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Two-game losing streak not dimming Matheny's positive outlook

Even though his team has lost two games in a row after an exciting three-game home winning streak, Elon men’s basketball head coach Matt Matheny remains upbeat. "I am encouraged," Matheny said.

News Briefs - Feb. 15 2012

Elon University School of Law hosts conference about international law Elon University School of Law will host a conference on international law Feb.

Council proposes policy to address bias, discrimination on campus

The Elon University Staff Advisory Council and Academic Council devised a new bias and discrimination policy inclusive of all types of harassment and discrimination, offering clarification for the process of reporting an incident of harassment.

Campus reacts to ruling of graphic cigarette labels unconstitutional

A U.S. district judge ruled this month that a law that would put new graphic warning labels on cigarette packs by September 2012 was unconstitutional.

Upcoming elections in Senegal met with opposition

DAKAR, SENEGAL — Despite demonstrations from the opposition group, current president, Abdoulaye Wade, continues with his campaign for the 2012 Senegalese Feb.

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.

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.

Sports Briefs for Feb. 15

Softball’s Hill named SoCon Player of the Week Elon softball’s Camille Hill was honored by the Southern Conference as the player of the week for all games Feb.

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.

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.

My Life@Elon

Today I spent the afternoon with an older generation. Elon hosts a program called LIFE@ELON in Johnston Hall Alumni Center that offers seminars to community members who are over 50 years old. I have to say, the seminar was not what I expected.

Students turn to campus bookstore for convenience, Web for low prices

Although Elon University’s campus bookstore works with Barnes & Noble to provide students with textbooks, some students have noticed that prices at the bookstore are significantly higher than those at Barnes & Noble. The solidarity between Barnes & Noble and the bookstore seems to be contested. “I’ve honestly never considered buying books at the campus store because I know I’ll get ripped off," said sophomore Allison Shamon. At the beginning of each semester, students can log onto their OnTrack account and get directed to the bookstore’s website to find a customized list displaying the required textbooks for their courses.

Coordinator of QueErLON blog aims to counteract labels of LGBTQ community

Ross Wade went for more than a decade living a lie in front of his family. Now, coordinating content for the QueErLON blog, which falls under the umbrella of Elon’s new LGBTQ office led by Kirstin Ringelberg, Wade is encouraging others to share their personal experiences as a member of the LGBTQ community or its allies. In his inaugural post, published in October, Wade outlined his personal experience growing up in a conservative, religious family and pretending to be straight for years before eventually coming out to his mother while in college. “The thing about being gay and keeping secrets from your family is that you deny them the chance of loving you for who you are and being your ally,” he wrote in the post.

Students impress peers during Elon's Got Talent competition

Elon students filled McKinnon Hall Feb. 9 in anticipation of a showcase of unique talents by their peers. Campus Outreach, a collegiate Christian organization, hosted the first-ever Elon’s Got Talent competition.

Local author celebrates love through books, website

Valentine's Day is the one day a year that gives many people an excuse to tell someone, “I love you.” But Jen Busfield, local author of “Love Letters, Volume 1: Moving On, Growing Up” and “Love Letters, Volume 2: Being Adult,” thinks expressing love should occur any time of day, any day of the week and any week of the year. “We shouldn’t have to use Valentine's Day as the excuse to say, ‘I love you, here are some roses,’” Busfield said.

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Blues musician reflects on career through song

Blues and ragtime guitarist Roy Book Binder performed in Whitley Auditorium Friday night in a performance sponsored by the Alamance County Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts’ American Masterpieces program.

Men's tennis opens season with losses

[quote]We have a tough non-conference lineup, but it’s getting us ready. We definitely think we can win another conference championship.[/quote] The men’s tennis team is fighting the odds with a squad of five freshmen, two sophomores, one junior and one senior.

Yoga pose of the Week: Downward Facing Dog

Downward Facing Dog pose is considered "home base" in the typical physical or hathayoga practice.

French film festival brings discussion of religion, diversity to campus

[quote]Films communicate at an entirely different emotional and intellectual level. You leave with a lot to think about.[/quote] The Tournees Festival, showcasing French films connected by a different common theme each year, is back at Elon University for the third year in a row. This year’s films, which will screen from Feb.