NEWS
2019 Emergent Scholars recognized
The 2019 Emergent Scholars were recognized during the Emergent Scholars Luncheon Sunday, March 10. Emergent Scholars are sophomore students who have maintained at least a 3.75 grade point average at the end of their first three semesters and have not previously attended another college or university for full-time studies.
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Campus Security to switch to electronic ticketing system
As of the spring semester of 2019, Campus Security has plans to switch from the current paper ticketing system to an electronic ticketing system. “Too much paper was being used,” Director of Campus Security Andrew Powell said. He noted that the system relied entirely on a heavy usage of paper. Now, the system will continue
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CAMPUS LIFE
Hershey’s Giant Center set to host NCAA Championships
In earlier December, 2013, the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa. found out it was chosen as one of four sites that were being considered as finalists to host the Division III Wrestling Championships between the years 2015 and 2018. On December 11 of that year, the Giant Center and Elizabethtown College were notified that they
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Etown works to counter influence of media on body image
The impact the media has on young people’s body image has always been under scrutiny, and the relationship between the media and personal perception is clear. When the number of likes, comments and favorites determines popularity and social ranking, it can feel like we are participating in a never-ending competition against our friends and peers.
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‘Art for Justice’ display visually depicts issues related to life in prison system
I attended the on-campus cultural event “Art for Justice,” on display in the BSC. The exhibit is a collection of artwork done by inmates at prisons in America and is intended to show the conditions of prison life as well as give inmates a creative outlet for their ideas. The stated goal of the project
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SPORTS
Men’s soccer defeats non-conference Penn State Berks, 3-0
On Thursday, Oct. 16 the Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team traveled to face off against Penn State Berks. The game was originally scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 15 at Etown, but rain forced the postponement of the contest. Etown scored in the first half and twice in the second en route to a 3-0 victory over
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Women swim to host York College in season opener
The Elizabethtown College women’s swim team is looking to step it up this year as it enters the Landmark Conference. The team hopes that between their seasoned captains, talented first-years and increased workout schedule, they will be able to take on their new competition. One of the team’s co-captains is fifth-year Kimberly Cosgrove. After missing
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Cross country runs against elite at Princeton
The Elizabethtown College men and women’s cross country teams competed in the Princeton Invitational held at the West Windsor Fields on Saturday, Oct. 18. The men’s team placed 8th overall with 258 points in the 8,000-meter race. Senior Dan Gresh, who has been a top runner for the Blue Jays this season, individually finished in
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FEATURES
‘Soul Liberty’ lecture explores religious life
For this year’s Lefever Lecture on ethics and culture, the director of the Religious Freedom Education Project and a senior scholar for the First Amendment Center of the Newseum in Washington, D.C. Dr. Charles Haynes spoke on Wednesday, Feb. 12. His lecture, titled “Soul Liberty: The Meaning and Significance of Religious Freedom in America” covered
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Group meditation session offers guided
The Take Care Tuesday Series sponsored by Elizabethtown College’s Student Wellness group continued this week with a presentation on the practice of meditation. The presentation, given by Dr. Jeffery Long, professor of religion and Asian Studies, focused on providing students with some basic information behind meditation, including its history and possible benefits. Following the presentation,
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‘Bookstore Bob’ serves as state trooper prior to working on campus
Students and faculty members alike may recognize Bob Mrgich across campus, although they may not know his name. Across the Elizabethtown College community, he is affectionately referred to as “that guy from the College Store.” He may even be spotted patrolling campus with the other campus security officers. There is more to Mrgich than meets
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