NEWS

  • Accommodations for test taking change again

    Elizabethtown College’s Learning Services and Disability Services have returned to its old policies regarding procedures for students who need certain accommodations for taking tests. This switch comes after different policies adopted at the beginning of the year received negative feedback from faculty. According to Learning and Disability Services Director Lynne Davies, the policies and procedures

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  • Student Senate

    Student Senate endured another major transitional and productive week that resulted in the most significant of restructures—the resignation of President Kirsten Ambrose. To begin the meeting, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, or AACRAO, conducted a focus group of the Student Senators to attain a better understanding of what students believe are

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  • Political club leaders speak on Constitution Day

    Friday, Sept. 16 was Constitution Day, but at Elizabethtown College, it was celebrated Thursday, Sept. 22 with a panel discussion focusing on how the Constitution applies to the events of today. Assistant Professor of Sociology and Anthropology Dr. Rita Shah and Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. Kyle Kopko, were the two professors on the

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CAMPUS LIFE

  • Faculty Assembly condemns acts of bias, bigotry in public statement

    Faculty Assembly condemns acts of bias, bigotry in public statement

    he Elizabethtown College Faculty Assembly crafted a decisive statement about acts of bias on campus, April 9. The group edited and ratified a universal statement that expresses their moral stance on these issues. The motion to confirm the statement was approved by a majority vote of 57 to 4. “Whereas, the free exchange of ideas

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  • Put your Records On: Guide to Summer Music Festivals

    Put your Records On: Guide to Summer Music Festivals

    hile I’m no expert, I certainly learned a few things from experience while enjoying music festivals over the past few years of college. If you’re heading out to a music festival soon (Firefly, Lollapalooza or Warped Tour) or if you’re planning ahead for next year, check out these tips to help you get the best

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SPORTS

  • Wilkes hands Jays loss, looking strong for Invitational Saturday

    Wilkes hands Jays loss, looking strong for Invitational Saturday

    The Elizabethtown College wrestling team was unable to best a second straight nationally ranked team in their most recent meet against No. 13 Wilkes University on Nov. 16. After their narrow win over No. 16 Johns Hopkins University only a few days prior, the Jays were looking for another upset. As in their match against

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  • Team practices hard to rebound after first conference loss

    Team practices hard to rebound after first conference loss

    Coming off a six-point loss to rival Franklin & Marshall College at the Terry Greene Memorial Tournament, the Blue Jays women’s basketball team was looking to start off the season in conference play on the right foot. Unfortunately, they ran into ninth-ranked Lebanon Valley College, who is also picked to win the conference. LVC scored

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  • Tempone speaks on successes

    Tempone speaks on successes

    2011 Middle Atlantic Conference Women’s Cross Country Champion. Three-time MAC Women’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week in 2012. Three-time NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships competitor. When discussing junior cross country and track runner Traci Tempone, the accolades keep piling up. A key member of Elizabethtown College’s women’s cross country and track teams, Tempone

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FEATURES

  • Ask Sarah: Dumpster dives, betrayals

    Dear Sarah, My roommate is kind of a slob. I love her dearly, but she does NOTHING around our room. I’ve tried to drop her some “not so subtle” hints, but she’s not picking up. I don’t want to hurt her feelings. What should I do? Sincerely, Living in a dump   Dear Dump-ster Diver

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  • Nautical fashion sets sail in fall season

    Nautical fashion sets sail in fall season

    Hello fashionistas and fashionmisters! I’m back for the third issue showcasing the great fashion displayed on campus. Clearly the humidity has broken and a little glimpse of fall has crept its way into my camera’s viewfinder. Finally, students are breaking out their chunky knits and combat boots, and I’ve started my first knitting project of

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  • Dr. M. Long speak about book success, manuscript in progress

    Dr. M. Long speak about book success, manuscript in progress

    Dr. Long is more than just a professor at Elizabethtown College.  He is a man of great intelligence and wisdom.  He uses these skills to give lectures and speeches at different universities and venues across the United States.  He also blogs for the Huffington Post and recently appeared on C-Span’s Book-TV.  His books have also

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