• College Alumnus located in Thailand enjoys traveling and trying unique food

    College Alumnus located in Thailand enjoys traveling and trying unique food

    Where are Elizabethtown College alumni now? They are all over the world. Corey Thomas, ‘07, has lived in Africa and currently resides with his wife Amanda Lalley in Bangkok, the capital and largest urban center of Thailand. After graduating from Etown with a double major in political science and history, Thomas worked for the Peace

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  • Turkish journalist visits Bowers, group discusses political corruption

    Turkish journalist visits Bowers, group discusses political corruption

    Elizabethtown College’s Bowers Writers House held a discussion on the changing political climate of Turkey Friday, Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. The speakers for the event included associate professor of political science Dr. Oya Dursun-Özkanca, Turkish newspaper executive Abdülhamit Bilici and president of the World Affairs Council Joyce Davis. Dursun-Özkanca is interested in the study

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  • Review: “Woodstock”

    Portugal. The Man has been accumulating popularity with their latest album, “Woodstock, released June 16, 2017. The alternative rock band from Wasilla, Alaska, uses memorable and gripping music as a platform for societal and political commentary, an idea which inspired the “Woodstock” album title. Member John Gourley stated that music has the same mission now

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  • Business Profile: Twisted Easel Etc.

    Business Profile: Twisted Easel Etc.

    Twisted Easel Etc. offers painting experiences for all ages. The studio on Market Street provides a space for private parties, open paint nights and art lessons, with plans on expanding to more ventures in the future. Patrons can choose to create in multiple mediums, including glassware, canvases, barn wood décor and seasonal gifts. “Right now,

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  • “It” returns with horror, humor

    A dark and rainy day. Standing on her porch, a woman and her cat catch sight of a boy as he lingers in front of a storm drain. Moments later, both of them look back to see a pool of blood flowing into the drain and the boy gone. Unbeknownst to them, the scourge of

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  • The Weekly Chirp: Students, faculty weigh in on debate: Are proposed Title IX changes necessary?

    U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced Sept. 7 that she wants to implement new regulations on Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, a statute that prohibits sexual discrimination and protects sexual assault victims. In her speech, DeVos claimed that the system under former President Barack Obama was flawed because it did not

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  • Nine steps to de-clutter your small space

    Nine steps to de-clutter your small space

    One key aspect of living a simple life is creating a space free of clutter and an energizing work environment. Research has shown that a cluttered space has negative effects on your brain, stress level, creativity and energy. On the other hand, an organized space increases work productivity. People accumulate clutter for a number of

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  • Women’s soccer shuts out Lebanon Valley College 3-0

    Women’s soccer shuts out Lebanon Valley College 3-0

    Saturday, Sept. 16, Elizabethtown College faced off against Lebanon Valley College on the soccer field at LVC, winning with a shutout victory and a final score of 3-0. With this victory, the Etown ladies are now 3-1-1 for the season. Four minutes into the game, sophomore forward Lydia Lawson followed a throw in made by

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  • Volleyball defeats Cairn, sweeps Berks in home opener

    Volleyball defeats Cairn, sweeps Berks in home opener

    The Elizabethtown College volleyball team swept Cairn University on the road last Thursday, Sept. 14. The Blue Jays took the first set 25-19 with 13 kills and a .320 hitting percentage. The second set went the same way, ending with Etown on top 25-17. The Crusaders had seven errors and a .381 hitting percentage while

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