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SGA Town Hall examines Fraternity and Sorority Life's role at Elon

By Tommy Hamzik and Sonya Walker

Nearly 100 people on Thursday attended SGA’s second town hall, which discussed the presence of Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) at Elon University. Key issues raised included the disconnect and misperceptions of FSL from those not involved, a lack of unity within the three councils that make up FSL and a resistance by some members of FSL to change some of the culture.

NEWS 11/3/16 10:59pm

​Debra Nystrom reads from newest book and announces 2016 Fred Hartmann Award winners

By Deirdre Kronschnabel

Three times a year, the Elon University English Department offers students an exciting opportunity to listen to an influential, contemporary writer from one of three major disciplines. Be it fiction, nonfiction or poetry, Elon students are able to submit a piece of work, which is then judged by the visiting speaker. This year’s first event featured a poetry reading by Debra Nystrom at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1 in Johnston Hall.

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OCD documentarian speaks on campus

By Kailey Tracy

About 30 students gathered in McKinnon Hall on Tuesday night to learn about mental health disorders and how they can impact the lives of their friends and their families. The student-group, Active Minds, held a discussion to help spread awareness of the growing concerns that surround mental health disorders.

NEWS 11/2/16 12:14pm

Professor Emerita of English dies at 92

By Tommy Hamzik

Martha Smith-Trout, professor emerita of English, died Tuesday at 92. Smith-Trout taught at Elon University from 1963 until her retirement in 1993. During that time, she served as Chair of the English Department and of the Academic Council.

NEWS 11/2/16 12:00pm

Elon InterVarsity seeks to foster student dialogue, reflection after national reiteration

By Leena Dahal and Jackie Pascale

This month marks the deadline for staff members of national InterVarsity to leave the organization if they disagree with its recently reiterated theological stance against same-sex relationships, premarital sex, divorce and masturbation. The move by the national collegiate evangelical Christian ministry, which has a chapter on Elon University’s campus, created outcry in the LGBTQIA community after it was reported by Time Magazine in October. While the edict applies only to staff members — not student leaders or members — it has caused many students at Elon to try to distance itself from the national organization’s position and has prompted questions about the role of inclusivity and theological debate within the fellowship organization.

NEWS 11/2/16 9:51am

EDITORIAL: Elon InterVarsity student leaders should offer a statement

 

The situation is undeniably complicated. Between IV reaffirming its stance on gay marriage in no uncertain terms and Elon University’s campus-wide push for inclusivity, Elon InterVarsity (IV) is in a tough place. But so are the students in IV at Elon who look to the organization for spiritual guidance, as are the students in the greater Elon community committed to their own views of inclusivity.

NEWS 11/2/16 8:00am

As election draws to a close, so does patience

By Hannah Silvers

Elon University freshman Payton Barr doesn’t have a lot of social media accounts — just Instagram — but she still can’t escape this election season’s political posts. And she’s over it. “It gets kind of old,” Barr said. “People just get really aggressive about it. I don’t like to see that kind of negativity in my feed. I get sick of seeing it.” A recent Pew Research Center analysis found that more than one-third of social media users surveyed, like Barr, are sick of political content on their feeds. The study found that 37 percent of those surveyed said they were “worn out by how many political posts and discussions they see” on social media, saying they found it “stressful and frustrating” to read posts from those they disagree with.

NEWS 11/2/16 8:00am

Issues in North Carolina play vital role in national election

By Emmanuel Morgan and Jackie Pascale

North Carolina’s 15 Electoral College votes may seem trivial compared to the 270 total needed to win the United States presidency, but the votes placed in the state Nov. 8 will have a significant impact in deciding the next Commander-in-Chief. Since July, campaigns for both Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump have reflected the state’s high value, as each has made regular appearances. Clinton has even sent surrogates, including President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and former President Bill Clinton, to energize voters.

NEWS 11/2/16 8:00am

Millennial voter turnout to play pivotal role in election

By Maya Eaglin

Millennials make headlines daily for social media crazes and popular trends, but on Nov. 8, they could also make headlines for their influence in the ballot box. According to a recent Pew Research Center analysis, millennials — adults born between 1981 and 1997 — are predicted to outnumber the baby boomer generation in voter turnout this election year.

NEWS 11/2/16 8:00am

News Analysis: Education brushed aside in 2016 election

By Bryan Anderson

While Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump offers minimal detail on his ideas about college affordability and debt, Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton is quite specific on what she would do to assist college students. Still, both candidates are vague about how they would fund their plans. I interviewed Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on July 25 and asked him what he would do as president to address concerns of college students.

NEWS 11/2/16 8:00am

Party lines blur amid divisive 2016 election

By Mackenzie Dunn

With widespread, tense emotions directed toward Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democrat presidential nominee Hillary Clinton — even from members of their respective parties — the country as a whole has seen a shift in partisan lines. Jason Husser, assistant professor of political science and policy studies and director of the Elon University Poll, has labeled this the “volcanic eruption of politics,” political party realignment occurs when large coalitions of voters switch from one party to another, along with certain groups being mobilized to vote, increasing or changing the electorate.

NEWS 11/2/16 8:00am

ENN Guide to Local Campaigns

 

Gov Pat McCrory Too many graduates are finding that their degree does not provide them with a marketable skill set to get a job.

NEWS 11/2/16 8:00am

Elon president Leo Lambert shares his take on the election

By Tommy Hamzik

As Elon University President Leo Lambert watched the three presidential debates with his Twitter feed pulled up, he couldn’t believe some of what he read. This national election with Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump as presidential nominees is one of the most bizarre he has ever seen. “I think my jaw was agape a lot of the time,” Lambert said.

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Assistant Professor of Music Theatre Jacob Brent is reconnecting with the musical that launched his Broadway career. Decades after his debut in “Cats,” he is returning to the whimsical world as a member of the producing team for its newest revival, “CATS: The Jellicle Ball,” opening on Broadway April 7.

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