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NEWS 4/19/13 4:00pm

Elon tennis teams dominate, both move to semifinals

By Kyle Maher

With threatening skies overhead, the Elon University women’s tennis team dominated the Georgia Southern University Eagles from start to finish, winning the first four singles matches en route to a 4-0 shutout. “I was really proud of the team today,” said Elon head coach Elizabeth Anderson.

NEWS 4/19/13 2:27pm

A letter to the Obama administration

By Carolina O'Brien

Dear Editor, It amazes me how bad President Obama’s policies are for the global economy. Instead of supporting actions that could help the economy recover, he opposes anything that doesn’t line up with his donors and his liberal agenda. One thing I find absolutely appalling is his position on putting the burden of our government overspending on American companies.

NEWS 4/19/13 10:20am

Elon's Miracle Child

By cdavis46

On April 12th Elon put on one of the biggest events of the year, Elonthon. Every year, miracle children and their families share their stories at the 24-hour dance marathon. "The only money that's raised is what you're doing," said Steve Martinelli, a father of a Duke Children's Hospital former patient.

NEWS 4/18/13 6:32pm

Identity workshop yields surprising results for participants

By Lauryl Fischer

Elon University students discussed the fluid nature of sexuality and gender identity in a workshop hosted by Spectrum, the university’s queer-straight alliance, April 16. Participants filled out a worksheet to help them determine where they fell on the Kinsey scale, a numerical measurement of same-sex attraction.

NEWS 4/18/13 6:25pm

Elon Poll finds North Carolinians split on General Assembly's performance

By Michael Papich

As North Carolina’s new General Assembly has been getting more and more attention both in and outside of the state, the Elon Poll surveyed North Carolinians to see how citizens feel about their new legislature. The poll, which conducted 770 live-interview calls April 5-9, found 37 percent of interviewees approved of the assembly’s job, while 39 percent disapproved. The General Assembly has gotten flack for proposing legislation such as a waiting period for divorce and a reduction in early voting time.

NEWS 4/18/13 10:21am

Student babysitters find rewards in traditional job both on, off campus

By Katy Canada

Furniture, apartments, textbooks, clothing and even pets are among the most common items on E-net’s Want Ad page. But below the television stands, riding lawn mowers and used textbooks, it’s not unusual for students to advertise their services as babysitters and pet sitters. Babysitting may seem like the easiest option for college students who need money, but according to junior Michelle Lewandowski, it can be difficult to balance the strains of college life with such a taxing job. “I have to drive to the job, which is not as convenient as an on-campus job,” Lewandowski said.

NEWS 4/17/13 7:08pm

Learning the Game

By rgreene5

Elon University offers more than 20 club sports, ranging from the equestrian team to ultimate Frisbee.

NEWS 4/17/13 6:54pm

ElonThon

By lcook8

Play dough, yoga and even a rave. It may seem like just a party, but for some it's much more. Students chanted "For the Kids!" in honor of Elonthon, Elon's twenty-four hour dance marathon benefitting Duke Children's Hospital.

NEWS 4/17/13 6:49pm

Greek Week Dance Changes

By mstutz

It's that time of year again. For the past few days, hundreds of Greek affiliated students have been participating in the annual "Greek Week" to show off their chapter spirit.

NEWS 4/17/13 4:16pm

Marriage Equality Panel tackles prominent LGBTQ issues

By Michael Papich

While marriage equality is often discussed in the news and on social media, Elon University’s LGBTQIA panel discussion showed that there are many other pressing issues in the community. The panel, as part of Elon’s 2013 Pride Week, brought in students and professors from campus to talk about prominent issues for LGBTQIA people both in the United States and around the world. With the Supreme Court hearing cases on the legality of the Defense of Marriage Act and California’s Proposition 8 just last month, marriage equality was one issue of interest for many attending the panel. Senior Emily Kane, an advocacy and education chair for Spectrum, Elon’s queer-straight alliance, said she believed that not only would DOMA be overturned, but that the court would rule widely on Prop 8 and overturn same-sex marriage bans in all states. “The nation is ready for it,” Kane said.

NEWS 4/17/13 4:15pm

Championship Rings Stolen from Elon Baseball Player's Home

By Gary Grumbach

Two rings, a laptop, and an XBOX were among items stolen An Elon baseball player arrived to his Jennings Berry Drive residence early Sunday morning to find his 2011 Southern Conference Championship ring and Elon Baseball Summer Championship ring missing, according to an Elon Town Police report. The police report lists the rings to be worth $400 a piece. The report says catcher Alex Swim called police at 1:50 a.m.

NEWS 4/17/13 2:01pm

Hitting Home for Crossroads Tailgate

By bmcdavid

Sport and event management students hosted the Hitting Home for Crossroads tailgate on Sunday, April 14, at Hunt Softball Park. Students were able to enjoy food and fun games, but the main goal of the event was to raise awareness for Crossroads, a resource center in Burlington, that aims to reduce sexual violence.

NEWS 4/17/13 1:29pm

Margaret Thatcher's Funeral Set for Today

By jackermann

Preparations for Margaret Thatcher's funeral are underway. The ceremony for the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom will be a ceremonial funeral with military honors. The funeral is Wednesday at 11 a.m.

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Elon University, Go Baby Go modify cars for children with mobility challenges

Elon University’s Innovation Hall was filled with the high-pitched hums of electric motors and the sounds of childhood play April 4. The noises came from the first Go Baby Go program at Elon, where the community takes standard electric toy cars and adapts them for children who cannot traditionally operate one. 

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