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NEWS 9/3/12 10:01am

CNN features Elon professor's insight into religion and politics

By Ethan Smith

A constant interest led Jeffrey Pugh, a professor of religious studies at Elon University, through college at Wesley Theological Seminary, to a master’s and doctorate degree from Drew University, to teaching at Elon and most recently, to being interviewed by CNN. “It was really a random thing,” Pugh said.

NEWS 9/3/12 9:58am

New dean and university librarian aims to expand functionality of Belk Library

By Melissa Kansky

The first week of class inspires the library with a new energy, but the new dean and university librarian envisions a library that reaches beyond the brick walls and delves into Elon University's campus life. "One thing we are emphasizing is outreach of the library throughout the campus community," said Joan Ruelle, who assumed the position June 1. Ruelle aims to establish partnerships with organizations throughout the campus community in order to enhance the library's activity in the Elon community, she said. "I expect it to really happen because she's bringing in new, fresh ideas and she has lots of ideas that most everyone would be on board with," said Terry Buckley, assistant to the dean in Belk Library.

NEWS 9/2/12 10:45pm

SGA Freshman Speeches

By adamora

Freshman President: Alexandre Bohannon Chris Johnston John Cameron Crowder Matthew McCann Taylor DeBlock Freshman Vice President: Brandon Anderson Madison Tamblyn Ruth Robinson TJ Mullen Will Dawkins Freshman Senator: Ashleigh McGrath Cash Armstrong Chris Holden Conor Janda John Mathewson Lauren Eckstrom Margot Shoemaker

NEWS 9/1/12 5:41pm

Overmatched Phoenix football stomped by North Carolina

By Zachary Horner

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill sophomore running back Giovani Bernard showed why he was the Atlantic Coast Conference rookie of the year last season. On the first play of his team’s second drive, he took the hand-off 59 yards for a touchdown. It was the first of eight touchdowns the Tar Heels would score on the day on the way to whooping Elon University 62-0 Saturday afternoon in Chapel Hill in North Carolina head coach Larry Fedora’s debut. “Good first game and great to get it under our belt,” Fedora said.

NEWS 8/31/12 8:49pm

Cross country balances team, individual goals as new season begins

By Zachary Horner

Cross country is one a rare collegiate sport, along with golf and wrestling, because it is both individual and team-based. Couple that with having both men’s and women’s sides, and cross country turns out to be what Elon University men’s cross country redshirt sophomore Sean Magee calls “weird.” “Your race is really individual, you don’t have to pest anybody or do anything like that,” he said.

NEWS 8/31/12 11:46am

Construction provokes changes to dining schedule, facilities

By Ben Donahue

As a result of the demolition of Harden Dining Hall, formerly located in North Area, some changes have been made to accommodate students’ dining needs during the fall semester. A new dining hall, Lakeside, is currently under construction. Lakeside Dining Hall will be attached to Moseley Center adjacent to Lake Mary Nell.

NEWS 8/31/12 9:13am

Mitt Romney accepts nomination

By cnagel

The final day of the convention was like nothing I have ever witnessed before. The floor and stands of the Tampa Time Forum were filled with state delegates, politicians, and many guests of the Republican Party. The Republican party went through a long and stressful primary season but finally came together to rally around their candidates for President and Vice President, Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan.

NEWS 8/31/12 8:52am

Elder Law Clinic meets growing need in Guilford County

By Katherine Blunt

Since it began taking cases Aug. 15, the Elder Law Clinic at the Elon School of Law has received over 90 calls from low-income senior residents in Guilford County seeking legal aid with issues such as power of attorney, Social Security and Medicaid benefits and end of life planning. The clinic was developed this summer to meet the needs of the county’s growing senior demographic, according to Margaret Kantlehner, director of the clinic. “There was a consensus that there was more need than could be met,” she said.

NEWS 8/31/12 5:40am

Position changes follow loss of last year’s seniors

By Hannah Delacourt

The losses of setter Megan McMahon and outside hitter/middle blocker Caroline Lemke leave big holes in both Elon University women’s volleyball’s offense and defense.  Although head women’s volleyball coach Mary Tendler said she will miss their leadership and what they could do on the court for the team, she feels good about the players she has now. “They are ready to take on bigger roles and get more playing time and help the team win,” Tendler said.

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Elon University dances for a cause

Elon University’s Alumni Gym was transformed into a sea of energy April 11 as the community gathered for the 2026 Elonthon. The six-hour dance marathon, one of Elon’s many philanthropic events, brought students together to raise over $47,000 for Duke Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network, a nonprofit organization that raises funds for children's hospitals in the U.S. and Canada.

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