NEWS
Psychology department welcomes new faculty
Psychology students were welcomed back to campus this semester with an email from department Chair and Associate Professor of pcyshology Dr. Jean Pretz detailing a number of faculty changes. Pretz’s goals behind this email were to make students aware of all the changes, help them understand the circumstances and welcome the new faculty. One of
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Second-oldest Pearl Harbor survivor visits campus, recalls day of bombing
At the age of 103—75 years after surviving the bombing at Pearl Harbor—Lieutenant Jim Downing paid a visit to Elizabethtown College in hopes of instilling an appreciation of significance of that era in younger generations. Lt. Downing’s Jan. 19 talk at the College saw the Susquehanna Room packed with students, faculty members and locals alike.
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President Donald Trump takes Oath of Office
Friday, Jan. 20, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. The day’s festivities began at 8:30 a.m., before the actual ceremony. The Trumps attended a service at St. John’s Church. Afterwards, the Obamas officially welcomed the Trumps to the White House with a coffee and tea reception. Many notable speakers
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CAMPUS LIFE
Personal computers might reveal details of lifestyle, personality
hen I get back to my apartment after a long day of classes, activities and navigating Elizabethtown College’s gigantic campus, I usually do several of the same things out of habit. I greet my wonderful roommates with an elongated “Yo,” which would contain too many “o”s if written as spoken. I drop my backpack onto
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Custom grading scales prepare Jays for future careers
bet we all have heard it from our parents before, “Get good grades!” Sometimes I think parents forget what it was like to be in school, because getting those good grades is not always as easy as they make it out to be. With each new class that we take, we experience different professors, different
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Apple releases new iPhone model: Is it worth the upgrade?
olor. Yet another reason to love iPhone.” This slogan is the pitch that Apple is using during the release of the new iPhone 5c. “c” standing for color in this instance. Now it would be ridiculous to assume that the only new feature about the 5c is the fact that you can now choose from
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SPORTS
Niedermayer awarded MAC Indoor Field Athlete of the Year; Jays earn medals, break records at conference championships
The Elizabethtown College men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Indoor Track and Field Championship Feb. 23 at Lehigh University’s Rauch Fieldhouse. Both teams gave exceptional performances. The men’s team finished third to Widener University and Messiah College. The women’s team also finished third but to Lebanon Valley
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Ten Blue Jays will compete at regionals
This weekend, the Elizabethtown College wrestling team will send ten wrestlers to the NCAA regional championships at Ohio Northern University. Coming off a strong performance and defeating 15th ranked York College as well as rival and 19th ranked Messiah College, by scores of 25-19 and 22-19 respectively, the team looks poised to perform well on
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Seventh-inning rally falls short; Jays 0-3
On another cold and windy winter afternoon, the men’s baseball team traveled to Flemington, N.J. to take on the Cougars of Misericordia University. The Blue Jays were set for a doubleheader against the Cougars, the defending Freedom Conference Champion and an NCAA tournament qualifier last season. Senior Matt Ruth led the Jays from the mound.
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FEATURES
Homecoming events reflect campus pride, alumni, families join to celebrate
On Saturday, Oct. 20, the annual Elizabethtown College Homecoming Parade commenced in full splendor, taking its usual route through the Elizabethtown Borough and ending at the College among excited crowds of adults and children alike. The parade began around 11 a.m. at Elizabethtown Area High School, where the vehicles, floats and pedestrian groups assembled, and
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Columnist covers Homecoming Court on nominations, reactions
Like many other Elizabethtown College students, I braved the chilly fall temperatures to attend the Homecoming men’s soccer game. The real spectacle for me came in the form of the halftime show where the Homecoming Court, king and queen were announced. Of course I was personally focused on the outfits of the Court members, but
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Annual Midway Fair allows groups to sell merchandise, connect with family, alumni
The leaves burst into life as did the Academic Quad as alumni, students and families attended the Homecoming Fair this past Saturday, Oct. 20. From noon to 4 p.m., the walkways bustled with attendees who were in search of a witty T-shirt, delectable baked good or imaginative craft. This year, over 60 student groups and
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