• Hundreds of thousands march on Washington, stand for women’s rights

    Hundreds of thousands march on Washington, stand for women’s rights

    Around 500,000 people walked the streets of our nation’s capital Saturday, Jan. 21 in the Women’s March on Washington D.C. to support the unification people of all genders, ages, colors, creeds, political affiliations, disabilities and ethnic and cultural backgrounds to assert a sense of common humanity and declare a strong message of motivation. A section

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  • Art exhibit follows ‘political progression,’ uses diverse media

    Art exhibit follows ‘political progression,’ uses diverse media

    The Zug-John W. Hess Gallery hosted an opening reception for Cheryl Harper “Responses to Life as I Know It” Thursday, Jan. 19. Harper is a studio artist, art historian, print maker and sculptor who has been featured in galleries such as the James Oliver Gallery in Philadelphia. Harper is the recipient of many prestigious awards.

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  • Contributions to the common good panel pays tribute to MLK

    Contributions to the common good panel pays tribute to MLK

    In the week leading up to what may be considered one of the most controversial inaugurations in United States history, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Elizabethtown College sponsored a variety of events surrounding the celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. One such event was held Thursday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. This

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  • Multimedia performance celebrates King’s dream, video, song combined

    Multimedia performance celebrates King’s dream, video, song combined

    Elizabethtown College honored the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a week-long celebration that began Monday, Jan. 16 and continued through Saturday, Jan. 21. Throughout the week, the Office of Diversity, headed by the Director of Diversity and Inclusion Dr. Monica Smith, hosted a variety of events across campus,

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  • President Strikwerda stands up against hate, signs letter to Trump

    We are now just a month out from what was arguably the most volatile presidential election in modern times. Following the election, the number of hate crimes skyrocketed—many of which were directly linked to President-Elect Donald Trump winning the election. Within the first 10 days following the election, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) documented

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  • Concert brings holiday cheer to campus, features themed readings

    Most college students could use some holiday cheer in the middle of a hectic last week of classes. Students at Elizabethtown College had an opportunity to relax and get into the holiday spirit at the annual Fine and Performing Arts Holiday Concert Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 11:00 a.m. in Zug Memorial Hall’s Recital Hall. Assistant

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  • Campus Security accepting canned food for unpaid tickets

    Campus Security launched its second annual Food for Fines campaign Monday, Nov. 28. They are accepting canned goods and other items as payment for unpaid parking tickets. Students, faculty and staff can drop off donations at the Campus Security office between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. any day of the week. Campus Security will continue

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  • Students left on campus over break were not without Thanksgiving dinner

    Thanksgiving break is, for most students, a time to return home, relax and visit with family. For some, though, extenuating circumstances prevent them from leaving campus over short breaks such as Thanksgiving. In some cases, the student lives too far away for travel to be feasible. In others, they may have jobs or sports that

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  • Phalanx showcases talents, holds ugly sweater contest

    Phalanx showcases talents, holds ugly sweater contest

    Saturday Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. Phalanx performed in the Koon’s Activity Venue (KAV), bringing the joy of the holidays to Elizabethtown College. Phalanx represents the all-male a cappella group on campus. This was one of their biggest shows of the semester. Phalanx offered the audience cookies that the members made themselves. The show was

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