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NEWS 4/11/14 2:06pm

Political correctness has gone too far

By Alex Francis

In a world where an NFL team name perpetuates a 24-hour debate, organizations are kicked off college campuses for themed parties being “insensitive,” and New York City school boards try to ban the word “dinosaur” for fear of offending those who do not believe in evolution, political correctness, or “being PC” has gone way too far. Political correctness deems certain topics, ideas, expressions and even symbols off-limits.

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NEWS 4/11/14 12:53pm

Indiana Pacers in deep trouble as playoffs near

By Matt Mallian

When the 2014 NBA playoffs begin in just over a week, the Miami Heat will be looking to win its third NBA title in as many years.  The Heat has dominated the landscape of professional basketball over the past few seasons, but last year showed signs of hope that another team could topple Miami and its “Big Three.” Fast forward to early this season, and things are looking good for the Indiana Pacers.  With Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls sidelined by yet another season-ending knee injury, the Pacers were automatically considered to be Miami’s greatest threat.  Led by Paul George and Roy Hibbert, Indiana started the season 19-3 after an emotional win over the Heat Dec.

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NEWS 4/10/14 11:19pm

Elon women's tennis picks up win at UNCG

By Matt Mallian

The Elon University women’s tennis team rolled to a 6-1 win against the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in its final road match of the regular season April 10 at the UNCG Tennis Courts in Greensboro, N.C. The Phoenix began the match down 1-0 after losing the doubles point, but did not lose a singles match en route to the victory. Elon lost doubles matches on courts No.

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NEWS 4/10/14 3:40pm

Liverpool winning title would benefit EPL

By Jordan Spritzer

Steven Gerrard is the John Stockton or Karl Malone of the English Premier League. The captain of England’s national team and Liverpool is the best player to have never won the Premier League. The Merseyside club has gone over two decades since being crowned champions of England.

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NEWS 4/10/14 11:26am

Janet Ottman - 2014-04-10 11:26:51

 

I just wanted to let you know on your greek week dance page, for the men's videos you have Pi Kappa Phi listed as Kappa Sigma.

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NEWS 4/10/14 10:41am

Offense stays hot as Elon baseball bounces back

By Tommy Hamzik

Building upon a weekend in which the team scored 23 runs in three games while bouncing back from two gut-wrenching defeats, the Elon University baseball team sped past High Point University 12-2 April 10 at Latham Park. Elon had lost twice early in the season to High Point.

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NEWS 4/9/14 11:46pm

New School of Communications curriculum begins Fall 2014

By cphelan

The School of Communications introduced a new curriculum that will take effect beginning as early as fall 2014. This curriculum, which places a greater focus on better preparing students for successful communications careers, has six important changes.

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NEWS 4/9/14 10:21pm

Elon takes on the climate change divide

By Michael Papich

Students and faculty were invited April 9 to debate and discuss climate change and pick apart why it’s dividing the country. For those who deny climate change, it is a scientific falsehood that could derail needed economic investment.

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NEWS 4/9/14 9:37pm

Elon men's tennis wins SoCon regular season title

By Jordan Spritzer

The Elon University men’s tennis team clinched its second straight Southern Conference regular season title with a 6-1 win over Appalachian State University. The Phoenix jumped out to an early 1-0 lead by taking the doubles point.  Juniors Juan Madrid and Stefan Fortmann eased past junior Steve Lake and freshman Jack Maddocks 8-3 at No.

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NEWS 4/9/14 9:15pm

Rachel Ramirez unifying Elon defense

By Kate Murphy

Thrill. Aggression. Confidence. These three elements form the foundation of the success of Elon University women’s lacrosse goalie Rachel Ramirez. “Rachel is a huge confidence builder.

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NEWS 4/9/14 8:03pm

Phoenix beats Aggies in pitchers' duel

By Kyle Maher

The Elon University softball team, usually a good run-producing squad, was limited to just three runs against North Carolina A&T State University April 9 in Greensboro, N.C.

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NEWS 4/9/14 8:02pm

Elon Greek Week Dance 2014 results

By elonlocalnews

We will be posting videos throughout the day. Check this article later for videos of all performances. Sororities: 1.

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NEWS 4/9/14 6:23pm

Elon EFFECT leads first Survivor Support week

By Michael Bodley

Chants of, “Yes means yes; no means no” echoed around campus April 3 as Elon Feminists for Equality, Change, and Transformation (EFFECT) led the university’s first Walk Against Victim Blaming.

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NEWS 4/9/14 5:28pm

Elon alumnus cast in 'Bring it On: The Musical' national tour

By Meghan Mahoney

In kindergarten, Elon University alumnus Tyler Bertolone stood nervously on the back of the stage with his hands in his pockets in his first performance, “The Wizard of Oz.” The California native laughed while discussing his debut in theater and said “it wasn’t very impressive.” Bertolone, a music theater major, graduated from Elon in May 2013, and by November, less than six months after graduation, found out he had been cast in the “Bring It On: The Musical” national tour as Randall. “I lucked out,” Bertolone said.

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NEWS 4/9/14 5:24pm

Elon kicks off Autism Awareness Month with benefit concert

By Kelsey Higgins

Junior Kelsey McCabe kicked off the Autism Speaks U benefit concert at Midnight Meals in Irazu with the staggering facts about autism. “About one in every 68 children is diagnosed with autism,” McCabe said. Started in 2008, Autism Speaks U is a campus organization that works to raise awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families and society. “A lot of it, in terms of student participation, are things like the benefit concerts, but also bake sales and College Coffee tables,” McCabe said.

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NEWS 4/9/14 3:04pm

Tobacco Road baseball: What's the problem?

By Matt Krause

A year ago, North Carolina was the center of the college baseball world. The state’s two flagship state schools, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University, were at or near the top of the national rankings.

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NEWS 4/9/14 3:03pm

Greek Week not for the weak

By Courtney Campbell

From April 3-9, those affiliated with Greek life at Elon participated in Greek Week, a week of competition among sororities and fraternities.  The Greek organizations participated in a variety of events, and the end of the week comes with the Greek Week dance competition — the culmination of Greek Week. At this final event, sororities and fraternities compete against one another by performing five-minute long dances.

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NEWS 4/9/14 3:01pm

Rickety ride: Elon students experience adventure in India

By Abby Franklin

It was dark in Udaipur, India. Elon University senior Jack Halligan and junior Jordan Nulsen had adjusted to driving rickshaws in the northern part of India, but not here.

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NEWS 4/9/14 2:30pm

Zitelli reflects on anniversary of Rwandan genocide

By Greg Zitelli

Genocide isn’t something Elon University students think about very often. It’s something that happens in far away places to other people but not to us. The first time I truly learned about genocide was during The Global Experience class my freshman year.

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NEWS 4/9/14 12:04am

Tasteful approach helping Casey Jones carry Elon

By Tommy Hamzik

It doesn’t take long for Casey Jones’ focus to shift after Elon University baseball games. After the Phoenix beat Campbell University 2-1 April 2, the junior first baseman/outfielder had one thing on his mind before head coach Mike Kennedy’s postgame talk: candy. “He came out to the huddle; he already had a bag of candy in his hand,” Kennedy said.

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