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Number of Safe Rides ’ volunteers . TERRIFYINGHow a school shooting is declines changing the way Elon Fewer volunteers trains future teachers creates concerns about Anton L. Delgado organization’s future Enterprise Story Coordinator | @JADelgadoNews

Grace Morris New Member Coordinator | @GraceHMorris ITHIN THE FINAL MINUTES of her high school senior Immediately after their first WEnglish class, ever assignment, Safe Rides senior and operators senior Dan Ford and student teacher Annaliese sophomore Remy Benzel were Jaffe noticed her students’ on Lebanon Av- attention drifting to the enue waiting incessant buzzing of their STARTING for their next phones. SAFE RIDES assignment, dis- This is not an uncommon In the cussing what occurrence after reading the spring of would happen if fourth act of Hamlet for 90 1992 Elon ANTON L. DELGADO | ENTERPRISE STORY COORDINATOR student Safe Rides didn’t minutes, but as her seniors Chad Macy exist. from Alamance-Burlington was killed According Middle College began to pack also furious because my kids SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Top: Senior in a drunk to several of its up and Jaffe began to prepare were scared. That was when BY THE NUMBERS Annaliese Jaffe driving drivers, Safe her grammar lesson for her it really hit me, when I was talks to her accident. In Rides has been sophomores, she noticed fear- in school and my kids were students about response, struggling to fill ful looks exchanged between scared about it.” “The Crucible” Elon on March 2 its vehicles’ front her students as seniors filed It was Feb. 16, only two Volunteers! 257 at Alamance- started two seats. out and sophomores filed in. days after a mass shooting at Burlington Middle students majoring Safe Rides. Before the “What’s up, guys?” she Marjory Stoneman Doug- College. in the School of program began, asked. las High School in Parkland, Education. Students Above: Senior in the spring of Her students informed her Florida, left 17 dead. Jaffe had must student Virginia Little 1992 Elon student Chad Macy that a neighboring school, no direct ties to the shooting teach in schools in handwrites a was killed in a drunk driving ac- Eastern Alamance High or its victims, but that didn’t the surrounding letter to survivors community in order to cident. In response, Elon Volun- School, was experiencing stop the all-too-familiar pain of the Marjory graduate. teers! started Safe Rides. a lockdown. Whether the from suffering. Stoneman Douglas The organization is a stu- lockdown was a drill was un- “It was awful to hear about, High School dent-run and volunteer-based known to both Jaffe and her but it was a similar feeling to massacre March 2. program that offers free rides students. But as texts spread the emotions that I felt after to students to reduce the risk of between the students at Ala- every school shooting that 50 drunk driving and to ensure stu- mance-Burlington and their has happened,” Jaffe said. Elon University dents get home safely. friends inside Eastern Ala- But the Parkland massacre students from the “If there wasn’t Safe Rides I mance, fear spread as well. wasn’t like previous school School of Education currently working as feel like more walking would “When I heard my kids shootings — this one was student teachers at happen, like ‘oh I’ll just walk say they were scared to be in different. more than 20 schools home,’” Ford said. “It can also school I got so upset,” Jaffe within driving range of be dangerous though, like this said. “After, I explained the the campus. situation and they started See SCHOOL SAFETY | taking a test — I sat down and pgs. 8-9 See SAFE RIDES | pg. 4 realized I was also scared. But

