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NEWS 9/7/12 11:47am

DNC: Joaquin Castro

An interview with Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro, twin brother of Keynote speaker Julian Castro [div class="alignleft"] [/div]


NEWS 9/7/12 10:33am

Obama speech urges Americans to maintain hope, work toward advancement

CHARLOTTE- President Barack Obama's acceptance speech the final day of the Democratic National Convention addressed the question the Republican Party posed to the American public in Tampa, Fla.: are you better off now than you were four years ago? Obama ascended the stage to the mingling of chants, applause and a call for "four more years."  He immediately intertwined the convention's theme of "forward" into his speech, using the single word to encapsulate a message of hope, similar to that he delivered in 2004, and four years later in 2008. "The first time I address this convention in 2004, I was a younger man; a Senate candidate from Illinois who spoke about hope," he said.


NEWS 9/6/12 11:12pm

Peterson enjoying healthy opening to season

This year, he didn’t have to wait until conference play to start a game. Elon senior wide receiver Jeremy Peterson had three catches for 23 yards last Saturday against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the season opener, a 62-0 loss to the Tar Heels.


NEWS 9/6/12 11:09pm

SGA Recap - Sept. 6, 2012

At the first SGA meeting this semester, Dean Patterson gave an overview of the Alcohol Law Enforcement agency and its responsibilities, reminding students that the agency does periodic checks throughout the year to enforce laws regarding the sale and consumption of alcohol. Executive President Darien Flowers then swore in the freshmen class SGA members, who assumed their positions last night after first-year election results were announced. Following a brief introduction of the new members, Flowers addressed the controversy surrounding Chick-fil-a and its presence on campus, which will be discussed further at future meetings, he said. “We’ve been approached by students with some legislation regarding this issue,” he said.


NEWS 9/6/12 5:31pm

DNC: Joel Stein

ELN interviewed Time columnist Joel Stein about his time at the DNC. [div class="alignleft"] [/div]


NEWS 9/6/12 4:53pm

DNC: Ed Gordon

Ed Gordon of BET's "Weekly with Ed Gordon" on why it is important for college students to vote. [div class="alignleft"] [/div]


NEWS 9/6/12 5:50am

Mellette travels path less taken

Sanford, North Carolina to New York City. That’s the jump he hopes to make in the coming months. From a first day playing safety to a top wide receiver prospect for the 2013 NFL Draft.  Above it all, he credits his family for everything he has done so far. “I think family is the No.


NEWS 9/6/12 4:50am

Men’s cross country runners share their faith with teammates

For junior men’s cross country runner Jimmy Stevenson, it’s just part of who he is. He can’t ignore the message he says has given him joy. That’s why, with fellow junior runner Ben Perron, Stevenson is leading a Bible study with members of his team. “The guys on the team are some of my best buddies.


NEWS 9/5/12 10:03pm

Building inclusivity on a college campus: Religious spaces overlap in Multi-faith center

[quote]If we’re interested in living in a world full of peace that is lasting and real, we have to be understanding of other people’s religions - Jan Fuller, university chaplain[/quote] Even on a college campus where multiculturalism is welcomed, it takes a conscious effort to create an environment that is wholly diverse and accepting. Members of Elon University’s faculty and student body are now exploring ways an education about a wide range of religious traditions can increase and spread the understanding of various ideologies prevalent on campus. “Religion is fundamental to who we are as human beings,” said Jan Fuller, university chaplain.



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