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NEWS 4/22/13 12:24am

Marathon bombs resemble more sports disturbances

By Jordan Spritzer

When tragedies such as the Boston Marathon bombing, the September 11 attacks and the various shootings in recent years occur, sports often act as a distraction. After the 9/11 tragedy, I remember well Mike Piazza’s game winning home run against the Atlanta Braves 10 days after the attack.

NEWS 4/21/13 11:28pm

Offensive barrage pushes Elon past Wofford

By Matt Krause

The Elon University baseball team was in a familiar spot. For the third straight game, the Wofford College Terriers had scored first and held an early 1-0 lead in Sunday’s rubber match of a Southern Conference weekend series.

NEWS 4/21/13 9:20pm

Samford takes two of three, weekend series from Elon

By Matt Krause

Returning to the field for the first time since a car accident involving three players, the Elon University softball team took one game and dropped a pair against Samford University. Game One The first game of Saturday’s doubleheader saw the host Samford Bulldogs earn a 10-0 run rule-shortened, no-hitter victory. Freshman pitcher Kayla Caruso started for Elon and shut out the Bulldogs in the first inning.

NEWS 4/20/13 8:42pm

Elon tennis teams advance to SoCon tournament finals

By Kyle Maher

Sometimes scores can be deceiving. For the Elon University women’s tennis team, Saturday’s 4-0 win against a resilient Furman University team in the Southern Conference semifinals was just that. The Paladins clawed, scrapped and battled, refusing to go down as easily as they did on April 7 in Greenville, S.C., a 5-2 Elon win. “We knew it was going to be a little bit tougher to beat Furman this time because in the tournament everyone wants to win,” said Elon head coach Elizabeth Anderson.

NEWS 4/19/13 4:00pm

Elon tennis teams dominate, both move to semifinals

By Kyle Maher

With threatening skies overhead, the Elon University women’s tennis team dominated the Georgia Southern University Eagles from start to finish, winning the first four singles matches en route to a 4-0 shutout. “I was really proud of the team today,” said Elon head coach Elizabeth Anderson.

NEWS 4/19/13 2:27pm

A letter to the Obama administration

By Carolina O'Brien

Dear Editor, It amazes me how bad President Obama’s policies are for the global economy. Instead of supporting actions that could help the economy recover, he opposes anything that doesn’t line up with his donors and his liberal agenda. One thing I find absolutely appalling is his position on putting the burden of our government overspending on American companies.

NEWS 4/19/13 10:20am

Elon's Miracle Child

By cdavis46

On April 12th Elon put on one of the biggest events of the year, Elonthon. Every year, miracle children and their families share their stories at the 24-hour dance marathon. "The only money that's raised is what you're doing," said Steve Martinelli, a father of a Duke Children's Hospital former patient.

NEWS 4/18/13 6:32pm

Identity workshop yields surprising results for participants

By Lauryl Fischer

Elon University students discussed the fluid nature of sexuality and gender identity in a workshop hosted by Spectrum, the university’s queer-straight alliance, April 16. Participants filled out a worksheet to help them determine where they fell on the Kinsey scale, a numerical measurement of same-sex attraction.

NEWS 4/18/13 6:25pm

Elon Poll finds North Carolinians split on General Assembly's performance

By Michael Papich

As North Carolina’s new General Assembly has been getting more and more attention both in and outside of the state, the Elon Poll surveyed North Carolinians to see how citizens feel about their new legislature. The poll, which conducted 770 live-interview calls April 5-9, found 37 percent of interviewees approved of the assembly’s job, while 39 percent disapproved. The General Assembly has gotten flack for proposing legislation such as a waiting period for divorce and a reduction in early voting time.

NEWS 4/18/13 10:21am

Student babysitters find rewards in traditional job both on, off campus

By Katy Canada

Furniture, apartments, textbooks, clothing and even pets are among the most common items on E-net’s Want Ad page. But below the television stands, riding lawn mowers and used textbooks, it’s not unusual for students to advertise their services as babysitters and pet sitters. Babysitting may seem like the easiest option for college students who need money, but according to junior Michelle Lewandowski, it can be difficult to balance the strains of college life with such a taxing job. “I have to drive to the job, which is not as convenient as an on-campus job,” Lewandowski said.

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City council leads new projects across Graham

Now two months into her city council term, Graham’s new mayor Chelsea Dickey has begun leading several projects and initiatives across the city. Dickey has focused on setting goals for the remainder of her term with support from the council. In a Facebook post on Jan. 20, she announced the completion of a workshop with fellow council members where they outlined priorities for the upcoming budget cycle. During the workshop the council created their three-year goals including continuing to support parks and recreation initiatives, promoting economic growth in Graham, maintaining infrastructure, improving safety, and strengthening community engagement.

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Students, faculty celebrate Lunar New Year, lion dance

Marking the beginning of a new year on the lunar calendar, four Elon organizations and the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life held their annual Lunar New Year celebration. Elon’s McBride Gathering Space came to life with lanterns, interactive games and Asian cuisine.

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