrocephalus, a condition by which excess fluid in the brain causes
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History of Leffler Chapel reveals community, campus history
Although it is not the oldest building on campus, Leffler Chapel and Performance Center has served as a symbol of Elizabethtown College and has hosted enriching events for the community for almost a decade. From religious services to comedians, from musical performances to celebrated speakers, Leffler has certainly played a large role in the lives
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Monday Concert Series presents Trio Caprice at Leffler Chapel
This past Monday evening, Leffler Chapel and Performance Center’s Musser Auditorium was once again filled with music. As part of the Fine and Performing Arts Department’s Monday Concert Series, the College’s own Trio Caprice performed. The Monday Concert Series offers an opportunity for students, staff, faculty and members of the Elizabethtown community to experience professional
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