NEWS
Student Senate: The Jay Truck returns
Student Senate met for their weekly meeting Thursday, Feb. 23 at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 212. The meeting began with a Special Order by Blake Reed who spoke on the Power of One Day. The Power of One Day is Elizabethtown College’s annual 24-hour day of giving in which the individuals are encouraged to donate
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Destruction of property on campus: Student response
As of late, there have been a series of incidents of destruction of property on the Elizabethtown College campus. Most notably, on Saturday, Feb. 18, unknown individual(s) broke the pool table in Ober Residence Hall, following the disappearance of the Mona Lisa puzzle in Founders Residence Hall. Investigation into these incidents has been ostensibly inconclusive
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Today’s Technology: A Supreme Court case that could reshape the internet
On Tuesday, Feb. 21, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments for Gonzalez v. Google LLC—a case that may set new parameters for interpreting Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. This case centers around the scope of Section 230, questioning if the law “immunizes interactive computer services when they make targeted recommendations of information provided
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CAMPUS LIFE
Media Review: Netflix’s new hit series, “Wednesday”
For those who grew up watching the old episodes of “The Addams Family” or the 1990s-era movies starring Christina Ricci, Netflix’s newest series “Wednesday” is sure to be a hit. Although much different from its predecessors, this incarnation of the Addams Family universe has fresh perspectives and much to offer a more mature audience. Already
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Horoscopes: What caffeinated drink is fueling you during finals?
As we complete our last week of classes for the semester, the finals study sessions are in full effect. Some of these late nights require a bit of extra support to stay awake and focused, so it’s unsurprising that caffeinated drinks find their way onto our desks. So, what drink is your sign reaching for
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Debate of the Week: How would a giraffe wear a tie?
Let’s be honest: as the end of the semester and finals approach, everyone’s brains could use a break. This semester, this author has explored a variety of heated debate topics which have sparked conversation and pitted friends against each other with a variety of crucial questions. This week, however, this author analyzes a more lighthearted
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SPORTS
Men’s basketball loses to Drew University
Elizabethtown College’s men’s basketball team lost to Drew University by 18 points on Saturday, Jan. 29th. The game was the third straight loss for Etown’s men’s team. The game was going to be a tough one from the start, as Drew won the Landmark Championship last year, and only has one conference loss on the
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Women’s Cross Country at NCAA Division III Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference
On Saturday, Nov. 13, the Elizabethtown College women’s cross country team traveled to Newville, Pa. to participate in their 16th consecutive regional meet. The Blue Jays had an all-region performer, sophomore Kelty Oaster, at the NCAA Division III Mideast Regional at Big Spring High School. Etown took 9th at the meet with 271 points. Oaster,
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Women’s Basketball
On Saturday Nov. 13 in Lancaster Pa., the Elizabethtown College women’s basketball team defeated Haverford College. Four members of the Etown team reached double figures in a 66-57 win over Haverford on the first day of the Terry Greene Memorial Tournament at Franklin & Marshall. Graduate student Veronica Christ and teammate first-year DaniRae Renno led
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FEATURES
Ambassador-in-Residence presents on crisis in Myanmar
The Elizabethtown College Center for Global Understanding and Peacemaking (CGUP) held its most recent U.S. foreign policy leadership session Wednesday, March 17. CGUP grew from a generous grant by Judy and Paul Ware and has since worked to provide a focus on the importance of international affairs and how they affect everyday life. This includes
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Presenter implores students to consider Beyoncé as an example of leadership, feminism
March 11, the Elizabethtown College Office of Diversity, Inclusivity and Title IX sponsored the webinar “Leadership Lessons from Beyoncé,” presented by Amber Hurt. Hurt is the Director of Student Engagement and Community Programs at Notre Dame of Maryland University. She is also the creator of “The Adulting Queen,” her blog and business she started in
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Dr. Ozkanca presents on her recent publication, discusses Turkey-West Relations
“I was just thinking — what better way to spend a Friday night than hearing Oya talk about Turkish politics?!” That’s how the laughing Elizabethtown College professor, Dr. Oya Dursun-Ozkanca, began her lecture at the Bowers Writers House on March 12. “Hey, here at Elizabethtown we pull out all the stops, man,” said director of
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