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  • Etown students Glide Into the Streets 

    Etown students Glide Into the Streets 

    On Saturday, Oct. 18, Elizabethtown College held its annual Into the Streets Fall Day of Service. This was a great way for students to be able to give back to the community around them by volunteering at locations all around the area.  The event, hosted by the Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE), proved

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  • English Corner builds confidence through conversation

    English Corner builds confidence through conversation

    Every other Thursday night, the McCormick Classroom in the High Library fills with students who come together for one purpose: conversation.  The program, called English Corner, is a space for practicing English in a relaxed setting. Sessions run biweekly on Thursdays at 7 p.m. and are open to all students.  English Corner was created to

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  • Blue Jays test their knowledge at OSA Trivia Night

    Blue Jays test their knowledge at OSA Trivia Night

    Trivia Nights are a beloved staple here at Etown. On Oct. 17 the Office of Student Activities (OSA) hosted the first trivia night of the fall semester in the Jay Lounge. ‘Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader’ was the theme for this trivia night. The night started at 8 p.m. and lasted roughly an

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  • Etown students in the community at Fall Fest

    Etown students in the community at Fall Fest

    This year, the 15th annual Fall Festival in Elizabethtown is providing entertainment, crafts, vendors, food and activities for the whole family. This community event is presented by Greater Elizabethtown Area Recreation & Community Services (GEARS).  Fall Festival is also held in conjunction with Etown’s ‘Into the Streets,’ with GEARS receiving help from multiple students in

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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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