Editorials

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NEWS 3/13/13 9:57pm

Men's tennis defends home court, wins second conference match against Davidson

By Jordan Spritzer

The Elon University men’s tennis team won its second straight conference match on Wednesday, March 13, by taking down the Davidson College Wildcats, 6-1. The Phoenix won the first point of the afternoon by taking all three doubles matches.

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NEWS 3/13/13 9:43pm

Free Food Search

By ehalperin

Sure, the new Lakeside Dining Hall is great. But I thought it would be fun to see if for a week, I could find food without having to swipe the Phoenix Card.

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NEWS 3/13/13 6:03pm

Chaos: Pac-12 Tournament might as well be wide open

By Andrew Wilson

The Pac-12 Conference is a mess. Organized chaos might not even be the right term for the Pac-12. We’ll go with just chaos. With only two nationally ranked teams in the University of Arizona and the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), the Pac-12 tournament might be more than wide open.

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NEWS 3/13/13 12:16pm

Ailey II comes to Elon with new music, dance styles

By Jessica Petrocchi

The dance company Ailey II brought fresh and young dancers to Elon University’s McCrary Theatre Thursday, March 7. “Ailey II is renowned for merging the passion of the country’s best young dance talent with the creative vision of today’s outstanding emerging choreographers,” said Jeffrey Clark, executive director in the Office of Cultural and Special Programs.

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NEWS 3/13/13 11:33am

Multiple contenders emerge as the Big 12 Tournament begins

By Kyle Maher

As college basketball enters March and the Big 12 conference tournament begins, here’s a look at three storylines every fan should be watching as the tournament tips in Kansas City this Wednesday, March 13. The Kansas Jayhawks are entering this week’s tournament with a very realistic shot at being awarded a No.

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NEWS 3/13/13 10:59am

College Cooking

By arose8

We focus on food that is local, healthy, and cheap. Tweet @AlexPatrickRose to give your food suggestions for our next show.

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NEWS 3/13/13 10:47am

Can Florida be stopped in the SEC?

By Jordan Spritzer

The SEC Conference Tournament was largely considered a forgone conclusion for some time.  The University of Florida was a serious contender for a No.

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NEWS 3/13/13 9:20am

Fewer students apply for SGA Scholarship than last year

By Katherine Blunt

The Student Government Association at Elon University has received fewer applications for its SGA Scholarship than last year, which was the first year the scholarship was offered.

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NEWS 3/13/13 9:18am

Elon junior prepares to compete as Truman Scholarship finalist

 

Mat Goldberg is what many people would consider an exemplary Elon University student. He is a Periclean Scholar, a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa leadership honor society and a social justice chair.

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NEWS 3/13/13 9:15am

Elon staff embraces passion with summer outdoor theater

By Casey Brown

Scott Rivera can be credited for keeping the grounds of Elon University pristine and nationally acknowledged, but his true passion lies somewhere else: performing with the Snow Camp Outdoor Theatre.

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NEWS 3/13/13 1:36am

Elon comes up short in Wilmington

By Andrew Wilson

Looking to avoid a three game losing streak, the Elon University baseball team traveled to the coast of North Carolina to take on the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

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NEWS 3/12/13 11:23pm

Former Elon Student Died Monday

By bmcgovern

A former Elon University student passed away Monday, according to an email from Dr. Smith Jackson, Vice President for Student Life. Melanie Manley, who was last enrolled at Elon in the fall, passed away at Alamance County Medical Center accompanied by her family and fiance.

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NEWS 3/12/13 11:04pm

Former Elon student dies at Alamance Regional Medical Center

By Katherine Blunt

Melanie Manley, a former Elon University student, passed away yesterday at Alamance Regional Medical Center. Manley was most recently enrolled at Elon in the fall, and she suffered from frequent medical problems during her time as a student, according to an email sent by Smith Jackson, vice president and dean of Student Life. According to the email, she wanted to return to her studies this summer.

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NEWS 3/12/13 9:10pm

One-woman band, Laura Thurston, holds intimate show at Front Street Public House

By Meghan Mahoney

A concert at the Front Street Public House in downtown Burlington Thursday included four instruments: a kazoo, harmonica, guitar and tambourine.

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NEWS 3/12/13 2:00pm

Drunk Driving in College

By jwinston3

A study from the University of Maryland suggests that 1 out of 5 college students admits to driving after drinking alcohol and 40% of college students admit to getting in the car with an intoxicated driver. This past week I spoke to one student about his experiences with drunk driving on campus.

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NEWS 3/12/13 1:27pm

Offensive Twitter Handle Causes Controversy

By jpuckett

Twitter Parody accounts are nothing new. There are hundreds of thousands of them online mimicking people, places and even household objects. There are more than a dozen parody accounts associated with Elon.

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NEWS 3/12/13 12:51pm

Adventures in Asheville

By kmaraghy

While some Elon students just got back from a weekend in Asheville where they rooted on the men and women's basketball teams, there's more to Asheville than watching basketball. On any given street, one will walk past street musicians, art galleries and chocolate shops with homemade fudge displayed in the window. European restaurants, boutiques and unique architecture provide plenty for a visitor to take in. [div class="alignleft"] [/div] Right across the street from the U.S.

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NEWS 3/12/13 12:32pm

Students across North Carolina push for gender-neutral housing

By Michael Papich

On-campus housing at college has historically been structured according to traditional gender norms, with boys and girls in separate rooms or separate buildings.

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NEWS 3/12/13 12:29pm

Numen Lumen Pavilion opens for community worship

By Corinne James

The Numen Lumen Pavilion, located in the Academic Village at Elon University, is now open to students and other Elon community members.

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NEWS 3/12/13 12:27pm

Elon partners with Peace Corp to promote global volunteerism

By Cleo Dan

Elon University recently established a partnership with the Peace Corps to better prepare students for the rigors of the program and the prospect of working abroad. The new Peace Corps Prep Program is an interdisciplinary curriculum that teaches students skills necessary for success in the Peace Corps.

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