NEWS
Junior arrested for possession of LSD, two students detained for substance abuse in single weekend
The weekend of Sept. 9 through 11 saw the arrests of two students on campus at Elizabethtown College as a result of substance abuse. In the first incident, a student was arrested by the Elizabethtown Borough Police at 12:22 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10 for marijuana possession and the presence of the synthetic drug LSD.
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Schlosser doors vandalized over the weekend
Bias-related vandalism was found in Schlosser Hall this past weekend. The events occurred in the middle of the night Saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept. 18 on the second and third floors. Racial slurs, a gendered insult and inappropriate drawings were found on white boards. Door decorations and bulletin boards were ripped down. Residents heard
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Seniors attend ASA conference
This past summer Elizabethtown senior sociology majors Irene Snyder and Philip Ebersole attended the Honors Program of the American Sociological Association (ASA) in Seattle, Washington. Only 35 sociology students internationally have the opportunity to attend the ASA Honors Program, which is held in tandem with the ASA annual meeting. At this annual meeting, various researchers
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CAMPUS LIFE
Housing contracts misunderstood, should on-campus housing be required for all?
Did you know that as Elizabethtown College students, you signed a contract your first year saying you would live on campus for all four years you attended the College? Most students probably didn’t know this and may feel like sophomore Brittany Stepp, who said, “I don’t feel as though it was clear during my tour
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Gun control debate sparked: do policies need re-evaluation?
In light of the recent spike in gun violence in America, the topic of gun control has been on everyone’s mind. The two points of view, limiting weapons or imposing fewer laws on weapons, represent much of the debate. Few people stand in the middle of this issue. However, the sad truth is that few
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Te’o caught in catfish scandal
In early September 2012, Notre Dame linebacker and Heisman nominee Manti Te’o received tragic news regarding not only the death of his grandmother, Annette Santiago, but also of his longtime girlfriend, Lennay Kekua. However, it was recently released by deadspin.com that while it was true that his grandmother had died the “relationship” that he had
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SPORTS
Men’s lacrosse struggles in conference games
Adversity. That is one of the ways to describe this season for the Elizabethtown College men’s lacrosse team. Last season, the team had an overall record of nine wins and seven losses and a record of six wins and five losses in the MAC conference. Many veterans of the team are stepping into bigger roles,
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Jays attribute wins to better offense, face offs
While most students were soaking up the sun and enjoying spring break, the Elizabethtown College men’s lacrosse team remained on campus to face two challenging games against Washington College and Kean University. Unfortunately, these teams had the upper hand and won. Despite losing, the team did not lose heart. “These losses exposed our weaknesses and
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Roster depth proves crucial for success
The Elizabethtown College baseball team claimed a 5-2 record during its spring training schedule. As they continue play, their goal is to play fundamental baseball and snag a spot in the Commonwealth Conference playoffs. “We just want to make sure that we go out and compete every day,” Head Coach Cliff Smith said. “We have
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