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Alumnus works to protect people from West Nile Virus, Lyme disease
- Features
- February 23, 2019
Feb. 18, Elizabethtown College alumnus Jon Bachman, ‘17, returned to Elizabethtown College to speak to current students about his career as an aquatic biologist with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP). Bachman is part of a team researching and working to increase awareness of arboviruses. Arboviruses are viruses that are transmitted by mosquitoes,
READ MOREStatistics, thoughts on Etown Jays app after first semester of use
- Features
- February 23, 2019
The E-town Jays app is a relatively new addition to the lives of Elizabethtown College students, faculty and staff, prospective students and visitors. The app has many different “tiles” that contain information about aspects of student life and the campus in general, such as service, clubs & organizations and residence life. It also has a
READ MOREVaccination controversy leads to debate, nationwide outbreaks
- Features
- February 23, 2019
Elizabethtown College’s immunization policy dictates that all first-year and transfer students be vaccinated prior to matriculation against a battery of contagious and life-threatening illnesses. To attend the College, documentation must be provided to establish that a student has received two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella shot; two doses of the chickenpox shot or
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Thrifting, upcycling good for environment, for self-expression
- Features
- February 23, 2019
What once may have been counterculture or even made fun of is making its way into the mainstream culture. Thrifting, or buying clothing and other items secondhand, has seen an increase in popularity in recent years. According to Bustle, the millennial generation thrift more than any other generation, although they are also more likely to
READ MOREHigh Library hosts monthly science fiction book club, open to all
- Features
- February 23, 2019
Elizabethtown College held its Sci-Fi Friday book club meeting Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. at the High Library. Science fiction, or sci-fi, is a popular genre, which is why it was chosen as a theme for this semester. The book selected for discussion was “Parable of the Sower” by Octavia E. Butler. First-year Cassidy Dunn
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Music Review: Country-esque band, The Devil Makes Three
- Campus Life
- February 23, 2019
Unique and energetic music that transcends time and genre boundaries with motivational sound Anything but country” is my standard answer when I’m asked to define my music taste. This, however, is pretty misleading. When I say that I don’t like country music, I mean that I don’t like homogeneous, boring modern country with stretched-out, exaggerated
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Business Profile: Campus Ridge Farm Market – fresh produce, goods
- Campus Life
- February 23, 2019
Fresh produce and other goods available within walking distance from campus beginning in the spring Believe it or not, spring is upon us. In fact, in just about a month (March 20), spring will have officially sprung. Here in Elizabethtown, spring not only means welcoming the warm weather, but also marks the beginning of seasonal
READ MOREThe Weekly Chirp: Students, faculty weigh in: Will private security contractors replace TSA at airports in the future?
- Campus Life
- February 23, 2019
Before the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City, airports used private contractors for security screening. After 9/11, Congress created the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to handle security screening at the United States’ 440 airports. In 2002, Congress also opened a voluntary program that allowed airports to hire
READ MOREMental Health Awareness Week: Ways to Stay Healthy
- Campus Life
- February 23, 2019
Mental health is extremely important to take care of because it can affect an individual’s everyday life, and it can range from stress to disorders. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one out of five Americans has a mental health disorder. Most cases can be treated in various ways, but only about half
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