• Death of a Lobbyist: PA Lawmakers Finally Target Lobbying

    Death of a Lobbyist: PA Lawmakers Finally Target Lobbying

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    • November 4, 2021

    In Harrisburg, it appears as though the tawdry financial relationship between lobbyists and politicians may finally be reigned in.  In a rare show of bipartisanship, Senate Republicans and Democrats are endorsing a package of recently proposed bills that are designed to target the influence of lobbying in the Keystone State.  Lobbyists work on behalf of

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  • Etown faculty member presents at national conference

    Etown faculty member presents at national conference

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    • November 4, 2021

    Recently, an Elizabethtown College faculty member had the opportunity to present at the annual National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Conference. Crystal Donlan is the Instructional Designer and Online Learning Specialist at Elizabethtown College, and she is also an adjunct faculty member at Luzerne County Community College. She’s also currently studying to gain

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  • Global Perspective

    Global Perspective

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    • November 4, 2021

    On Tuesday, Oct. 29, the White House reported that President Joe Biden is actively working to rescue 17 missionaries who are being held hostage by a gang in Haiti. The missionaries, five of which are children, were kidnapped on Oct. 16. Sixteen American citizens and one Canadian citizen are being held hostage. They worked for

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  • Diving Into the Streets

    Diving Into the Streets

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    • November 4, 2021

    Into the Streets has been a tradition of Elizabethtown College for the past 28 years. It is a day of service dedicated to the community around campus. This year Into the Streets was held on Oct. 23. It was led by Program Coordinator for the Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE) Sharon Sherick. The

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  • Student Senate

    Student Senate

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    • November 4, 2021

    Student Senate met for their weekly meeting Thursday, Oct. 28 at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 212. The meeting began with a special report from President Ceclia M. McCormick, J.D., where she spoke on topics discussed at the recent meeting with the Board of Trustees. One main topic of discussion was approving the strategic plan that

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  • Today’s Technology

    Today’s Technology

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    • November 4, 2021

    The controversial social media app Yik Yak has recently returned for the first time since 2017 after its acquisition by new owners in February of this year. The anonymous location-based app was popular among college students. Created by Furman University graduates Tyler Droll and Brooks Buffington, the app allowed users to create and view a

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  • Schlosser Shenanigans: double trouble closes the Schlobby

    Schlosser Shenanigans: double trouble closes the Schlobby

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    • November 4, 2021

    Once again, the Schlosser Residence Hall has fallen victim to student antics. On Friday morning, Oct. 22, the Office of Residence Life notified the community that all East Wing restrooms and the Schlosser lobby (Schlobby) were closed due to displaced water. After a few hours, water continued to gather in the Schlobby; however, the East

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  • Women’s Volleyball

    Women’s Volleyball

    On Wednesday, Oct. 20, the Elizabethtown College women’s volleyball team traveled to Scranton, Pa. to face off against the University of Scranton Royals. Etown wound up winning 3-1, and the ladies remain undefeated in Landmark Conference play. With the win, the Blue Jays improve to 17 wins and six losses on the season and four

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  • SAAC Cornhole Tournament

    SAAC Cornhole Tournament

    On Sunday, Oct. 24, the Elizabethtown College Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) partnered with the American Cornhole League Keystone State Cornhole Association and hosted its second annual corn hole tournament on Wolf Field from 1 to 4 p.m. The goal of the cornhole tournament was to raise money for the Blue Jay Pantry, which is

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