NEWS
Schlosser 2-West leaking showers still in need of repairs
What began at the end of September with a discolored ceiling tile in the lobby of Schlosser Residence Hall has escalated into a larger issue for Residence Life, Facilities Management and the residents of Schlosser 2-West, causing significant disturbances in the daily life of those living there. The discolored ceiling tile led to a large
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Homecoming 2017 attracts former Blue Jays back home
Photo: Megan White As families, friends and alumni descended upon campus, the Elizabethtown College community kicked off Homecoming Saturday, Oct. 21, with a parade down College Avenue. This year’s theme for the parade was Storybooks, and the Homecoming floats all featured characters from familiar childhood tales. From the Education Organization’s “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” themed
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The Global Perspective
Photo by Megan White This weekly column will cover a variety of contemporary global issues including climate action, global health, international peace and security and gender equality. I hope that this column will act as a platform to advocate for global progress and to empower young leaders to get involved in international affairs. If there
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CAMPUS LIFE
Joining too many extracurricular activities has its downside
As college students, we are trained to work incessantly towards a purpose; we are taught that we must configure our lives in such a way that they catalyze our careers. How can we catalyze our careers to embody the purpose of our lives? How might we plan for the future without limiting our activities for
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Wearing Blue Jay-themed shirts demonstrates school pride
hen your clothes start spilling out over the top of your laundry basket, you know what time it is: laundry time. I procrastinate on doing my laundry so often that I’m regularly forced to examine the shirts that I wouldn’t typically wear. I dig through my dresser to find some articles of clothing suitable for
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DeNiro leads star cast in ‘The Family’
obsters have a way of dealing with problems the dirty, family way. They can’t help that it’s in their nature to do so with explosives, baseball bats or dragging someone behind a car. Mix that with dark comedy and family psychodynamics, and it becomes an intriguing mixture with memorable moments, known as “The Family.” The
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SPORTS
Weather keeping baseball off field after spring break trip
The Elizabethtown College baseball team had a rough start to the season, ending 4-5 on their spring break trip to Fort Pierce, Fla. After their trip down south, the Jays have not only had to battle their opponents, but also the weather. While in Florida, the Jays could not seem to get the sweep of
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Blue Jays victorious in opening game, fall in OT to McDaniel
Elizabethtown College’s women’s lacrosse team opened its season on Wednesday, Feb. 20 with a win over Dickinson College. The continually close-scored game ended with the Blue Jays taking the win with a final score of 13-11. However, their second game of the season ended in an overtime battle that cost the Blue Jays their second victory, making their
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Niedermayer awarded MAC Indoor Field Athlete of the Year; Jays earn medals, break records at conference championships
The Elizabethtown College men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Indoor Track and Field Championship Feb. 23 at Lehigh University’s Rauch Fieldhouse. Both teams gave exceptional performances. The men’s team finished third to Widener University and Messiah College. The women’s team also finished third but to Lebanon Valley
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FEATURES
‘Lysistrata’ mixes bawdy humor, peacemaking
Few themes and traditions that existed in the beginning of human civilization have carried over into present-day society. Many customs, traditions and even societies have disappeared. One theme, however, has lasted since the origins of human civilization: the battle of the sexes. Male dominance and female oppression. It is an everlasting battle over which sex
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ECEG sponsors fifth ‘Changing Our Colors’ campaign
In recent years, Elizabethtown College students have become increasingly interested in spreading the word on sustainability and green practices. The members of the Elizabethtown College Environmental Group (ECEG), specifically, have discovered new and creative ways to demonstrate just how great of an impact each of us has on the environment. ECEG is currently carrying out
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‘Open Door Recital’ showcases music therapy talent
Music therapy is a major at Elizabethtown College that deserves more credit and publicity than it is given. It is a profession that uses the healing power of music to work on the non-musical needs of a variety of clients, such as the physical, emotional, cognitive and social skills of the individuals. “Music therapy can
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