NEWS
Student teacher from Hiroshima University arrives on campus from Japan
Yuko Kamidera is a senior at Hiroshima University on their education track, who has spent the last few weeks at Elizabethtown College. Japanese universities, unlike their American sister schools, start their academic year in April. Often times, upperclassmen like Kamidera spend their spring break leading up to the new year job-hunting. But Kamidera decided to
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Kraybill to give keynote speech for SCAD
This year’s Scholarship and Creative Arts Day (SCAD) will feature Dr. Donald Kraybill of the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies, who, as the kenote speaker will be discussing the growth of the local Amish community despite their reliance on tradition. Kraybill, Elizabethtown College’s expert on the Amish, will solve riddles both big and
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Emergent Scholars luncheon recognizes, rewards sophomores
On Sunday, March 8, a luncheon was held to honor Elizabethtown College’s 2015 Emergent Scholars. The 54 sophomores and their chosen mentors spent time celebrating their accomplishments and appreciating the high standard of academics they have been able to attain as members of the Etown community. To be an Emergent Scholar, a student must maintain
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CAMPUS LIFE
Understanding technology within the terms of what’s socially acceptable: how far will our generation go to be plugged in?
I caved to the tech craze about a month ago and bought an iPhone. Now that I have one, I must say that I feel pretty plugged in. I can surf the web, watch ESPN on my phone and update Facebook anytime I want. My old phone could hardly tell me what the weather was
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Natural disasters rise in quantity, hit close to home
Over the past few years, there has been an increasing number of natural disasters occurring around the world. The after-effects of this increase could be felt even here in the small community of Elizabethtown. Just this past school year, we dealt with an earthquake, a flood and even a snow storm in October. In the
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Beginning a social revolution: what happens when causes are lost, movements forgotten
Our generation is eager to carry the torch of revolution and renaissance. This desire is evident in the movements we support, such as Kony 2012 and Occupy Wall Street. We desperately wish to make a difference and leave an imprint on our constantly changing world. What happens when the limelight of the torch fades, and
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SPORTS
Baseball team fights for playoff spot
The Elizabethtown College baseball team is fighting for a playoff spot. After a tough 9-3 loss to Stevenson University on April 11, the Blue Jays rebounded and won 7-2 against Albright College on April 13. Stevenson gave Etown momentum early on with some errors. On Wednesday, senior Steve Motika was able to drive sophomore Ian
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Teams remain undefeated against Commonwealth opponents
The Elizabethtown College women’s and men’s tennis teams had an extremely demanding but rewarding weekend. With three matches at Etown and two away at LVC, the pressure was on for both teams to perform at their best. The women’s team started off their winning streak by defeating Division I La Salle with a score of
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W. Lacrosse hopes for strong conference finish
The Elizabethtown College women’s lacrosse team was well on their way to having yet another winning season as they entered into MAC conference play last week. With a record of 7-3 and one conference victory under their belt against Lycoming College on April 5, the Blue Jays look forward to continuing their winning streak against
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FEATURES
Donna Talarico engages Blue Jays on social media sites
CORRECTION: The following article has been updated to reflect that Donna Talarico taught at Wilkes University after receiving her M.F.A., not while attending the University, like the printed version incorrectly stated. We apologize for the error. acebook, Twitter and Pinterest are some of the latest social media sites that millions of people utilize every day.
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‘From Up Here’ presents comical take on high school, family dysfunction
Do you have a free night this upcoming weekend but no idea what to do with it? Be sure to stop by the Tempest Theatre box office to find out about “From Up Here.” The dramatic comedy, directed by Terri Mastrobuono, adjunct faculty member, is closing this weekend with performances beginning at 8 p.m. on
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Dr. Conrad Kanagy brings life lessons to classroom, congregation
Many Elizabethtown College students might see Dr. Conrad Kanagy as an associate professor in the sociology department. When he packs up and leaves campus, however, he takes on the role of pastor at the Elizabethtown Mennonite Church, as well as that of husband, father, friend, chef and many others. When Kanagy moved to the area
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