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  • An interview with Mushroom Cat

    An interview with Mushroom Cat

    At the end of the hall in Ober Dormitory resides a rather unique campus figure. Mushroom Cat is a junior mycology major who brings a unique perspective to the Elizabethtown College campus. With her signature peace sign necklace and a classic “hippie” style, Mushroom Cat sticks out on her walks to class. Today our College

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  • Underground tunnels set to reopen, rumors spiral

    Underground tunnels set to reopen, rumors spiral

    Elizabethtown College has underground tunnels connecting many of the academic buildings and some of the residential halls. One of the passages connect the two sections of Ober. Some of the exits of the tunnels can be found in Niccary, Royer and other places around campus. After years of being closed, the College has finally listened

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  • What lurks in the library

    What lurks in the library

    On foggy nights around campus, you may hear footsteps in the haze. This is the sound of the old man circling the sidewalk of Elizabethtown College. He won’t tell you his name. He definitely won’t tell the Etownian. He walks fasts but if you catch him, he will say he’s an alum, class of 1972.

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  • New club sailing in at Elizabethtown College

    New club sailing in at Elizabethtown College

    Elizabethtown College is known for its various clubs on campus, and it is expanding once again. The College has introduced the new sailing club this week. Students were very excited for this club to get started, but one challenge seemed to be in the way.  The club was unsure where to hold it, as it

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  • New and returning Education adjunct professors

    New and returning Education adjunct professors

    The education department has had some restructuring in recent weeks. Director of Clinical Experiences Diane DeArment has retired. In addition, Lecturer in Education, Educational Administration and Leadership Dr. J. Edward Frick has resigned. The department has welcomed four new adjunct professors, Susan Pfeil, Chanda Telleen, Matthew Woods and Dr. David Vázquez-González. In addition, two adjunct

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  • Esports

    Esports

    Recently, a game was added to the PC repertoire of gaming. It is called Crystalshot, and it involves both water polo and Pegasus. Crystalshot is played by using the arrow keys on the PC to move in the direction you want. The player rides on Pegasus, who is controlled by the arrow keys. Crystalshot has

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  • Ice skating on Lake Placida

    Ice skating on Lake Placida

    Recently, the sports department was thinking of adding a professional ice skating team that would skate on Lake Placida. For the longest time, ice skating on Lake Placida has not been allowed, but the sports department has been considering revoking the rule so people can have a fun, new way to enjoy themselves during the

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  • Pigeon and penguin sledding

    Pigeon and penguin sledding

    During the recent snowstorms, a lot of students chose to stay inside and keep warm. Some students, however, attended the annual Penguin and Pigeon races that Elizabethtown College hosts every year. This year, the competition was fierce as the reigning champions George the Pigeon and King the Penguin faced off against their rivals; Percy the

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  • Professional sledding in the Dell

    Professional sledding in the Dell

    After the penguin and pigeon races, professional sledding took place in the Dell. Some of the students stole trays from the Marketplace in the Brossman Commons, took them out to the Dell and used them as sleds. There were races, and some people were trying to stand up on the sleds.  One of the people

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