NEWS
Analysis of campus fire and safety reports confirms low crime rate, indicates October as most common time for illegal activity
The students of Elizabethtown College are fortunate to live in a relatively safe area where crime is not a constant fear among them on a daily basis. However, all colleges have their issues and Etown is no exception to this rule. Violations take place on and around campus throughout the academic year, many of which
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Community grieves over death of first-year Heather Groody
Students from Schlosser residence hall and from all across the campus are coming together in a show of support for the Elizabethtown College community and for their fellow classmates following the loss of Heather Groody during the final weeks of the previous semester. Upon the return of Elizabethtown students for the spring semester, there was
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Campus ban hoverboards as their safety is called into question across nation
When one searches for hoverboards on the internet, it will yield many results of people doing fascinating tricks on this new piece of technology that seems to have come straight out of Back to the Future. Unlike the hoverboards seen on this popular science fiction movie from the 1980s, the boards do not hover over
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CAMPUS LIFE
‘Argo’ captivates, retells Tehran hostage crisis rescue mission
Just a few weeks ago, my mind was blown away. I went to Movi-Etown and experienced one of the greatest historical films that I have ever seen. “Argo” was a captivating and completely realistic film. Released in theatres Oct. 12, the movie is the historical account of Tony Mendez, former Central Intelligence Agent, of the
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Yearbooks still relevant publications despite age of new
The Conestogan, Elizabethtown College’s yearbook, continues to move forward in preserving memories. As technology continues to advance, many print publications are looking for ways to stay up-to-date with these changes. The Conestogan is no exception — this year’s issue will not only have pictures, but also QR codes on specific pages that link to a
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Professor writes in on Trump’s $5 million offer to Obama
A few years ago, self-proclaimed genius and all-round good guy Donald Trump announced that he was setting up a university. The real estate developer and television personality believed that traditional four-year colleges were doing a terrible job of educating the youth of America and only he could save the system. Alas, Trump University, the would-be
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SPORTS
Meaney claims title in Illinois
Senior wrestlers Quint Eno and Bill Meaney conquered their combatants at the Pete Willson Invitational last Friday and Saturday in Wheaton, Ill. Meaney claimed the individual title in the 197 lb. weight class, while Eno earned second place in the 165 lb. weight class. Combined, they recorded 42 of the Jays’ 61 team points. Overall,
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Swimming team falls to 3-4 in conference
Last week was tough on the Elizabethtown College swim team. On Tuesday, Jan. 17, the Blue Jays lost against Albright College in a Middle Atlantic Conference meet. According to first-year Frank Capria, “The team figured the meet would be a loss because Albright has a bigger swim team and they are more competitive.” Capria competes
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Men’s basketball troubled by inconsistent performance
With the playoffs quickly approaching, the Elizabethtown College men’s basketball team has just about a month to finish the 2011-2012 season. This season has had its fair share of victories and losses. Currently, the Blue Jays have an overall record of 6-10 and 2-4 in their conference. Over winter break, the team lost their games
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