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SPORTS 10/28/16 4:15pm

5 student-athletes reprimanded after shooting paintballs at President Lambert's house

By Alex Simon

Five Elon University freshmen student-athletes were reprimanded by their respective athletic teams for shooting paintballs at the house of President Leo Lambert late last week, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation. Three of the athletes were football players — wide receiver Jeremiah Bridges, defensive back Khalil Moore and defensive lineman Marcus Willoughby — and two were women’s basketball players — guards Jada Graves and Madison Wilder.

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NEWS 10/27/16 6:13pm

LEVY: Don’t be a racist for Halloween

By Cassidy Levy

Growing up, I was told I could be anything or anyone on Halloween. I was lucky to have my creativity encouraged, from dressing up as a chess piece when I was in elementary school to a star-covered “Kevin Space-y” get-up when I studied abroad.

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NEWS 10/27/16 2:24pm

Elon students distribute flyers outside Lakeside Dining Hall protesting Aramark's treatment of animals

By Brooke Wivagg

When Elon University students walked into Lakeside Dining Hall for lunch today, they were handed a pamphlet with the headline, "The Life of an Aramark Chicken." The front of the flyer featured a picture of an abused chicken. The pamphlets were being handed out by senior Marissa Costner and Humane League member Maddie Segal. "We are asking [Aramark] to change a few of their policies to make it better for animals," Segal said.

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NEWS 10/27/16 9:39am

After defying the odds, one dancer now helping others

By Maya Eaglin

Dee Evans helped raise more than $250,000 at a gala for Little Pink Houses of Hope this earlier month.

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SPORTS 10/26/16 12:00pm

Football finding footing in run game

By Alex Simon

Even though the Elon University football team has struggled to score points offensively, the Phoenix has been able to move the ball well on the ground. Things were no different on Saturday, as Elon ran for 156 yards on 39 carries, averaging exactly four yards per rushing play in its 35-7 loss to the sixth-ranked University of Richmond.

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SPORTS 10/26/16 10:00am

Cross country enters CAA with multiple title targets

By Alex Simon

The mindset entering the Colonial Athletic Association Championships is a little different in the second go-round for Elon University cross country sophomore Nick Ciolkowski. “Last year was more of a, ‘Put yourself there and what happens happens.’” Ciolkowski said.

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LIFESTYLE 10/26/16 8:00am

Elon Eats: tastes more traditional than simple  

By Kelly Valerio and Marielle Abrahamson

Who would have thought that on a Thursday night Simple Thai would be exceptionally crowded? Well it was, and that in itself speaks for itself.

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NEWS 10/25/16 11:21pm

New York Times Magazine reporter visits Elon, outlines reporting on Middle East

By Emmanuel Morgan

New York Times Magazine reporter Scott Anderson embarked on a “treasure hunt” of sorts almost two years ago, scavenging the war-trodden regions of the Middle East for selective anecdotes of people he could chronicle to depict the blunt realities of sorrow felt by so many in that area.

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NEWS 10/25/16 7:25pm

Former astronaut discusses complications of defending against asteroid-caused catastrophes

By James Miralia

Hundreds of students crowded in McKinnon Hall to watch former United States astronaut Tom D. Jones present on the catastrophic nature of asteroids during the Voices of Discovery presentation tonight.

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LIFESTYLE 10/25/16 1:52pm

'Parade' to spark important campus conversations

By Deirdre Kronschnabel

Similarly to the Black Lives Matters movement emerging throughout the United States today, Elon Univerisity’s Deparment of Performing Arts will explore racial tensions and injustices in the production of the musical “Parade.”

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NEWS 10/24/16 10:41pm

As Breast Cancer Awareness month concludes, Elon continues to show support

By Anton L. Delgado

There are currently 6,008 undergraduate students at Elon University, according to the Elon Admissions website, and 3,545 of them are women. According to Breastcancer.org, one in eight women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. Applying these statistics, 443 Elon women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. It is because of these staggering numbers and national prevalence of the disease that Elon actively participated in spreading awareness during October.

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NEWS 10/24/16 10:31pm

A walk into the Engineering department at Elon shows the short, impactful history of the program

By James Miralia

The short history of the engineering department at Elon University began well after many current students were born, but the program has expanded to annually accept 80 students, each interested in indulging their curious outlook on solving the world’s advanced problems with their inventive minds.

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NEWS 10/24/16 10:28pm

Authorities unconcerned about Halloween safety, advise against clown costumes

By Margaret Malone

Halloween is expected to be filled with more treats than tricks, according to local law enforcement authorities, but Town of Elon Police Chief Cliff Parker had some advice to offer students in light of recent events: Avoid creepy clown costumes. “While it’s not illegal for somebody to dress that way ... it could cause issues,” he said.

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LIFESTYLE 10/24/16 10:19pm

Students film biggest budgeted movie in Elon’s history over Fall Break

By Courtney Campbell

Over the span of nine days, 37 Elon University students were running around with cameras, props and actors, spending around 13 hours a day filming “Providence,” a short film written and directed by senior Kenner Clark. Taking place in a rural college town in North Carolina, “Providence” follows four characters that become entangled in a crime of passion and how a deteriorating relationship reaches its breaking point in 36 hours.

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NEWS 10/24/16 9:54pm

LaRose family gift to fund Historic Neighborhood commons building.

By Emmanuel Morgan

Elon University alumna Gail LaRose ’64 and her daughter Michele LaRose, an Elon trustee, have made a $2.5 million gift to name a commons building for Historic Neighborhood, the only neighborhood currently without a commons building.

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NEWS 10/24/16 4:56pm

Homecoming 2016 brings together alumni, students for a weekend celebrating Elon

 

In a time of change at Elon University, more than 2,000 alumni returned to celebrate the history of the college and embrace its growth. Catch up with highlights from the weekend:

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NEWS 10/24/16 10:00am

Senate candidate Deborah Ross visit moved to Wednesday

By Bryan Anderson

North Carolina U.S. Senate candidate and Democratic challenger Deborah Ross will visit Elon University at 1 p.m. Saturday in Oaks 212.

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NEWS 10/23/16 2:27pm

Homecoming 2016: Alumni relive Homecoming history through "Elon Through the Ages"

By Deirdre Kronschnabel

“Elon Through the Ages: A Homecoming” is the first exhibition of its kind to be displayed in the University Archives Exhibition Area, on the second floor of Belk Library.

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NEWS 10/23/16 9:10am

Homecoming 2016: Homecoming weekend has 'Instant Laughter'

By Courtney Campbell

Donald Trump, Oprah and a boy who barked whenever a question was asked were seen on stage at Yeager Recital Hall 

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SPORTS 10/23/16 1:12am

Agu’s brace not enough for men's soccer vs. Delaware

By Roman Costa

The difficult Homecoming Saturday continued late into the evening for the Elon University athletics teams as the men's soccer team lost to Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) rival University of Delaware 3-2 at Rudd Field. The Phoenix’s two first-half goals from junior striker Elijah Agu proved to be in vain, as the Blue Hens were able to recover from a 2-1 deficit to get the win at Rudd Field by a score of 3-2 on Saturday night.

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