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NEWS 2/27/13 8:04pm

Non-traditional Greek recruitment in full swing at end of February

By Mary Kate Brogan

While the spring recruitment period for many students is finished for this year, several sororities and fraternities on campus have yet to begin recruitment. These non-traditional and budding Greek organizations all have recruitment on the horizon and are hoping to gain new members within the next few weeks. The newest of these organizations is Zeta Beta Tau (ZBT), a new fraternity with Jewish ties whose commitment ceremony Feb.

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NEWS 2/27/13 6:55pm

Model UN credits No. 22 national ranking to strong focus, debate skill

By Megan Cummins

Few college students can say their opinions regarding global security crises and policies are heard loud and clear, not to mention actually considered as possible solutions. But for Elon University’s Model United Nations team, comprised of five executive board members and nearly 70 participating students, their thoughtfully researched proposals and positions at various Model UN conferences throughout the fall season led them to be ranked as No.

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NEWS 2/27/13 6:50pm

Writing Assessment: The Stewart Group

By The Pendulum

AUTHOR: DARIEN FLOWERS The 2012 election is over. No more advertisements or messages from the candidates on Pandora.

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NEWS 2/27/13 3:22pm

Analysis: Elon-Davidson matchup hallmark of SoCon season

By Zachary Horner

The Times-News of Burlington heralded tonight’s matchup between Elon University and Davidson College by asking: “Does Elon measure up?

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NEWS 2/27/13 2:53pm

The ins and outs of study abroad: Fall 2012 vs. Spring 2013

By Kristen Case

Competing statistics show the differences between studying abroad at Elon University in Fall 2012 versus Spring 2013.

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NEWS 2/27/13 1:59pm

'Flipped classroom' model embraced at Elon University

By Corinne James

Students are saying goodbye to traditional homework as “flipped classrooms” attract national attention. Flipped classrooms refer to a growing number of teachers who digitally record their lessons and assign them as homework.

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NEWS 2/27/13 1:51pm

Can the USA win the World Baseball Classic?

By Matt Krause

On March 8, the United States will begin play in the third edition of the World Baseball Classic, a global tournament that is baseball’s version of the World Cup. In 2006 and 2009, the first two editions of the Classic, the Japanese team claimed the title, with the Americans being eliminated in the second round of pool play in 2006 and in the semifinals in 2009.

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NEWS 2/27/13 12:08pm

College Cooking

By arose8

We focus on food that is local, healthy, and cheap. Tweet @AlexPatrickRose to give your food suggestions for our next show.

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NEWS 2/26/13 6:22pm

Deadly Train Accident in Burlington

By nabdulahi

Ralph Byrd of Burlington remembered his neighbor of 10 years, Glen Plester, as "a pretty good fella." Police say Glen Plester, a 50-year-old from Burlington was struck and killed by a train late Friday evening. Former neighbor Margaret Byrd recalls how she got the news. "David across the street told us this morning.

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NEWS 2/26/13 6:18pm

Review: 17th Annual Jazz Festival Concert celebrates music, conveys love

By Casey Brown

It’s no secret many students at Elon University strive for a balance between work and play, but for those in Elon’s Jazz Ensemble the 17th Annual Jazz Festival Concert was the best of both worlds.

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NEWS 2/26/13 6:11pm

Hip Hop Debate

By elonlocalnews

The Morning Show's "Hip-Hop Debate" had well-informed guests Conor Ambrose (junior), Steve Dicecco (junior), Jonathan Smith (senior), and Jasmine Whaley (senior) weigh in on their favorite music: hip-hop.

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NEWS 2/26/13 6:04pm

Translating Through Seasons: Fashion Trends

By kfinneran

As the winter season is transitioning to spring, so are our wardrobes. Sophomore Alison Ryncarz is the creator a fashion blog called 'The Flare'. I sat down with her to talk about fashion trends that can be translated through different seasons. "Well, I think that there are a lot of trends in the winter that you don't want to let go of.

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NEWS 2/26/13 5:53pm

Interview with Elon Musician: Sean Magee

By elonlocalnews

[div] [/div] Check out the full video for Sean Magee's song "A Little Bit Different": [div] [/div]

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NEWS 2/26/13 5:38pm

Smoothies with Sky

By scowans

This smoothie is great for breakfast or for a post-workout snack! It will replenish your muscles, hydrate your body and keep you full! Blueberry Almond Protein Smoothie 2 cups of frozen blueberries 1 banana Handful of kale 1 cup of almond milk 1 cup of coconut water 2 tbsp.

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NEWS 2/26/13 5:28pm

Reeling in the Past

By kmaraghy

Graham Cinema, located on North Main Street in downtown Graham, was built in 1924. Owner Tim Matthews, known by the community as Tim Bob, bought the theater in 1984, and has since sold it. "I still run it, so to speak.

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NEWS 2/26/13 5:10pm

Elon student hit by car on E. Haggard Ave.

By Katherine Blunt

Elon University freshman Caroline Bauer was hit by a car on East Haggard Avenue at 3:23 p.m. today. Sue Ellen McKinney, a Burlington resident, was driving. Bauer was crossing the crosswalk near Powell Building when she was hit.

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NEWS 2/26/13 5:00pm

Student Hit by Car on East Haggard Avenue

By bmcgovern

A first-year, female Elon student was hit by a car on East Haggard Avenue today, at the crosswalk outside of the Powell building, according to Director of the Elon University New Bureau's, Eric Towsend, Twitter account. According to Alamance County Communications, Elon Police and EMS responded to a call around 3:23 p.m.

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NEWS 2/26/13 3:35pm

Review: 'Lucid Nightmares' aims to keep viewers up at night

By Stephanie Butzer

Under a full moon, it could have been Halloween Feb. 25 at the Harold Acting Studio. Cotton cobwebs, a fake skull and a buzzing black and white television decorated the front steps.

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NEWS 2/26/13 9:17am

McEwen Dining Hall removes plastic partitions to allow self-service

By Mary Kate Brogan

One would never think something as simple as a pair of tongs and some open space could make such a big difference.

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NEWS 2/26/13 2:06am

Ford, Elon top Appalachian State for first time in eight tries

By Jordan Spritzer

Five days before the Elon University women’s basketball team will honor its seniors in their final home game of 2013, they and the rest of the Phoenix accomplished something they haven’t been able to do since prior to the class of 2013 arriving on campus: Win against Appalachian State University. “We played really well tonight,” senior guard Ali Ford said of Elon’s monumental 75-58 victory against the visiting Mountaineers.

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