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NEWS 9/10/15 2:10pm

Gender-focused documentary series debuts at Moseley

By Max Garland

Violent media. Mass shootings. Pornography. Rape culture. These are a few of the hot-button topics “The Mask You Live In,” a 2015 documentary directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, links to the damage the United States’ idea of masculinity can have on boys and young men. Roughly 40 Elon University students and faculty members watched the documentary Sept.

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NEWS 9/10/15 1:45pm

Victoria's Secret has announced a location and date for its 20th anniversary show

By Tatum Pederson

Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015, we can watch the Victoria's Secret Angels strut down the runway for their 20th Anniversary show. Our favorite long-time angels such as Candice Swanpoel, Lily Aldridge and Adriana Lima will be walking the stage this year.

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NEWS 9/10/15 1:30pm

Dog Day Mixer welcome students with fluffy, open paws

By Danielle Deavens

Elon Community Church is known for its weekly farmer’s market and exam week study space, but in less than a week, it will hold a unique and well-loved event for Elon students — the Dog Day Mixer.

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NEWS 9/10/15 10:09am

Mynt Boutique Becomes more college friendly with lower prices

By Lea SIlverman

When Elon University students on a college budget head to downtown Elon to treat themselves to one of the locally owned restaurants in the small strip, they often overlook Mynt Boutique, a chic women's clothing store, for fear of bursting the bank.

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SPORTS 9/10/15 10:00am

One week in, still no decision at quarterback

By Alex Simon

Skrosky did not know if he learned a lot about Thompson, Christiansen after first game

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NEWS 9/10/15 9:17am

True freedom is built on liberty

By Meir Goldstein

“True freedom is built on liberty.” This Jewish lesson instructs us that there can be no freedom without equal rights — and this includes all rights: voting rights, working rights, education rights, equal pay rights, environmental justice rights, marriage equality rights, reproductive justice rights and every right found in our great nation that is offered to any one of its citizens.

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NEWS 9/10/15 9:02am

Rare Angelina Jolie acting class clip released

By Kate Nichols

Years before her days of seven-figure Hollywood hits and philanthropic stature, Angelina Jolie was just another acting student, studying it up in the classroom just like the rest of us.

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SPORTS 9/9/15 10:38pm

Volleyball sweeps Davidson for second win

By Kyle Lubinsky

The Elon University volleyball team defeated Davidson in three straight sets at Alumni Gym on Tuesday.

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NEWS 9/9/15 8:58pm

Elon convocation center, two new academic buildings planned for next few years

By Max Garland

Another year, another largest class in school history. Another year, another round of construction plans for a new building. As the student body increases at Elon University each year, the need for new facilities also increases.

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NEWS 9/9/15 8:19pm

Honor: more than a tradition

By Avery Steadman

“On my honor, I will uphold the values of Elon University: honesty, integrity, responsibility, and respect.”

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NEWS 9/9/15 6:59pm

Boiled Peanuts: Edamame of the South

By Xernay Aniwar

Fellow Northerners, if you haven’t yet experienced boiled peanuts, think of them as edamame. But imagine the best edamame you’ve ever had: juicy, warm and mouthwateringly salty.

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NEWS 9/9/15 5:00pm

Elon student makes extra cash as an Uber driver

By Courtney Campbell

Zipping down E. Haggard Avenue, a dark blue Toyota Sienna picks up a group of girls from Provence and drops them off at the Oaks Apartment complex.

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SPORTS 9/9/15 4:00pm

Kelly Siewers ahead of the pack

By Nathan Smith

Junior midfielder thriving after injury

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NEWS 9/9/15 10:19am

Three-year program, grant to assist in Elon's downtown vision

By Max Garland

In three years, downtown Elon may look much different. Town of Elon Manager Richard White announced at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting that the town’s application for the Downtown Associate Community Program was successful.

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SPORTS 9/9/15 10:00am

Host-ready?

By Alex Simon

Athletic facilities aim bigger, better

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NEWS 9/9/15 9:37am

Edward Burtynsky illustrates conflicts between humans and nature using multimedia

By BAnderson

Photographer and filmmaker Edward Burtynsky shed light on several environmental issues

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NEWS 9/9/15 8:49am

Class of 2019 elects SGA officers

By Leena Dahal and Caroline Fernandez

With a renewed emphasis on recruitment, SGA in this week’s Class of 2016 election turned around a recent track record of uncontested races and lackluster voter turnout.

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NEWS 9/9/15 8:05am

Study abroad for yourself, not others

 

Students must decide for themselves what they want their abroad experiences to be. They can choose to go somewhere that will further their career goals or that offers courses specific to their major, or they can choose to go to the same abroad destination as their friends. These options are not mutually exclusive: It’s certainly possible to study abroad with friends and still have an experience that fulfills academic, professional, cultural and personal goals. But that is up to each student to determine for him or herself.

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SPORTS 9/8/15 7:00pm

Ciolkowski wins first collegiate race at Elon Open

By Emmanuel Morgan

Preseason race deemed a success for men, women runners

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SPORTS 9/8/15 6:00pm

Gravley brings leadership in final season

By Kyle Lubinsky

There are many different factors that go into choosing a college. For some, academics are most important, while others choose schools based on scholarships or location. For volleyball player Megan Gravley, though, the choice to come to Elon held a highly personal connection.

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