NEWS
Allies’ “Safe Zone” program encourages inclusivity
Last Thursday, Jan. 29, the Safe Zone Introductory Training workshop was held by Brandon Jackson, coordinator of multicultural programs, as the first of four LGBTQ Ally Training workshops this semester. The main focus of the Safe Zone program is to promote inclusivity and diversity on campus by encouraging and helping LGBTQ allies to be more
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OSA brings Eric Paslay to Leffler Chapel
Eric Paslay, songwriter and performer of multiple country hits will be playing live at Elizabethtown College in one week. Doors will open for the show at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13 in Leffler Chapel and Performing Arts Center. Paslay is the artist responsible for country chart toppers “Even if it Breaks Your Heart,” “Angel
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Around Campus Group advertises internships
The Around Campus Group is back to advertise their summer internship to Elizabethtown College students, aiming to get students more experience in marketing and public speaking. Erik Rhoten, an associate regional manager for the Around Campus Group, was in the Baugher Student Center on Monday, Feb. 2, to advertise an internship that could land students
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CAMPUS LIFE
Are consumers manipulated into investing in ever-evolving technology?
You’ve probably seen commercials for the new iPhone 5 and can attest to all the fuss surrounding it’s release. Not to seem like an Apple-hater, but have you noticed that they keep coming out with a “better” version of their gadgets every year? This year, the must-have item is the iPhone 5, and I’m sure
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Cost, weight, environment: should we digitize required texts?
The act of reading a book has changed dramatically within the past few years. Today, many colleges are considering making the class textbook and other reading assignments available online instead requiring the hard copy. With this new system, textbooks would be more environmentally friendly. Instead of new books being printed for the courses, they would
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The movement for equality: how far have we really come?
As election season begins to rear its ugly, annoying head, over the next few weeks it can probably be guaranteed that you’re going to see a firestorm of debate, inflammatory comments and offensive points and counterpoints as everyone with a TV or computer chimes in on our two candidates. Plans for the future, promises to
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SPORTS
Men’s soccer beats Lycoming for first time since ’93
The Messiah College Falcons have snapped the four-game winning streak of Elizabethtown College’s men’s soccer team with a heartbreaking 2-0 victory on Monday, Oct. 31. However, past wins over conference opponents Lycoming College and Arcadia University give the Blue Jays a 4-3 record in the Middle-Atlantic Conference (MAC) and a fourth-place spot in the postseason
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Elizabethtown swim team prepares for new season
The Elizabethtown College swim team has its first home meet on Saturday, Nov. 5 against Arcadia University. The team is excited with the prospect of racing against them again, as the level of competition may be higher than in past years. “Last year, we beat them by a lot. This year, we’re hearing rumors that
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Wrestlers eager to throw down competition during season
The members of the Elizabethtown College wrestling team are ready to throw down the competition this season. They are prepared to bring intensity to the mat and work toward attaining a Metropolitan Conference Championship. “I am very anxious to get back on the mat and start competing again,” junior Julian Meaney said. “I have been
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