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
Professors stress importance of core classes in becoming well-rounded thinkers
Core classes: we love them, and yet we hate them at the same time. We come to school to learn more about our intended fields so we can apply our knowledge to get jobs. But why do we need all of these other classes such as a social science, western cultural heritage, sciences or a
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Student comments on nature of social sub-groups on campus, visible effects
“But what we found out that each one of us is a brain, and an athlete, and a basket case, a princess, and a criminal. Does that answer your question?” With those words, the classic 1985 film “The Breakfast Club” came to a close, and teenagers everywhere learned a little more about social sub-groups, whether
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Competitive natures cause tension in intramural sports
Students who play intramurals have different views on how the sports should be played. Some say that intramurals should be less competitive, while others think they should be more competitive. When students sign up for intramurals, they expect that the sport they play is either competitive or relaxed. “I was expecting it to be not
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SPORTS
Wrestlers begin season with strong showing at Messiah Invitational
Last December, the Elizabethtown College wrestling team found out they were chosen to host the 2015 NCAA Division III National Championships. The honor of hosting the Championships comes with high expectations. In five of the last six national championships, the Blue Jays have had a presence. Head Coach Eric Walker, now in his 12th season
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Volleyball ends year on positive swing
The Elizabethtown College women’s volleyball team finished up their fall 2014 season with two great games against Lycoming College and Wilkes University at 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1. Starting their home game against Lycoming were junior Megan McNaul, senior Kelci Scannapieco, senior Samantha Hicks, senior Taylor Beck, first-year Brittianni Phillips, senior
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Field hockey rebounds from second conference loss, defeats Moravian
The Elizabethtown College women’s field hockey team’s five-game win streak came to an end when Drew University defeated the Blue Jays on Saturday, Oct. 25, with a game score of 1-3. Just a day later, the team responded with a 5-1 victory over Moravian College on Sunday. Senior Kaylee Werner scored early for the Blue
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FEATURES
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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Long visits India to celebrate Swami Vivekananda’s anniversary
While most students were settling back into new courses and a new semester at Elizabethtown College after winter break, Dr. Jeffery Long, professor of religion and Asian studies, traveled to India to speak in front of an audience of 15,000 people. Long spent two weeks in India and gave two speeches at different cultural events,
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