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NEWS 9/11/13 11:08am

New iPhone Presses to New Heights

By kmaraghy

Apple is known for keeping the details of yet-to-be-released products close to its chest, and this time around is no different. Almost a year after releasing the iPhone 5, Apple scheduled a media event for Tuesday, Sept.

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NEWS 9/11/13 11:04am

Syria conflict hits home for Elon professor

By nchadwick

Dr. Haya Ajjan watches her nightmare come to life. "I'm distracted all the time," Ajjan said.

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NEWS 9/11/13 9:30am

Conservators’ Center holds obstacle 5K for the wild at heart

By Stephanie Butzer

There are few races that incorporate balance beams, mud hill crawls and rope climbs. There are even fewer that guide runners past exotic animals. The Conservators’ Center in Burlington, in conjunction with Legend Race, a local company that constructs unique races, will host The Wild Stampede, a mud and obstacle 5K that runs along the Center’s outer border Sept.

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NEWS 9/11/13 12:04am

Aggies putting HBCU football back on the map?

By Matt Krause

“There’s nothing like Aggie Stadium at night.” That’s the quote that was muttered among the press box as Elon University’s 49-7 football win against West Virginia Wesleyan College wound down Sept.

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NEWS 9/10/13 11:16pm

Comeback falls short as Elon volleyball loses at High Point

By Max Garland

After losing the first two sets, the Elon University volleyball team stormed back to take the next two Tuesday Sept.

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NEWS 9/10/13 4:30pm

Visions Magazine publishes student insights on the environment

By Dalton Cox

Visions Magazine begins every issue with a dedication to the Earth and a hopeful message for an environmentally peaceful world. The magazine is Elon University’s non-partisan, peer-reviewed publication, which collates a diverse selection of student pieces concerning the environment.

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NEWS 9/10/13 12:44pm

'Break the Night' wins Sprite Films Contest

By Jessica Petrocchi

The results for the 2013 Sprite Films nationwide film competition are in and Elon University alum Dean Coots’ submission, titled “Break the Night,” won both the Green Ribbon Panel Award and Fan Favorite Award, making it the first double winner in the program's history, Sprite Films announced today. After winning the Green Ribbon Panel Award, senior Dean Coots — the film's director — will receive a $30,000 contract job to work alongside Sprite and The Coca-Cola Company brand executives to develop content.

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NEWS 9/10/13 12:03pm

How close is Elon volleyball to a SoCon title?

By Max Garland

Losing the last game of the season is difficult for any team to handle.

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NEWS 9/10/13 5:00am

Summer games with Italian flavor: Elon volleyball gains experience, memories from trip abroad

By Max Garland

Of all the ways in which the Elon University volleyball team stood out this summer, their height difference was easily the most noticeable. The “walking red giants,” as members of the team called themselves, spent a week in Italy and Switzerland this summer and gained valuable experience from their four matches against regional club teams.

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NEWS 9/9/13 11:09pm

Hungarian composer pushes Elon professor towards research, performance project

By Jessica Petrocchi

Though she loves to play all classical music on the piano, Elon University Professor of Music Victoria Fischer Faw’s recital Sept.

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NEWS 9/9/13 8:23pm

SGA Election: Q&As with freshman candidates

By Katherine Blunt

Freddy Suppes: President Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio Intended Majors: Communications and Political Science What inspired you to run for freshman class president? My past leadership in SGA inspired me.

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NEWS 9/9/13 6:03pm

Local Politicans on Syria

By jbruno

Local politicians are divided over military action in Syria. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) endorsed military action in Syria on August 28: "It is time for the United States and our NATO allies to take necessary, punitive military action against the Syrian regime and send a clear signal to its leadership, and others in the region who may be contemplating using weapons of this nature, that there are consequences for these actions." Sen.

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NEWS 9/9/13 5:49pm

Graham Man Charged With Killing Elon Woman

By jbruno

A Graham man is facing second degree murder charges for a fatal wreck in June on the intersection of University Drive and Manning Avenue. William Scott, 36, is also charged with Felony and Misdemeanor Death by Motor Vehicle and Second Degree Murder. Elon Police say Scott was driving a 2013 Jeep Wrangler when he collided with Veocia Warren, 63 of Elon, in her 2003 Chevrolet Impala. Warren died as a result of the collision. According to the Elon Police, Scott's blood alcohol content during the accident was .22. Scott is being held in Alamance County jail on $225,000 bail.

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NEWS 9/9/13 5:33pm

Alamance County 9/11 Memorial Events

By jbruno

The following are local events honoring the many lost lives in the 9/11 attacks. Elon: There are no 9/11 memorial events at Elon. Burlington: Burlington Fire Department will sound sirens and salute in silence at 8:46 a.m.

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NEWS 9/9/13 1:57pm

Duke, Georgetown highlight 2013-2014 men's basketball schedule

By Andrew Wilson

Since Elon University men's basketball coach Matt Matheny was hired, the Elon men's basketball schedule has been progressively tougher year after year. On the heels of a Southern Conference semifinal loss to the College of Charleston and a loss to Canisius College in the first round of the CIT in March, Elon released the 2013-2014 slate Monday, Sept.

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NEWS 9/9/13 12:09pm

Your guide to Fantasy Football promise land

By Jordan Spritzer

With the highly anticipated first week of the NFL season behind us, it’s time to finally get down to business — fantasy football. Those mouthwatering picks you thought you had during your draft have turned your “dream team” into a nightmare.

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NEWS 9/9/13 12:00pm

Baltimore Ravens a shell of their Super Bowl champion selves

By Kyle Maher

Anyone who watched last week’s game between the reigning world champion Baltimore Ravens and the Denver Broncos saw how little this year’s Ravens team mirrors the team that lifted the Lombardi trophy last year in New Orleans. Obviously, the Ravens were dealt a blow this offseason when seven starters — most notably linebacker Ray Lewis and safety Ed Reed — either retired or left town for more lucrative contracts.

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NEWS 9/9/13 6:22am

Birgit Hall - 2013-09-09 06:22:58

 

Our K-9 Handler school, Seminar and certifications starts today. This will be going on for 3 weeks and is hosted by Alert K-9 of Reidsville, NC, Triangle K-9, Elon Police Department, Gibsonville Police Department and the United States Law Enforcement Canine Association.

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NEWS 9/8/13 11:52pm

Phoenix cruise past in-state rival High Point 5-0

By Andrew Wilson

The score spoke for itself Sunday, Sept. 8. The Elon University women's soccer team welcomed High Point University to Rudd Field and just as quickly as they got to the game, the Phoenix dispatched the Panthers with a convincing 5-0 victory. Becoming somewhat of a rivalry game in recent years for the Phoenix and the Panthers, Elon dominated from the start, got on the board early and never looked back. "The only time we've had this big of a win is against (the University of Tennessee at) Chattanooga," said senior forward Catherine Brinkman.

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NEWS 9/8/13 11:18pm

Historical Torah is Brought to Elon

By arose8

The Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah celebrates a new year, when Jews reflect on their lives through the teachings of the Torah, and according to Hillel Development and Jewish Life Associate Ginny Vellani, the Torah is "special." "The Jews respect the Torah like it was a person," Vellani said. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/GLwWjIe6JWM" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> But the Torah isn't read like your average book; they are carefully written out, letter by letter, with a special Hebrew calligraphy. "That person trains their entire life to have the skills to write a Torah," Vellani said.

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