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NEWS 2/11/16 12:00pm

Students beat stress with emotional support pets

By Courtney Campbell

Junior Christina Rose has been struggling with an anxiety disorder for most of her life. It wasn’t a problem until the fall of her sophomore year, when a combination of high stress and bad side effects from her medication led to Rose taking a semester off. She returned to campus the following fall with better medication and an assistant, a Dachshund named Norman — her emotional support pet.

NEWS 2/11/16 8:10am

Black history in the modern age

By JPascale3

Each year as the month of February flies by, one cannot help but question the meaning behind "Black History Month." What history haven't we learned about and why do we have a whole month centered around one race's background and culture? [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JMHnaGhaVA&noredirect=1&w=560&h=315] Tony Weaver Jr., an Elon senior, sees this month as more than just remembering the past.

NEWS 2/11/16 8:03am

Senior's new company heats things up

By cmckoy

At Koury Business Center young entrepreneurs learn how to start, finance, and run a business. For some, these are merely exercises but for students like Madison Tamblyn, a Project Management Major, they're skills she intends to put to use very soon. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BnBDzCbf38&noredirect=1&w=560&h=315] Tamblyn is the CEO and sole employee of Mad Dogg Heat Sleeve, a business she founded earlier this year.

NEWS 2/10/16 11:31pm

College Consumer: Valentines Day

By abhargave

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQtPzS7XxFw&noredirect=1&w=560&h=315] Valentine's Day is one of the most romantic days in the year, but it's also one of the most expensive.

NEWS 2/10/16 9:25pm

Spoon University's brings newest chapter to Elon

By Lucía Jervis

As Elon University students mindlessly scroll through Facebook, they often stumble upon recipe and food related articles and videos from outlets like BuzzFeed or Food Network that their friends have shared.  Students now have the opportunity to publish or view similar articles written by their peers with a college twist on Spoon University, a food resource for millennials. Freshman Jordan Hsu, senior fashion reporter for The Edge, junior Meredith Taylor and junior Caroline Peyser have worked to bring a Spoon University chapter to Elon.  “Spoon University is basically an online platform for students to get connected and be connected around food," Hsu said. "It provides written content including written articles, videos, great pictures and recipes.

SPORTS 2/10/16 5:01pm

Junior women's basketball player shoots way out of struggles

By Maddy MacKenzie

After missing 37 shots in a row, junior guard Maddie McCallie could have allowed her struggles to control her thought process when she had a shot. But her teammates on the Elon University women’s basketball team wouldn’t let that happen. “She’s a shooter,” said junior guard Essence Baucom. “We always tell her we have confidence in her and to keep shooting. That’s what she did.”

NEWS 2/10/16 1:01pm

Steve Wilson - 2016-02-10 13:01:57

 

Hi I am Steve Wilson, owner of Pelican's Snoballs of Burlington. We are announcing our open date for the 2016 season, and wanted to pass this breaking news along to you. Any questions, please contact me. Steve Wilson Pelican's Snoballs of Burlington Master Franchisee Triad 919-641-9073 triadpelicansnoballs@gmail.com Contact: Steve Wilson Phone 919-641-9073 triadpelicansnoballs@gmail.com Facebook: Pelican's Snoballs of Burlington Instagram: pelicans_snoballs_burlington Twitter: @Pelicansbton #Pelicansquad #Pelicanlife #Snoballer Press Release STORES OPEN FOR THE SPRING Ready to serve the best snoballs to the people of Alamance Co and beyond. Burlington, NC, February 18, 2016: It's that time of the year again.

NEWS 2/10/16 12:04pm

Juice boutique brings health in the midst of fast food

By Lea SIlverman

Burlington may appear overcrowded with vast options for fast food and chain restaurants, leaving few quick, healthy options available to Elon University students and the community. But, obscured alongside Macho’s Pizza and NC Jelly Donuts lies a new way to detox.

NEWS 2/10/16 8:00am

'Light in the Piazza' explores love in Florence, Italy

By Ally Feinsot

After re-watching the original Broadway production of “Light in the Piazza,” Linda Sabo, associate professor of performing arts, was inspired to recreate an overall sense of the theme. Elon University performing arts students put there own twist on the characters but maintain the elements from the original show.

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NEWS 12/17/2025 3:18pm
North Carolinians rate public schools poorly in new Elon Poll

As K-12 students across North Carolina prepare for their winter break, the Elon University Poll released poll data on Dec. 17 finding that most North Carolinians gave mediocre or poor grades to public schools across the state. “The states have always had deep authority on education, but there has been more federal involvement in various years,” Director of the Elon University Poll Jason Husser said. “So we thought, well, this is the time for us to really look in depth about what do people think about North Carolina schools.”

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. 

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