• Today’s Technology

    Today’s Technology

    • News
    • September 13, 2019

    Technology has evolved, but so have the attempts of hacking, “phishing” and other security breaches. Recently, Check Point Research has found a security flaw in Android phones, leaving users vulnerable to phishing attacks, according to Help Net Security. This attack takes advantage of Android phones’ over-the-air (OTA) provisioning, which allows mobile network operators to send

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  • Student Senate

    Student Senate

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    • September 13, 2019

    Student Senate met Thursday, Sept. 5 for its weekly meeting. The meeting began with the oath of office for new senators, including first-years. Student comments and concerns followed. Senior Maggie Fix asked about the possibility of a print station in the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being. Senior Senate President Holly Francescone said that

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  • Music department staff changes, alumni teach

    Music department staff changes, alumni teach

    • News
    • September 13, 2019

    With Robert Spence, associate professor and director of instrumental studies, on leave for the year, the music department has invited two Elizabethtown College alumni back to help teach and direct during the 2019-2020 academic year. Kimberly Hirschmann will be directing the Symphonic Band, as well as teaching one upper-level music education class, and Micah Albrycht

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  • Housing renovations to Royer, Schlosser update

    Housing renovations to Royer, Schlosser update

    • News
    • September 13, 2019

    Photo by: Paula Groff In an email to the Elizabethtown College community released Tuesday, July 16, President Cecilia McCormick announced that the residential renewal plan for the Schlosser and Royer Residence Halls, known as the Zimmer Project, would be halted. The Zimmer Project called for the demolition of Schlosser and Royer, and the two residence

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  • Summer rain, campus upkeep

    Summer rain, campus upkeep

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    • September 13, 2019

    Elizabethtown College has had experiences in the past with heavy rainfall over the summer. In fact, according to Millersville University’s Weather Information Center, 2018 was Lancaster County’s wettest year with 153 rainy days. To compare, it rained 123 days in Lancaster County in 2017 and the average number of rainy days for Seattle is 152.

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  • First-year students adjust to campus life, making new connections

    First-year students adjust to campus life, making new connections

      Photo by Megan White As the cold weather comes around, and the leaves begin to fall, many students begin a new year at Elizabethtown College. First-years have no idea what to expect from their new classes and new friends. By senior year, many students feel as if they did not accomplish enough or participated

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  • Summer study abroad offers students flexibility in their education

    Summer study abroad offers students flexibility in their education

      This summer, Elizabethtown College students and faculty proved that studying abroad isn’t limited to just the school year. Dozens of Etown students made good use of their three months off by studying abroad in professor-led programs. One such program was the Regional Writers of England class with visiting assistant professor of English Dr. Tara

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  • Pop Culture: Beauty Gurus with Seriously Ugly Drama

    Pop Culture: Beauty Gurus with Seriously Ugly Drama

      You may hear terms being thrown around that you don’t quite understand, like “tea,” “cancelled,” “snatched,” “periodt,” “snapped,” “shade,” “expose” and the list goes on. If any of the above makes no sense to you, pay attention. I’m about to educate you about a terrible, messed up and toxic online community. This is Beauty

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  • Women’s volleyball starts season with overall record of 3-1

    Women’s volleyball starts season with overall record of 3-1

      The Elizabethtown College women’s volleyball team walked away with a 3-1 overall after a weekend full of games. This is the first time that the Blue Jays started their season 3-1 since 2015. Friday, Aug. 30 and Saturday, Aug. 31, the Blue Jays were part of the Battlefield Classic with competitors, Lancaster Bible College

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