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Working hard not to be noticed

The Elon University football team has had struggles on offense this season, as they currently rank 120th out of 123 Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) teams in total offense. The inability to move the ball on offense has given the special teams unit plenty of opportunities.

Itzhak Perlman fills Fall Convocation with classical music

The first time Itzhak Perlman played his idol Yehudi Menuhin’s violin, he knew he had found the one. “I played a couple of notes on that violin and said to myself, ‘I’ve died and gone to heaven,’” Perlman said to a packed Alumni Gym Tuesday afternoon, the guest of honor at Elon University’s Fall Convocation. Two weeks later, as the young Perlman negotiated a home purchase, he received an un- expected phone call with news most-welcome: the out-of-reach violin of his dreams was for sale.

Consent conversation needs more voices

“Consent is sexy.” “No means no.” “Got consent?”

Encourage bus service for more opportunities for students

Recently, the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) has established a new express bus route running between Greensboro and Chapel Hill: Route 4, or the Alamance Burlington line. As the name might imply, this bus route has a stop in local Burlington — the Alamance Regional Medical Center (ARMC) — only about four miles from campus.

Building success from the back

The past two seasons have told different stories for the Elon University women’s soccer team. The 2013 version scored twice as many goals as they gave up, scoring 56 goals and allowing 28 in the 22 matches the team played.

Symposium shares perspectives

Speakers will highlight academic work about Hispanic and Latino communities in “Perspectivas,” a two-night series Oct.

Resist numbness to gun violence

On Dec. 14, 2012 Adam Lamza took the lives of 20 children and six employees a mile away from my high school in Newtown, Connecticut.

Andy Grammer cancels Elon Homecoming appearance

Rising country star Andy Grammer has canceled his headlining appearance at Elon University’s 2015 Homecoming Concert.

Andy Grammer cancels performance at Elon Homecoming

According to a facebook post from the Elon Student Union Board, Andy Grammer has canceled his performance at this year's homecoming concert.

Flu shots available for Elon students

The Office of Student Health, in conjuncture with Midtown Pharmacy, will be administering flu shots to students.  Students will need valid proof of insurance or $20.  The shots will be offered 2-6 p.m.

American Apparel files for bankruptcy

Wait a second before you buy that American Apparel dress.

Lessons from Piper Kerman

Lucía Jervis     The Secrets of a Life in Prison: A talk with Piper Kerman   People are usually excited to listen to someone else’s story, either if it is a love story or a horrible story.

Acorn worker's Disney dream becomes a reality

The friendly faces behind the counter serving you cookies, sandwiches and coffee at Acorn are often thought of as just workers with some southern sweetness.

Advancing to the next level

For the Elon University eSports team, setting up matches for its video games has been a hassle since its inception in 2012. “We need a place to play, so right now we rent out [McEwen 207] for practices and games,” said Elon eSports Vice President Tyler LaVecchia, a sophomore.

From Acorn to Disney World

Before starting her shift Monday night, Acorn Coffee Shop employee Kathryn Thompson cried. Her dream had just come true — she would be finally able to take her family to Disney World. After weeks of fundraising through a GoFundMe page, junior Taylor Zisholtz and freshman Lucy Smith-Williams revealed they had raised more than  $6,000 to fly Thompson and four of her family members to “the happiest place on earth.” Revealing a big surprise “It was really exciting,” Smith-Williams said.

Cheat Sheet: Oregon Shooting

A shooting at Umpqua Community College in southwestern Oregon Oct. 1 became the most recent and most severe of the more than 40 school shootings that have occurred in the United States in 2015.  What happened in Oregon? Christopher Harper-Mercer, 26,  opened fire around 10:30 a.m.

Alamance County approves fifth public transit route

The Alamance County Board of Commissioners approved a public transit route from downtown Burlington to downtown Graham and Alamance Community College in its Oct.

Elon Tennis: More than just a team

Not just Muslims reflect at Elon's Eid al-Adha event

Around 1.6 billion Muslims around the world celebrated Eid al-Adha on the evening of Sept. 23. One week later, roughly 150 Elon University students and community members celebrated the holiday in the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life Oct. 1.

Make every day Taco Tuesday

We all know and love the Elon classics: Smitty’s, Pandora’s, The Root ... but now there’s a new place for students to satisfy their never-ending quest for grub.