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Etown Simplified: Out with clutter, in with peace of mind
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- October 11, 2018
Written by Hannah Dillenger, Karina Guy, Liz Heaney, Robin Hill and Brady McLamb- Simple Living FYS The National Association of Professional Organizers reports that we spend one year of our lives looking for lost items. What if we had just enough stuff that we could know where everything is? Frank Lloyd Wright was aware of
READ MOREMovie Review: A Trip to the Moon: This older star still sparkles
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- September 20, 2018
If you learned anything about me from last year, you should know I am the laziest movie critic of our time. Why else would I constantly review Netflix originals and movies that came out within the last fifty years? Well young voyagers, we’re now traveling farther than we’ve ever attempted before. Buckle your seatbelts because
READ MORELetter to the Editor: Homer reflects on changes arriving this fall semester
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- September 20, 2018
Written by Sanjay Paul, Associate Professor of Economics The beginning of an academic year is always fraught for Homer. The arrival of the 2018-19 term was no exception. Homer worried about the changes that had been hatched during the summer and would now be unleashed on the denizens of the campus. So it was with
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Music Review: Kane Strang: Modern-day ’90s grunge
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- September 20, 2018
Everyone has different tastes – it’s an undeniable truth. But whether you like indie rock, bluegrass, classic country or bubblegum pop, everyone needs a little grunge. The newest addition to your phone’s “Nirvana-esque” playlist: Kane Strang. Deadpan, clever, introspective and relatable, Strang’s 2017 album “Two Hearts and No Brain” feels both nostalgic and new. The
READ MOREThe Weekly Chirp: Students, faculty weigh in: Is online harassment of celebrities a problem?
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- September 20, 2018
History shows that celebrities, living in the limelight of fans and media attention, aren’t afforded much privacy. The existence of social media further blurs the line between private life and public persona. So where do we draw the line? Recent media attention surrounding Ariana Grande suggests a boundary should be established sooner rather than later.
READ MOREEtown Simplified: Four ways to avoid spending all your money
- Campus Life
- September 20, 2018
Written by Hannah Dillenger, Karina Guy, Liz Heaney, Robin Hill and Brady McLamb Have you ever seen something on TV, in a store or online and thought, “I need that!” and felt yourself reaching for your wallet? Have you ever felt upset or guilty after buying it? How often do you leave Target with more
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Opinion: Compared to others, Etown housing misses mark
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- September 20, 2018
Elizabethtown College is the place many call home during the transition from student to career professional. Be that as it may, unlike the famous Etown carrot cake or Truman the labradoodle, student response is sometimes mixed when concerning on-campus living options, especially after undergoing recent electrical outages and microbial, some Etown campus community members may
READ MOREMovie Review: “BlacKkKlansman”: Powerful, relevant today
- Campus Life
- September 13, 2018
A plain-clothed African-American police officer chases after a white woman who has just planted a bomb on the hood of an African-American woman’s car. He tackles her to the ground trying to arrest her. A police car pulls up. Two white officers emerge with their guns drawn as the woman falsely shouts, “Rape!” Trying to
READ MOREBusiness Profile: The Black Gryphon: Community made, community oriented
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- September 13, 2018
This week marks an important anniversary for Black Gryphon owner and operator Anthony Morgan. Sunday, Sept. 16 marks the first full year that the restaurant has been back in operation since the fire in 2016. The Black Gryphon has risen from the ashes in spectacular fashion. In the words of one review, “it’s weird, but
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