• Student Senate

    Student Senate

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    • November 2, 2017

    Thursday, Oct. 26, Student Senate met in Hoover 212, as they do every week. The meeting was called to order by senior Student Senate President Sean Fiedler who was followed by junior Executive Secretary Tara Young with the roll call and the approval of last week’s minutes. Senior Class Vice President Jeff Gamble proceeded after

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  • Domestic violence awareness month sparks programs

    Domestic violence awareness month sparks programs

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    • November 2, 2017

    October is recognized as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Knowledge about domestic violence and what to do in an abusive situation can help college students navigating the dating world. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, domestic violence is defined as “a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner

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  • Schlosser 2-West leaking showers still in need of repairs

    Schlosser 2-West leaking showers still in need of repairs

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    • November 2, 2017

    What began at the end of September with a discolored ceiling tile in the lobby of Schlosser Residence Hall has escalated into a larger issue for Residence Life, Facilities Management and the residents of Schlosser 2-West, causing significant disturbances in the daily life of those living there. The discolored ceiling tile led to a large

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  • Annual Alumni Ultimate Frisbee Game

    Annual Alumni Ultimate Frisbee Game

    Every year during Homecoming Weekend, alumni of Elizabethtown College’s ultimate frisbee team, the Jelly Swatters, come back to Brinser Field to play current members of the team. It was a close game going into the half with the alumni up by four. The current members of the team fought back hard in the second half,

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  • Women’s soccer loses Homecoming game, men’s team wins 1-0

    Women’s soccer loses Homecoming game, men’s team wins 1-0

    Saturday, Oct. 21, Elizabethtown College’s women’s and men’s soccer teams faced off against Susquehanna University in back-to-back home games. Both games were crucial for the teams’ future in this season’s playoffs. The women’s game kicked off at 1 p.m. and they opened their game with a scoreless first half despite four shots made by the

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  • The Elizabethtown College athletic program through the years: the 1970s

    The Elizabethtown College athletic program through the years: the 1970s

    The 1970s began with the NCAA splitting into three divisions, with Elizabethtown College joining Division III. During this time, women’s sports had the opportunity to compete in post-season games and win championships. The field hockey team won its first Mid-American Conference (MAC) title in 1975, then won again in 1978. The women’s tennis team had

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  • Field hockey victorious in last away game of the season

    Field hockey victorious in last away game of the season

    Despite a two hour delay because referees did not show up on time, the Elizabethtown College field hockey team had a pivotal win against Susquehanna University Saturday, Oct. 21, ensuring them a spot in the playoffs. Senior midfielder and defender Megan Eppley scored the first goal for Etown at 33:30, the only goal scored in

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  • Volleyball defeats WC and Hood, sweeps Wilson on senior night

    Volleyball defeats WC and Hood, sweeps Wilson on senior night

    The Elizabethtown College women’s volleyball team collected two more wins Saturday, Oct. 21 against Washington College and Hood College in Chestertown, Maryland. This was a non-conference tri-match starting with a match against Washington College. The match was tough, but with three miscues on Washington and a block and kill by junior Gabby Anders, the Blue

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  • Women’s XC competes at LVC, Nelson named Landmark athlete of the week

    Women’s XC competes at LVC, Nelson named Landmark athlete of the week

    Friday, Oct. 20, Elizabethtown Col l e ge’s women’s c ross country team participated in the Last Chance Run Fast Invitational at Lebanon Valley College. Junior Emily Nelson and first-years Justine Itterly and Kinsey Kilment were top finishers for the Blue Jays, all running season-best times on the 6,000-meter course. Nelson, in her first year

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