• Learn how to say “no” to yourself and others

    Learn how to say “no” to yourself and others

    According to “The Seattle Times,” the amount of people who have felt overwhelmed by schoolwork and other commitments has risen from 27.1 percent to 34.6 percent since 2014. In today’s world, there seems to be a common obsession with being busy, which can be linked to the idea that avoiding activities is negative. People should

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  • Etown Sewing Studio provides dresses, dolls to girls in need

    Etown Sewing Studio provides dresses, dolls to girls in need

    Running Etown Sewing Studio is the perfect retirement job,” owner Renita Yahara said. “It combines my two passions: sewing and teaching.” Located in the heart of the Elizabethtown business district, Etown Sewing Studio serves a dual purpose. Since January 2017, Yahara has offered beginner sewing lessons for ages seven and up. Students attend four one-hour

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  • Homecoming 2017 attracts former Blue Jays back home

    Homecoming 2017 attracts former Blue Jays back home

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    • October 26, 2017

    Photo: Megan White As families, friends and alumni descended upon campus, the Elizabethtown College community kicked off Homecoming Saturday, Oct. 21, with a parade down College Avenue. This year’s theme for the parade was Storybooks, and the Homecoming floats all featured characters from familiar childhood tales. From the Education Organization’s “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” themed

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  • The Global Perspective

    The Global Perspective

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    • October 26, 2017

    Photo by Megan White This weekly column will cover a variety of contemporary global issues including climate action, global health, international peace and security and gender equality. I hope that this column will act as a platform to advocate for global progress and to empower young leaders to get involved in international affairs. If there

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  • ALICE safety training sessions prepared students and spread prevention of gun-related incidents at the College

    ALICE safety training sessions prepared students and spread prevention of gun-related incidents at the College

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    • October 26, 2017

    In light of mass shootings in large cities like Orlando, Florida and Las Vegas, Nevada, people may not remember that mass shootings also occur on college campuses, which are often seen as “bubbles” that are relatively immune to real world tragedies. According to a study by the New York City Crime Commission, that is not

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  • Today’s Technology

    Today’s Technology

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    • October 26, 2017

    Photo by Megan White This weekly column will feature the latest topics and trends constantly emerging in a rapidly-growing technical world. Each week, we will focus on a specific technical topic, with topics covering a wide range of technical issues and the latest technical gadgets. If there are any topics or products that you would

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  • 5th Annual Blue Jay 5k Race notices decline in participation

    5th Annual Blue Jay 5k Race notices decline in participation

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    • October 26, 2017

    Photo by Michael Wong Oct. 22 marked the 5th Annual Elizabethtown Blue Jay 5k Run, hosted by the Elizabethtown College track and field team. A signature event of the Homecoming weekend on campus, the 5k attracts runners from the local area as well as alumni in order to support the track and field team’s expenses

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  • Movie Review: Hocus Pocus

    Movie Review: Hocus Pocus

    Sometimes I get so overwhelmed by the number of new movies and trying to pick just one to see that I just choose an old one I haven’t seen yet. With Halloween approaching, I ended up watching the 1993 Disney cult classic, “Hocus Pocus.” Don’t worry, I have seen this film. I’ve just never watched

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  • Business Profile: Spence Candies

    Business Profile: Spence Candies

    Calling all sweets lovers! If you are looking for a place to satisfy your sweet tooth, then look no further then Spence Candies, located at 558 East High Street in Elizabethtown. Spence Candies is a confectionary shop that specializes in the art of chocolate making. They have a wide variety of candy and chocolate products

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