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  • Writer explores differing political standpoints on timely issues

    Writer explores differing political standpoints on timely issues

    Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. students, staff and members of the community attended the Bowers Writers House for an evening of reading and discussion with Brian Kalt, author of the novel “The Constitutional Cliffhangers.” In Kalt’s book “Constitutional Cliffhangers: A Legal Guide for Presidents and Their Enemies,” the author envisions

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  • State bullying prevention consultant calls for more training in schools

    State bullying prevention consultant calls for more training in schools

    How can schools prevent bullying and create safe learning environments? Bullying prevention consultant for the Pennsylvania Department of Education Mary Dolan gave an overview of the issue during her bullying prevention and adolescent mental health lecture at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, in Gibble Auditorium. The lecture was geared towards future educators, especially those who

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  • Student, faculty enjoy spring break in many ways

    Student, faculty enjoy spring break in many ways

    Elizabethtown College students had a week off from their studies from March 3 through March 11. Over the break, students participated in a variety of activities. Some of our Blue Jays traveled to foreign countries over the break. Sophomore Anajulia Blanch went to Jamaica on a service trip called “Won by One.” She learned about

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  • Body Positivity Week spreads awareness of eating disorders

    Body Positivity Week spreads awareness of eating disorders

    Media can negatively affect how people view themselves. Body Positivity Week is a time for people to appreciate that human bodies come in all shapes and sizes. This year, the week runs from Monday, March 12 to Friday, March 16. Student Wellness started the 2018 celebration of Body Positivity Week at Elizabethtown College with a

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  • Anti-racist advocate speaks about economic, racial disparity in the U.S.

    Anti-racist advocate speaks about economic, racial disparity in the U.S.

    Anti-racist advocate and writer Tim Wise presented a lecture on economic and racial disparity Feb. 28 at the Elizabethtown Church of the Brethren at 6:30 p.m. He has spoken on college campuses and has written seven books on the topic of racial inequality, the most recent being “Under the Affluence: Shaming the Poor, Praising the

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  • Themed dinner brings wooden pirate ship, more seafood options to campus

    Themed dinner brings wooden pirate ship, more seafood options to campus

    Wednesday, Feb. 28 was the evening of the much anticipated Pirate Fest 2018, this year’s theme dinner sponsored by Dining Services. With different and exciting food options in the Marketplace and dessert and activities in the KAV, students had reason to exclaim, “shiver me timbers.” If students were not awed by the decorations and mood

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