Letters to the Editor


NEWS 2/15/12 11:31am

Students' personal lives, mistakes, not responsibility of universities

This is an age of convenience. A culture of drive-thru establishments and vending machines has enabled us to get what we want when we want it, without having to plan ahead. Drink machines have been  a common conveience for Americans for years, selling bottled water and canned Coke right down the hall from workspaces, classrooms and meeting areas. Go to the right restroom and you can find aspirin and ibuprofen machines — even condom dispensers — for people who need to purchase personal items without dealing with a clerk. But what about birth control pills?


NEWS 2/15/12 9:45am

Elon alumnus nominated to head U.S. Fleet Force Command

President Barack Obama recently nominated Vice Adm. Bill Gortney, Class of 1977, to head the United States Fleet Force Command, which organizes, mans, trains, maintains and equips Navy forces and develops and submits budgets. Gortney graduated from Elon University with a Bachelors of Arts in history and political science. Although Gortney initially intended to pursue a career in law upon graduation, he has served the nation since first entering the Navy in 1977.


NEWS 2/15/12 6:20am

Event planned to spread knowledge about N.C. marriage amendment

For these runners, the purpose of the race runs much deeper than victory – it’s about sharing information along the way. This month, Elon University will welcome Race to the Ballot, a team led by Jen Jones, communications director for Protect NC Families, currently running 322 miles across the state from Asheville to Wilmington to raise awareness about what they believe are the detriments of Amendment One.


NEWS 2/15/12 6:08am

Student election rules unclear to SGA officials

With Student Government Association elections less than a week away, Elon University students are being encouraged to support their classmates running for executive positions by exercising one of their basic rights: the right to vote.


NEWS 2/15/12 2:25am

Elon forest provides engaged learning opportunity

Since its opening in October 2010, the 56 acres of land north of University Drive on Power Line Drive, officially preserved by the Board of Trustees as the Elon University Forest, has gradually become a place where classes can go to experience the outdoors.


NEWS 2/14/12 9:14pm

Hitting high notes on and off the basketball court

On the court, a certain rhythm is responsible for the Elon men’s basketball team snagging second place in the Southern Conference’s North Division. But outside the gym, some of the guys still rely on pattern, practice and a different kind of move.



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