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Gender diversity in music explored in women’s recital
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- February 27, 2020
Photo courtesy of Maura Longenecker Monday, Feb. 24 the music department of Elizabethtown College hosted a Women Composers Concert. The event took place in Zug Recital Hall and was a full house. The program included had piano, flutes, clarinets, saxophones and singers at different times. Crew members worked quickly when the lights were low to
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Student ingenuity emphasized in 24-Hour Play Festival
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- February 27, 2020
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com The average play that you’d see in a theatre rehearses for two to three months and puts on performances for two weeks that strive for perfection. The average play in the Elizabethtown College 24-Hour Play Festival rehearses for one hour and performs one night only. The Festival took place from 7
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“The Friend”: Genderless Quaker Preacher, Leader
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- February 20, 2020
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com Thursday, Feb. 13 the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies hosted Candace Kintzer Perry, curator of collections at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsburg, Pa. Perry discussed the life and importance of a genderless individual in the late 18th century. This person was originally known as Jemima Wilkinson,
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David Hickernell: Alum and State Rep.
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- February 20, 2020
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com Rep. David Hickernell ’83 is an Elizabethtown College graduate who went on to become the House Representative of Pennsylvania’s 98th District. During Hickernell’s time at Etown, he was involved with a variety of extracurriculars — including Student Senate. He was also a psychology major and was on the tennis team. Most
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History, Celebration of Valentine’s Day
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- February 20, 2020
Photo courtesy of unsplash.com Valentine’s Day is a day filled with romance and heart-shaped chocolate for some and a day to showcase love for friends and family for others. To some people, however, it may feel like just another regular day. According to History.com, Valentine’s Day originated from a Roman Festival called Lupercalia that was
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Club profile series: Great to be a gay jay!
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- February 13, 2020
Photo courtesy of Unsplash.com What is your name?Sarah Kaden What is the name of your club?Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) What is your role within the club?President——————————— When did you first get involved in the club?I first started going to meetings back in my first semester at E-town but ended up getting extremely busy and
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Celebrating the legacy of Toni Morrison on campus
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- February 13, 2020
Photo by: Maura Longenecker In celebration of Black History Month, Elizabethtown College has featured events focusing on the late Toni Morrison. These events included the screening of the biographical film, “The Pieces I Am” Thursday, Feb. 6 and the talk given by Professor of English Dr. John Rohrkemper in the High Library Monday, Feb. 10
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The Anatomy Chronicles: Art, science and the body
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- February 13, 2020
Photo by: Maddie Kauffmann Anatomy, many would argue, is one of the trickiest subjects to learn. It’s hard enough to understand the split-second processes that your body undertakes to keep you alive, and it’s even harder when you can’t visualize any of the crucial organs that carry them out. It’s a challenge of which associate
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Understanding the importance of Black History Month
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- February 13, 2020
Photo courtesy of Unsplash.com Already in the second week of February, Elizabethtown College is deep into programming for this year’s Black History Month calendar of events. With student and campus-run initiatives abound, College community members seeking to honor significant Black figures and cultural movements won’t need to look far for informative and meaningful experiences. The
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