NEWS • PAGE 5 LIFESTYLE • PAGE 11 SPORTS • PAGE 14 Local county Elon community runs Basketball season volunteers tackle for suicide awareness ends on low note homelessness Wednesday 2 march 7, 2018 extras calendar games news briefs THE PENDULUM A PUBLICATION OF MARCH 7 FOR RELEASE MARCH 7, 2018 Elon sophomore Civil Conflict in Sri Lanka: Person Stories Los Angeles Times Daily Crossword Puzzle named Newman 7 P.M. Edited by Rich Norris and Joyce Lewis Established 1974 McBride Gathering Space ACROSS Civic Fellow Volume 43, Edition 28 1 Drone sound 5 Spicy dip Campus Compact has named Elon News Network is 10 French flag couleur Elon University sophomore Fiona a daily operation that MARCH 8 14 Parade celebrity Zahm a Newman Civic Fellow for includes a newspaper, How CRAP (Contrast, 15 Cotton swabs her work in the Elon community, as website, broadcasts and Repetition, Alignment 16 Pair on a Disneyland hat well as in Richmond, Virginia, to multimedia. 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Coordinator group 37 Unexpected 55 Romance writer longest 2 “__ comes 38 Susan of “L.A. Roberts answers Erik Webb trouble!” Law” 56 Grad 64 Plant sci. Sports Director contact Sunshine Day will be Maria Barreto Chief Copy Editor March 12 at North Nina Fleck WHEN WE PUBLISH: Carolina A&T Assistant Chief this week in history - CAA women’s basketball Copy Editor The Pendulum Lauren Duncan publishes weekly on The North Carolina Open Video Production Wednesdays. Government Coalition, seated at Manager Elon Local News Elon University, has announced it Cal Mincer will be hosting its annual Sunshine broadcasts Mondays at Media Analytics Day March 12 at North Carolina Director 6 p.m. A&T University. Grace Morris ELN Morning Sunshine Day annually highlights New Member the transparency of government in Coordinator broadcasts Thursdays at 9:50 a.m. the state of North Carolina featured Olivia Ryan in this year’s program will be a learn- Opinions Editor ELN Online Exclusive ing session on N.C. Open Meetings Stephanie Hays broadcasts Tuesdays at Law, along with a luncheon and Design Chief 4:30 p.m. awards ceremony. Meghan Kimberling According to the event’s Facebook Assistant page, participants will include Laura Design Chief FOLLOW US ON Leslie and Tyler Dukes of WRAL, the SOCIAL MEDIA: state capital’s local station, Joe Killian Editorial policy: Facebook of Policy Watch, Christopher Brook of ENN seeks to inspire, Elon News Network. the American Civil Liberties Union of entertain and inform North Carolina and Jonathan Jones of the Elon community by Twitter/Instagram/ the NCOGC. providing a voice for Snapchat FILE PHOTO BY ELON NEWS NETWORK students and faculty, as @elonnewsnetwork Senior Shay Burnett (5) prepares to get a rebound before a free throw against JMU last spring. well as serve as a forum for Catholic Bishop the meaningful exchange Youtube of ideas. Elon News Network The Colonial Athletic was also a major upset, as CAA visits Elon to honor Association women’s bas- the Phoenix was ranked No. RANKING President Book INTERESTED IN ketball tournament starts 2 in the tournament. This Corrections policy: This year, GETTING INVOLVED? this week, but 10 years ago, year, Elon is ranked No. 6 in Elon is ENN is committed to the Elon University team the tournament, and is look- ranked No. 6 The first Latino bishop to serve the accurate coverage. When Contact [email protected] ended its postseason with an ing to retain its CAA crown in the 54 counties in eastern North Carolina, factual errors are made, early exit. from last year. Senior guard tournament Luis Rafael Zarama Pasqualetto, came we correct them promptly The Phoenix, then in the Shay Burnett is averaging 12 and is to Elon Community Church Sunday, and in full, both online and , lost points, seven rebounds and looking to March 4, to honor Elon University’s in print. Online corrections to the No. 7 ranked Coastal five assists per game. retain its CAA new president, Connie Book, and lead state the error and the crown from change at the bottom of corrections Carolina University 66-64. She said she and her team last year. the traditional 6 p.m. service. each article. Corrections It ended a season of high are confident about it. Elon Community Churchopened from the previous week’s hopes for the Phoenix, espe- “Speak it into existence,” their doors to welcome Book, a prac- print edition appear on On Page 8 of the Feb. 28 cially for sophomore Holly she said. “We’re going to win ticing Catholic. this page. Contact enn@ edition of The Pendulum, Al- Andrews. She averaged 16 the CAA tournament, and Pasqualetto spoke about being pre- elon.edu to report a amance County was spelled points per game. She was then make it past the first sentable for God and said to those in correction or a concern. wrong. Elon News Network also named Big South Player round of the NCAA tourna- attendance “clean your soul like you regrets the error. of the Week three times. It ment.” clean your room.” Wednesday extras | Connie book top photos | march 7, 2018 3

ONNIE BOOK STARTED HER first day as president of Elon University March 1, and she certainly had a busy one. Starting at 6 a.m., she worked out in the gym, gave a speech at the Great Hall, sat in on Cclasses and attended the last game in Alumni Gym. She also planted an oak sapling and handed out Biscuittville to physical plant staff. “I love this community, I understand the power of it and I promise I’ll do my very best,” she said.

