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NEWS 10/29/12 9:39pm

'Acorn Eddie' Moving On

By sroth2

Perhaps the most popular employee in Elon's history, the man known simply as "Acorn Eddie", is now moving forward after his recent termination. Aramark fired 7-year employee Eddie Talley on October 11th.

NEWS 10/29/12 9:33pm

McCrory, Christie rally for Republican support in Smithfield

By bmcgovern

More than 5,000 people attended a rally and barbeque supporting Pat McCrory the Republican candidate for governor Friday night in Smithfield, N.C. The event, held at a Central Tobacco Exchange, Inc. warehouse, featured appearances by major North Carolina Republican politicians and headlined New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. "We're gonna have a Carolina comeback and it starts tonight," McCrory, the former mayor of Charlotte, told the enthusiastic crowd. [div class="alignleft"] [/div] McCrory, who took the stage to The Who's "Won't Get Fooled Again," took the opportunity to lambast Gov.

NEWS 10/28/12 7:07pm

Women's soccer upsets Appalachian State, advances to SoCon tourney semifinals

By Andrew Wilson

“Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap. What’s going on?” After the Elon University women’s soccer team defeated fourth-seeded Appalachian State in the first round of the Southern Conference tournament Sunday 1-0, those were the words head coach Chris Neal uttered when he got back on the bus to come home. What was he reacting to? He wasn’t reacting to his team beating Appalachian State.

NEWS 10/28/12 3:36pm

Festivals continue despite economic situation in Spain

By Victoria Dolan

BARCELONA - Spain has been combating an economic recession and a 25 percent unemployment rate the past four years, and the end is nowhere in sight. Weekly transportation strikes and marches protesting high tax rates have erupted across the country. On September 25, 6,000 protestors stormed the Spanish Parliament in Madrid demanding for an end to austerity measures and for the resignation of Spain’s central conservative government.

NEWS 10/28/12 3:32pm

Jill Jacobs explains Jewish values’ influence on modern practices

By Melissa Kansky

A fight for social justice revolved around a tomato. Tomato farms in Immokalee, Fla. and throughout the state are grounds for modern day slavery and human trafficking, said Rabbi Jill Jacobs, executive director of Rabbis for Human Rights-North America. Jacobs spoke about the plight of tomato pickers, the road to developing ethical agricultural practices and how Jewish tradition directed her responsibility toward others in a lecture titled "Taking Judaism Public: What Traditional Wisdom Can Teach America" at Elon University Oct.

NEWS 10/28/12 11:34am

Elon administration prepares to investigate Chick-fil-A controversy

By Katherine Blunt

At Elon University, the Chick-fil-A controversy is not over yet. A student-authored resolution against Chick-fil-A’s presence in the future Lakeside Dining Hall generated a heated debate on campus, and now, the university’s administration is poised to investigate the issue. Last week, the executive committee of Elon's Board of Trustees announced its decision to form a study committee to examine Elon’s purchasing policy and its partnerships with external vendors.

NEWS 10/27/12 9:06pm

Elon's playoff chances fade with 31-17 loss to Furman

By Andrew Wilson

On both sides of the ball, the running game has killed the Phoenix this season. So much so that Saturday’s 31-17 loss to Furman University has knocked the Phoenix from playoff contention. “(Furman) knew they could run the ball on us and we got exposed,” Elon head coach Jason Swepson said following the game.

NEWS 10/26/12 3:32pm

SUB revels in national recognition for video, print, web graphics

By Kyra Gemberling

Elon University’s Student Union Board has come a long way. SUB President Joe Ziemba remembers a time when the organization was lucky to get five people at SUB Cinema, an on-campus event that gives students an opportunity to watch a free movie every Saturday night. Now, the event often gets more than 40 people, and the organization’s credibility has been validated on a national scale: The National Association of Campus Activities recently awarded SUB for best web design by a student, best printed advertisement and best student-produced video at NACA’s Southern Regional Conference Sept.

SPORTS 10/26/12 11:33am

Freshmen shoot for success on basketball team

By jdaffner

Earlier this month, Elon's men's basketball team held tryouts, and for two freshmen, it was an accomplishment to make the team. Freshmen Wes Brewer and Sam Hershberger are two of the team's newest additions to the squad.

NEWS 10/26/12 10:40am

Seniors prepare for life after graduation with transitional courses

By Ben Donahue

Elon University seniors and freshmen have one thing in common: classes designed to prepare students for the next chapter of their lives. Elon has long emphasized transitions in and out of collegiate life, according to Pam Brumbaugh, director of experiential education. Brumbaugh, who has maintained her role at Elon since 1987, said courses that assist students in adjusting — whether coming or leaving — have been around since she started working at the university.

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NEWS 03/30/2026 8:29pm
Gathering of friends celebrates life of Elon faculty member

Students, colleagues, family and friends gathered in the Numen Lumen gathering space on March 30 to celebrate the life of Allison Keill, director of the Elon Curriculum Resources Center. She passed away March 25 at 50 years old following an 18-month battle with pancreatic cancer. The gathering of friends began with words from University Chaplain and Dean of Multifaith Engagement Kirstin Boswell before the floor opened up for attendees to share feelings and memories.

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