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Global Perspective: Liz Truss is elected new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
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- September 22, 2022
On Sept. 5, Conservative Party member Liz Truss was elected the United Kingdom’s new Prime minister, replacing Boris Johnson, who resigned in July amid multiple scandals. She is Britain’s third female premier, following in the footsteps of Margaret Thatcher and Teresa May. Truss defeated former Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak in the contest among
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The Admissions team, college welcomes 525 new students
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- September 8, 2022
The Elizabethtown College admissions team is quietly celebrating yet another astonishing recruiting year after welcoming its largest incoming class in seven years with 525 students. It’s not just the number of students that’s worth celebrating—it’s who’s in the class. There are 14 states, six countries and 80 underrepresented students joining the Etown community, a 15%
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Student Senate: Voting for class elections and Homecoming begins
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- September 8, 2022
Student Senate met for their weekly meeting Thursday, Sept. 1 at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 212. The meeting began with administrative reports from Dean of Students & Executive Director for College Diversity, Equity and Belonging Nichole Gonzalez where she discussed the change made to the student handbook regarding the bathroom policy, wherein it now states
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PA Politics: Trump holds a rally in Wilkes-Barre, PA
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- September 8, 2022
On Saturday, Sept. 3, former President Donald Trump held a rally at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., alongside Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano and U.S. Senate nominee Dr. Mehmet Oz. Trump began his speech by reiterating his endorsements of both GOP candidates, stating, “This election is a referendum on the
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Etown is recognized on the College Consensus top-100 list of 2022 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges
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- September 8, 2022
Elizabethtown College is off to a great start being placed on the top 100 list of liberal arts colleges. This is an excellent accomplishment for Etown, and the school has been virtuous and willing to adapt to change. These actions are just some of the reasons that Etown is being recognized on the list. Liberal
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Global Perspective: Women running for office in Kenya face harassment and abuse
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- September 8, 2022
Dozens of women who are running for office in Kenya are facing abuse and harassment during the month of August right before elections. Sociocultural barriers in Kenya are the reason for this abuse. Liz Njue faced abuse while campaigning for president. She is only one of many women facing abuse and harassment in Kenya lately.
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The College updates its COVID-19 guidelines
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- September 8, 2022
On Aug. 11, Elizabethtown College COVID Task Force sent an email out communicating the new updates to the COVID-19 regulations for the College campus due to the changes the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommended. This affects all students, faculty and visitors that would be coming onto the Etown campus. These updated regulations include
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Investigation into lack of follow-up action for bias incidents on campus
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- April 21, 2022
As the spring semester comes to an end, it seems like everyone is in a rush to complete things. Students are putting the final touches on end-of-the-year papers, professors are grading those papers and the administration is working hard to get ready for the summer. However, in one important aspect, Elizabethtown College is making seemingly
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PA Politics: The Blizzard of Oz – Dr. Oz is running for Senate… who is he and can he weather the political storm?
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- April 21, 2022
Dr. Mehmet Oz may be best known for his syndicated “medical advice” morning show “The Dr. Oz Show” which has been on air since 2009. He is also well known for his New York Times Best Seller book “YOU: The Owner’s Manual” which chronicled how to live a healthier lifestyle. Oz and his celebrity persona
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