• Daily log of crimes available to all members of campus community

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    • October 14, 2017

    Many students know that Campus Security handles crime and conflict on campus, but few are aware that Campus Security posts a daily log of crimes and fires that occur on campus on the Elizabethtown College website. The report details the type of incident, when it occurred, when it was reported, the location on campus where it

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  • The Global Perspective

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    • September 29, 2017

    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 are certain global issues

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  • Series: An examination of diversity on the College’s campus

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    • September 29, 2017

    This article is the second in a series that examines diversity at Elizabethtown College and at colleges and universities around the country. Last week’s article examined why college diversity is such a heated topic and compared Etown’s diversity to that of similar colleges. This installment focuses specifically on Etown and offers an overview of different

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  • New Starfish program bridges gap between professors and students

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    • September 29, 2017

    Photo by Megan White This year, Elizabethtown College is embracing Starfish, a new software tool that will ease the advising process and assist students in achieving success. Starfish allows faculty to view students’ academic progress, keep an eye out for any obstacles students may be facing and offer help to any students struggling. Already, approximately

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  • Fresh Check Day to promote importance of student well-being

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    • September 29, 2017

    Student Senate, along with Student Wellness, will be hosting Fresh Check Day Saturday, Sept. 30. The Office of Student Activities, Residence Life, Mosaic House, Psychology Club, Disability Services and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion also helped with planning. This event will be on Brinser Field from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Fresh Check Day

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  • White supremacist group targets Etown, spreads racist ideas

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    • September 29, 2017

    Photo by Megan White Friday, Sept.15, the Office of the President sent out an email to the Elizabethtown College community addressing an incident that took place at the College earlier in the week. The incident, a combination of hatred, bigotry, discrimination and fear, has been identified with the group “Identity Evropa.” According to the Anti-Defamation

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  • Jay’s Nest struggles with staff shortage

    Elizabethtown College provides lots of opportunities for student employment. One area that is always looking for student employees is Dining Services. These employees work in the Marketplace, the Jay’s Nest, the Blue Bean and Catering Services. However, this year there is a shortage of Dining Services staff. One reason for the shortage may be that

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  • The Weekly Chirp: Students, faculty weigh in on debate: Should everyone be an organ donor?

    Fans of singer and actress Selena Gomez were surprised and relieved by her recent announcement of receiving a kidney transplant earlier this month. Gomez received a kidney from friend and actress Francia Raisa. Complications from Gomez’s lupus caused her to have kidney problems that required the transplant. Since her lupus diagnosis in 2015, Gomez has

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  • Three steps will simplify your wardrobe

    Do you have clothes in your closet that still have price tags? Have you ever complained that you had nothing to wear while standing in front of a full closet? Simplifying your wardrobe can save time, money and energy. To do this, ask yourself these three questions about each piece of clothing you own. If

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