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NEWS 5/7/12 9:10pm

Burlington's Relay for Life looks for increased awareness from Elon students

By Ben Donahue

In 1985, a Tacoma colorectal surgeon ran all day and night to raise money to fight cancer. The run spawned the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Currently, there are relays across the United States, all with the goal to procure funds for cancer treatment and research. This year’s local relay will be held at the Burlington City Recreation and Park May 18.

NEWS 5/6/12 11:10pm

Finals restrict Buddhist celebration on campus

By Mary Kate Brogan

Finals overshadow the Buddhist holiday, Visakha Puja, which celebrates the birth, enlightenment and death of Siddhartha Gautama, more commonly known as the Buddha. Visakha Puja will be on May 6 but, according to university chaplain Jan Fuller, because it is coming at such a busy time of the year, she said she would be surprised if there is much happening on campus to celebrate.

NEWS 5/6/12 11:08pm

Student life in Santiago

By Evan Studenmund

Well, I have completed my first midterm week in Chile, and yes, it is almost May.  Due to the season inverse, the fall (which is our spring) semester did not start until early March.  The past few days of intense studying have me reflecting on some of the distinctions between being a university student in Chile and the USA. For starters, the fotocopiadora (photocopier) is a Chilean student’s best friend; books are incredibly expensive here (thanks, neoliberalism!), and so I have made many trips from the library to the copy center with a bundle of libros (books). Chileans are notoriously unpunctual--a characteristic embraced by its students.  There are some folks who consistently show up to class in excess of 20 minutes past its starting time.   Most of the professors don’t bat an eye at the tardy students, however I have one professor who locks the classroom door at the start of class.

NEWS 5/6/12 10:58pm

Elon's Own Traumarama

By Kyra Gemberling

Everyone has a bad day, or sometimes just a really bad moment. These anonymous embarrassing stories are enough make even the most dignified college student’s skin crawl.

NEWS 5/6/12 10:55pm

Balancing science and art

By Ashley Fahey

For third year doctor of physical therapy student Ryan Mason, photography is a way to not only make some extra money, but to do something completely outside of the science world, just for himself. “What started off as something that was just kind of fun on the side became almost a necessity for me to have a break from (school),” Mason said.

NEWS 5/6/12 10:53pm

Graduating the Elon Bubble

By Kyra Gemberling

Rigorous application processes. Waiting around for job offers. Making new living arrangements. Ask any graduating senior at Elon and they will say they’ve dealt with all this and more when making plans for what they’re going to do after leaving college this May. But for four of these seniors, their post-graduation to-do list includes something substantially larger and even a bit frightening – preparing to move to another country all together. “Right now, globalization is everywhere, so it’s good to find a job offer abroad,” said senior Hiroshi Wada, who will be working for Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company in Japan, after he graduates. Not only are the economic aspects beneficial, but working internationally often entails doing something worthwhile to achieve the coveted status of “global citizen,” a term Elon promotes regularly through on-campus programs and lectures. “My goal is to find something that I can be passionate about and bring it back over here (to the United States) in future endeavors,” said senior Gayla Carr, who will be moving to Italy to teach English to children. And though they may have a general goal in mind for moving to a different country, these students can all agree on one thing: They have no idea what to expect. Life decisions on a whim Brett Brawerman: Peace Corps in Moldova As the creator of his own independent major, sports and health business, senior Brett Brawerman always thought he would be working in sports marketing after he graduated. When he heard that a friend of his had applied for the Peace Corps, Brawerman didn’t think much of it.

NEWS 5/6/12 2:01pm

Dogs, cats and bunnies - oh my!

By Kyra Gemberling

It’s common knowledge that animal lovers at Elon are typically disappointed to know that on-campus housing only allows the keeping of fish as pets. But for some students, off-campus housing is a prime opportunity to enjoy all the comfort that a home offers, including the chance to have various types of pets. “Having an animal is great because you know there’s always something there that depends on you and will love you unconditionally,” said sophomore Kristi Oristian, who lives off-campus with her rabbit, Lumpy (both pictured above). Oristian received Lumpy as a present for her 18th birthday before she came to college.

NEWS 5/6/12 2:00pm

Beat stress before it beats you

By Katie Kolls

It’s that time of year — finals will soon be here, meaning that students will probably spend their last weeks of school studying and facing a heavy load of anxiety. Not taking an occasional de-stress break from studying can actually hinder your ability to stay focused.

NEWS 5/6/12 1:10pm

GOP candidates wage war of words

By Dan Quackenbush

Contraception. National debt. Same-sex marriage. Religion. Healthcare. Just words, right? These words have been the weapons that each GOP primary candidate has brandished vehemently for the last several months.

NEWS 5/6/12 12:52pm

London sets new standards in Olympic planning

By Julia Miller

Sustainability. Legacy. Rejuvenation. These form the backbone of London 2012 planning, all tying together in a comprehensive package. Once completed, the Olympic Stadium will be the most sustainable  ever built, using less steel, low-carbon concrete and even building the top ring of the stadium with gas pipes left over from a previous project.

NEWS 5/6/12 12:48pm

Injured MLB players return to the game

By Andrew Wilson

There have been a lot of headlines in the offseason surrounding star players, but what about the star players that are coming back from serious injuries that kept them off the field for most of, if not all of last season?

NEWS 5/6/12 12:40pm

Coast to Coast Drama: New York

By Kyle Maher

No place in the world has drama like the New York City. The city has the most famous sports teams in the world and the most passionate fans in the country, bar none.

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NEWS 02/23/2026 1:55pm
Mebane City Council to expand offices, parking for staff

The Mebane City Council purchased a dentist's office and parking lot for $325,000 in a unanimous vote. The property is located across from the City Hall. North Carolina requires local governments to keep a minimum reserve — called a fund balance — equal to 8% of their annual general expenses.

NEWS 02/23/2026 9:58am
School of Education classrooms, offices move as Mooney renovations progress

Renovations to Elon University’s Mooney Building are in progress after it closed at the beginning of Winter Term. The building’s closure was announced Jan. 8 and renovations officially began Jan. 14. All upgrades are expected to be finished by the end of summer in time for the fall semester.

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