President Book, accompanied by vice president emerita Jo Watts Williams, ‘55, and freshman class president Cam Waddell, plants her oak sapling. JESS RAPFOGEL | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

MAGGIE BROWN | EVENT COVERAGE COORDINATOR President Book congratulates notable alumni on the court during halftime.

Book takes time on her first day to speak to students eating lunch in Lakeside.

ABBY GIBBS | STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER SARAH JOHNSON | EVENT COVERAGE COORDINATOR President Connie Book poses with students for a photograph on Thursday, March 1 in Global Commons.

Faculty members and families welcome Connie Book.

GRACE MORRIS AND ALLIE HAWLEY | ELON NEWS NETWORK Wednesday 4 march 7, 2018 NEWS

SAFE RIDES

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SAFE RIDES | from cover The possible lack of volunteers has with,” Ford said. “You spend six hours to stop volunteers from driving the led to the organization not being able in the car with them, you’re bound to Safe Ride vans recklessly. to provide Safe Rides on some of its learn something new about them.” “The police actually look at us road right here,” Ford said, referring scheduled nights, according to Ford. While you might get to know the more,” Ford said. “Some people think to Lebanon Avenue, a road parallel to “The main reasons why Safe Rides person riding with you better, Snyder they can do whatever they want in a the train tracks that runs through Elon doesn’t run is just because of volun- also believes volunteering helps you Safe Rides and drive sometimes more University’s campus. teers,” Ford said. “I know last year … get to know the Elon community bet- recklessly.” “Ford, a four-year volunteer for Safe they couldn’t run on a a number of ter, too. But even without Rides, quickly brought the van to a stop nights … because they just didn’t have “You meet a lot of cool people be- van certification, Sny- to avoid a student who walked into the any volunteers.” cause people are very open to talking der believes the real BENEFITS OF poorly lit road. It was a nerve-racking This lack of volunteers is a problem to Safe Rides’ drivers,” Snyder said. reason behind the lack VOLUNTEERING FOR experience for Benzel, who had never Ford attributes to the growing popu- While students and volunteers en- of volunteers are the SAFE RIDES volunteered for Safe Rides before. Both larity of the ridesharing app, Uber. joy the benefits of Safe Rides, drivers long hours. Volunteers 1. Volunteers can Ford and Benzel said this “It’s definitely not as popular as it such as Ford can only guess the rea- have to drive from choose to be a driver, was the precise reason used to be before Uber came to Elon,” sons behind the organizations drop in 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on passenger or a SAFE RIDES’ PURPOSE Elon needed Safe Rides. Ford said. “People now, especially Elon popularity. The student leaders of Safe Thursdays and 10 p.m. dispatcher. Since the founding of to 2:30 a.m. on Fridays 2. Pizza is provided Elon Volunteers! for all Safe Rides’ started the Safe Rides Safe Rides 25 years ago, and Saturdays. Elon has successfully “It was long and ex- volunteers before the program in response start of their shifts. to a drunk driving avoided a drunk driving hausting,” Synder said. 3. There is a banquet accident on Elon’s fatality on its campus or “We were in the car for at the end of the year campus in the spring in the surrounding area, hours and it was late to show of 1992. IT’S NICE TO HAVE A FREE SCHOOL according to the Safe “ and we were tired.” appreciation for all Rides website. SPONSORED WAY FOR PEOPLE TO GET ACROSS The long hours volunteers. “It prevents bad decision making — CAMPUS SAFELY AT NIGHTTIME, AND