NEWS
Campus Community Responds to Cuts
Staff writer Vince Clay contributed reporting to this article. It’s been nearly a month since Elizabethtown College announced they would make faculty cuts, blindsiding students and many faculty members. After speculation across the campus, cuts were finally released on Oct. 3 and Oct. 4, eliminating three majors and 13 faculty members. “Not only has
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PA Politics: Trump’s Return to Butler and Kamala’s PA Challenge
Republican nominee Donald Trump returned to the Butler fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct. 5, the site of the attempted assassination in July. For Trump supporters, the rally was an opportunity to energize the Republican voter base in a critical swing state, with only a month until the Nov. 5 Election Day. However, Trump returned to Butler
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Thompson Gym Receives Renovation
The Thompson Gymnasium has completed the additions of both an upgraded and a new weight room to their facility, which is only used for athletics. The building which hosts the wrestling, volleyball and basketball teams, has put in a weight room for student-athletes to train in. The complex has also added a new team room.
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CAMPUS LIFE
Club Feature: Women in STEM
At Elizabethtown College, there are a wide variety of diverse clubs and organizations centered around the motto“Educate for Service”. Considering this, it’s important to represent our school’s range of interests. This is why the Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) club has become such a foundational organization, attracting students fascinated by the STEM
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Horoscopes: What book are you based on your zodiac sign?
As an English major and self-proclaimed bibliophile, I love to read. Nothing brings me more joy than reading or buying books. I mean, my desk does have about 25 books waiting to be read. My roommate, graduate Physician Assistant Program student, Emily Acri even put me on a book-buying ban. All of this is to
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Media Review: “The Office: Superfan Episodes”
Are you a fan of the 2000’s American sitcom “The Office”? As a comedy TV lover, I’ve watched “The Office” more times than I can count on one hand. Unfortunately, there’s only so many times you can watch one show over and over again before everything becomes recognizable. The jokes are still there, but there’s
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SPORTS
2023 NBA Playoffs Preview: The Western Conference
This season was not as dominant as in years past for the National Basketball League’s (NBA) Western Conference. While there were strong seasons put together by many teams out west, it seems they were outshined in many ways by the Eastern Conference, as previous Western Conference powerhouses seemed to falter, but some still snuck into
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2023 NBA Playoffs Preview: The Eastern Conference
The Eastern Conference has been the top dog of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in this year’s regular season. After years and years of the Western Conference dominating the NBA, it looks like things are turning in favor of the Eastern Conference. The East saw four teams reach over 50 wins this season, with all
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MLB Opening Day 2023
The 2023 Major League Baseball (MLB) season kicked off on Thursday, March 30 and so far, the new season has been a success. Two big market teams kicked the 2023 regular season off with New York Yankees facing off in interleague play with the San Francisco Giants at 1:05 p.m. This game was just the
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FEATURES
Student accepts college’s Disney program
Elizabethtown College sophomore biology major and psychology minor Kathryn Black has been accepted to the Disney Program. The Disney Program is an opportunity to work for Disney while staying at the Flamingo Crossing Village Resort. It is a paid job, but students are expected to pay for housing. Black will be there from January to
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Orchestra concert shows passion and dedication to music
The Elizabethtown College-Community Orchestra performed their fall concert on Sunday, Nov. 14 at Leffler Chapel and Performance Center. The group is directed by Dr. Hayden Denesha. The orchestra is one of several music ensembles on campus. The group sets itself apart through the instruments included, unique literature picked and participation of community members. “All of
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2021-22 Lecture Series begins with abduction survivor Elizabeth Smart
The 2021-22 Lecture Series began with abduction survivor Elizabeth Smart. On Thursday, Nov. 11, Elizabethtown College students, faculty, staff and community members flocked to Leffler Chapel and Performance Center to hear her speak. Smart discussed her story, specifically providing details about being abducted, the healing process and how the trauma currently affects her. Smart attended
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