• “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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  • A Dash of Sass: Sarah’s Advice

    A Dash of Sass: Sarah’s Advice

    Do you have problems? Don’t lie. I know you do. Who doesn’t? That is why I’m thrilled to announce my upcoming advice column right here, in your favorite on-campus, paper-based news source (which, I will just assume is the Etownian. ‘Cause really, what else is there? That’s what I thought, y’all). Now, I’m used to

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  • Students share techniques unique ideas to decorate dorms

    Students share techniques unique ideas to decorate dorms

    For most Elizabethtown College students, spending money is definitely a luxury: we can only hope that the $23 left in our bank account will make it to the end of the week. When we finally do earn some money, it’s generally used to buy food, books, that precious Xbox game or the most adorable shirt

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  • SWEET sponsors Date Auction benefit for Four Diamonds Fund

    Students Working to Entertain Etown (SWEET) is hosting its annual date auction Feb. 3 at 9 p.m. in the KÁV to benefit the Four Diamonds Fund. Planning for the benefit began Jan. 15 and since then, the SWEET staff, lead by first-year Jocelyn Grube, has been involved in a flurry of activity. “We’ve been trying

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  • Mimic Italian designer Bottega Veneta on student’s budget

    Mimic Italian designer Bottega Veneta on student’s budget

    Keeping up with the latest fashion trends doesn’t have to drain your bank account. Spring 2012 runways were filled with many different styles that can be easily replicated with items from less expensive stores. One of this season’s biggest fashion trends is combining vibrant and bold colors in an outfit with simple accessories. Many designers

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  • Classroom etiquette: avoid conflict, build respectful relationships

    Classroom etiquette: avoid conflict, build respectful relationships

    As a college student, one of the most challenging parts of academic life can be interacting with your professors. For some, this can be an intimidating scenario, especially if a conflict arises, such as an error in the syllabus or difficulty understanding an assignment. Although challenging, understanding expectations and following proper classroom etiquette can help

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  • Dr. Varamini, Dr. Hagan encourage visits to work spaces

    Dr. Varamini, Dr. Hagan encourage visits to work spaces

    It is fairly common for students to visit their professors’ offices to discuss issues they may be having with class. Occasionally, students converse with their professors about their hobbies or ask questions about their favorite items. Such conversations bring the professors and the students closer to one another, develop the mutual understanding between the professors

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