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(03/18/14 12:30am)
Millennials, the term coined for the emerging youth generation between the ages of 18-33 in 2014, are detached from political parties and organized religion, according to the results from a Pew Research Center study. The study, released March 7, also found Millennials are more connected to social networks and other technologies than past generations.
(03/11/14 11:41pm)
In an effort to impose a fair national test-taking standard, the SAT will drop the required timed essay, eliminate the more obscure vocabulary questions and return to the 1600-point scale. Though Elon University has in the past embraced the addition of the 800-point writing section, the university follows the guidelines of the College Board when it comes to standardized testing.
(03/11/14 12:21am)
For many people, the first time they saw or heard the term “Bitcoin,” it was on the pages of the business section or on CNBC or Fox Business as analysts reported that large quantities of the digital currency went missing.
(03/09/14 5:51pm)
DOVER, England — On a bright Saturday afternoon, my friend Alex and I braved the wind to visit Dover, home of Dover Castle, one of the most famous castles in England.
(03/05/14 12:17am)
March 5, the Global Education Center unveiled its Winter Term study abroad programs for 2015 at the Winter Term study abroad fair.
(03/04/14 1:31pm)
Our Ashley McGetrick was behind-the-scenes at the Academy Awards. Here's some exclusive content from her coverage of the Oscars.
(02/27/14 11:58am)
For those studying abroad in the fall, it may be too early to pack, but get a jump-start on budgeting your trip with these money managing tips.
(02/26/14 10:28pm)
After three months of civil and violent unrest, a new day has risen for Ukraine. President Yanukovych has been ousted by Parliament leaving its people wondering what's next.
(02/20/14 6:51pm)
After more than two months of protests in Kiev, fighting has surged again, leaving more than 100 people killed since the morning of Thursday Feb. 20. More than 500 people have been injured, and the fighting shows no signs of ceasing. These numbers come from the protestors’ chief medical officer. Kiev’s medical examiner puts the death toll at 67. The fighting began just hours after a truce was declared.
(02/17/14 4:16am)
While most encounter international competition through TV, one Elon student experienced it firsthand by competing with her synchronized skating team, Skyliners.
(02/12/14 10:03pm)
The 2014 Olympic Games kicked off on Feb. 7 with a dazzling Opening Ceremony.
(02/12/14 9:22pm)
DUBLIN- Nigeria’s recently passed anti-gay laws are not something one would expect to encounter outside areas of major media coverage, nor would Dublin be the place one would expect to encounter coverage of this legislation.
(02/11/14 1:11am)
The buzz about the Netflix-produced series “House of Cards” has resonated with dedicated viewers around the nation. Netflix has just released news that the series is up for early renewal, and production for its third season will soon begin.
(02/11/14 1:11am)
The State of the Union address usually serves to rally the nation for a new year, but this year, President Obama introduced a new policy to raise the minimum wage for federal workers by executive order.
(02/09/14 7:42pm)
Another signing day has passed in college football, and the University of Alabama has once again finished the day with the best class in the nation.
(02/06/14 3:41pm)
Wednesday, Feb. 5 marked the 2014 edition of one of college football’s most hyped offseason events: National Signing Day.
(02/06/14 3:02pm)
When the 72 percent of Elon University students who study abroad come home, many of them experience a phenomenon known as “culture shock.” The students in Thomas Arcaro’s class “GST 433- Coming Home: The Impact of Study Abroad,” have written a book to ease students through this transition. Proceeds from the book will be used to fund a scholarship for Elon students who want to study abroad but cannot afford it. ABC news reporter and former “60 Minutes” correspondent Byron Pitts is writing a forward for the book.
(02/05/14 9:39pm)
In 2013, 90 percent of all corn, beets and soybeans planted in the United States were genetically engineered (GE) according the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This is a 65 percent increase since 2006.
(02/05/14 8:39pm)
For many North Carolina students who don’t conform to socially-constructed gender norms, gender-inclusive housing on college campuses is a big deal. An increasing number of universities, including Elon University, offer options that allow students identifying with any gender to live together.
(01/30/14 9:02pm)
40 years after the Supreme Court heard arguments in the case of Roe v. Wade, questions surrounding abortion found themselves at the court once again.