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Elon forest provides engaged learning opportunity

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.

Hitting high notes on and off the basketball court

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.

My Life@Elon

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.

Students turn to campus bookstore for convenience, Web for low prices

Although Elon University’s campus bookstore works with Barnes & Noble to provide students with textbooks, some students have noticed that prices at the bookstore are significantly higher than those at Barnes & Noble. The solidarity between Barnes & Noble and the bookstore seems to be contested. “I’ve honestly never considered buying books at the campus store because I know I’ll get ripped off," said sophomore Allison Shamon. At the beginning of each semester, students can log onto their OnTrack account and get directed to the bookstore’s website to find a customized list displaying the required textbooks for their courses.

Coordinator of QueErLON blog aims to counteract labels of LGBTQ community

Ross Wade went for more than a decade living a lie in front of his family. Now, coordinating content for the QueErLON blog, which falls under the umbrella of Elon’s new LGBTQ office led by Kirstin Ringelberg, Wade is encouraging others to share their personal experiences as a member of the LGBTQ community or its allies. In his inaugural post, published in October, Wade outlined his personal experience growing up in a conservative, religious family and pretending to be straight for years before eventually coming out to his mother while in college. “The thing about being gay and keeping secrets from your family is that you deny them the chance of loving you for who you are and being your ally,” he wrote in the post.

Students impress peers during Elon's Got Talent competition

Elon students filled McKinnon Hall Feb. 9 in anticipation of a showcase of unique talents by their peers. Campus Outreach, a collegiate Christian organization, hosted the first-ever Elon’s Got Talent competition.

Local author celebrates love through books, website

Valentine's Day is the one day a year that gives many people an excuse to tell someone, “I love you.” But Jen Busfield, local author of “Love Letters, Volume 1: Moving On, Growing Up” and “Love Letters, Volume 2: Being Adult,” thinks expressing love should occur any time of day, any day of the week and any week of the year. “We shouldn’t have to use Valentine's Day as the excuse to say, ‘I love you, here are some roses,’” Busfield said.

My publication, Valentine

Blues musician reflects on career through song

Blues and ragtime guitarist Roy Book Binder performed in Whitley Auditorium Friday night in a performance sponsored by the Alamance County Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts’ American Masterpieces program.

Men's tennis opens season with losses

[quote]We have a tough non-conference lineup, but it’s getting us ready. We definitely think we can win another conference championship.[/quote] The men’s tennis team is fighting the odds with a squad of five freshmen, two sophomores, one junior and one senior.

Yoga pose of the Week: Downward Facing Dog

Downward Facing Dog pose is considered "home base" in the typical physical or hathayoga practice.

French film festival brings discussion of religion, diversity to campus

[quote]Films communicate at an entirely different emotional and intellectual level. You leave with a lot to think about.[/quote] The Tournees Festival, showcasing French films connected by a different common theme each year, is back at Elon University for the third year in a row. This year’s films, which will screen from Feb.

‘Crash the Super Bowl’ takes alumnus to the end zone

The rules were simple: Make a 30-second video featuring Doritos, including both the company’s logo and the actual chips.

Elon softball off to hot start

Everything the Elon University softball coaching staff wanted from its offense this season can be summed up in one indelible acronym. “We call them S.W.A.G.

Few reservations about McCrary seating policy

When iMedia student Stephanie Olsen was an undergraduate in the dance program at Elon University, she would get tickets for plays weeks in advance and show up for performances nearly an hour early.

Southern Conference lineup to be tough again for defending regular season champion Phoenix

Baseball teams in the Southern Conference are no slouches. So says Elon junior outfield Niko Fraser. “We won the conference by one game last year,” Fraser said.

Elon freshmen face stiff transition to college ball

Division I baseball means high competition, fast speed and elite talent. Transitioning from the high school level to Division I standards is an adjustment that all Elon varsity athletes must make in their first year of college. Thirteen new players will join the Phoenix baseball team this season, filling the shoes of recent graduates. A combination of work ethic and ability along with experience that will come in the next few months will morph these young players into college athletes. “They’ve got to grow up fast,” head coach Mike Kennedy said.  “They’re going to be in for a rude awakening in terms of the energy level that it takes to play at this level.” Energy is only one factor that freshmen players must embrace at the college level.  They must also adapt to changes that come with differing practice methods, managing time off of the field and dealing with being a full-time student athlete. “You can definitely tell there’s a transition from the speed of the game from high school to college,” said junior outfielder Niko Fraser.  “Sometimes it takes a little bit longer to adjust.” Elon has been practicing for weeks in preparation for the upcoming season, working the freshmen onto the field.

Students are united through Brazilian music

MANAUS, BRAZIL – Semester at Sea students discovered that music is universal when they attended Teatro Amazonas’ free weekly orchestral concert on Feb.

Savoring this special opportunity

My career as a sports journalist has been a wild one so far. It started when I was much younger than I am now.

Sophomore develops application, sense of self

Jeremiah Brown may seem like a typical Elon University student, but what sets him apart from the rest is that he has been selling real estate in New York City since he was 18 years old and created an iPhone application that had more than 1,000 downloads the week it was released. Brown was driving down 34th Street in Manhattan when he saw a sign outside Rapid Realty that said it was hiring.