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NEWS 5/1/13 9:26pm

Student film “Street Picasso” advances to finals of Sprite Refreshing Films contest

By Katy Canada

And then there were four. The Sprite Refreshing Films contest accepted 200 applications from universities across the nation for funding for short films, and Elon University senior Dean Coots’ film is one of the four lucky finalists. After months of planning, casting, writing, research and, most of all, anticipation, Coots and his crew shot his original short film April 26.

NEWS 5/1/13 9:11pm

Elon University debates nationwide gun control, violence

By Ethan Smith

Members of the Elon and Burlington communities gathered May 1 to discuss issues, tensions and laws surrounding gun violence in the United States. The evening began with opening statements and concerns from community panelists, which consisted of Elon professors and students alike. “Taking a gun away from a person won’t make them any less violent,” said freshman Samantha Allen.

NEWS 5/1/13 5:44pm

Students Remember Jordan West

By jpuckett

There was a moment of silence at Elon's annual Black Excellence Awards Saturday. It was meant to honor a student who had sat in that very same room the year before.

NEWS 5/1/13 12:38pm

Chick-fil-A decision: Discrimination still tastes bitter

By Emily Kane

“There is no actionable cause to remove Chick-fil-A from campus.”  As an openly lesbian student who has spent the last year dealing with the issue of removing Chick-fil-A, this statement is a kick in the face.  To me, this says we have reviewed all of the facts, analyzed the policies and found no valid reason to remove this fast food establishment.  This says your feelings, identity and comfort on this campus are not enough of an “actionable cause.”  Because of the visible stand Chick-fil-A has made about its opinions of the LGBTQ community through financial donations and other statements, they have become a global symbol of anti-LGBTQ sentiment and discrimination.

NEWS 5/1/13 12:34pm

Chick-fil-A decision: It's a win

By Robert Orr

It’s a win. After eight months of heated debate, the Elon University Board of Trustees, under guidance from the Vendor Policy Study Committee, has decided to keep Chick-fil-A as a university-affiliated food vendor.

NEWS 5/1/13 12:10pm

Dear Elon and the Board of Trustees,

By Erin Strosnider

In light of the recent Chick-fil-A decision, I feel compelled to share a different perspective.  It seems that much of the discussion has revolved around the idea of freedom of expression, especially the expression of the “Christian” idea of family.  While I appreciate the desire to protect my right to free speech, I fear the Elon community is ill-informed of what it means to be a Christian. [quote]Christianity is not judgment.  Christianity does not shame or humiliate.  Christianity does not stand for the repression of others and it does not stand by silently when others are hurting.[/quote] I believe very strongly that my faith requires a life of action and love.

NEWS 5/1/13 12:02pm

Chick-fil-A is here to stay: Elon makes the right decision

By Kaitlin Dunn

For the past school year, the hot topic all over Elon’s campus has been Chick-fil-A. Now, after months of protests, debates and research into the matter, the vendor policy group has come to a decision — the chicken is here to stay, and I, for one, am quite happy with this decision. Personally, I am fully in support of same-sex marriage.

NEWS 4/30/13 11:58pm

Demon Deacons drop Elon in extra innings

By Andrew Wilson

In leg one of the home and home series between the Elon University baseball team and Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, one thing became certain when looking ahead to tomorrow’s game two at Elon: Elon senior closer Nate Young will not pitch in the game. In a pitchers duel Tuesday April 30, the Demon Deacons bested the Phoenix 2-1 in 13 innings.

NEWS 4/30/13 9:32pm

Spring Convocation calls for interfaith dialogue, tolerance

By Michael Bodley

Elon University’s Spring Convocation, titled “Sacred Space: The Promise for Peace and Understanding in Our World — A Multi-Faith Conversation,” fostered a conversation about religious diversity and tolerance among six distinguished panelists from different faith traditions. Lara Logan, a “60 Minutes” correspondent, moderated the forum.

NEWS 4/30/13 6:46pm

Student earns 'cool' cash through self-started business

By arose8

Some associate fraternity banquets with a one thing: painting a cooler. Senior Julia Caplan has made this tradition into a business. "I kept getting phone calls from people who were also going to banquet saying Julia can you come help me with this, how do I do this, how do I mix a color to get this?" Caplan said.

NEWS 4/30/13 5:34pm

Charlotte Mayor tapped as Secretary of Transportation

By bmcgovern

President Barack Obama officially named Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx as his nominee for Secretary of Transportation Monday afternoon. In his announcement from the White House East Room, Obama praised Foxx's record of creating jobs and making Charlotte more attractive for businesses. The President also tasked Foxx to start repairing the nation's infrastructure.

NEWS 4/29/13 10:09pm

A worn out debate finally laid to rest

By Cameron Saucier

In the wake of the Vendor Policy Study Committee’s decision to keep Chick-fil-A on campus, it would seem the grueling and contentious debate over its legitimacy at Elon University has finally reached a conclusion.

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45 años después de los primeros casos de VIH/SIDA reportados en Estados Unidos, la lucha contra esta enfermedad está lejos de terminar, especialmente en el sur del país. Según los datos más recientes de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades, el sur representó el 52% de todos los diagnósticos de VIH en Estados Unidos en 2023. "Sabemos que el VIH/SIDA ha afectado de manera desproporcionada a las personas de color y a las personas LGBTQ+ de color en este país", afirmó Jeff Bennett, profesor de estudios de comunicación en la Universidad de Vanderbilt. "Hay muchas personas que viven en zonas rurales, existe desconfianza hacia los profesionales de la salud y persiste el estigma social".

LIFESTYLE 12/14/2025 11:03am
‘We've forgotten about the conversation’: HIV/AIDS still hits the South as awareness fades

45 years after the first reported cases of HIV/AIDS in the U.S., the fight against this disease is far from over, especially in the South. According to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the South accounted for 52% of all HIV diagnoses in the U.S. in 2023. "We know that HIV/AIDS has had a disproportionate effect on people of color or queer people of color in this country," Professor of communication studies at Vanderbilt University Jeff Bennett said. "You have many people living in rural areas. You might have distrust of medical providers, you have the social stigma.”

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