• Annual Into the Streets winterizes and cleans new communities

    Annual Into the Streets winterizes and cleans new communities

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    • November 2, 2017

    Elizabethtown College held its annual Into the Streets day of community service Saturday, Oct. 28. This event started in 1994, and this was its 23rd year at the College. Into the Streets is sponsored by the Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE). The participants had the opportunity to put into action Etown’s motto, “Educate

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  • Today’s technology

    Today’s technology

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    • November 2, 2017

    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 like to see covered

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  • A recap of the Board of Trustees meeting

    A recap of the Board of Trustees meeting

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    • November 2, 2017

    Saturday, Oct. 28, Elizabethtown College’s Board of Trustees held a meeting to discuss matters handled within the individual committee meetings the night prior. To kick off the meeting, professor of chemistry and Dean for Academic Affairs and Faculty Development Dr. Kristi A. Kneas introduced the new faculty members at the College to the Board. Kneas

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  • 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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