NEWS
Homecoming concert raises funds for people affected by Ebola virus
On Saturday, Oct. 18, the Elizabethtown College choirs held their Homecoming concert in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center. This year, the choirs tried to raise funds for people affected by Ebola, a virus that has spread in West Africa. Dr. Matthew Fritz, director of choral activities, announced that donations could be made in the lobby
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Fall break service trip for 2014 cancelled, CCCE offers other opportunities for service
T he Center for Community and Civic Engagement cancelled its student service trip, which was scheduled to occur from Saturday, Oct. 4 to Tuesday, Oct. 7. The goal of the trip was to restore New Jersey homes affected by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Students would have worked eight-hour days to restore homes in coordination with
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Class of 2015 gift revealed at class dinner
The Class of 2015 class gift was announced at the senior class dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 8. The gift will be a grandfather clock. “When deciding, we wanted to choose a gift that was timeless and would serve a purpose for years to come. We want to be remembered and forever present. What better way
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CAMPUS LIFE
Proposed higher ed. reforms face obstacles
In the State of the Union address, President Barack Obama’s announcement about higher education initiatives to make college more affordable to Americans immediately drew applause from the audience. His proposals include plans to reduce interest rates on student loans and extend popular tax credits. “Higher education can’t be a luxury—it’s an economic imperative that every
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Writer encourages all to “express your individuality”
Remember the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show? The one with the girls in underwear and angel wings? Of course you do, because even if you didn’t actually watch it on TV (I was forced to, I swear), you read about it on Facebook for the next three hours — stuff along the lines of “never eating
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McDonald responds to diversity editorial
Contrary to the allegations of the Anti-Defamation League and the Etownian (2/2) editorial, the H.L Mencken Club engages in serious academic and intellectual discussions as opposed to racially-charged venting. The racist label is hurled at this group by those who prefer silencing those deemed politically incorrect rather than considering the merits of their arguments. As
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