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NEWS 5/1/12 7:47pm

Student musicians exhibit talents in multiple spring performances

By Lindsay Kimble

As the spring semester draws to a close, Elon University’s student musicians are taking advantage of the final weeks to show off their hard work. The Elon University Orchestra, Saxophone Studio and Camerata and Chorale choirs all performed concerts April 24-26 that showcased musical pieces developed throughout the semester. Junior Nathaniel Hodges, who has been involved with the studio for three years, said the studio wanted to deliver music that was not only well-written, but also fun to play. “It’s all about pushing boundaries and forcing others to be curious about pushing boundaries as well,” he said. Hodges said he credits Virginia Novine-Whittaker, adjunct instructor of music, for the group’s success thus far, as well as at Wednesday’s concert. “(She) is a widely known saxophone teacher and is incredible at getting the most potential out of her students as possible,” Hodges said.

NEWS 4/17/12 8:46pm

Students explore ‘Lessons’ of love on first mixtape

By Lindsay Kimble

For Elon University junior Deanna Fox and senior Darrius McQueen, a lifetime of relationship experiences resulted in something beautiful — the completion of “Life Lessons,” their first mixtape as Dulcet Entertainment. “‘Life Lessons’ is just what the title says it is — a mix of songs that take a person through the feelings of a relationship and the lessons that someone usually learns,” Fox said. McQueen said the 13-track R&B mixtape allows for a variety of teachings. “The tracks each have a different viewpoint of relationships,” McQueen said.

NEWS 4/17/12 2:26pm

For the kids: 10th annual ELONTHON raises more than $100,000

By Lindsay Kimble

Cooper Thomas was born 14 weeks early, weighing only 15 ounces. Doctors told his parents his chances of survival were slim. Today, Thomas is alive and well at 14, and joined Elon University students April 13 and 14 to help raise money for Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center at the 10th annual ELONTHON. ELONTHON is a 24-hour dance marathon that raises money for Duke Children’s Hospital, part of the Children’s Miracle Network.

NEWS 4/3/12 4:46pm

Student vocalist jazzed to embrace real-world career

By Lindsay Kimble

Junior Alicia Varcoe’s rich jazz vocals have been heard everywhere on Elon University’s campus, from Midnight Meals to performances with the Elon Jazz Ensemble. With the release of her debut jazz album, they will likely be heard on a much larger scale. Varcoe is recording “Since I Fell for You” as part of her College Fellows thesis project and is planning on a fall 2012 release.

NEWS 3/30/12 11:26am

The White Panda promises ‘craziness’ at Spring Show

By Lindsay Kimble

When Elon University’s Spring Show is held March 30, expect “Pandamonium” on the stage. The White Panda, consisting of Dan “DJ Griffi” Griffith and Tom “Procrast” Evans, began in 2009 when both boys were in college at the University of Southern California and Northwestern University, respectively.

NEWS 3/27/12 7:27pm

Love the movie? Read the book!

By Lindsay Kimble

Today, while actively perusing the addictively popular website Pinterest (if you haven’t heard of it until now, heed my warning of its time-sucking nature), I came across a shirt reading “The book was better.” Admittedly, I chuckled a bit at the phrase, but after brief amusement, it got me thinking.

NEWS 3/14/12 5:26pm

Flight of the Phoenix cha-chas its way to nationals

By Lindsay Kimble

Elon University’s Flight of the Phoenix ballroom dance competition team will soon showcase its rhythm on the dance floor on its first-ever trip to the National DanceSport Championships. Team members will be competing in bronze smooth events, consisting of the waltz and foxtrot, as well as bronze rhythm events, consisting of the cha-cha and rumba. Freshman Caroline Medley, who has been ballroom dancing for eight years, is one of the team members in the first delegation Elon has ever sent to the national competition. “This is the first year that couples on our team are going to nationals because of scheduling conflicts in the past,” said sophomore Claire Mauro, publicist for Club Dance.

NEWS 3/6/12 8:12pm

Paging Mac Miller...

By Lindsay Kimble

When I say Mac Miller has got me jumping through hoops, I don’t mean literally (although that would be hilarious). I mean that, much to my poor editor Rebecca’s chagrin, I have been tugging and pulling at strings for the past month or so trying to secure an interview with Mac, who is one of the artists performing at Elon’s Spring Show 2012. Now let me say this: the lack of contact thus far is not one particular person’s fault.

NEWS 3/6/12 3:28pm

Black and White Ball foxtrots ‘for the kids’

By Lindsay Kimble

No experience was necessary for attendees at the Black and White Ball, cohosted by the Ballroom Club and Elonthon March 3 in McKinnon Hall. The ball was a semi-formal event, so attending students were dressed to the nines in black and white attire for a classy evening. Originating in 2007, the ball is a co-sponsored event between the Ballroom Club and another organization asked by the Ballroom Club to volunteer each year.

NEWS 2/8/12 7:00pm

Theater dorks rejoice – TV grants us another musical!

By Lindsay Kimble

For us Broadway fans, it felt like our unspoken dreams were finally heard in 2009 when Fox premiered “Glee,” its show about a high school glee club featuring multiple musical performances an episode. Aside from the occasional movie-musicals (2008’s “Mamma Mia” atrocity doesn’t count), we theater kids previously had to actually visit the theater to see musical performances of Broadway quality.

NEWS 2/8/12 8:16am

Final rehearsals underway for 'She Loves Me'

By Lindsay Kimble

Bickering co-workers, secret pen pals, a flashy playboy and a young and eager deliveryman round out the quirky cast of the 1963 musical comedy “She Loves Me.” The Elon University Department of Performing Arts’ production of the show is wrapping up its final week of rehearsals in preparation for a weekend-long run from Feb.

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NEWS 04/17/2024 7:17pm
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NEWS 04/17/2024 10:56am
Elon University no longer offering Google accounts to alumni

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