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  • Strikwerda responds to diversity editorial

    My thanks to the staff members of the Etownian for opening a discussion on the status of the diversity plan at Elizabethtown College. That tells me is two things: 1) students value and, as they should, demand a diverse educational experience and 2) we need to do a better job of sharing the good news

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  • Hess Gallery features work of prestigious artist, executive director

    Hess Gallery features work of prestigious artist, executive director

    The Hess Gallery in Zug Memorial Hall holds many paintings. They belong to Brian Rogers, a deputy executive director at the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts. Besides being an executive director, Rogers is also a talented artist. Before deciding to display Rogers’ works in the Hess Gallery at Elizabethtown College, the art faculty had to

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  • School districts face extensive funding decreases

    School districts face extensive funding decreases

    • News
    • February 2, 2012

    Still financially and structurally reeling from last year’s state education budget cuts, public school districts across Pennsylvania are preparing for the revealing of Governor Corbett’s new state budget in two weeks. Corbett’s budget last year slashed $860 million in public school funding, causing districts all over the state to suffer enormously in the current school

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  • $3.14 million construction project nears completion

    $3.14 million construction project nears completion

    • News
    • February 2, 2012

    Elizabethtown College students frequent the streets of College Avenue and South Market Street. During this commute, students may notice construction vehicles parked on West College Avenue, the section of the road that continues across South Market Street at the intersection with College Avenue. There are also cement block walls framing the intersection on each corner

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  • Strategic Plan in transition

    Strategic Plan in transition

    • News
    • February 2, 2012

    Elizabethtown College is currently developing a five-year strategic plan to revolutionize the look of the College for generations to come. Starting in 2012, and continuing through 2017, Etown plans to give the school an identity as a nationally-recognized college, have a vital and engaging campus and provide robust and diversified resources. “All of the major

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  • Swimming team falls to 3-4 in conference

    Swimming team falls to 3-4 in conference

    Last week was tough on the Elizabethtown College swim team. On Tuesday, Jan. 17, the Blue Jays lost against Albright College in a Middle Atlantic Conference meet. According to first-year Frank Capria, “The team figured the meet would be a loss because Albright has a bigger swim team and they are more competitive.” Capria competes

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  • Comeback win starts new year, hockey team aspires to make playoffs

    Comeback win starts new year, hockey team aspires to make playoffs

    The Elizabethtown College ice hockey club hopes to skate their way to victory after a rough start in the beginning of the season. After a nail-biting win against their Messiah rivals, the Etown ice hockey club was down by two going into the third period, but scored an impressive four goals during the third period.

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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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