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NEWS 11/30/13 5:52pm

'Catching Fire' ignites the spark in viewers

By Casey Brown

In the world of movies, sequels can be a hit or a miss. Some, like “The Dark Knight” and “The Empire Strikes Back,” successfully build from their originals to become beloved films in their own right, while others, like the sequels of “Bring it On,” fail to bring anything new to the table.

NEWS 11/29/13 5:49pm

Elon student raises money for firefighter in need

By scowans

When he was in first grade, Nick Cianciara lost his home in a fire. It was this experience that inspired the now Elon sophomore, to become a volunteer firefighter in his hometown. "You meet people at the worst times in their lives," Cianciara said.

NEWS 11/28/13 12:11pm

Inside the removal of former Elon football coach Jason Swepson

By Matt Krause

Saturday night, Nov. 23, in Birmingham, Ala., the Samford University football team scored a last-second touchdown to defeat Elon University, 33-32. The loss dropped Elon to 2-10 overall and 1-7 in the Southern Conference, the second year in a row in which Elon held that mark in conference play under head coach Jason Swepson.

NEWS 11/28/13 12:45am

Decadent divulgence: The world’s best hot chocolate locations

By Kyra Gemberling

It’s always a good night when you can enjoy a mug of hot chocolate as you do homework on a chilly fall evening. Though a packet of Swiss Miss with mini marshmallows is good enough for most college students, imagine the possibility of being able to fly to some of the world’s best, most luxurious hot chocolate destinations instead. Here are a few locations where drinking hot chocolate is serious business, and your cup of Swiss Miss will likely pale in comparison: Café Angelina: Paris, France Rumored to be the best hot chocolate — as well as the most expensive — in the world, refined Café Angelina makes sure its hot chocolate is worth every euro.

NEWS 11/27/13 2:43pm

What not to eat on Thanksigiving

By imazzola

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, which means it is time for many people to go grocery shopping for their holiday favorites. People typically indulge in unhealthy foods during this holiday; however, there are several tips for people to keep in mind when buying all the ingredients they need to prepare the feast. Beginning with produce, people should always look to buy fresh fruits and vegetables. When considering what types of potatoes to buy, instant potatoes can be easier to make, but fresh potatoes are a much healthier option.

NEWS 11/27/13 11:43am

Oklahoma State’s Marcus Smart bursts back onto national scene

By Tommy Hamzik

They’re all over ESPN. They are the faces of College Basketball. “The Diaper Dandies!” as Dick Vitale would say. All the buzz and more in this young college basketball season has been surrounding the freshmen phenoms that plan to take over the landscape of the sport for a year before bolting for the glamour and money of the NBA.

SPORTS 11/25/13 10:56pm

Elon Head Football coach Jason Swepson fired

By jbruno

Athletic Director David Blank announced today that Elon's head football coach, Jason Swepson, has been fired. "I want to thank Coach Swepson for his hard work and dedication to our football program during his time at Elon," Blank said.

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NEWS 12/12/2025 12:25pm
Elon University students prepare for internship, job searches

From freshmen starting to navigate the professional world to seniors preparing for post-graduate opportunities, understanding how to navigate the application process can make all the difference in landing an internship. “That doesn’t mean they need to start seeking out an internship right away,” Amber Moser, director of internships in the School of Communications, said. “Planning for it and researching and putting the pieces in place to be successful in your first year is really beneficial, particularly if students are double majoring, depending on the kind of double major they have.”

NEWS 12/11/2025 2:48pm
‘Definitivamente no queremos que nadie pase hambre’: ABSS gestiona comidas gratuitas, aumento de la deuda en almuerzos

A las 10:32 a. m., el sonido de las bandejas resuena en la Escuela Primaria Harvey R. Newlin mientras los trabajadores del comedor se apresuran a preparar el almuerzo para el primer grupo de estudiantes. En esta escuela, la mayoru00eda de los alumnos comen gratis: sin formularios, sin pagos y sin preguntas. Para muchos, esta puede ser la comida mu00e1s segura que reciben en todo el du00eda. El Distrito Escolar de Alamance-Burlington cuenta con 28 escuelas que participan en el Programa de Elegibilidad Comunitaria (CEP), como la Escuela Primaria Harvey R. Newlin. El CEP es un programa que permite a las escuelas de zonas de bajos ingresos ofrecer desayuno y almuerzo gratuitos a todos los estudiantes sin necesidad de solicitar comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido.

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