The Etownian – Page 297

NEWS

Inclusive Excellence Plan incorporates diversity throughout campus
The Inclusive Excellence Strategic Plan at Elizabethtown College is designed to “integrate diversity and quality efforts,” according to the official plan statement. The official plan statement, revised for 2018-2020, highlights goals, objectives, needs and directions for how Etown will grow as a diverse institution. The plan is divided into three goals, each with varying objectives
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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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Real ID available to Pennsylvanians, effective March 2019
Starting in March 2019, Pennsylvania residents will be able to receive a REAL ID. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website, “The REAL ID Act is a federal law passed by Congress after Sept. 11, 2001, that establishes specific minimum federal standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and ID cards to be accepted
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Campus-supported Wi-Fi network interrupted by use of personal routers, student presents reminder of policy
In the 21st century, it is hard to go a day without using the Internet. We live in a world that revolves around technology. It serves not only as a network for communication but also for entertainment, schoolwork and information. It is for these reasons that Elizabethtown College provides its own secure network for students,
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Measles outbreak could concern unaware students
It is an inconvenience when a formerly eradicated and possibly lethal disease decides to return. Have no fear, however, because scientists and doctors have a sure-fire solution to this problem. Measles, which had been eradicated in the U.S. since 2000, has begun popping up on the west coast of the U. S. and has become
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Celebrity crimes make tabloid headlines, are judged under an altered justice system
Bruce Jenner was involved in a multi-car accident that left one woman dead. According to Jenner’s publicist, he was not injured. The crash occurred on Saturday, Feb. 7 just after noon in Malibu, Ca. on Pacific Coast Highway. By Monday morning, the sheriff’s department was able to identify the woman as Calabasas, Ca. resident Kim
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Women’s soccer hitting stride with final Landmark games looming
The Elizabethtown College women’s soccer team ran into the toughest stretch of its season over the last three games. That stretch included road games against two top-10 teams in the nation and the team’s first-ever Landmark Conference game. Those three games against ninth-ranked Misericordia University, second-ranked Messiah College and conference foe Catholic University, resulted in
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Women’s volleyball returns from Florida, prepares for home Tri-match this weekend
In their fifth Landmark Conference match, the Elizabethtown College women’s volleyball team pulled out a win in a fight against the United States Merchant Marine Academy. The match that took place on Saturday Oct. 4 marked the end of the Blue Jay’s nine-match losing streak, and was the first victory of their conference matches. “It
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Field hockey improves winning streak to three games, to face Juniata next
The Elizabethtown College women’s field hockey team is on the board in the Landmark Conference with two wins. The team defeated Goucher College 5-0 on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 and Susquehanna University 4-1 on Saturday, Oct. 11. Senior Andrea Keady had more than one goal in both victories, while four different Blue Jays scored in
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Fritz supplies performances, events with lighting, effects
There are many behind the scenes employees who add to the atmosphere of Elizabethtown College’s campus. If you have ever attended a production at Leffler Chapel and Performing Arts Center or the Koons Activity Venue (KAV) or worked with any of the campus theater groups, you probably know Barry Fritz or have witnessed his expertise.
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‘A Comedy of Terrors’ production opens in Tempest Theatre
On Halloween night, mischief and mayhem stirred in Tempest Theatre. Starting Thursday evening, Oct. 31, the Elizabethtown College’s Tempest Theatre presented “A Comedy of Terrors.” This production was devised and written by Adjunct Faculty Member Terri Mastrobuono and the company of players and stage management. In the play, the scene opens on a little town
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Paranormal investigator team visits campus, presents on ghost hunting
“Paranormal activity is part of the real world. Just like any theory that is yet unproved, we are trying to legitimize [the science],” Brian Cano, paranormal investigator, said Friday, Oct. 25, when he and his partner Chris Mancuso came to speak and investigate Elizabethtown College. Born in Staten Island, N.Y., the pair started their investigations
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