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  •  Etown College students reflects on their fall break

     Etown College students reflects on their fall break

    The mid-semester break at Etown may have only lasted a few days, but for many students, it was the breath of fresh air they needed. After weeks of balancing coursework, extracurriculars and campus life, the pause offered time to reset and to prepare for the challenges of the second half of the semester. For Maureen

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  • “Fight for Sight” – Etown rallies behind first-year diagnosed with vision disorder

    “Fight for Sight” – Etown rallies behind first-year diagnosed with vision disorder

    On Saturday, Sept. 27, the Elizabethtown College women’s field hockey team hosted its “Fight for Sight” game at Wolf Field, raising funds for the Foundation for Fighting Blindness. The foundation was established in 1971 to help find treatments and cures for blinding diseases. T-shirts were sold for $16 before and during the game, with all

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  • Underneath the field and the fluff: the Marshmallow Game’s campus traditions

    Underneath the field and the fluff: the Marshmallow Game’s campus traditions

    On Sept. 17, 2025 the Elizabethtown College men’s soccer team traveled to Messiah University for the annual Marshmallow Game. Students from both schools look forward to the Marshmallow Game every year with anticipation to throw marshmallows at the opposing school’s fans and onto the field. This yearly event attracts an enthusiastically charged audience excited to

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  • A night of surprise with the famous OSA Bingo

    A night of surprise with the famous OSA Bingo

    A beloved Elizabethtown College tradition is back this semester. The Office of Student Activities (OSA) hosted their semiannual  Bingo Night which took place on Sept. 20, and it was a night to remember. It was a night of luck, laughter and prizes. Some of the prizes ranged from a Lego set to an ice maker

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  • Etown community gathers for suicide prevention week

    Etown community gathers for suicide prevention week

    September is National Suicide Prevention Month. According to the Jed Foundation for Mental Health, about 12.2% of adults aged 18-24 have reported dealing with suicidal thoughts over the past year. Now more than ever, it is important to do what is necessary to advocate for mental health and suicide prevention. Over the week of Sept.

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  • Past the news desk and into the classroom

    Past the news desk and into the classroom

    Matt Barcaro, also known as Professor Barcaro, lives a double life as an adjunct journalism professor at Elizabethtown College and a morning news anchor at WGAL. Barcaro has led the production of several documentaries with emphases on underrepresented populations, such as homeless youths, juvenile lifers and Native Americans forced into boarding schools. With almost two

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  •  Etown students enjoy outdoor movie night on The Dell

     Etown students enjoy outdoor movie night on The Dell

    On Friday, Sept. 12, the Dell transformed into a glowing outdoor theater, buzzing with students bundled in blankets and perched on lawn chairs, ready for a night of comfort. Hosted by the Office of Student Activities (OSA), the event was free and open to all Elizabethtown College students and their guests. The movie of the

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  • Etown college student fitness instructor introduces Pilates class

    Etown college student fitness instructor introduces Pilates class

    Are you looking for a full body workout that focuses on a mind-body connection, strengthens your core, improves your mental health and that’s held in a comfortable environment? Elizabethtown College senior Alli Walker has created just that with her Pilates class.  Alli Walker is an occupational therapy major and Spanish minor at Elizabethtown College who

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  • Beyond the Battle: Caitlyn Jensen’s story of strength

    Beyond the Battle: Caitlyn Jensen’s story of strength

    For most students, the transition from high school to college brings the usual mix of nerves and excitement. For Caitlyn Jensen, a senior biotechnology major, it also brought a life-changing diagnosis. Back in her senior year of high school, Jensen went to the doctor for what she thought was a simple sick visit. “I thought

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