I FEEL LIKE weren’t the only thing 4. When students especially if you’ve had a night and you that kept Snyder’s ex- volunteer for the want to drive,” Benzel said. IT’S A GOOD RELIABLE WAY TO DO THAT. perience volunteering organization three or But Safe Rides does more than pre- from being easy. more times, they will vent drunk driving. Students, such as “We had a flat tire. will be moved to the top of the pick up list if junior Ellie Snyder, who both uses Safe ELLIE SNYDER So we were in this big JUNIOR they call for a safe ride. Rides and has volunteered as a driver, van and all of a sudden 5. Volunteering is a also uses it as a way to get around cam- the tire was completely good way for students pus safely at night. flat and we had to pull to get to know the “It’s nice to have a free, school-spon- students, don’t really mind paying five Rides also declined to comment on over and it was so bad,” people they are riding sored way for people to get across cam- or 10 bucks for an Uber.” why there might be a lack of students Snyder said. “I don’t with. pus safely at nighttime and I feel like But despite its drop in popularity, volunteering. know what happened 6. Voltunteering helps it’s a good, reliable way to do that,” Sny- many of its drivers receive multiple Uber may be one cause in the de- ... it was an interesting students get to know der said. benefits for volunteering. cline, but Benzel believes van certifica- experience.” the Elon community But while Synder, Ford and Benzel Volunteers can be a driver, passen- tion is another culprit. But despite the is- better. have all volunteered for Safe Rides, ger or a dispatcher at the Safe Rides of- “I assume van certification, like be- sues Safe Rides and many students haven’t — which Ben- fice. Pizza is provided for all Safe Rides ing able to drive the van, is a big filter their drivers sometimes face, Ford be- zel sees as a major problem for the or- volunteers before the start of their for people,” Benzel said. “I didn’t get lieves there is an easy way to get more ganization. shifts. At the end of the year, there is my van certification to drive so if peo- volunteers. “They have been having trouble a banquet to show appreciation for all ple don’t have that it makes it hard to “If different groups like sororities getting people, that’s for sure,” Benzel volunteers. get rides.” and fraternities or just any group did said. But as even more than the pizzas But as van certification is only a weekend each semester … and all To confirm Benzel’s thoughts, Elon and the banquet, students volunteer needed for the 10-passenger van, their people just committed to 10 or 15 News Network contacted the Kernodle for the organization three or more other Safe Rides vehicles even as cars spots I think that could be a good idea Center, the Safe Rides faculty advisor times will be moved to the top of the and minivans need no certification to to get more volunteers,” Ford said. and the two student leaders of the or- pick up list if they call for a Safe Rides. drive. To be certified to drive the van a Snyder, Benzel and Ford all agreed ganization. The current student di- Ford even believes it’s a great way to volunteer must take a course and pass that volunteering for Safe Rides is an rector of Safe Rides and the incoming get to know people. both a written and driving test. incredibly fun experience. student director declined to comment “It’s a good bonding experience Ford, who is van certified, feels the “There is nothing like driving Safe on the matter. with the person that you’re going certification process is needed in order Rides,” Ford said. Wednesday NEWS march 7, 2018 5 ALAMANCE COUNTY VOLUNTEERS TACKLE HOMELESSNESS Volunteers and nonprofit organizations work to fight homelessness

