The Edge

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NEWS 2/17/16 11:01am

Put more importance on SGA elections

 

Around this time of year, seeing frantic yet determined students walking around campus with a packet and pen in their hands asking random students for their signature is very common. Often, students comply without hesitation, adding their name to a list of other students without asking many questions. They go on with their day. But these signatures prove to be far more important to the lives of Elon University students than they seem to view them.

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SPORTS 2/17/16 10:00am

Freshman men's basketball forward finds balance in his game

By Jordan Spritzer

Head coach Matt Matheny said Tyler Seibring is a changed man. The freshman forward has been a staple for the Elon University men’s basketball team, starting in all 27 games thanks to some necessary bulking in the off-season. “What he’s done since he set foot on campus in June is remarkable,” Matheny said. “The way he transformed his body to get ready for a grueling first year [of college].”

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NEWS 2/17/16 8:00am

Elon students and community learn from guest artists at jazz festival

By Alexandra Schonfeld

 There’s no need to travel down to New Orleans to hear some live, authentic Jazz music this spring— The 20th annual Elon University Jazz Festival will return Friday, Feb. 19th in McCrary Theater.

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NEWS 2/17/16 8:00am

Vital Signs Make-A-Wish Benefit Concert

By Lea SIlverman

For the third year in a row, Elon University’s six a cappella groups will join together for a singing extravaganza to benefit sick children.

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SPORTS 2/16/16 5:02pm

Baseball finds new excitement

By Alex Simon

As a new season approaches for the Elon University baseball team, head coach Mike Kennedy has noticed something about this group of players that makes them stand out from his previous teams at Elon. “We have more baseball rats,” Kennedy said.

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NEWS 2/16/16 4:13pm

Elon raises tuition by 2.87 percent

By Bryan Anderson

The Elon University Board of Trustees approved its 2016-17 fiscal year budget Thursday, Feb. 11, increasing tuition by 2.87 percent — the increase amounts to $912. With an increase of $517 in room, board and fees, the total package cost will go up by 3.31 percent.

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NEWS 2/16/16 4:11pm

University schedule changes affect local businesses

By Christina Elias

Elon University delayed operations and cancelled classes after 3 p.m. Monday after inclement weather Sunday night and early Monday morning. University operations did not stop completely, unlike other nearby universities.

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SPORTS 2/16/16 4:00pm

Column: It’s Zammarelli’s turn for a breakout season

By Tommy Hamzik

Elon University baseball coach Mike Kennedy noticed something interesting when comparing junior utility man Nick Zammarelli’s stats from his freshman and sophomore years. They were eerily similar. He batted .284 his freshman year, and .288 last year.

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NEWS 2/16/16 1:51pm

The 'Weekend Update' for Elon

By Kayla Hoey

Jost will be performing at Elon on Feb. 24 in McCrary Theater. Tickets were available starting Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. in Moseley 207. The event is sponsored by SUB and is free. There is a one ticket per person limit, and a Phoenix card needs to be shown to receive a ticket.

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SPORTS 2/16/16 1:43pm

Former men's soccer players sign with former coach

By Pendulum Sports Desk

Fomer Elon University men’s soccer head coach Darren Powell signed two former Elon players — defender Sam McBride and midfielder Miguel Salazar — to contracts with San Antonio FC, the club announced Monday. Powell was named head coach of the expansion club in January, and the two former players will play in the United Soccer League (USL) for San Antonio FC, which is the third tier of the soccer system in the United States. “We are very happy for both Miguel and Sam to realize their dream as professional players,” said Elon head coach Chris Little.

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NEWS 2/16/16 1:41pm

Kelsey Bliss - 2016-02-16 13:41:40

 

My name is Kelsey Bliss and I am a junior here at Elon studying Marketing and Communications. I am interested in joining the ELN team, specifically working with the sports department.

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NEWS 2/16/16 12:50pm

Vital Signs place 3rd in ICCA quarterfinals

By Lucía Jervis

The members of Vital Signs had a “Pitch Perfect” moment at the International Collegiate Competition for A Cappella (ICCA), placing third in the quarterfinals.

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NEWS 2/16/16 10:39am

Burlington Animal Shelter to expand facility

By eharrison7

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7j79BdlKC4&feature=youtu.be The shelter is inspected annually by the State Agricultural Department and has not met basic state standards on health and cleanliness.

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NEWS 2/15/16 6:00pm

Philanthropy differs greatly among Elon's fraternities and sororities

By malfini

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0PINmgETDQ&noredirect=1&w=560&h=315] Fraternities and sororities across the country often tout philanthropy as one of their essential values and it's no different here at Elon. Alaina Schukraft is one of the thousands of active students in fraternity and sorority life at Elon who takes pride in her sorority's work with its philanthropy. "I think it's the passion that each and everyone of my sisters has for St.

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NEWS 2/15/16 4:22pm

Elon self defense trainer teaches more than how to just use your hands

By afeather

Elon self-defense instructor Jason Thomas had a career as a cage fighter, but an injury ended his days in the ring. "Unfortunately eight years ago I damaged my neck pretty severely," Thomas said.

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NEWS 2/15/16 3:30pm

Risque Elon Snapchat is more dangerous than beneficial

By Olivia Ryan

A few days ago, curiosity got the best of me. With barely any hesitation, I opened Snapchat, clicked “Add Friends” and typed in the username “elon.snap." After I clicked to view their “Story”, I immediately regretted the decision.

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NEWS 2/15/16 2:37pm

Area high school students get jump start on college

By ktracy4

"You're allowed to eat in class. I love it. You're also allowed to just get up and go to the bathroom without signing anything or taking a pass," high school senior Laci Breen said. Breen has gotten a newfound taste of independence in a college classroom as part of Collegiate Start at Elon, a program that lets area high school students take up to two college courses.

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NEWS 2/15/16 2:19pm

Elon transportation opportunities extending into the Piedmont Triad region

By dbuck

Beginning Feb. 22, 2016, Elon University Transportation will have a van service from campus to the PART Route 4 Alamance Burlington Express Route bus stop.

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NEWS 2/15/16 2:15pm

Revived campus organization supports U.S. troops and their families

By bmcclelland

Team Hero at Elon University is an organization on campus whose goal is to connect the Elon Community with members of the military and support members of military families. The organization gives support to members of the military and their families mainly through sending care packages, holding bake sales and letter writing campaigns. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ke6nUtmIdsk&noredirect=1&w=560&h=315] In a statement on their website Team Hero says, "We feel there is a major disconnect between civilian and military culture that results in a lack of support for those returning from tours of duty.

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SPORTS 2/15/16 2:11pm

Local archery shop hits the bullseye in Burlington

By jbiegel

Local business owner Carson Koury has been hunting for as long as he can remember. "I've been hunting ever since I was little," he said.

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