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Swim teams fall to McDaniel in last away meet of the season
- Sports
- February 1, 2018
Saturday, Jan. 27, Elizabethtown College’s men’s and women’s swim teams competed in their last away meet of the season against McDaniel College. McDaniel defeated both Etown teams, defeating the women 58-24 and the men 46-45. McDaniel won the first event of the afternoon, finishing 11 seconds ahead of Etown’s 400-yard medley A relay team. Sophomore
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Track and field athletes continue to improve their personal best scores
- Sports
- February 1, 2018
Friday, Jan. 26, the Elizabethtown College women’s track and field members headed to Franklin & Marshall College to participate in a relatively small meet with a select number of field event athletes. Senior Alexa Feduchak won the weight throw for the second time in the past two meets. Feduchak has been exceptional, adding one meter
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Students help local winter shelter provide services to homeless
- Features
- February 1, 2018
What does homelessness look like in Lancaster County? It depends on the location. In more urban areas like Lancaster City and Harrisburg, some homeless people can be seen living on the streets. In more rural areas like Elizabethtown and surrounding communities, homelessness is less visible. “The nature of homelessness is different than the classic image
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Service trip to Nicaragua brings English education to local children
- Features
- February 1, 2018
What did Elizabethtown College students and faculty and staff do over winter break? A group of 11 people went on a service trip to Nicaragua through the Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE). The trip ran from Friday, Jan. 5 to Saturday, Jan.13. CCCE Program Coordinator Sharon Sherick and student trip leader and occupational
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Art exhibit of collage paintings, ceramics opens for public viewing
- Features
- February 1, 2018
Thursday, Jan. 25, in the lobby of the Zug – Hess Art Gallery, Elizabethtown College put the work of artist James Gallagher on display for the public. Ranging from collages of all colors to intricate ceramics, Gallagher’s work attracted followers of art and students studying its essential elements. While supplying light refreshments, the love of
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Professors explain creative repetition, how computers are not human
- Features
- February 1, 2018
Jan. 25, the Bowers Writers House welcomed Professor and Chair of the Psychology Department Dr. Jean Pretz, Professor and Associate Professor of Computer Science Dr. Barry Wittman and Associate Professor of Music Dr. Justin Badgerow. These professors spoke to students about exploring the nuances of studied practice, the brain’s reactions to creative repetition and how
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Momentum, Kinesis help first-generation students adjust to college life
- Features
- February 1, 2018
Elizabethtown College created a program in 2011 called Momentum that was designed to aid first-generation college students in academic and personal growth. The College has received national recognition for its contributions. Additionally, Etown’s Momentum program has been used as a frame of reference for other colleges and universities. Representatives have come to Etown specifically for
READ MORE“Jumanji” sequel meets subpar expectations
- Campus Life
- January 25, 2018
The recent string of sequels to 90s movies closed out 2017 with the release of “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle.” While I originally vowed to never see this film, my opinion was swayed by two simple words: Alex Wolff. If you read my review of Netflix’s “Death Note” from last semester, you know I firmly
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