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
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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Put your records on: Avalanche City
In case there was any doubt, I listen to a lot of music. Typically, I have to listen to a band or a song more than once in order to get a feel for the sound. When I came across Avalanche City, though, from the first note I knew this was going to be one
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SPORTS
Women’s lacrosse players step up against former teammates
The first game of every season is the moment of truth when players and coaches discover whether or not the work they put in during preseason practices will pay off. For most Elizabethtown College athletes, their unconventional first game of the season is always against past players that were once a part of their beloved
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Ice hockey implements new players to thriving club program
The Elizabethtown College ice hockey club is back in action. They recently began another season at the Twin Ponds East rink in Harrisburg. After a strenuous 2010-2011 season, the Jays added many new faces to an already solid core. “Obviously losing Reece O’Neill [graduation] and Alex Reinhold [injury] will hurt us a bit, but I
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Men’s soccer dominates over Widener Pride
This past weekend, the men’s soccer team defeated Widener at their Homecoming Game. The Blue Jays defeated the Pride with a final score of 2-0. The Jays found success at home, possibly because of the roaring crowd that had their back throughout the whole game. The Blue Jays were unwilling to let Widener come onto
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