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NEWS 3/14/12 7:17pm

Media misogyny hampers female equality

By Kassondra Cloos

Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh recently called out Georgetown University Law student Sandra Fluke for being a “slut” for publicly advocating student birth control rights should be covered under her Catholic institution’s health care plan.The media coverage of the incident exploded overnight. Political commentators right and left were quick to call out Limbaugh’s sexist flub, causing him to lose a significant amount of endorsement deals.

NEWS 3/14/12 5:30pm

Elon student’s music blog attracts following despite controversy

By Adam Lawson

On a September 2010 day, an Elon University student got a text message that made his love for music much more tangible. At the suggestion of his hometown friend, Sophomore Conor Ambrose co-founded Dirty Mexican Lemonade, a music blog that posts music reviews, links and videos. Neither Ambrose nor Ryan Gardner, then a freshman at the University of Richmond, thought their site would gain fame. The blog started as a place for the two friends to post links to songs from some of their favorite music artists and provide a place for fans to download the tunes.

NEWS 3/14/12 5:29pm

Limbaugh’s critical comments revive problems between gender, politics

By Caitlin O'Donnell

It’s been more than a week since his off-color comments, but Rush Limbaugh is far from removed from the spotlight. After Georgetown University Law student Sandra Fluke testified before Congress in support of mandated private health insurance coverage of contraceptives, Limbaugh took to the airwaves of his conservative talk radio show to deride her as a “slut,” among other crude statements. The situation highlights issues of gender and politics, said Mandy Gallagher, assistant professor of communications and coordinator of the women’s and gender studies program at Elon University. “There has always been debate and discussion, but this seems like debate and discussion not contributing to any outcome, just everyone wanting to get their voices heard,” she said. In her statement, Fluke argued in support of requiring all private insurance plans to cover the cost of contraceptives, including religious institutions.

NEWS 3/14/12 5:28pm

Local craftsman builds hobby from love of bluebirds

By Audrey Horwitz

Sixty-nine-year-old O.T. Bailey has a charming southern drawl, a gracious smile and a passion for bluebirds. “I’ve fallen in love with bluebirds,” Bailey said. The retired counselor started making bluebird houses in 2004 after his former secretary gave him one as a present. “I never get sick of making them,” Bailed said.

NEWS 3/14/12 5:27pm

Campus voices blend together for 9th annual Acappallooza

By Dan Quackenbush

The audience’s screams of delight rang clear up to the rafters of Whitley Auditorium Saturday night, as Elon University’s a cappella community joined forces with other local and distant groups to put on Elon’s ninth annual Acappallooza event. This year’s Acappallooza theme, VOICESONLY, remained ever-present as each group performed arrangements of multiple genres of music, using only the power of their voices to carry the tune. Hosted by Sweet Signatures, Elon’s only all-female ensemble, Acappallooza is an annual event on campus — one that strives to bring together Elon’s a cappella community while reaching out to other university groups to come perform as well. Junior Connor Stirland, president of Elon’s all-male a cappella group, Rip_Chord, said he believes students find Acappallooza appealing because it offers a refreshing change of pace from the style of music they normally hear. “I think that a cappella is particularly big at Elon right now because we sing songs that people wouldn’t necessarily hear on a day-to-day basis,” Stirland said.

NEWS 3/14/12 5:26pm

Flight of the Phoenix cha-chas its way to nationals

By Lindsay Kimble

Elon University’s Flight of the Phoenix ballroom dance competition team will soon showcase its rhythm on the dance floor on its first-ever trip to the National DanceSport Championships. Team members will be competing in bronze smooth events, consisting of the waltz and foxtrot, as well as bronze rhythm events, consisting of the cha-cha and rumba. Freshman Caroline Medley, who has been ballroom dancing for eight years, is one of the team members in the first delegation Elon has ever sent to the national competition. “This is the first year that couples on our team are going to nationals because of scheduling conflicts in the past,” said sophomore Claire Mauro, publicist for Club Dance.

NEWS 3/14/12 5:25pm

Conference communicates efforts toward water conservation

By Brittany Lloyd-Jones

Although the human population reproduces, water supply does not, making some  students feel it is necessary to turn their attention to water conservation. Elon’s efforts in water conservation were discussed at a national conference, held by The American Waterworks Association and the Elon University Center for Environmental Studies, which investigated innovative water reuse programs. “It’s important for Elon students to care and know about this because it’s our generation that’s going to have to deal with it,” said sophomore Pat Howell, who attended the conference with his Humans and Nature class.

NEWS 3/14/12 5:24pm

The future is sweet: Yogurt profit share chips in for college tuition

By Zachary Horner

For freshman Yasmine Arrington, chocolate chips and scholarships have something in common. That's why she chose to host a profit share at Local Yogurt to raise money for ScholarCHIPS, an organization she founded two years ago. “ScholarCHIPS is a non-profit organization that raises college dollars for high school graduates who have incarcerated parents, who would like to continue their education (and) go to college,” she said. Arrington said holding the profit share at Local Yogurt was an obvious choice. “People love yogurt,” she said.

NEWS 3/14/12 5:23pm

SGA conference attendance brings student voice into national dialogue

By Melissa Kansky

Their job is to represent the student body. Immersing themselves in a national dialogue adds Elon University’s voice to the equation. “I think it gives us a stronger voice as a leader on campus because we are supposed to be the voice of the students,” said Sam Warren, Student Government Association executive president.

NEWS 3/14/12 5:21pm

Elon's not afraid of the dark

By Melissa Kansky

Learning and living have cultivated an inextricable link. For sophomore Emily Forinash, information extracted from environmental studies is apparent in her behavior and efforts throughout POWERless competition. “My major is environmental studies, and I’ve realized that the stuff I’ve been exposed to are along the lines of environmental duties,” Forinash said.

NEWS 3/14/12 5:19pm

Handmade art cooperative seeks artists, provides insights for future

By Ethan Smith

Artists often put countless hours of effort into their craft, only to discover the space they need to share what they have created doesn’t exist. Elon University’s new handmade art cooperative seeks to solve that issue by providing artists in the Burlington community and on Elon’s campus with a space to sell their work. “We want to pop the infamous Elon bubble,” said sophomore Mat Goldberg, co-founder of the co-op.

NEWS 3/14/12 5:18pm

Basketball season review: New bench boss sees promising future for women

By Adam Lawson

Charlotte Smith wasn’t quite sure what to expect with her first head coaching gig. After Karen Barefoot left to take a job at Old Dominion, Dave Blank, Elon University Director of Athletics called upon the former Tar Heel to be the next head coach of the Phoenix. Smith took over the team in July, shortly before the team went on its European tour the following month. “With me having that European tour, it helped prepare me a lot,” Smith said.

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Students received an E-Alert around 4 a.m. April 5, informing them of an assault earlier that night in the Mill Point neighborhood and urging anyone with information to contact campus police.

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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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