The Edge

---

NEWS 2/15/12 11:31am

Students' personal lives, mistakes, not responsibility of universities

By Natalie Allison

This is an age of convenience. A culture of drive-thru establishments and vending machines has enabled us to get what we want when we want it, without having to plan ahead. Drink machines have been  a common conveience for Americans for years, selling bottled water and canned Coke right down the hall from workspaces, classrooms and meeting areas. Go to the right restroom and you can find aspirin and ibuprofen machines — even condom dispensers — for people who need to purchase personal items without dealing with a clerk. But what about birth control pills?

---

NEWS 2/15/12 11:25am

Voters reflect on political process in digital age

By The Pendulum

In today’s digital era, almost everyone is a part of social media.

---

NEWS 2/15/12 11:25am

Belk library offers opportunities, comfort for community guests

By Grace Elkus

Belk Library offers a variety resources, including books, newspapers, movies, Internet access and printers.

---

NEWS 2/15/12 11:20am

Embrace both books, e-textbooks, but don't let one ruin other for you

By Kassondra Cloos

It’s pouring outside and it’s a cozy, cuddle-up-in-bed, ignore-the-world-and-just-read kind of day.

---

NEWS 2/15/12 11:07am

Board of Trustees approves 2012-2013 fiscal year budget

By Melissa Kansky

Elon University's Board of Trustees approved the 2012-2013 fiscal year budget Feb. 14 and determined the cost of tuition for the upcoming academic year.

---

NEWS 2/15/12 11:07am

Women remain unappreciated in political system

By Rachel Southmayd

There are few stereotypes in society today that lend themselves to comic impression better than the female politician.

---

NEWS 2/15/12 10:30am

Sophomore leads registration for National Marrow Donor Program

By Katherine Blunt

Sophomore Miles Grunvald recently led an effort to register Elon University students with the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), a national registry of potential donors of both peripheral blood stem cells (PBSC) and bone marrow last week.

---

NEWS 2/15/12 9:45am

Elon alumnus nominated to head U.S. Fleet Force Command

By Melissa Kansky

President Barack Obama recently nominated Vice Adm. Bill Gortney, Class of 1977, to head the United States Fleet Force Command, which organizes, mans, trains, maintains and equips Navy forces and develops and submits budgets. Gortney graduated from Elon University with a Bachelors of Arts in history and political science. Although Gortney initially intended to pursue a career in law upon graduation, he has served the nation since first entering the Navy in 1977.

---

NEWS 2/15/12 9:33am

Q & A: Brad Moore comments on promotion, responsibilities

By Natalie Allison

Brad Moore, former associate director of planning, design and construction management, was named director of the department after Neil Bromilow retired earlier this year.

---

NEWS 2/15/12 9:23am

Two-game losing streak not dimming Matheny's positive outlook

By Zachary Horner

Even though his team has lost two games in a row after an exciting three-game home winning streak, Elon men’s basketball head coach Matt Matheny remains upbeat. "I am encouraged," Matheny said.

---

NEWS 2/15/12 8:57am

News Briefs - Feb. 15 2012

By Melissa Kansky

Elon University School of Law hosts conference about international law Elon University School of Law will host a conference on international law Feb.

---

NEWS 2/15/12 8:57am

Council proposes policy to address bias, discrimination on campus

By Melissa Kansky

The Elon University Staff Advisory Council and Academic Council devised a new bias and discrimination policy inclusive of all types of harassment and discrimination, offering clarification for the process of reporting an incident of harassment.

---

NEWS 2/15/12 8:43am

Campus reacts to ruling of graphic cigarette labels unconstitutional

By Michael Papich

A U.S. district judge ruled this month that a law that would put new graphic warning labels on cigarette packs by September 2012 was unconstitutional.

---

NEWS 2/15/12 6:26am

Upcoming elections in Senegal met with opposition

By Katherine Wise

DAKAR, SENEGAL — Despite demonstrations from the opposition group, current president, Abdoulaye Wade, continues with his campaign for the 2012 Senegalese Feb.

---

NEWS 2/15/12 6:20am

Event planned to spread knowledge about N.C. marriage amendment

By Caitlin O'Donnell

For these runners, the purpose of the race runs much deeper than victory – it’s about sharing information along the way. This month, Elon University will welcome Race to the Ballot, a team led by Jen Jones, communications director for Protect NC Families, currently running 322 miles across the state from Asheville to Wilmington to raise awareness about what they believe are the detriments of Amendment One.

---

NEWS 2/15/12 6:08am

Student election rules unclear to SGA officials

By The Pendulum

With Student Government Association elections less than a week away, Elon University students are being encouraged to support their classmates running for executive positions by exercising one of their basic rights: the right to vote.

---

NEWS 2/15/12 3:16am

Sports Briefs for Feb. 15

By The Pendulum Sports Desk

Softball’s Hill named SoCon Player of the Week Elon softball’s Camille Hill was honored by the Southern Conference as the player of the week for all games Feb.

---

NEWS 2/15/12 2:25am

Elon forest provides engaged learning opportunity

By Mary Kate Brogan

Since its opening in October 2010, the 56 acres of land north of University Drive on Power Line Drive, officially preserved by the Board of Trustees as the Elon University Forest, has gradually become a place where classes can go to experience the outdoors.

---

NEWS 2/14/12 9:14pm

Hitting high notes on and off the basketball court

By Rebecca Wickel

On the court, a certain rhythm is responsible for the Elon men’s basketball team snagging second place in the Southern Conference’s North Division. But outside the gym, some of the guys still rely on pattern, practice and a different kind of move.

---

NEWS 2/14/12 9:05pm

My Life@Elon

By Audrey Horwitz

Today I spent the afternoon with an older generation. Elon hosts a program called LIFE@ELON in Johnston Hall Alumni Center that offers seminars to community members who are over 50 years old. I have to say, the seminar was not what I expected.

---