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NEWS 3/9/12 1:42pm

SGA meeting recap: March 8, 2012

By Katherine Blunt

In a 35-0 vote, the Senate approved a reaffirmation of the SGA stance on diversity, which is stated: Whereas: The first theme of the Elon Commitment Strategic Plan is to increase diversity and global awareness on campus and; Whereas: Discriminatory acts on campus during this academic year have highlighted the need for a more complex understanding of diversity; Whereas: Diversity is not always seen visually but contributed also through differing beliefs, values and ideas. Be it resolved by the Student Government Association of Elon University that: Article I: We the Student Government Association of Elon University define diversity as appreciating and celebrating individual, community and cultural differences through learning and understanding.

NEWS 3/9/12 1:29pm

Despite Manning's release, Colts have been dealt a Lucky hand

By Adam Lawson

Let's take a trip down memory lane. It's Feb. 8, 2010, the day after a thrilling Super Bowl XLIV that saw the New Orleans Saints overcome a 10-0 deficit, knock off the Indianapolis Colts and deliver the Big Easy its first championship. On the losing sideline stood Peyton Manning, shaken but still still confident.

NEWS 3/8/12 9:10pm

Cirque du Soleil: Alumna brings technical and artistic skills to road show

By Ashley Fahey

It isn’t every day that a college graduate joins the circus following commencement, but for Elon graduate Stuart Richie, that’s exactly what happened. While interning with Cirque du Soleil for three months during the spring semester of her senior year in the Las Vegas production of Mystère, Richie applied for her current position as a stage manager on the European tour of Alegría. “On my trip back across the country (to get back on time for Elon’s 2010 commencement) I was contacted for an interview,” Richie said.

NEWS 3/8/12 8:53pm

Spring Break: Top-10

By Casey Brown

Bikinis, board shorts, clear water, tanning lotion and fruity drinks with little umbrellas. These images are typically associated with spring break.

NEWS 3/8/12 8:41pm

Restaurant Watch: Nico’s Restaurant and Bar

By Kati Asbury

When Nico Scavone came to Greensboro in 2003, he came for love. Since he arrived, he has focused on Italian family recipes, fresh ingredients, homemade pastas and the development of a local Italian gem. The sounds of Italy danced through the air as soon as I stepped into Nico’s Restaurant and Bar and within moments of being seated, the waiter brought a basket of fresh Italian bread. Drizzled with a balsamic reduction and covered with rosemary-infused olive oil, the bruschetta had the right amount of fresh, diced tomato upon a crunchy, toasted slice of bread. The Linguine Con Le Polpette (Linguine with Meatballs) had a creamy and mild tomato sauce, topped with Parmesan, and had a spicy aftertaste.

NEWS 3/8/12 8:39pm

Discovering the Southeast

By Diana Davis

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Only four hours from campus, Columbia provides a vast amount of Civil War history as the state’s capital and largest city.

NEWS 3/8/12 8:37pm

Indoctrination doesn’t belong in public schools, only education

By Derek Scully

Last month, a Tennessee high school student was prevented from publishing an editorial in her school paper titled “No Rights: The Life of an Atheist.” School officials censored editor Krystal Myers on grounds that the piece could cause disruption in the predominantly Christian student body. What her school did was absolutely legal.

NEWS 3/8/12 8:30pm

March Madness - The Gray Areas

By Caitlin Leith

With less than a month until the selection of 68 teams for the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament, it is important to look at the grey areas of statistics as it’s not necessarily about the black and white statistics to prove a team’s success.

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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.

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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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