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Senate president offers perspective on Board of Trustees meeting
- Campus Life
- April 29, 2015
For most on campus, the last weekend in April often represents T.G.I.S. and a last chance for recreation in the days leading up to finals week. However, for the decision-makers of the College, this weekend represents the April Board of Trustees meeting. Friday, April 24 was a time for committee meetings and smaller group discussion,
READ MOREJunior offers advice for pushing through final weeks of semester
- Campus Life
- April 15, 2015
The end of April is always ridiculously busy. The projects that you cringed just reading about during syllabus week are due, and every activity including TGIS, recitals, banquets and SCAD are here. It would be easy to let your grades slip in favor of finally getting down that dance routine before the Emotion showcase or
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DIY projects provide creative, relaxing outlet as semester comes to a close
- Campus Life
- April 15, 2015
The end of the spring semester is a unique time of year; it can be very stressful, but it’s also a perfect time for making memories and relaxing. With lots of studying and paper-writing ahead, you’ll need plenty of breaks to rest your mind. Do-it-yourself projects are a great way to have fun and relieve
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Registration week causes stress, Student advises on different strategies for a successful registration
- Campus Life
- April 15, 2015
The stress of class registration can be overwhelming. While we are all scrambling to make sure that we have an idea of the classes we want, avoiding those early morning classes, it is important to think about what classes you need to take in addition to the classes that you would like to take. These
READ MOREHypothetical introduction of Greek life to school would bring more benefits than harm to campus community
- Campus Life
- April 15, 2015
When people hear the word “frat,” it conjures images of “basic bros” in boat shoes and Vineyard Vines doing keg stands and bonging beers. A healthy number of people here at Elizabethtown College scoff at the idea of Greek life and, it’s about time that changed. Recently, there has been a lot of negative media
READ MOREAnti-LGBTQ community comments on anonymous social media platform spark analysis of school’s harassment policies
- Campus Life
- April 15, 2015
Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Snapchat, Yik Yak, Fade. In this day and age there are so many different websites and apps that people can access to post their every thought. Some are tied to identities, while others have the potential to be completely anonymous. This can be both a good and bad thing. If a person
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Opinions divided over concept of ‘right college’ for every student
- Campus Life
- April 1, 2015
When choosing a college, my parents would constantly nag me to find the “right fit” college. You know, your dream school. The one that’s absolutely perfect. In my opinion, a right fit doesn’t exist. No school will have everything that I want. Out of all the schools I applied to, Elizabethtown College was the best
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Senior recitals demonstrate richness and diversity of Etown campus community
- Campus Life
- April 1, 2015
Each year, Elizabethtown College students demonstrate their knowledge and skills through various formal assessments. Typically, these include portfolios, presentations and papers. However, there is one type of project which rarely receives the attention it deserves. Prior to having a sister in the music department, I was completely unaware of the recital requirement for music majors.
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Foreign language requirement offers important balance to well-rounded education
- Campus Life
- April 1, 2015
In order to satisfy the requirements laid out by the Core Program, students must take a “Power of Language” course studying either a modern or ancient foreign language. The College deems knowledge of a foreign language as essential to being a well-rounded student and offers majors in French, German, Japanese and Spanish, as well as
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