• Bestselling author talks about magical realism, mythology

    Bestselling author talks about magical realism, mythology

    Photo by Maddie Kauffman In line with its promotion of literature and the arts on campus, the Bowers Writers House hosted New York Times bestseller Jason Mott during the week of Sept. 9, 2019. During his time on campus, Mott held writing workshop sessions for students interested in learning more about his craft as an

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  • Exploration, growth, and versatility in sophomore year

    Exploration, growth, and versatility in sophomore year

    With the weighty expectations students face in their first, junior and senior years, it can be easy to disregard the importance of one’s sophomore year. The conception of the sophomore year as a time for taking things easy, without needing to deal with the adjustments of first year is extremely prevalent. Yet most experts consider

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  • Class of 2019 graduate to begin work on campus

    Class of 2019 graduate to begin work on campus

    After graduating from Elizabethtown College in May 2019, Zach Klinedinst will find himself back at Etown once more Sept. 16. “It’s the exact kind of position I’ve been looking for,” Klinedinst said about the marketing administrator position he applied for in the Office of Marketing and Communications (OMC). Klinedinst majored in mass communications. Before graduation,

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  • Reflections on Toni Morrison’s work and legacy

    Reflections on Toni Morrison’s work and legacy

    Toni Morrison will long be remembered in the literary zeitgeist for her creativity, her narrative voice and her tireless commitment to the uplifting of everyday black experiences. Aug. 5, 2019, she passed at the age of 88— leaving the world to grapple with her loss and reflect on her life’s impact. Journalist Rachel Kaadz Ghansah

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  • Food allergies and sensitivities impact daily life

    Food allergies and sensitivities impact daily life

    According to the Food Allergy Research & Education organization (FARE), “32 million Americans have food allergies, including 5.6 million children under age 18.” This number has been on the rise. As stated by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “food allergy in children increased by 50 percent between 1997 and 2011.” Food allergies and

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  • Student publishes poetry book examining society

    Student publishes poetry book examining society

    Photo by: Megan White Junior Emmett Ferree published his first book Sept. 1 titled “Beeswax and Other Sticky Things.” The Amazon description says the book is “a critical examination of society and the difficult topics that nobody wants to talk about.” “It still doesn’t feel real,” Ferree said about being a published author. Ferree chose

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  • Professor showcases scholarship at United Nations, invited back

    Professor showcases scholarship at United Nations, invited back

    Elizabethtown College has long prided itself on the sentiments of its signature phrase, “Educate for Service.” This was a notion echoed by professor of religion and Asian studies Dr. Jeffery Long when asked about the role of scholarship in the world at large, stating “Scholarship needs to be of use to humanity.” Long has the

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  • Understanding the liberal arts cuts from a nationwide perspective

    Understanding the liberal arts cuts from a nationwide perspective

    College enrollment has dropped again this spring. Research published by the National Student Clearinghouse in May reported a 1.7 percent drop in student enrollment, or a total of about 300,000 students. These numbers don’t come as a surprise, as academia has seen a similar drop in enrollment every year since 2011. While they disagree on

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  • Conrad’s Corner kickoff event has students excited for the new lounge

    Conrad’s Corner kickoff event has students excited for the new lounge

    Lights were low in the Koons Activity Venue (KAV) Friday, Aug. 30 for a preview Conrad’s Corner event. Conrad’s Corner is the new campus travelling pub that will feature a variety of student social events throughout the year. According to the Elizabethtown College website, Conrad’s Corner will be offering free events for students featuring free

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