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Pa. Politics: A primary problem
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- September 29, 2023
Pennsylvania has been a battleground state for decades and President Joe Biden has visited nearly 30 times since taking office. It makes sense for Biden to visit the state now—he’s not battling in a primary. Presidential primaries in Pennsylvania typically are not hotly contested, with Pennsylvanians making their picks after Super Tuesday, when the majority
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Homecoming Weekend: Balancing the old with the new
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- September 28, 2023
The leaves are turning gold, there’s a pleasant breeze in the air and the smell of pumpkin spice is inescapable. That’s right Jays: it is fall once more. This is a very special time of year on the Elizabethtown College campus. While the stress of midterms is hanging over us, it is also a time
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Today’s Tech: Apple unveils plans for latest iPhone
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- September 28, 2023
Apple has finally released the next generation of iPhones. Included in the new selection are the iPhone 15, starting at $799 and the iPhone 15 Pro, starting at $999. They are quite pricey, but if you have an iPhone 11 or higher, you can get $200-$650 in credit towards a 15. The pre-orders began on
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The Board of Trustees elects new members
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- September 28, 2023
Effective July 1, the Elizabethtown College Board of Trustees appointed three new members: Dr. Gerald Baer, Dr. Albert Granger and Robert Sands. Baer obtained a Bachelor of Science in biology from Etown and then attended the Pennsylvania College of Medicine, where he received his doctorate. He currently works as a Family Practice Specialist with Penn
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The College creates Blue Jay Discount Program
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- September 28, 2023
The Blue Jay Discount Program is exactly what it sounds like: a discount program for Elizabethtown College students, faculty and staff. From cafes to ice cream or candy shops to studios and dining, a number of businesses located throughout Etown are participating in this program to offer year-round discounts. By showing their student ID, Blue
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Global Perspective: Tensions resurge among Armenia and Azerbaijan
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- September 28, 2023
An Azerbaijani military offensive in the ethnic Armenian-controlled territory of Nagorno-Karabakh on Tuesday, Sept. 19, raised concerns of a renewed violent conflict between the neighboring countries. According to the New York Times, Armenian authorities reported that at least 200 people died from the Azerbaijani artillery and drone strikes. This included 10 civilians. The Russian Defense
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Business Buzz: How has the Ukrainian War affected Global trade?
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- September 28, 2023
Feb. 15, 2022, the world stood still when Russian tanks first crossed the border into Ukraine, beginning the Russo-Ukrainian war. As the rest of the world started wondering what would happen, businesses and governments began preparing for economic impacts. The war has impacted international business in so many ways. Ukraine is known as the breadbasket
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Let’s Make a Deal: The trials and tribulations of the Pennsylvania 2023-24 state budget
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- September 21, 2023
It is once again the season of budgeting for Pennsylvania with its many agencies and departments. The past eight years have presented quite the challenge for the state with a Democratic governor and a Republican state legislature who were continuously at odds over the allocation of funding and taxes. Many had hoped that Pennsylvania’s governor,
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Global Perspective: Global climate protests take place
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- September 21, 2023
On Friday, Sept. 15, several protests were held globally to protest inaction regarding fossil fuels and other harmful emissions. This year has seen numerous natural disasters that have led to increasing deaths, from droughts to heavy floods. While the United States has seen its fair share of turmoil, the rest of the world has seen
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