NEWS
Today’s Technology
Technology has evolved, but so have the attempts of hacking, “phishing” and other security breaches. Recently, Check Point Research has found a security flaw in Android phones, leaving users vulnerable to phishing attacks, according to Help Net Security. This attack takes advantage of Android phones’ over-the-air (OTA) provisioning, which allows mobile network operators to send
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Student Senate
Student Senate met Thursday, Sept. 5 for its weekly meeting. The meeting began with the oath of office for new senators, including first-years. Student comments and concerns followed. Senior Maggie Fix asked about the possibility of a print station in the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being. Senior Senate President Holly Francescone said that
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Music department staff changes, alumni teach
With Robert Spence, associate professor and director of instrumental studies, on leave for the year, the music department has invited two Elizabethtown College alumni back to help teach and direct during the 2019-2020 academic year. Kimberly Hirschmann will be directing the Symphonic Band, as well as teaching one upper-level music education class, and Micah Albrycht
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CAMPUS LIFE
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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“Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” never stops with musical humor for audience
Cult classics are movies that have poor box office receipts but become beloved by audiences when they are released on home entertainment platforms. There is always at least one per decade. The 70s had “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” the 80s had “Clue” and “Heathers,” (among many others). The 90s had “Office Space,” and the
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SPORTS
Hudson represents Blue Jays, SAAC at NCAA Convention
The annual National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Convention occurred from Jan. 14 to Jan. 17 in Washington D.C. The Convention’s purpose is the vote on legislation for Division I, II and III athletics. The event gives attendees the opportunity to sit in on numerous educational sessions on topics such as fundraising, student health, championship attendance
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Student athletes take on APPLE Conference
Four student athletes and two administrative representatives from Elizabethtown College attended the APPLE Conference in Reston, Va. from Jan. 16 to Jan. 18, made possible by a grant from the NCAA. The Gordie Center for Substance Abuse Prevention at the University of Virginia developed the APPLE Conferences. The Conferences’ main goal is to “assist colleges
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Men’s track and field turns attention to the Bison Open & Multi this weekend
After the holidays, it can be difficult to get back into the swing of things quickly. Senior Bryan Baldwin and the rest of the Elizabethtown College men’s track team knew this going into Ursinus College’s Collegeville Classic last Friday, Jan. 23. Baldwin mentioned that he wanted to make sure everyone could get back into their
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FEATURES
‘Why Have the Amish Survived?’ discusses endurance of group
The Amish are a close-knit community that strongly values Anabaptist origins and large families. They are also known for simple living, plain dress and aversion to the mainstream society’s fast-paced living and technology. Although some view this community as “stuck in time,” they are never really frozen. “No society can be frozen. They have to
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Annual Mr. Etown Competition
On Friday, March 21, Elizabethtown College continued its popular Mr. Etown competition with Mr. Etown 2014: Lumberjacked. Over 900 students attended the annual Office of Student Activities event. Eight male students, each representing a residence hall on campus, began the show with a dance to “Timber,” by Pitbull feat. Ke$ha. Former Mr. Etown and Etownian
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Gilles Vonsattel performs ‘Monsters of the Steinway’ in Leffler
Music filled Leffler Chapel and Performance Center on Saturday, March 15. Pianist Gilles Vonsattel performed as part of Gretna’s “Monsters of the Steinway” Series in the Chapel that evening. Prior to the performance, Fine and Performing Arts Department Chair and Professor of Music Dr. Douglas Bomberger hosted a classical conversation with the artist on Saturday
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