NEWS
Students create petition to leave the Blue Bean Café in the BSC
In light of the recent announcement regarding changes to Elizabethtown College’s dining facilities, two students have started a petition on Change.org to keep the Blue Bean Café in the BSC. Senior Nicholas Stratton and sophomore Abby Zeek started the petition. They are both employees of Dining Services and see sentimental and logistical value in the
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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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Series: A Closer Look into Modern Forms of Communication
This is the first of a three-part series focused on the effects of technology on human communication and social interactions, specifically on younger generations of people and students. This article will detail the current trends between technology and communication and describe the ways in which technology impacts every one of us, every single day. The
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CAMPUS LIFE
Free time should be utilized to maximum effectiveness when available
Free time is a valuable treasure in a college student’s life. After we finally turn in that 10-page paper or finish that test that we have been stressing over for weeks, a little free time sounds perfect. Free time means something different for every individual. People enjoy watching TV, playing video games, catching up on
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‘Lone Survivor,’ while somewhat predictable, combines action, patriotism, camaraderie in well-cast production
Peter Berg’s newest film, “Lone Survivor,” is an edge-of-your-seat, heart-pounding and patriotic drama about the War on Terror. If you’re into blood, guts and gore, this movie is sure not to disappoint. With every tear shed and gun fired, this movie will make you feel as if you are right there on the front line
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Intramural sports encourage appropriate amount of competitive spirit, even though injuries may still occur
A season-long journey came to an end with an intramural soccer championship for “Dsolly Chained.” The games in intramural sports can be a competitive break from everyday life for athletes who don’t compete at the varsity level. The season could be considered a long, grueling process or an escape from the grind of college academics and
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SPORTS
Men’s soccer gains pivotal victories before entering MAC play
he Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team (3-4-2) ended their scoreless and winless drought with a comeback 3-1 win against Susquehanna University last Wednesday. The team continued its dominance in a 3-0 win against Wilkes University last Saturday, beginning its first winning streak of the season ahead of its first conference matchup. The Blue Jays hosted
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Volleyball team defeats Gettysburg in Tri-Match; Scannapieco, Thrift lead in kills
In a tri-match on Saturday, Sept. 28, the Elizabethtown College Blue Jays volleyball team split its matches. Its match against Haverford College ended in a 3-1 set loss, but Etown rallied from a two-set deficient to win against Gettysburg College. The Blue Jays were led by junior Kelci Scannapieco and sophomore Abby Thrift, who each
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Men’s soccer combats losing streak with 3-1 win over Susquehanna
The Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team (1-4-2) failed to score a goal for the fourth straight game and fell to the Misericordia University Cougars (5-2) 2-0 on Sunday, Sept. 22. The team travelled to Misericordia University on Sunday to play the Cougars in a game that was originally scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21 but was
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FEATURES
White statement garments a must-have in your spring ensemble
The color of the year may be emerald, but it’s white that will be conquering the streets. Nearly every designer for the Mercedes-Benz spring 2013 Fashion Week dressed their models in white ensembles, unanimously making the shade a must have for spring. This trend ranges from entire outfits comprised of white to one white piece
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Gail Bossenga: On weekends, regrets, advice, fears, influences, pressing issues and hopes for the future
Q) What is your favorite leisure activity on the weekends? A) I enjoy walking or biking during the day and watching a movie one night (usually on Netflix) – nothing scary, however, or I have to leave the room and let Carl keep track of the plot until it’s safe to come back. Q) Tell
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NSTA’s ‘March Madness’ uses physical activity to teach scientific concepts
The joyful squeals of middle and elementary school students filled the halls this past Saturday, March 16 when the National Science Teachers Association held their Super Science Saturday. The theme for Super Science Saturday this year was March Madness: the Science of Sports, which Dr. Kathleen Blouch, advisor, and NSTA President Alicia Klepper decided about
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