NEWS
Today’s Technology: Elon Musk clashes with Apple
On Monday, Nov. 28, Elon Musk claimed that Apple threatened to remove Twitter from the App Store, in accordance with its app moderation procedures. This is likely in response to Musk’s takeover of Twitter, which has sparked controversy across the country. It has even persuaded some users to leave the social media platform and prompted
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PA Politics: The Pennsylvania House votes to impeach Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner
On Nov. 16, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted to impeach progressive Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner in a 107-85 vote. This was along party lines, except for Republican Mike Puskaric voting against impeachment. “[Krasner’s] dereliction of duty and despicable behavior is unacceptable and cannot be tolerated,” Republican State Representative Martina White said. “The legislature
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The Etown Pre-Health Society partners with Be The Match
The Elizabethtown College Pre-Health Society has partnered up with a non-profit organization called Be The Match. Be The Match is operated by the National Bone Marrow Program and has dedicated its time and effort to getting life-saving transplants for patients in need. These patients have a range of serious diseases such as leukemia and lymphoma.
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CAMPUS LIFE
Rating local diners
One of my favorite things about the American subculture is our fascination with diners. Very rarely do we see diners ever have a grand opening. Somehow, they just appear, like some sort of magic trick, which is fitting. There’s a certain aura around diners that makes it so when you step through their doors, you’re
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Debate of the Week: Are boneless wings really chicken nuggets?
Some of the greatest debate questions to come out of the 21st century revolve around one crucial topic: food. In this modern day, where most debates involve complex layers and deep moral questions, it can sometimes be good to return to the basics. Is water wet? Are hot dogs a sandwich? These seemingly simple questions
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Indoor Activities: Getting ready for cold weather
Occasionally, the colder weather gets the best of us and causes us to get down in the dumps. Here are a few ways to fight off the seasonal depression and enjoy the season! We both know you have a book sitting on your desk, waiting to be read. Curling up with a good book is
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SPORTS
Field Hockey
On Saturday, Oct. 16 in Selinsgrove, Pa., the Elizabethtown College field hockey team faced off against Susquehanna College. The Blue Jays ultimately lost the game. First-year Riley Stephan produced her second goal of the season for the team, which tied the game in the first quarter. However, a third-quarter goal by the River Hawks proved
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Cross country: Gettysburg Invitational
While many Elizabethtown College students, families and alumni were enjoying the Homecoming parade and other festivities on Saturday, Oct. 16, the College’s cross country team was traveling to Gettysburg, Pa. to partake in the Gettysburg Invitational at Gettysburg College. Both the men and women’s teams placed third overall, but the men’s team ran against 14
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Athlete of the Week: Adam Wolfe
Adam Wolfe is a senior captain on the men’s cross country team at Elizabethtown College. Wolfe credits his participation in cross country to his family. His mother sprinted in high school and his uncle especially influenced him because he ran for Shippensburg University and became an All American at the university. “[My uncle] and I
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FEATURES
Dr. Karen Johnson-Weiner on her decades of experience with the Amish
On Oct. 8, 2020 Elizabethtown College’s Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist s Studies’ Steven Nolt gave a virtual live interview with Dr. Karen Johnson-Weiner on her extensive experience with various North American Old Order groups. Johnson-Weiner is currently a Distinguished Service Professor Emerita of Anthropology, SUNY Potsdam and has been extensively studying and corresponding
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Into the Streets
From Oct. 24 through Oct. 30 Elizabethtown College will hold its tradition of Into The Streets. It is being organized by the Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE). CCCE Program Coordinator Sharon Sherick said via Zoom, “It’s important for first-years to see the tradition and how Etown unites together for this event that matters
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Carlos Ojedas Jr. Presents “Finding Your Voice” Webinar
On Sept. 28, 2020 Elizabethtown College’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted a presentation given by Carlos Ojeda Jr. He was born in New Jersey, but in his childhood moved to Reading, Pa. During his presentation of his story, he explained over the webinar via Zoom he was placed in a bilingual classroom without being
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