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Musical theater season filled with agents unlike traditional job search

This week hundreds of Elon students will print their resumes, iron their best business casual, and march confidently into Alumni Gym for the annual spring Job and Internship Expo, hosted by the Student Professional Development Center (SPDC). For most students across majors and intended career paths, their job search will be a combination of job fairs, networking and submitting applications. Musical theater students take a slightly different approach.

Future McEwen Dining Hall Food Options Released

According to a White Paper from the President's Student Leadership Advisory Council, the new McEwen Dining Hall will have the motto, "A place where the Elon community will gather, engage and nourish." There will be at least five new food options in the renovated McEwen Dining Hall, expected to be complete by Fall 2017, according to Elon Dining. A new concept called, "Home & Away," is set to offer home-cooked style meals and pasta options. "Green & Grains" is a concept that is to serve meals including salads with protein, as well as other vegetarian dishes, according to the President's Student Leadership Advisory Council. A dining option called "Knead," with options similar to what students may find at Panera Bread, is also set to be a part of the renovated McEwen Dining Hall. "Clean Juice," a smoothie and cold-pressed juice location is set to be available through Elon Dining's Meal Exchange program. According to the report, Student Government Association Senators were provided with a survey on Elon Dining options.

Men’s basketball improves as CAA Tournament starts

After Feb. 25’s home loss to the College of William & Mary, a close game that left the Elon University men’s basketball team believing they could have won, head coach Matt Matheny shook his head in disbelief. It was the sixth Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) home game that Elon had lost despite leading at some point in the second half.

Elon Eats: Umami provides dinner and show

There are very few times that students can get the same amount of food at a restaurant as they can in one of the all you can eat dining halls on campus.

If you’re comfortable, you’re not trying

I recently reported on a speech about campus racism given by Lawrence Ross, author of “Blackballed: The Black and White Politics of Race on America’s Campuses.” It was a fairly routine assignment. I showed up in LaRose Digital Theatre with plenty of time to scope out some students to interview and a good seat for taking photos. It was only when I’d settled in that I realized this event was being attended, unlike most events at Elon University, by mostly African-American students and faculty. It was then that the discomfort settled in, along with the feeling that, however unwelcome that discomfort might be, it was absolutely necessary.

Previewing the Men's CAA Tournament, team by team

Delaware (2-16) The Blue Hens (7-22 overall) have earned just two conference wins this season, and are 2-15 on the road.

Student health deserves higher priority

Physical and mental health should always be our priority. This is something that as college students, we have heard time and time again, so much so that it seems redundant and unnecessary to even say it.

WSOE looks to increase campus presence with new radio staff

With a brand new executive board consisting of mostly underclassmen, Elon University’s student-run radio station WSOE is fighting their way back into the spotlight.

Local kayaking charity sponsors Elon alumna

Local kayaking charity sponsors Elon alum “Paddling for Pennies” has chosen Kimberly Fix, ‘10, as the recipient of their trip

Expansion to the Business School to be named Sankey Hall

The new Richard W. Sankey Hall, will be an extension of the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business, and will provide classrooms and learning facilities for all Elon students.

Elon community remembers Heidi Frontani

About three hundred members of the Elon community gathered in the Sacred Space of Numen Lumen on Monday night to commemorate the life of Heidi Frontani, professor of geography. Frontani, 50, died of a heart attack Feb.

Elon Law student battled lymphoma for the second time

In October 2012, Ragan Riddle was a senior at Wingate University when a visit to the doctor changed everything -- she was diagnosed with lymphoma.

Immigration, healthcare major focus at latest Republican debate

Under constant pressure from Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), businessman Donald Trump added more specificity to his rhetoric during the last Republican presidential debate in Houston. With immigration and healthcare dominating the discussion, Trump elaborated on how he would create a border and replace the Affordable Care Act. Trump said the wall would cost around $10-12 billion and would stretch across 1,000 miles.

Two women's basketball seniors to participate in coaching clinic

Two Elon University women's basketball seniors are a part of the 75-person group that will attend the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) "So You Want To be A Coach" program. Senior guards Jospeha Mbouma and Nicole Razor will travel to Indianapolis to participate in a three-day workshop April 1-3. “‘So You Want To Be A Coach’ is a premier program for student athletes who want to transition into the field of coaching,” said Elon head coach Charlotte Smith.

Young men’s tennis team finding early success

Freshman Salvador Mijares hasn’t wasted any time making his mark on campus for the Elon University men’s tennis team since arriving this January.

Midterms deserve respect, not stress

Just one month into the new semester, we’re naturally inclined to consider not how far we’ve come, but how far we still have to go. Nevertheless, some professors are already starting to drop the dreaded warning: “Pay attention — this could be on the midterm.” It’s scary but true. Midterms will be here before we know it, and it’s our responsibility to be ready for them. But how much stress is too much?

Sophomore shining amid women's tennis struggles

In her freshman season for the Elon University women’s tennis team, Erica Braschi went 13-4 in singles out of the No. 3 and 4 slots, one of many bright spots in a strong season for the Phoenix. Amid injuries and a schedule that has featured six ranked opponents, the Phoenix have failed to channel last season’s success, sporting a 2-8 record. Along the way Braschi has moved up to the No. 2 singles slot.

New School of Business building to be named Sankey Hall

Two Elon University parents have donated the gift for the naming rights of the expansion to the Love School of Business. Elon announced Tuesday that Jim and Beth Sankey of Charlotte donated the naming gift and that the 30,000-square-foot building will be named for Jim Sankey’s father, the late Richard W. Sankey.

Senior shares her story of becoming a legal immigrant

Elon students have 'Oscar's Fan Experience' at 88th Academy Awards

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence weren’t the only ones who made an appearance on the red carpet at the 88th Academy Awards on Feb.