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- November 11, 2021
Recently, Meta Platforms, Inc.—formerly Facebook, Inc.—unveiled its plans for the Metaverse, which is a more immersive version of virtual reality (VR) that will merge the real and digital worlds. In the Metaverse, people can be anyone they desire via VR software such as the Oculus headset or augmented reality glasses. Users will be portrayed through
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Death of a Lobbyist: PA Lawmakers Finally Target Lobbying
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- November 4, 2021
In Harrisburg, it appears as though the tawdry financial relationship between lobbyists and politicians may finally be reigned in. In a rare show of bipartisanship, Senate Republicans and Democrats are endorsing a package of recently proposed bills that are designed to target the influence of lobbying in the Keystone State. Lobbyists work on behalf of
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Etown faculty member presents at national conference
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- November 4, 2021
Recently, an Elizabethtown College faculty member had the opportunity to present at the annual National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Conference. Crystal Donlan is the Instructional Designer and Online Learning Specialist at Elizabethtown College, and she is also an adjunct faculty member at Luzerne County Community College. She’s also currently studying to gain
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Global Perspective
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- November 4, 2021
On Tuesday, Oct. 29, the White House reported that President Joe Biden is actively working to rescue 17 missionaries who are being held hostage by a gang in Haiti. The missionaries, five of which are children, were kidnapped on Oct. 16. Sixteen American citizens and one Canadian citizen are being held hostage. They worked for
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Diving Into the Streets
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- November 4, 2021
Into the Streets has been a tradition of Elizabethtown College for the past 28 years. It is a day of service dedicated to the community around campus. This year Into the Streets was held on Oct. 23. It was led by Program Coordinator for the Center for Community and Civic Engagement (CCCE) Sharon Sherick. The
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Student Senate
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- November 4, 2021
Student Senate met for their weekly meeting Thursday, Oct. 28 at 3:45 p.m. in Hoover 212. The meeting began with a special report from President Ceclia M. McCormick, J.D., where she spoke on topics discussed at the recent meeting with the Board of Trustees. One main topic of discussion was approving the strategic plan that
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Today’s Technology
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- November 4, 2021
The controversial social media app Yik Yak has recently returned for the first time since 2017 after its acquisition by new owners in February of this year. The anonymous location-based app was popular among college students. Created by Furman University graduates Tyler Droll and Brooks Buffington, the app allowed users to create and view a
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Schlosser Shenanigans: double trouble closes the Schlobby
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- November 4, 2021
Once again, the Schlosser Residence Hall has fallen victim to student antics. On Friday morning, Oct. 22, the Office of Residence Life notified the community that all East Wing restrooms and the Schlosser lobby (Schlobby) were closed due to displaced water. After a few hours, water continued to gather in the Schlobby; however, the East
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Board of Trustees meets to discuss agenda for next year
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- October 28, 2021
On Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, the Elizabethtown College Board of Trustees met for a business meeting. The board members first met at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast and time to talk. At 8 a.m., the board started their meeting with a missions moment from 2011 Etown alumna TaLisa Ramos. Ramos spoke about her experience before, after
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