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Noises from professors’ offices, during class breaks disturb tranquil, quiet atmosphere in Hoover Center
- Campus Life
- October 30, 2014
A visitor to the college is struck by the charming buildings, the sylvan campus, the sight of students striding purposefully at 7:55 a.m. to their macroeconomics class in Hoover. But above all, she is impressed by how quiet the place is. Indeed, she might think, is there a more suitable environment for cogitation, reflection and
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Abundance of T-shirts acquired from Homecoming Fair prove useful as keepsakes but not sensible garments
- Campus Life
- October 30, 2014
Homecoming weekend has passed in a blur again. With a weekend packed full of activities for students, the Homecoming parade and market on Saturday, there was excitement all around. I am sure there was a common theme that everyone noticed while strolling around the fair: T-shirts. It seems like almost every club was selling T-shirts
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Intentional scare attractions, films give Halloween enthusiasts opportunity to prove bravery or enjoy scare
- Campus Life
- October 30, 2014
Halloween is quickly coming upon us, and with it come the scares and attractions we all love: witches, skeletons, costumes and, of course, candy. But with that fun comes amusement park events such as the Field of Screams and the Pennhurst Insane Asylum. What makes these spooky attractions so appealing to us, the obsession to
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Senior reminisces about KAV dances, anticipates Halloween dance
- Campus Life
- October 30, 2014
Not too long ago, I wrote about how Elizabethtown College keeps getting more and more convenient for its Blue Jay inhabitants. Sometimes, improvements to the school can lead to temporary impediments, like the construction outside the main door of the Brossman Student Commons, or the BSC, as we affectionately and lazily refer to it. Other
READ MOREAccessible, convenient resources for health, wellness are available at Well, Penn State Hershey Medical Center
- Campus Life
- October 22, 2014
When it comes to the well-being of students, Elizabethtown College has made it a top priority. Whatever your health-related issue may be, the College probably offers at least one program or service on campus to assist you. Whether you are suffering from some kind of illness or just trying to stay healthy through fitness, you
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Using bicycles for transportation saves time, can prove dangerous for walkers
- Campus Life
- October 22, 2014
Most colleges have larger campuses that require students to take a mile-long walk or find another form of transportation just to get to class. Luckily, Elizabethtown College is not that large, so the walk from one side of campus to the other will only take a few minutes. Many students only need to make a
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Homecoming and Family Weekend
- Campus Life
- October 22, 2014
This year’s Homecoming Weekend was a rousing success, bringing together students, families, faculty and staff members and alumni alike. Events such as the annual parade, choral and a cappella concerts and department and club tables at the Homecoming Fair gave the campus community a chance to celebrate its Blue Jay pride. On Friday, Oct. 17,
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Midterm examination week proves stressful but temporary
- Campus Life
- October 22, 2014
Midterm exams are a stressful time for everyone involved: the students taking them, the professors that have to grade them and even the parents that have to worry whether their college students are passing their classes and simultaneously getting enough to sleep to keep them going. However, any college student would tell you that sleep
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Senior responds to recent email concerning off-campus parties
- Campus Life
- October 22, 2014
There’s no easy way to say what I intend to say; I am simply completing my assignment. I would like to make clear, though, that the views I express are entirely my own. As a 21-year-old college senior, my perspectives may not be the most objective. I can say with certainty, however, that my views
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