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Today’s Technology
Bitcoin is a term most have heard at least once, especially with its recent spike in value to about $1,200 (though it has since fallen). With the rise in popularity of cryptocurrencies, it would be worth understanding this new form of digital currency to a more detailed degree. Hopefully the following information will clear up
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New Digital Humanities Hub open house introduces workspace in Wenger Hall
The Elizabethtown College Digitial Humanities Hub is a new project and resource space for humanities students. The Hub, located in Wenger 103, hosts new equipment including computers, software, DSLR cameras, video cameras, a portable photo booth, podcast microphones and other digital equipment. After the interactive open house Friday, Feb. 9, students, faculty and staff are
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Student Senate
Thursday, Feb. 8 at 3:45 p.m. the Elizabethtown College Student Senate met in Hoover 212 for their weekly meeting, where they met with administrative offices to discuss upcoming events. The meeting began with a roundtable of representatives from administrative offices. Senators asked the directors of Information and Technology Services (ITS), Facilities Management and Dining Services
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CAMPUS LIFE
American Super Bowl tradition deserves to be spent surrounded by other people, whether or not one enjoys watching football
Where were you on Super Bowl Sunday? Were you drowning in Tostitos, taco dip and friendship? Were you directly in front of the TV screen, yelling from where the players can best hear you — because they totally can? Were you sitting in front of your computer playing Skyrim, wondering how many cheese curls you
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Work during syllabus week can be necessary
It’s that time again: a new semester, during which Elizabethtown College students plan to keep on top of their homework situations. However, depending on what major and professors a student has, their syllabi can include a multitude of assignments during the first week of the semester. I was able to stay on top of the
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Posting of grades on social media generates continual debate, discussion
A friend of a friend posts on Facebook that they earned a 3.5 this past semester — do you really care? Or maybe your parents post about how well you are doing in school without telling you first. As social media becomes the most common way to communicate with a large group of people, dashboards
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SPORTS
Will the influx of small-market playoff teams change the way MLB manages rosters?
The Pittsburgh Pirates have made the playoffs. Yes, you read that last sentence correctly. The Pirates have made the playoffs for the first time in over two decades. The last time the Buccos made the playoffs, Johnny Carson was still hosting The Tonight Show, Bill Clinton was elected president for the first time and “Unforgettable”
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Golf team ties for tenth place at Gettysburg Fall Invitational, Laudeman finishes second
Elizabethtown College’s golf team recently competed at the Gettysburg Fall Invitational. Junior Ryan Laudeman shot his best round of the fall and tied for runner-up, helping the Jays tie for tenth place as a team. The Invitational was held at the Bridges Golf Club on Thursday, Sept. 19. Laudeman’s one-over-par score of 73 was enough
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Field hockey begins preparation for first MAC competition
It’s been an up and down season for this year’s Elizabethtown College field hockey team. With a season record of 4-3, the team is confident about continuing their current season. The season commenced with a 2-1 loss to Franklin & Marshall College, ranked seventh in the NCAA Division III standings, followed by a 7-4 loss
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FEATURES
Senior VP of Fulton International offers insights on business
As the afternoon approached on Friday, Jan. 25 and instructors began releasing students to their long awaited weekend activities, Elizabethtown College’s business department continued its dedication to its students by offering an additional informational lecture. As a part of the M&M Mars lecture series, Senior Vice President and Manager of Fulton International Group Amy Sahm
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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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