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  • 2012 competitors accept challenge for Mr. Etown crown

    2012 competitors accept challenge for Mr. Etown crown

    It’s that time of year again: spring is approaching, students are looking forward to warmer weather, and the men of Elizabethtown College are preparing to strut their stuff on stage in this year’s Mr. Etown competition. The annual male pageant is a favorite among students, who enjoy watching the representatives that they voted for from

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  • Capstone courses advance comprehension

    Capstone courses advance comprehension

    It is the thing underclassmen fear and upperclassmen are relieved to be done with: capstone courses. These courses, which may also be referred to as senior seminars, are classes meant to assess students who are near the end of completing all the required courses for their major. Although capstone courses are unique to each major,

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  • Cupid’s choice: Valentine-inspired outfits for any occasion

    Cupid’s choice: Valentine-inspired outfits for any occasion

    As Valentine’s Day quickly approaches, we should start thinking about the hardest part of this holiday — what to wear! Whether it’s just for a normal day of classes, dinner with a significant other, or an anti-Valentine’s Day night out with your friends, this is still a fun holiday for which you should dress your

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  • Thrifty ideas help kindle creative romance

    With Valentine’s Day approaching fast, it is sometimes difficult to come up with an original date idea. While dinner and a movie is a classic, try to woo your date off her, or yes, his, feet with a new, creative idea. Some sort of social activity or something competitive is better than watching a movie.

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  • Geolocation apps create portable bridge between virtual, real life

    Have you ever been in a public place and wondered what or who is around you? With the way technology is rapidly changing, it’s now possible to get this information on your phone almost instantly, thanks to GPS-based applications. GPS-based apps can include many different features and can be used for numerous activities. They’re not

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  • Local discount programs provide savings

    Local discount programs provide savings

    As we head into mid-winter, wallets are still empty from Christmas shopping, and boredom is at an all-time high. But who knew our handy Elizabethtown College student IDs could solve all our problems? Theatres, stores and restaurants in the area offer a variety of discounts for simply showing your student ID. Many students hardly think

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  • “Extremely Loud” is incredibly awesome

    “Extremely Loud” is incredibly awesome

    Last year, America remembered and honored the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. Regardless of whether or not a person was present in New York City that day, it seems that everyone has his or her own story of 9/11. Almost anyone could tell you where they were when they saw the smoking buildings

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  • Style Watch: floral prints, patterned boots, bright pops of color reign

    Style Watch: floral prints, patterned boots, bright pops of color reign

    My task? To find fashion-forward students, take their pictures, and ask them questions about the looks they put together and what inspired them. The result? Three fabulously-dressed ladies with wonderful taste and an eye for style. Sophomore early childhood education major Laura Killion was in the mail room of the BSC, and her style caught

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  • Blue Jay gets delicious scoop inside late-night Bird Feeder truck

    Blue Jay gets delicious scoop inside late-night Bird Feeder truck

    The clock strikes 12 a.m. You have been studying long and hard for your exam the next day. You hear a constant growl in your stomach. You need food but everything is closed; the only place you can go to is The Bird Feeder. The Bird Feeder opened in September 2011, but the design for

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