NEWS
Young Center opens, celebrates anniversary
Photo: Melissa Spencer Saturday, Oct. 20 at 1:30 p.m., students, faculty, family and friends gathered in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the reopening of the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies at Elizabethtown College. This ribbon-cutting ceremony commemorated the 29th anniversary and reopening of the Young Center’s newly expanded building. Director of the Young Center
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The Global Perspective
Indonesia’s LGBT community has faced increased hostility in the past few years. In January, human rights activists condemned the actions of religious police in Aceh, the only province in Indonesia that actively enforces Islamic law and outlaws homosexuality. Police raided the homes of 12 transgender women after parents in the community complained that the “social
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Today’s Technology
With my article from last week as supplementary material, I hope to give advice that is both valuable and understandable to those who do not consider themselves technologically inclined. Last week, I covered how to troubleshoot using Google. This week, I will focus on useful habits that help to troubleshoot problems which you can apply
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CAMPUS LIFE
Senior responds to recent email concerning off-campus parties
There’s no easy way to say what I intend to say; I am simply completing my assignment. I would like to make clear, though, that the views I express are entirely my own. As a 21-year-old college senior, my perspectives may not be the most objective. I can say with certainty, however, that my views
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Conveniences save students time, effort, prompt appreciation
Between classes, homework, extracurricular activities, jobs and that rarity we call “sleep,” we college students appreciate anything that makes our busy lives more convenient. For example, the new card access system for our campus’s residence halls offers us an opportunity to be a little lazier than before. The laborious process of getting out our student
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Senior reflects on year in England, recommends study abroad program
Like most seniors making their way through their last year of college, I have nostalgic moments around every corner of campus. Whether it be a certain room, event or even meal option at the Marketplace, it seems as if I can recall a fond memory within everything. Although everyone’s college story is unique with its
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SPORTS
Dayhoff breaks weighted- throw record at meet
The Elizabethtown College track and field teams sent a group of athletes up to Medford, Mass. to compete at Tufts University at the Tufts Last Chance Meet at the 70,000 square-foot Gantcher Center. Senior Lucas Dayhoff, who finished in fourth-place at the MAC Indoor Championships with a toss of 16.69m, broke his own school record
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Golf team heads into Gettysburg Invitational prepared for success
The Elizabethtown College men’s golf team is taking a swing at the 2014 season. The team has been preparing vigorously in the off-season to contend with the tough Middle Atlantic Conference teams it will be up against. Going up against top programs like York and Messiah Colleges, Etown feels it has the athletes it needs
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Jays excel despite extended road trip
The Elizabethtown College men’s lacrosse team experienced highs and lows during their two games this past week. The Blue Jays were defeated by the Stevenson Mustangs, the defending National Champions, on Wednesday, March 12 at Mustang Stadium. The game gave the Blue Jays their second loss of the season. On Saturday, the Blue Jays rallied
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FEATURES
Facebook: ‘like’ it or leave it
hat once started as a social media site just for college students, the Facebook demographic has changed drastically since its beginning. Now, anyone in the world has access to this website without having to lie about their age or occupation to become a member. There are no restrictions or limitations; it is a free-for-all. From
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Liu art exhibit opens in Lyet Gallery; features Chinese, American style work
On Tuesday, Sept. 10, Elizabethtown College’s Lyet Gallery in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center opened its doors to the painter Jun-Cheng Liu and his works. Liu is an associate professor in the department of art and art history at Franklin & Marshall College. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degree of fine art in China,
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Sabina Post begins work as director of study abroad office
nother year at Elizabethtown College started just a few weeks ago, bringing with it new ideas, relationships and a collection of unfamiliar faces. One of those new faces is Sabina Post, an ‘08 grad and alum of Etown. She decided to come back to Etown and take charge of the study abroad program, one of
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