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People gathered outside the rectangular, brick cafeteria build- ing, waiting for it to open. They sat on the picnic ALLIED benches outside CHURCHES’ in their warm- est clothes: puffy ORIGIN jackets, wool hats ACAC was and long pants. founded in Winter hadn’t offi- 1982 when cially arrived, but 10 churches in the area the first snow of saw a need the year was only to help the a few days away. hungry, Inside, they homeless stood in line for CALLEIGH WEST | ELON NEWS NETWORK and hopeless a dinner service A couple of men eat dinner offered by Allied Churches of Alamance Country, an organization working to prevent homelessness for community members. in Alamance offered by Allied County. Churches of Al- amance County (ACAC). The serving trays were series filled with mushrooms, salad and beef tips mixed with chopped pep- This the second part of a three- pers. part series. Check back next Most of the guests are homeless week for additional angles on or food-insecure, and this could homelessness in Alamance County. be the only meal some of them eat that day. “We serve food for every- “The Catholic Church is very one who needs it,” said Harvey involved in social justice issues,” Knowles, a shelter advocate at Al- said Rev. Paul Lininger, pastor at lied Churches. “We bring people The Blessed Sacrament, one of the together. Anybody and everybody churches that helped establish Al- can come.” lied Churches. “We contribute to Knowles oversees a weekday them and serve as a conduit to get meal program which typically other groups connected to them.” feeds between 60-120 people for Allied Churches’ total revenue lunch and dinner, depending on was approximately $1.62 million in the weather. 2016. About $1.27 million of that “When it rains, you get a lot less sum came in the form of contribu- people coming,” he said. “Some tions and gifts. people have to walk five miles to Most of these donations come get here. I don’t know what they do from churches such as The Blessed when they don’t come, but I hope Sacrament. they have something figured out.” “People feel called to help, and CALLEIGH WEST | ELON NEWS NETWORK This is one of several services we want people to help,” said Cait- One of the younger volunteers at Allied Churches prepares to serve some pastries to community members. offered by Allied Churches. It lin Vatikiotis-Bateson, commu- also runs a 24/7 emergency shel- nity relations director for Allied Though funding from com- BY THE NUMBERS ter for men, women and families, Churches. munity partners keeps its doors employment training and a food Grants funded by private orga- open, ACAC receives relatively lit- pantry that provides 50 pounds of nizations are among the revenue tle funding from the government, groceries to around 2,000 people from contributions and gifts. totaling $54,000 a year in federal in the community every month. “When we get a grant for grants. 50 1.6M Allied Church- $198,000 that To put that in perspective, Allied Churches has a food pantry Allied Churches’ total revenue was es was founded doesn’t al- employee salaries totaled nearly that provides 50 pounds of approximately $1,616,000 in 2016. groceries to community members. in 1982 when 10 ways mean we $650,000 in 2016. churches in the get a check for Executive director Richard Gary Alamance area $198,000,” Va- took over in March 2017, following saw a need to help “WE SERVE FOOD FOR tikiotis-Bateson the termination of his predecessor the hungry and said. “It means in August 2016. Allied Churches 2K 1.3M homeless in Al- EVERYONE WHO NEEDS we have to spend has faced monetary issues after los- These groceries go to around 2,000 About $1,266,000 of the total people in the community every revenue in 2016 came in from amance County. that amount be- ing a grant in the summer of 2016, month. contributions and gifts. They now operate IT. WE BRING PEOPLE fore we can be and has been forced to downsize the largest shelter, TOGETHER. ANYBODY paid back.” three staff positions. food pantry and Other grants Gary has continued working to meal programs in AND EVERYBODY CAN come with spend- help the community, despite those the county. ing restrictions. challenges early in his tenure. 900 54K COME. Allied Churches had almost 900 Allied Churches receives relatively Nearly all of A $20,000 hous- “I’ve been in it since the be- volunteers in 2016. little funding from the government the food and re- ing grant might ginning,” Gary said. “I actually HARVEY KNOWLES totaling $54,000 a year in federal sources they offer not allow Allied was a homeless youth. Growing grants. are contributed ACAC SHELTER ADVOCATE Churches to use up I went to Goodwill to shop for by local citiznes, any of that fund- clothes.” organizations and ing for medical He remembers being hungry churches. supplies or employee wages. all the time as a kid and having his Volunteer work is a crucial part “That’s where we need commu- heat cut off for two years. Jai Baker, housing director, said working at Allied Churches be- of the services they offer, with al- nity support from our neighbors,” Gary clarified that homeless- it all starts with one question. cause he loved the energy and the most 900 people volunteering in Vatikiotis-Bateson said. ness isn’t always about drug or “How can we help you?” mission. 2016. Cash can sometimes be the best alcohol issues. It could be a truck The housing team provides the Since becoming the outreach Most of the volunteers come contribution, because it allows for driver or a pharmacist who lost homeless with a chance for a suc- coordinator, he realized that just from local churches and run Allied unrestricted funding that Allied their job. cessful future. Baker recalls a time food, water and a conversation Churches’ entire meal program, Churches can use for any of the 27 He says homelessness is a trau- where they housed a family of five, could change their whole world. from cooking to serving. services it provides. matic experience, which is why saving them from a drug problem. “It’s about convincing people Local churches also help out “We want to get the most value counseling is a key component at Rion Thompson, street out- that this is not their end,” Thomp- with monetary donations. out of your dollar,” she said. Allied Churches. reach coordinator, said he started son said. Wednesday 6 march 7, 2018 NEWS

