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2/18/16 10:28am
Cheat Sheet: Justice Scalia’s Death
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died from natural causes Feb. 13, according to Texas authorities.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died from natural causes Feb. 13, according to Texas authorities.
Every spring, Elon University welcomes approximately 50 new students to campus. Referred to as “spring admits,” these students start their Elon experience one semester behind the rest of their peers.
With spring semester in full swing, the days are getting longer and us students need something to keep our energy up all day.
The election climate could be drastically different when the 2016 presidential candidates arrive in North Carolina as over 20 states will hold their primaries between now and March 15.
While abroad in Argentina, senior Libby Bacher’s advisor recommended that she apply for the CoBank position at the Campus Kitchen at Elon University, a service organization that collects unused food, prepares meals and delivers them to the Burlington community.
Save for some paint and new picture frames, Eddie Martinho didn’t change much from the former Anna Maria’s. He did bring his own recipes, though, to newly-opened Macho’s Pizza in Burlington, the shop that occupies the end spot in Stan’s Plaza on South Church Street.
GREENVILLE, S.C. — With policy discussion lacking in Saturday’s Republican presidential debate, the most issue-driven exchange came at the start in the wake of Justice Antonin Scalia’s death announced earlier that afternoon. Debate moderator and “Face the Nation” host John Dickerson asked the candidates whether the decision to appoint a new justice should be left to President Barack Obama.
The archetype of the good, wholesome “all-American” man is central to American culture. This character is often white, clean-cut and fits a “good guy” persona.
On a chilly Sunday afternoon, senior Megan Sibree walks over to the McMichael laboratories eager to conduct research on cancer induction methods.
2001 Elon College graduate Jen Ferrell is launching a campaign for the North Carolina House of Representatives built off previous experiences. Her biggest concern has been how policy makers’ decisions directly affected her and her family.
Around this time of year, seeing frantic yet determined students walking around campus with a packet and pen in their hands asking random students for their signature is very common. Often, students comply without hesitation, adding their name to a list of other students without asking many questions. They go on with their day. But these signatures prove to be far more important to the lives of Elon University students than they seem to view them.
Head coach Matt Matheny said Tyler Seibring is a changed man. The freshman forward has been a staple for the Elon University men’s basketball team, starting in all 27 games thanks to some necessary bulking in the off-season. “What he’s done since he set foot on campus in June is remarkable,” Matheny said. “The way he transformed his body to get ready for a grueling first year [of college].”
There’s no need to travel down to New Orleans to hear some live, authentic Jazz music this spring— The 20th annual Elon University Jazz Festival will return Friday, Feb. 19th in McCrary Theater.
For the third year in a row, Elon University’s six a cappella groups will join together for a singing extravaganza to benefit sick children.
As a new season approaches for the Elon University baseball team, head coach Mike Kennedy has noticed something about this group of players that makes them stand out from his previous teams at Elon. “We have more baseball rats,” Kennedy said.
The Elon University Board of Trustees approved its 2016-17 fiscal year budget Thursday, Feb. 11, increasing tuition by 2.87 percent — the increase amounts to $912. With an increase of $517 in room, board and fees, the total package cost will go up by 3.31 percent.
Elon University delayed operations and cancelled classes after 3 p.m. Monday after inclement weather Sunday night and early Monday morning. University operations did not stop completely, unlike other nearby universities.
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.
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.
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.
