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NEWS 9/12/13 8:35pm

Did Clint Bowyer spin on purpose in Richmond?

If you think NASCAR is not a team sport, think again. In one of the most controversial incidents in the sport’s recent history, driver Clint Bowyer is alleged to have intentionally spun out late in Saturday’s Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway.


NEWS 9/12/13 7:55pm

Freshman Class Election Results

The Student Government Association held freshman class elections Sept. 9-10. The results are as follows: Freddy Suppes - President Kyle Porro - Vice President Shelby Allen - Secretary Prateek Patel - Treasurer Kenneth Obi - Senator Elyse Ruppert - Senator Mark McGann - Senator


NEWS 9/12/13 6:26pm

'Johnny Cam' for 'Johnny Football?' The reason why it's bad for NCAA

If you even pay the slightest bit of attention to college football, or even happen to tune into ESPN every so often, you know who Johnny Manziel is. The star Heisman-trophy winning quarterback from Texas A&M University has filled headlines for the past year, from the time he rolled over eventual national champion University of Alabama to when he skated through NCAA hearings and received a surprisingly small punishment for what could have been a major scandal. But what Manziel really has created will carry on long past the final snap he’ll play in an Aggies’ uniform.


NEWS 9/12/13 5:48pm

More Than 700 Bricks Stolen on Campus

It's only been three weeks into the fall semester, and already more than 700 bricks went missing from the pathways and sidewalks on Elon's campus. Some call it an innocent tradition, but others, a criminal offense. Danieley Center Resident Assistant Kelle-Anne Gecawich isn't a fan of the tradition. "One of reasons why I hate it when bricks are being stolen, is the fact that when they are found, we have to carry them," Gecawich said. Upperclassmen share their views on the tradition as well. Senior Village resident Ben Perron chooses not to steal bricks because it goes against what he considers moral. Perron referenced the Bible, concerning especially the teachings of Jesus Christ. Senior Jimmy Stevenson chooses not to steal them because of the dangers that loose and missing bricks can cause when riding bicycles or skateboards. "If you go over ground where missing bricks are, you can face plant," Stevenson said. Stevenson then made reference to unfortunate personal experiences the tradition has caused him. Elon Campus Safety and Police are penalizing offenders with fines, and second time offenders can receive misdemeanor charges.


NEWS 9/12/13 5:43pm

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NEWS 9/12/13 2:52pm

President Lambert Reflects on New Year

Campus is changing and to President Lambert, the improvements made to the university in the past 12 years when Elon College changed its name to Elon University, is remarkable. "This institution has been counted out many times along the way but has always preserved and particularly in the modern age, has always thrived," President Lambert said.


NEWS 9/12/13 2:39pm

U.S. men's soccer clinches World Cup berth with 2-0 over Mexico

On the eve of possibly the most infamous date of this American generation, the United States men’s national soccer team had some business to attend to. Over the past two weeks, various countries across the world have been playing soccer matches in a near final push to qualify for the World Cup in Brazil in the summer of 2014.


NEWS 9/12/13 9:08am

Escalating crisis in Syria evokes discussion of legal, moral responsibilities

A panel of experts came together Sept. 11 at Elon University to discuss the alleged use of chemicals weapons ordered by Syrian President Bashar Assad and what the United States, and the world, should do about the ongoing conflict there. Haya Ajjan, a native Syrian on the "Crisis in Syria: Prospects and Perspectives" panel said she lived in fear all her life in Syria.


NEWS 9/12/13 1:30am

New Barnes & Noble bookstore manager brings fresh experience, love of literature to position

When classes started in August, many students ventured to Elon University’s Barnes & Noble campus bookstore to retrieve their textbooks. This year, the shipment of those textbooks came with the delivery of a new bookstore manager, Jeremy Hunt. And similar to those books, there’s a story that led Hunt to Elon. Hunt worked at his first bookstore in college as a student employee, just like those he works with now.


NEWS 9/11/13 4:38pm

Junot Diaz emphasizes impact of diversity on art, society

During his speech at Elon University Sept. 10, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Diaz emphasized the importance of fostering diverse communities and discussed how his diverse upbringing influenced his work. “Your generation is basically caught in a nightmarish experiment,” he said.


NEWS 9/11/13 1:28pm

Teach for America the quick fix, not the solution

It’s no secret by now that changes are happening in the North Carolina education system. As part of a sweeping overhaul of public schools across the state, North Carolina teachers have seen their benefits slashed, numbers reduced and a whopping $500 million drained from the public education budget. In the last few months, 2,800 jobs have been cut from education, 850 of which were teaching positions.


NEWS 9/11/13 11:35am

Local Elon businesses struggle during summer months

Town Table and Taphouse served their last meals and poured their last beers at the end of this summer, leaving many to question the viability of doing business in downtown Elon at a time when the area’s most consistent customers — Elon University students — leave campus deserted. But many businesses are still going strong, supported in part from May to late August by a robust community customer base. “We’re just busy all the time, even in the summer months,” said Sandie Broom, a manager at The Root Trackside.



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