DRAWING ON CONNECTIONS TO CREATE STRONGER COMMUNITIES

ALEX TOMA | DESIGNER

Living and Learning Phi Omega, Elon’s coed service currently living there again. She their transition.” fraternity, so I have that expe- is not an international student Freshman Sydney Temple- Communities leave an rience in volunteering. I think herself, and her interest for liv- ton chose to live on the polyglot impression on students this LLC is a good fit for oth- ing on the floor was based on floor because she is minoring in er people who volunteer, and I “WE ARE ALL VERY her major and a few other fac- French and has been studying want to mentor them through tors. the language. Perla Salazar-Rangel PASSIONATE ABOUT Elon News Network | @PSalazarRangel volunteering at Elon.” “I applied to live in the LLC “I chose to apply to the poly- Of all of the LLCs, the In- STUDYING LANGUAGES because I wanted a place of glot or World Language floor ternational LLC is going to be different diverse experiences,” because I love learning about One of the most important two floors in the upcoming year OUTSIDE ENGLISH; HAVING Nderitu said. “I specifically different languages and culture aspects of a student’s college ex- because of an increase in people THAT COMMONALITY chose the international LLC and I am also a French mi- perience is where they are going currently living there wanting because I am an internation- nor,” Templeton said. “I knew to be living, especially during to return to the community. HELPED US ESTABLISH al studies major. I really enjoy that the floor would help my their freshman year. Many Senior Annaliese Jaffe is the A COMMUNITY AROUND learning about different cul- French. We have weekly lan- incoming freshmen at Elon RA for the International LLC tures and experiences.” guage lunches at Lakeside. We University must decide which located in the Global Neighbor- THIS. IT HELPED FIRST- Jaffe said the idea of having a all speak in the language we are neighborhood they would pre- hood. She has been an RA since YEAR STUDENTS IN THEIR common connection is one that studying.” fer to live in and hope they are her sophomore year where she allows LLCs to be so popular. Besides being able to estab- given their preference. began in Danieley and then was TRANSITON. “With LLCs, there is going lish a community, sophomore Elon has 25 Living and in West Hall her junior year. to be a common connection be- Sydney Simmons believes LLCs Learning Communities in Jaffe has seen the difference SYDNEY SIMMONS cause they each have an inter- help an individual on a person- which students must fill out a an LLC makes, having experi- SOPHMORE esting focus,” Jaffe said. “With al level as well. separate housing application enced being an RA for a normal the International LLC, there is Simmons lived in the exam- indicating which two they are hall and then an LLC. the interest of wanting to hear ining disparities in access to most interested in. They must “When I was the RA in West, about different cultures but also education LLC her freshman also answer additional ques- there was no common room, wanting to bring in an academ- year and transitioned to being tions, such as how the theme and it was harder for everyone ic and holistic focus.” the RA this year. She believes LIVING IN AN LLC connects to their interests and to bond,” Jaffe said. “Many of The ability to establish a that LLCs are vital for personal how they plan to contribute and the girls went into Greek life 1. Students must fill outa community within an LLC is growth. serve as a member of the com- and rushed because they want- separate application indicating easier, according to many res- “Most people that decide to munity. ed that sense of belonging. In which two LLCs they are most ident assistants for these halls. live in an LLC do it because of These LLCs are spread the International LLC, I only interested in. Sophomore Molly Lankisch the community aspect,” Sim- across Elon’s campus through- had a few girls rush because returned to live in the polyglot mons said. “They focus on one 2. LLCs are run by advisors and out neighborhoods. many believed they already be- residence assistance that Elon floor this year as the RA after or a couple of things, so they The new East Neighborhood longed to a community and did will offer for the 2018-2019 having been just a resident the share similar beliefs and values being built will adopt some not need to rush.” school year. previous year. and that is necessary for per- LLCs from other neighbor- There are various reasons “I think the importance is sonal growth, especially if you hoods — will being the Service why people apply to live in a 3. LLCs are intended to help really establishing a commu- have something you are striving Learning Community, which particular LLC, but Jaffe and establish a community and foster nity based on what everyone toward. I think LLCs