NEWS
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
Attire choices demonstrate personal ideas about appearance
Every morning at 6 a.m., two hours before my Monday, Wednesday, Friday class and three hours before I start work on Tuesdays and Thursdays, my alarm jolts me awake. Unlike some girls or guys, I don’t use those two or three hours on my appearance. I generally pick out my clothes the night before and
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Emojis do not reflect inability to express oneself via texting
Our culture is saturated with pictorial representations of words and concepts, which have been dubbed “emoticons” or, in Japanese, “emoji.” Sometimes, entire conversations are expressed exclusively by emoticons. What implications does this popular form of communication have for our culture? Are we approaching what some call an image-based culture, or are these emoticons simply supplemental
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Campus’ unwritten rules summarily entail respect for others, property
In any setting or situation, there are just some things that you should never do. Even Elizabethtown College, with its pleasant and inviting atmosphere, has its own list of taboos and no-no’s. Admittedly, these may just be a list of things that I personally find annoying, but I would like to think that most of
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SPORTS
Men’s soccer falls in double overtime to nationally-ranked team, prepares for F&M
his year marks the Blue Jays’ last season in the MAC Commonwealth Conference before next year’s move to the Landmark Conference. Before meeting their fellow conference teams on the field, they must first battle a few non-conference opponents. The Blue Jays (1-2-1) head to Franklin & Marshall College (4-0-0) on Friday to take on the
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Team ends season with loss to LVC
The Elizabethtown College softball team played two games against Juniata on April 25 on their home field. Senior Lindsey Cooper knocked in senior Courtney Comstock with an RBI single up the middle at the bottom of the first, giving the Jays an early lead. Comstock was first on base after being hit by a pitch.
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Men’s Lacrosse: Flying Dutchmen best Blue Jays in OT
The Elizabethtown College men’s lacrosse team fell just short in overtime to be ousted from a playoff berth by Lebanon Valley College on Saturday, April 27. The Blue Jays overcame a three goal deficit to force the extra period. However, three minutes into overtime the Flying Dutchmen prevailed and found a spot in the Commonwealth
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FEATURES
Debate between colleagues reviews pros and cons of each party in presidential election campaign
The Susquehanna Room, located behind Myer Residence Hall, is often a place where celebrations are held and words of congratulations are exchanged. Academic departments gather to celebrate faculty and student achievements. Athletics hands out awards to its most improved and hard-working athletes, and Elizabethtown College Alumni joyously celebrate the union of marriage in this room.
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Social Justice Week to encourage conversation, global awareness
On numerous occasions over the past few years, there has been conversation between students and faculty about holding events on campus that foster discussion on the subject of social justice, not only at Elizabethtown College, but across the world. This small idea, which began as only a debate where students could discuss the pros and
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Democrat club organizes rally, support for Obama, alumni express dissatisfaction through social media
Despite only having several hours notice, the Elizabethtown College Democrats were able to organize a rally of their own. After receiving notification this past Saturday that Ann Romney would be on the Elizabethtown College campus the following Monday, Etown College Democrats president, Lauren Stine, had a few hours to organize a protest and show support
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