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Charlotte Mayor tapped as Secretary of Transportation

President Barack Obama officially named Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx as his nominee for Secretary of Transportation Monday afternoon. In his announcement from the White House East Room, Obama praised Foxx's record of creating jobs and making Charlotte more attractive for businesses. The President also tasked Foxx to start repairing the nation's infrastructure.

President Lambert promotes Elon’s music department with The President’s Gala

Elon University president Leo Lambert hosted The President’s Gala last Saturday, April 27. The musical event took place in McCrary Theatre at 7:30 p.m. The show featured a variety of musical masterpieces.

A worn out debate finally laid to rest

In the wake of the Vendor Policy Study Committee’s decision to keep Chick-fil-A on campus, it would seem the grueling and contentious debate over its legitimacy at Elon University has finally reached a conclusion.

Elon Orchestra concert's classical music connects generations

On the evening of Tuesday, April 16, a classical performance by the Elon University Orchestra broke through barriers of age and experiences via a genre that is sometimes overlooked, but not lost. “Going to watch the Elon Orchestra was an experience that allowed me to continue to appreciate classical pieces of music and it proves the incredible talent that the university has to offer,” said Brian Delgado, a sophomore at Elon. Beginning with a charming rendition of the “Star-Spangled Banner,” the orchestra played an array of classical music, with compositions ranging from the 17th century to the 20th century, including the “spring” and “summer” concertos from Antonio Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons.” The six pieces used in the performance were played at the level of a professional orchestra, according to director and music professor Thomas Erdmann.

Let them eat chicken!

Fast food. College students gravitate to it like animals in the safari, moving toward a watering hole.

Review: Black Box plays host to zany, heartwarming ‘Spelling Bee’

Elon University’s Black Box Theatre recently hosted “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” the Tony-winning one-act musical about a middle school county spelling bee.

Manchester United clinches Premier League Title

With a 3-0 defeat of Aston Villa on Monday night, Manchester United had officially clinched the Barclay’s Premier League Title.

What on Earth is wrong with the Washington Nationals?

The predictions were nearly universal: The Washington Nationals would win the National League East division en route to the National League pennant.

Elon drops in SoCon standings after weekend series at Georgia Southern

Two bad innings signaled the downfall of the Elon University baseball team in two games of a three-game set in Statesboro, Ga.

From Elon to the NFL: Mellette Drafted by Super Bowl Champion Ravens

Mellette celebrates after being drafted by the Baltimore Ravens He anxiously watched as 237 other names flashed across the screen.

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Furman walks off in rain soaked series against Elon

Knowing rain was headed to Greenville, S.C., the Elon University and Furman University softball teams moved up Saturday’s doubleheader by a half hour.

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As the solemn Holy Week comes to an end, the April festivities may begin

SEVILLE — Two weeks after the solemn Holy Week in Seville commences a grand celebration that brings Spaniards together for a week of festivities. Starting Monday, April 15 at midnight, Feria de Abril officially begins the moment the main structure—la puerta— lights up the fairgrounds.