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Scott LaMar and Joyce Davis speak in Gibble Auditorium
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- March 17, 2022
The Elizabethtown College Gibble Auditorium was filled with intrigued faces Wednesday, March 9 as Scott LaMar and Joyce Davis came in to speak. Those in attendance looked forward to the captivating discussion that LaMar and Davis had in store. LaMar, who is well known for his long-running show “Smart Talk,” and Davis, the President of
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Etown student successfully helps others learn cooking tips
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- March 17, 2022
Elizabethtown College senior Rachel Skwirutis uses her love and passion for cooking to teach other students some helpful tips that will bring them success in their future cooking endeavors. On Tuesday, March 8, Skwirut, along with her fellow Class of 2022 Senate, sponsored the very first “Cooking 101: Learning the Basics.” As graduation is quickly
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Etown celebrates International Women’s Day
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- March 17, 2022
This past Tuesday, March 8, people around the globe celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD). This global holiday is meant to celebrate women’s social, political, economic and cultural achievements. After years of marches, protests, rallies and campaigns, it was honored fully for the first time on March 19, 1911, though in 1913 the date changed to
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CGUP hosts Docu-Series about international and domestic issues
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- March 17, 2022
From Feb. 17 to March 7, the Elizabethtown College Center for Global Understanding and Peacemaking (CGUP) sponsored and led a series of screenings of documentaries related to themes of imperialism, globalization and socioeconomic injustice. These screenings, referred to by CGUP as a “Docu-Series,” are part of the Center’s ongoing Forum on White Supremacy and Global
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Unban My History panel sheds light on book banning movements
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- March 10, 2022
Book banning movements have been on the rise for several years now. It has become increasingly prevalent that parents take issue with many books that discuss certain topics, such as Black history or LGBTQ+ narratives. This was the topic that was discussed on Wednesday, Feb. 23 in the Elizabethtown College Tempest Theatre at 4 p.m.
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Speaker presents the poetry of Jane Rohrer at the Young Center
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- March 10, 2022
At 7 p.m. on Feb. 24 in the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies at Elizabethtown College, speaker Julia Spicher Kasdorf gave an illustrated presentation and reading of the poetry of Jane Rohrer. 18 people were in attendance including relatives of Rohrer. Rohrer was part of one of the first generations of Mennonites to
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Engineering Department churns up some chocolate ice cream
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- March 10, 2022
Elizabethtown College’s Department of Engineering prepared a special treat for students and staff before the start of Spring Break. On Thursday, Feb. 24, the department set up their Bicycle Ice Cream Churn in the lobby of the Masters Building, complete with tons of delicious topping choices and department-themed stickers for sale. In addition to being
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SWAG promotes mental health during winter weather
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- February 24, 2022
On Thursday, Feb. 17, the Elizabethtown College Student Wellness Advocacy Group (SWAG), hosted the “Shake the Winter Blues” event, which took place at the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being from 5 to 7 p.m. Throughout the semester, SWAG hosts mental and physical health events, as well as different awareness activities for all students
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Girl’s Night Out event benefits women in Lancaster County
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- February 24, 2022
Friday, Feb. 18, the campus community was treated to some wonderful performances by the ladies of Elizabethtown College’s performance groups. The Girl’s Night Out (GNO) Benefit Event, hosted by our female acapella group, Melica, is held every year to raise money for a local non-profit or volunteer organization that benefits women and girls in and
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