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Today’s Technology
A standard computer uses bits, or binary digits, to store information coded as ones and zeros. Binary not only stores information but can be compared to turning a switch on or off. The zero is identified with “off,” and the one is associated with “on.” Bits are strung together in combinations. Eight bits is a
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Student Senate
Thursday, March 1, 2018 the Elizabethtown College Student Senate met in Hoover 212. As all meetings do, it began with a Call to Order by senior Senate President Sean Fiedler. Following the Call to Order at every meeting is the Special Orders section, which includes guest speakers, Oaths of Office and more. In this meeting,
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Relay for Life event raises money and spreads awareness
According to the American Cancer Society’s website, both men and women have about a one in three chance of developing some form of cancer and a one in five chance of dying once diagnosed. Decreasing that probability is a goal of Elizabethtown College’s annual Relay for Life, which starts at 3 p.m. Friday, March 23
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CAMPUS LIFE
Mr. Etown involves infinitely more work than audience can see
By the time this article comes to print, Mr. Etown will be a mere day away. The most widely-attended performance in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center, Mr. Etown never fails to get all of Musser Auditorium roaring with laughter. The annual Office of Student Activities event, while hugely enjoyable to watch, may be somewhat of
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ASK MATT
Dear Matt, I’m having problems coming up with story ideas for my creative writing class. I know that Ask Matt isn’t meant for homework help, but how do you usually brainstorm ideas? Dear Student Struggling with Writer’s Block, Creativity is definitely something that can’t be taught — it can only be preserved, exercised and cultivated.
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‘300’ sequel combines action with compelling story, characters
“300: Rise of an Empire” is the prequel to the popular film “300.” “300: Rise of an Empire” follows the story of Themistocles and his Athenian naval fleet. The Persian War plagued Greece for many years and the only chance the Greeks had at survival was uniting their individual city-states to fight against the Persians.
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SPORTS
Heisman watch: QBs lead the race
That bronze statue, known as the Heisman Trophy, has players diving for extra yards, throwing bullets to wide receivers and leaving everything they have on the field. The Heisman Trophy, named after the man who innovated the game of football, is given annually to a player who stands above the rest in collegiate football. There
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Women’s soccer records 300th victory in program history
The Elizabethtown College’s women’s soccer program has etched their place in the history books after their 300th victory on Tuesday night in Williamsport, Pa. The historic win came during the team’s game against Lycoming College. “The 300th program win means so much for this team. It is an amazing accomplishment for us and a great
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Swim teams compete in first meet of season
The Elizabethtown College men and women’s swim teams fell to York College in their 2013-14 debuts this past Saturday afternoon. The men’s team was shut down by York early and lost the meet 121-57. The women fared slightly better, led by senior Kimberly Cosgrove, to narrowly lose 112-93. Cosgrove, who missed the 2012-13 season, won
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FEATURES
‘Women Lead the Way’ seminar challenges gender inequities
Is equality inevitable? This was one of the major questions posed during “Women Lead the Way,” a lecture presented by Elizabethtown College Librarian and Director of the High Library Bethann Zambella. As part of the Called to Lead programming this semester, the lecture, which took place on Thursday, March 14, focused on the obstacles women
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Kreider Fellow Dick lectures on peace speeches of Cheyenne chief
On Tuesday, March 12 in the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies, Ms. Marie Dick, a newly-inducted Young Center Fellow, presented her research on the peace talks, speeches and presentations of Lawrence Hart, a peace chief of the Southern Cheyenne tribe and a Mennonite minister. “A good story grabs my attention,” Dick said. “I
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Mr. Etown competition takes the stage
As is to be expected, this year’s Mr. Etown was filled to the brim with dance-offs, men in women’s clothing and lip syncs to a variety of songs. The theme was the ‘80s and began with a video and a group dance with all of the men in colorful wigs wielding inflatable guitars. This year’s
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