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University’s ‘puppy room’ provides stress relief opportunity for students

As man’s best friend, dogs are common fixtures in family homes as well as popular visitors in hospitals and senior centers. Recently, furry little friends are slowly becoming the newest addition to college campuses, helping to relieve stress often put on students during final exams. The fad came to light when the National Post reported Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, had set up a “puppy room” during final exams week in early December 2012. “It fills a niche that people need right now because students are super stressed,” said Michael Kean, a Dalhousie junior who proposed the idea. Student stress is the reason why Dalhousie decided to work with a pet therapy organization called Therapeutic Paws of Canada. Research has shown the health benefits of therapy animals, which is why creating a puppy room for students has become a popular idea.

Presence of blue light emergency phones deters campus crime, supports students

With one of the lowest college campus crime rates in the country, it isn’t uncommon for Elon University students to feel invincible. Many students find themselves walking home alone at 1 a.m.

School of Communications National Advisory Board gets 8 new members

Elon University’s School of Communications National Advisory Board recently welcomed eight additional members.

Second Amendment endangers Americans’ right to life

If the words “gun” and “freedom” belong in the same sentence, then it should be in this context: America’s gun culture is a threat to one of our most fundamental freedoms, our most unalienable right: the right to life. [quote]The Second Amendment is an outdated concept from a past era: an 18th century solution that has created 21st century problems.[/quote] The Second Amendment to the Constitution was part of the original Bill of Rights, adopted by the founders of our then-fledgling nation in December of 1791.

The 55th Annual Grammy Awards are coming

The Grammy Awards are known for having some of the best and most memorable performances of musicians’ careers.

The pressure of being No. 1

I am a die-hard baseball fan. The nature of the game draws me in – it’s the perfect combination of thinking and athletic ability.

Back to basics: Kennedy cites ‘under control’ defense as key to successful 2013

If you ask Mike Kennedy, the 17-year head coach of the Elon University baseball team, one thing will write the script for the 2013 version of the Phoenix. “Defense,” he said.

Women’s tennis makes quick work of N.C. Central and N.C. Wesleyan

The Elon University women’s tennis team hosted two different North Carolina schools on Saturday, but the end result was the same in both matches as the Phoenix first swept North Carolina Central University, then did the same to North Carolina Wesleyan College. As was the case in both outings, the Phoenix swept the opening doubles matches.

Milestone win for men's basketball over Furman

After a disappointing loss to the Wofford College Terriers that ended their seven-game winning streak, the Elon University men’s basketball team rebounded with a 64-60 win over the Furman University Paladins on Saturday, Feb.

Softball swept on second day of Red and Black Showcase

One day after upsetting the No. 8 University of Georgia Bulldogs, the Elon University softball team dropped both of its Saturday contests at the Red and Black Showcase tournament, hosted by the Bulldogs in Athens, Ga. In the opener, a rematch of Friday’s upset, Georgia shut out Elon by a score of 8-0.

Women's basketball falters at Chattanooga, 60-43

Looking to build its first win streak since January 20, the Elon University women’s basketball team took the court in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Belk Library modifies interlibrary loan program

Textbooks no longer being sent through the InterLibrary Loan program might seem like a new policy for Belk Library, but it isn’t a change from what the library was already doing. As of January, Belk Library’s policy on ILL, a program that allows libraries to loan each other books internationally, now explicitly states Belk will not request textbooks from other libraries. This had already been the policy at Belk, but some books ended up slipping through. “In the past, if a textbook could be borrowed through interlibrary loans, it would be sometimes, but they’re rarely available, which is part of the motivation for changing it,” said Joan Ruelle, librarian at Elon University. Ruelle started in her current position last summer, so this clarification of library policy comes with Ruelle entering Belk as a newcomer. “It wasn’t clarified in the policy, so we wanted to make sure that we were consistent and that our message to students was consistent about what we can and can’t do and why that is,” Ruelle said. One of the main reasons that Belk does not request textbooks through ILL is students need textbooks for an entire semester and the loaning libraries, which set the loan periods, typically want the books back in a month. “So even if you could get it through interlibrary loans, you weren’t able to keep it for a semester,” Ruelle said. Ruelle also added it takes a very long time to get textbooks to students because so few libraries buy textbooks and even fewer loan them out.

Interactive Media students share ‘fly-in’ Winter Term project

Graduate students in Elon University’s Interactive Media program recently aided nonprofit organizations in Cuba, Costa Rica and Portugal in developing stronger online media presences and showcased the completed projects Jan.

Religious diversity needs student support to thrive

Elon University prides itself on more than academic excellence. In addition to the lessons we learn inside the elegant brick buildings, students are encouraged to become socially conscious, global citizens. Fostering religious tolerance is a crucial part of Elon’s pledge to promote diversity.

Elon softball stuns No. 8 Georgia on opening day

Much of the hype surrounding the Elon University softball team leading up to the 2013 season centered around the team’s new home stadium. Now, the Phoenix has hype for its on-field performance as well.

International Fellows engage in American experience through ‘Discovering Dixie’

Elon University professor Jason Husser couldn’t imagine curtailing the examination of American history to simply reading a textbook or sitting in a classroom. In a new Winter Term course called “Discovering Dixie,” Husser, assistant professor of political science, led students in the International Fellows program from landmark to landmark in historical cities including Charleston, Atlanta, New Orleans and multiple North Carolina locations. “I enjoyed getting to know the International Fellows and helping them grow intellectually, both as scholars and future global leaders,” Husser said. The students completed reading assignments and watched various films during the lengthy bus rides between sites, both of which related to the landmarks students saw along the way.

Lakeside dining hall opens, sparks mixed reviews

A year and a half in the making, Lakeside Dining Hall opened its doors to the Elon community on February 4.

Is modern football overlooking the youth factor?

On January 18th, the Netherlands’ premier soccer club Ajax Amsterdam was fined for a banner that supporters unveiled during a Champions League match against Manchester City in October.

Gun permits skyrocket in Alamance County

The Alamance County Sheriff’s Office issued 1,155 handgun permits last month, reflecting a trend that likely began during the final months of 2012.

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