are im- will be moving to East Building other residents make it a point personal growth. is passionate about,” Lankisch portant for first-years, but also C, formerly in the first floor of to be inclusive and let others said. “We are all very passionate sophomores and juniors be- Virginia. Sophomore Jordan know the LLC is not specifically about studying languages out- cause they are steadily growing Williams will be the Resident for international students. side of English — having that and they are making friends for Assistant for it next year. Sophomore Sara Nderitu be- commonality helped us estab- life. LLCs have a lot to offer, and “I love to volunteer,” Wil- gan living in the international lish a community around this. we do not realize the benefits of liams said. “I am a part of Alpha LLC her freshman year and is It helps first year students in them.” Wednesday NEWS March 7, 2018 7 CHEAT SHEET EACH WEEK THE PENDULUM DEBRIEFS COMPLEX EVENTS BY INTERVIEWING RELEVANT EXPERTS Understanding the Academy Awards Nicole Triche, assistant Q: Why were the Oscars professor of communications, created? outlines intricacies of Oscars A: The original Oscars were only 15 minutes long. Metro-Goldwyn-May- Cate McCahill er (MGM) wanted just to have a Elon News Network | @elonnewsnetwork small show, something very simple, to give some awards and make some people happy. Now it has morphed This past into this huge event. Sunday night, film lovers Q: How are the Oscar everywhere Awards chosen? were parked in front of the TV A: There are about 24 categories — watching the different categories are chosen in 90th Academy different ways. Each category has a Awards show. smaller group of qualified individu- Nicole Triche The Academy als that pick who the nominees are, Awards, more it starts with a short list and then commonly known as the Oscars, that is narrowed down to the actual honors the best of the film industry nominations. Once the ballot is out, COURTESY OF TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE every year. Since 1929, receiving an everybody who’s a member of the From left, Sam Rockwell, Frances McDormand, Allison Janney and Gary Oldman backstage at the Academy Awards on Mar. 4. Oscar has been a landmark of success academy gets to vote. We can’t vote. in the film industry. Nicole Triche, But there are qualifications for some #OscarsSoWhite, so that has defi- for director. I wouldn’t be surprised if they talk assistant professor of communica- of the categories. Movies must have nitely made some changes. Not huge about it. tions, elaborated on how the Oscar been played for two weeks in a the- changes yet, but it’s kind of trending Q: Do you predict the Oscars process works and its significance. atre either in New York or Los Ange- a certain way. There were years and will continue to represent Q: How does the Oscars af- les and have been reviewed. Say you years and years where all the direc- the #MeToo movement like fect the film industry? Q: What are the Oscars? have a short documentary, you’re not tors were white, all the acting cate- the Golden Globes did? going to see them in theaters, so they gories: supporting, leading, actor or A: It helps to green light and provide A: The Oscars are the Academy of must be played at a film festival that actress, were all white — that’s why A: Before the Golden Globes they direction for future films. The Os- L Motion Picture’s big award show. is recognized by the Academy and the #OscarsSoWhite started trend- sent out a message that they were cars is when people hear about cer- OB EM They are choosing the best picture win. ing. The Academy took notice of going to launch the #MeToo at the tain films, so maybe they will go see UL R of the year, the best animated picture that, because there were protests and Golden Globes and for everyone them after. Any film or actor that gets P L P of the year, best actor/actress of the Q: Has there been any boycotts. The Academy then started to wear their black dress. From my nominated in the Oscars will get a IN E year — they have all these different trends in recent years of the opening up the doors to be more in- understanding, that call has not bump up in the box office. If a movie G H categories. The Academy members movies or actors that tend clusive. We have seen more people come out for the Oscars. I’m sure it wins, it gets an even bigger bump in U T are the ones who are voting on all of to win these awards? of color being nominated for things will come up. People who are host- the box office, and it’s in history — 20 P TO these things, this is the 90th year. recently, like this year with ‘Get ing and presenting the awards are years from now people will continue A: A few years ago there has been the Out,’ and females being nominated really involved in the movement, so to watch it. Zagster bicycle-sharing program comes to an end

