NEWS
New Starfish program bridges gap between professors and students
Photo by Megan White This year, Elizabethtown College is embracing Starfish, a new software tool that will ease the advising process and assist students in achieving success. Starfish allows faculty to view students’ academic progress, keep an eye out for any obstacles students may be facing and offer help to any students struggling. Already, approximately
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Fresh Check Day to promote importance of student well-being
Student Senate, along with Student Wellness, will be hosting Fresh Check Day Saturday, Sept. 30. The Office of Student Activities, Residence Life, Mosaic House, Psychology Club, Disability Services and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion also helped with planning. This event will be on Brinser Field from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Fresh Check Day
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White supremacist group targets Etown, spreads racist ideas
Photo by Megan White Friday, Sept.15, the Office of the President sent out an email to the Elizabethtown College community addressing an incident that took place at the College earlier in the week. The incident, a combination of hatred, bigotry, discrimination and fear, has been identified with the group “Identity Evropa.” According to the Anti-Defamation
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CAMPUS LIFE
Parody Twitter account replies to author
Many of you probably read my article last week on the parody Twitter accounts of Elizabethtown College. These accounts include Etown Confessions and the new Etown Creep account. I brought up how degrading some of the posts on Etown Confessions are and the legality of what the Etown Creep was doing. While I received praise
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Rain increases hardships for Jays; poor weather does not warrant many complaints
Break out the umbrellas, ponchos and canoes, folks. The Elizabethtown summer weather has apparently overstayed its welcome, and rain clouds now loom on the horizon. Over the next few months, we should expect the standard volatile weather — for which Etown is rather notorious — to resurface. But what shall we poor college students do
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Seasonally-branded products spark excitement throughout the year
It is finally that time of year: fall! I always look forward to my apple cider and apple cider flavored doughnuts from the local orchards around this time of year. But why do I wait until this season to enjoy these particular items? Why don’t I consume them during spring instead? The answer is because
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SPORTS
Blue Jays announce move to Landmark Conference
Tuesday, April 2, Elizabethtown College announced its plan to join the Landmark Conference, leaving the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC), officially becoming a member on July 1, 2014. Etown will be the conference’s ninth member and the first institution to join the Landmark Conference since it began in 2007. Etown will be accompanying Catholic University of
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Softball succeeds against Gettysburg, falls to Commonwealth foe Alvernia
he Elizabethtown College softball team gave it all they had during their away game at Gettysburg College Thursday April, 4. Unfortunately, the team also tallied a tough loss in their home game against Alvernia University on Saturday, April 6. The Gettysburg game was on a chilly day with temperatures in the 40s, but that didn’t
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Underclassmen step up to lead team
he Elizabethtown College golf team competed in two tournaments this past week, starting by hosting the Spring Blue Jay Classic. The Classic was held at the Hershey Links golf course for the first time since 2009. Hershey Links course holds a Par 72, totaling 6,542 yards. The Jays competed in a collection of 16 teams
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FEATURES
Sweeping beading patterns, white outs: funky trends to watch out for at spring 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week by Elizabeth Brennan
With the holidays drawing nearer, you may find yourself compiling a wishlist of presents you expect to receive by the new year or browsing the Internet for spectacular post-Black Friday deals. To ensure you are getting the most out of your holiday shopping, I’m giving you a preview of what you should be wearing in
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Department, Office of Diversity, Dean sponsor lecture, dance demonstration by Piscataway Indian Nation singers, dancers
On Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 11 a.m., the sociology and anthropology department, in conjunction with the Office of Diversity and Dean of Faculty, sponsored a lecture and dance demonstration by the Piscataway Indian Nation Singers and Dancers. Founded by Mark Wild Turkey Tayac, grandson of the late Chief Turkey Tayac and son of current Chief
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Seniors ‘STRIVE’ for post-grad success
How do I manage my finances? Where will I live after I graduate? How will I find a job? These are all questions beginning to creep into the minds of seniors as they move closer and closer to graduation. Fortunately, Career Services has designed special events, just for seniors, to address many of these pressing
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