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SPORTS 2/16/16 4:00pm

Column: It’s Zammarelli’s turn for a breakout season

By Tommy Hamzik

Elon University baseball coach Mike Kennedy noticed something interesting when comparing junior utility man Nick Zammarelli’s stats from his freshman and sophomore years. They were eerily similar. He batted .284 his freshman year, and .288 last year.

NEWS 2/16/16 1:51pm

The 'Weekend Update' for Elon

By Kayla Hoey

Jost will be performing at Elon on Feb. 24 in McCrary Theater. Tickets were available starting Feb. 15 at 10 a.m. in Moseley 207. The event is sponsored by SUB and is free. There is a one ticket per person limit, and a Phoenix card needs to be shown to receive a ticket.

SPORTS 2/16/16 1:43pm

Former men's soccer players sign with former coach

By Pendulum Sports Desk

Fomer Elon University men’s soccer head coach Darren Powell signed two former Elon players — defender Sam McBride and midfielder Miguel Salazar — to contracts with San Antonio FC, the club announced Monday. Powell was named head coach of the expansion club in January, and the two former players will play in the United Soccer League (USL) for San Antonio FC, which is the third tier of the soccer system in the United States. “We are very happy for both Miguel and Sam to realize their dream as professional players,” said Elon head coach Chris Little.

NEWS 2/16/16 1:41pm

Kelsey Bliss - 2016-02-16 13:41:40

My name is Kelsey Bliss and I am a junior here at Elon studying Marketing and Communications. I am interested in joining the ELN team, specifically working with the sports department.

NEWS 2/16/16 12:50pm

Vital Signs place 3rd in ICCA quarterfinals

By Lucía Jervis

The members of Vital Signs had a “Pitch Perfect” moment at the International Collegiate Competition for A Cappella (ICCA), placing third in the quarterfinals.

NEWS 2/16/16 10:39am

Burlington Animal Shelter to expand facility

By eharrison7

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7j79BdlKC4&feature=youtu.be The shelter is inspected annually by the State Agricultural Department and has not met basic state standards on health and cleanliness.

NEWS 2/15/16 6:00pm

Philanthropy differs greatly among Elon's fraternities and sororities

By malfini

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0PINmgETDQ&noredirect=1&w=560&h=315] Fraternities and sororities across the country often tout philanthropy as one of their essential values and it's no different here at Elon. Alaina Schukraft is one of the thousands of active students in fraternity and sorority life at Elon who takes pride in her sorority's work with its philanthropy. "I think it's the passion that each and everyone of my sisters has for St.

NEWS 2/15/16 4:22pm

Elon self defense trainer teaches more than how to just use your hands

By afeather

Elon self-defense instructor Jason Thomas had a career as a cage fighter, but an injury ended his days in the ring. "Unfortunately eight years ago I damaged my neck pretty severely," Thomas said.

NEWS 2/15/16 3:30pm

Risque Elon Snapchat is more dangerous than beneficial

By Olivia Ryan

A few days ago, curiosity got the best of me. With barely any hesitation, I opened Snapchat, clicked “Add Friends” and typed in the username “elon.snap." After I clicked to view their “Story”, I immediately regretted the decision.

NEWS 2/15/16 2:37pm

Area high school students get jump start on college

By ktracy4

"You're allowed to eat in class. I love it. You're also allowed to just get up and go to the bathroom without signing anything or taking a pass," high school senior Laci Breen said. Breen has gotten a newfound taste of independence in a college classroom as part of Collegiate Start at Elon, a program that lets area high school students take up to two college courses.

NEWS 2/15/16 2:19pm

Elon transportation opportunities extending into the Piedmont Triad region

By dbuck

Beginning Feb. 22, 2016, Elon University Transportation will have a van service from campus to the PART Route 4 Alamance Burlington Express Route bus stop.

NEWS 2/15/16 2:15pm

Revived campus organization supports U.S. troops and their families

By bmcclelland

Team Hero at Elon University is an organization on campus whose goal is to connect the Elon Community with members of the military and support members of military families. The organization gives support to members of the military and their families mainly through sending care packages, holding bake sales and letter writing campaigns. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ke6nUtmIdsk&noredirect=1&w=560&h=315] In a statement on their website Team Hero says, "We feel there is a major disconnect between civilian and military culture that results in a lack of support for those returning from tours of duty.

