NEWS
SCPS welcomes new Executive-in-Residence Nevin Cooley
Nevin D. Cooley was recently appointed the new Executive-in-Residence of Elizabethtown College’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS). Cooley is the former Chief Executive Officer for High Industries Inc. and High Real Estate Group, LLC. Cooley started at the High Companies in 1986. During his time there, he held the positions of Vice President
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Psychology professor explores sensation, perception in study
Elizabethtown College professor of psychology Dr. Catherine Lemley is conducting research on synesthesia, a neurological condition. “Synesthesia occurs when the stimulation of one sensory modality reliably causes an involuntary and simultaneous perception in another modality,” Lemley said. “For instance, I know a synesthete that always tastes strawberries when she hears the word ‘bend.’” “Synesthesia is
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Modern Language department hosts May Term trip abroad
This May Term, the Elizabethtown College Department of Modern Languages will be hosting a trip to Japan for students interested in experiencing Japanese culture firsthand. Dr. Mahua Bhattacharya, associate professor of Japanese and Asian studies, will lead the trip, which will allow nine students of various majors the opportunity to visit several Japanese cities and
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CAMPUS LIFE
“Trouble with the Curve” a must-see this fall
A film about one of America’s favorite pastimes is sure to interest even those who aren’t baseball enthusiasts. The movie, “Trouble with the Curve,” stars Oscar winner Clint Eastwood, Grammy nominee Amy Adams and hit star Justin Timberlake.“Trouble with the Curve” is about much more than just baseball. The movie is about the stress we
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Higher education becoming a privilege for most
It’s likely that Elizabethtown College students have all taken some time, however brief, to admire the irony of the College describing itself as “affordable.” This word appears 61 times across various pages of the College’s website. Anyone with enough sense knows that there is no college in this country that can use that word to
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Put your records on: Animal Kingdom
On the Turntable: Animal Kingdom Genre: Indie rock, alternative rock My rating: Upbeat and fast-paced, Animal Kingdom is definitely one for your Body Shop playlist. Now that the semester is beginning to pick up a bit, it is only natural that the music you use to set your work pace should, too. Whether you’re making
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SPORTS
Women’s cross country dominates Battle for the Buggy Invitational
This past Saturday, Oct. 22, the Elizabethtown College women’s cross country team dominated the competition during the annual Battle for the Buggy Invitational. Although alumna Megan VanDenHengel won the race for the second year in a row, first-year Amelia Tearnan was quick to finish the 4K for Etown, crossing the line at 17:24.34. A total
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Pellegrino places first in MAC Championship
Tennis player Kaitlyn Pellegrino has been explosive on the court this year, and she is only a first-year student. She led the women’s tennis team to the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Championship and placed first in the competition. Being a first-year on a college team can be scary for a lot of athletes, but not
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Campus Security steps up enforcement during Homecoming Weekend
The 2011 Homecoming Weekend at Elizabethtown College consisted of more than just a few games. Yes, there were soccer games and family members roaming around campus, and lots of things to see and do. But Campus Security had their hands full with a number of incidents reported, included several altercations. It was however, not as
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