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  • Men’s and women’s track teams compete at Diplomat Open

    Men’s and women’s track teams compete at Diplomat Open

    Elizabethtown College took home several victories in men’s track and field at the Diplomat Open Saturday, Dec. 3. At the meet, hosted by Franklin & Marshall College, Etown won the mile, 1000-meter and-200 meter events. Junior Tom Fitzgerald nearly broke the mile record of 4:30.00, missing the time by less than a second. Senior Mike

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  • Women’s swim team dominates Juniata College for victory

    Women’s swim team dominates Juniata College for victory

    The Elizabethtown College Women’s Swim Team came out strong against Juniata College Saturday, Dec. 3, winning 181-55. Etown won 13 out of 14 events at the meet. The Blue Jays are currently on a three-win streak as they head into winter break. Many of the women assisted in the win, but first-year Sara Lingo and

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  • Fernandez reaches finals for third straight tournament to open wrestling season

    Fernandez reaches finals for third straight tournament to open wrestling season

    The Elizabethtown College men’s wrestling team competed at the New Standard Corporation Invitational this past weekend at York (Pennsylvania) College. Senior Luke Fernandez made it to the championship match for the third time in three tournaments. Fernandez entered the tournament with an 11-1 record and was ranked in both national polls. Fernandez was ranked third

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  • Students react to presidential election, discuss media scandals, Trump policies

    I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” These are the words of the oath of office that mark the commencement of a new four-year term of a

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  • College lacks visible presence in Etown community

    On a recent beautiful Saturday afternoon, my family joined hundreds of others to enjoy the Elizabethtown Holiday Parade. The annual event is a wonderful seasonal celebration of the small-town charm of Elizabethtown. Bands, sports teams, scout troops, veterans and members of local businesses walked, marched and drove past the cheering crowds, distributing candy as they

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  • Alum’s new album uses live band style

    Talent comes and goes on every street corner around this country of ours. Sitting on the old rocking chair in motown Mississippi or skipping down the alley of Sinatra’s stomping grounds could be the next wonder of the recorded experience. Some of these gems hone their craft in a musical education until they can’t stand

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  • Student downloads Yik Yak app, speculates about drop in popularity

    Student downloads Yik Yak app, speculates about drop in popularity

    My second year at Elizabethtown College came with a lot of new experiences, but I think one of the most memorable ones was an app called Yik Yak. It wasn’t a good or bad memory per se, but more of a cautionary tale. Something to talk about when I meet up with fellow students after

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  • President Strikwerda stands up against hate, signs letter to Trump

    We are now just a month out from what was arguably the most volatile presidential election in modern times. Following the election, the number of hate crimes skyrocketed—many of which were directly linked to President-Elect Donald Trump winning the election. Within the first 10 days following the election, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) documented

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  • Concert brings holiday cheer to campus, features themed readings

    Most college students could use some holiday cheer in the middle of a hectic last week of classes. Students at Elizabethtown College had an opportunity to relax and get into the holiday spirit at the annual Fine and Performing Arts Holiday Concert Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 11:00 a.m. in Zug Memorial Hall’s Recital Hall. Assistant

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