SPORTS 2/15/16 2:11pm

Local archery shop hits the bullseye in Burlington

By jbiegel

Local business owner Carson Koury has been hunting for as long as he can remember. "I've been hunting ever since I was little," he said.

NEWS 2/15/16 12:53pm

Rio de Janeiro works to hide its flaws before the Olympics

By malfini

Leaning over the concrete walls on his friend's rooftop, William de Oliveira excitedly points out the view.

NEWS 2/14/16 3:52pm

Elon tuition to increase 3.31 percent

By Gary Grumbach

President Leo Lambert announced Thursday the 2016-17 fiscal year budget, approved by Elon's Board of Trustees. Undergraduate tuition will increase by 2.87 percent, a total of $912.

NEWS 2/14/16 3:06pm

Indifference to national politics can't be the norm

By Tim Melton

If you had asked me about a year ago for my opinions on America’s political climate, I might have scoffed and shook my head. While I’ve never been entirely apathetic when it comes to politics — there have always been prominent social issues that I have followed the political responses to — I could never bring myself to take an active interest.

SPORTS 2/14/16 11:30am

Men's basketball cannot finish comeback, loses third straight close game

By Alex Simon

The Elon University men’s basketball team continued an undesirable trend Saturday night, losing by four points in a close Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) game — this time, 66-62 to the College of Charleston. “We’ve had so many close games,” Matheny said, with the tone of his voice emphasizing his frustration.

NEWS 2/14/16 11:27am

Extra accommodations are necessary for students with learning disabilities

By Jessica Rapfogel

I watch as the thirty-three other students in my class put away their laptops, take out their pencils, and prepare for to take their exam. The room is silent and I try to stand up quietly, but everyone watches as I take a sealed envelope from my professor and head to Duke 108. The problem is not the extra exercise, but rather the feeling of thirty-three sets of eyes on me as I walk out the door. I, as well as many other students, embrace the accommodations Elon offers, but being a college student with learning disabilities is not easy.

NEWS 2/14/16 12:22am

SC Republican presidential debate focuses more on attacks than policy

By Tommy Hamzik

Insults were flowing and positivity was lacking as businessman Donald Trump’s brash remarks reached perhaps their peak during Saturday's Republican presidential debate.

NEWS 2/13/16 9:15pm

Conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia dies at 79

By BWivagg

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died in his sleep last night at age 79 while visiting Texas. According to CNN, President Obama plans on nominating a replacement "as soon as possible." However, Obama will have a challenging time nominating a new member to the court as the senate is Republican-controlled and it is an election year. Dean and Professor of Law at Elon University's School of Law, Luke Bierman, released a statement regarding the passing of Justice Scalia. "With the passing of Justice Scalia, politics just got serious again.

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LIFESTYLE 12/16/2025 10:30am

Grief, loss support group provides comfort for Elon faculty, staff

Elon University associate chaplain Rev. Julie Tonnesen said loss and grief are universal emotions, but found that they can be difficult for faculty and staff to process while continuing their usual routines. “Even when we show up to work, that doesn’t mean that we get to put the rest of our lives on the back burner,” Tonnesen said. “Our grief comes with us. It’s not something we can just keep on a shelf at home.” In collaboration with Counseling Services, the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, began offering a monthly group for faculty and staff to support those affected by loss.

LIFESTYLE 12/14/2025 11:03am

‘Hemos olvidado la conversación’: el VIH/SIDA todavía afecta al Sur a medida que disminuye la conciencia

45 años después de los primeros casos de VIH/SIDA reportados en Estados Unidos, la lucha contra esta enfermedad está lejos de terminar, especialmente en el sur del país. Según los datos más recientes de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades, el sur representó el 52% de todos los diagnósticos de VIH en Estados Unidos en 2023. "Sabemos que el VIH/SIDA ha afectado de manera desproporcionada a las personas de color y a las personas LGBTQ+ de color en este país", afirmó Jeff Bennett, profesor de estudios de comunicación en la Universidad de Vanderbilt. "Hay muchas personas que viven en zonas rurales, existe desconfianza hacia los profesionales de la salud y persiste el estigma social".