stations on campus or to expand to grams more successful when a cam- On the other hand, junior Jared Nina Fleck ZAGSTER BICYCLE-SHARING Assistant Copy Chief | @elonnewsnetwork six stations. Instead, it only received pus is more spread out than ours is Mayerson said he enjoyed the sys- more than 200. or when there’s high traffic.” tem since he couldn’t bring his bike “We really weren’t in a place Hobbs said though Duke’s pro- to Elon from his home in Califor- Imagine riding a bright, blue where I think it would be fiscally gram seemed to be a good model nia. bicycle from Moseley to class on a responsible for us to renew the con- $50 to follow, it panned out differently “I liked Zagster because I really clear, warm, spring day. tract for two stations or expand the Zagster officially began to cost there than on Elon’s campus. like going on bike rides,” Mayerson With Zagster, the bike-sharing program to more stations,” Hobbs students $50 per year. “They were in a little bit different said. “But since I’m from California, program implemented on Elon said. of a position just because they had I can’t bring my bike to school. It University’s campus in February “It’s a $20,000 system, and so to a full system from the start and not was really easy and convenient to 2017, this option became a feasible renew the program it would have a pilot,” Hobbs said. “So we start- take out a bike when I wanted to go reality for students who didn’t own been that amount and this was a pi- ed with two stations. I believe they on a bike ride, but now that the pro- a bike but wanted to enjoy a bike lot program with two stations, not 600 started with six, and then they were gram is ending, I’ll have to turn to ride or needed to get somewhere six. If we were to expand, that price Zagster needed a minimum of 600 free for students the whole time. Campus Rec for a long term rental.” riders in order to keep the two quickly. would definitely change because stations on campus or expand to We weren’t quite in a position to do Patterson cited Campus Recre- But, the two five-bicycle stations with the maintenance of what we six stations. t h at .” ation’s bike-rental system as a rea- located in front of Moseley and have now, it would be $20,000 for “We wanted to pilot it to be fis- son why Zagster might not have Danieley Commons were removed next year,” Hobbs said. cally responsible, so we launched a worked as well as hoped. last month because of an insuffi- SGA’s Student Issues Committee gest ones we looked at was Duke smaller version of the system for the “I think that there are several cient number of riders. first received student feedback two because they actually worked with year to test how it does,” Hobbs said. things that affected our the pro- SGA decided to discontinue the years ago indicating student inter- Zagster, so we looked at Duke and But Zagster did not meet SGA’s gram,” Patterson said. “One is that Zagster program because of a lack est in implementing a bike-sharing actually went to their campus and expectations. Campus Recreation has a very ro- of ridership. program on campus. looked at their system.” Sophomore Destynee Spieker bust bike-rental program, so stu- “To be able to pay the amount “This didn’t just come out of no- “At the time, Zagster was really used Zagster one time during the dents that are really interested in to be able to afford having the sys- where,” Hobbs said about the ser- the leader in terms of collegiate bike initial free period to get lunch with biking can either bring their own tem here — the full system — it vice. “It was the product of years of rental systems,” Hobbs said. her brother, senior Devon Spieker. or rent one for the year, and that’s a would be dependent on a certain research.” “They worked pretty well with “I thought it was a really good wonderful program.” amount of students paying to have “They did a survey which indi- Duke,” Hobbs said, explaining why idea, but a lot of people have their Hobbs and Patterson expressed a membership to keep the system cated that at least a pilot was appro- SGA decided to go with Zagster. own bikes,” she said. “If you’re go- SGA’s support for students’ needs, running,” said senior Rachel Hobbs, priate, and they invested in the pilot But Patterson noted Duke’s un- ing to pay to keep a bike or to ride a wellness and interests above all else. executive secretary. program,” said Jana Lynn Patterson, dergraduate population is not only bike, and you do it for the full four “Just because we’re not in a posi- The program was launched as associate vice president for student nearly twice as large as Elon’s, but years, you might as well just buy tion to renew Zagster doesn’t mean a free, pilot program in the initial life, and adviser to SGA. the campus also operates differently your own bike because you’re going that there aren’t students on our phase. Students would download “We did a lot of research on our than this campus does. to use that more, and you can use campus that benefit from biking the Zagster app and reserve a bicy- own campus with different depart- “There are a lot of cars inside that later, after college.” and like biking,” Hobbs said. “So we cle for three-hour intervals. ments,” Hobbs said. “We surveyed Duke’s campus,” Patterson said. Spieker also felt as though Zag- do want to support those students On June 1, 2017, the free trial our student body, we looked at “Our cars are on the periphery. ster could have been more success- in some capacity. Our way of doing period ended, and the voluntary other schools, looked at a bunch of They’re not right in the middle of ful if it had been advertised more or that is looking at, in the next few membership for Zagster officially companies, and so we really did our campus, so there’s that. Also, we in different ways. weeks, what we can fund in terms began for students at the cost of $50 due diligence, I think, in terms of don’t have a lot of commuter stu- “To tell you the truth, it wasn’t of Campus Rec’s program. … It’s the per year. launching this pilot and promoting dents. We have commuter students, spread a lot,” she said. “You could same price that ours was. It was $50 SGA has contacted the students it as well.” but they live very close, so they can read what it was on the rack, be- for the year to rent a bike, so we’re who had decided to pay the $50 SGA ended up most closely fol- walk home in 10 minutes instead of cause they had the sign saying in the process of looking at how we membership fee to inform them lowing Duke University’s model for taking a bike and going and then ‘Zagster,’ and it explained it but the can support that financially. That that they will be refunded the mon- bike sharing. dropping it back.” idea of it wasn’t spread very much. I way we can support students and ey. “It was a number of schools we “Our campus is a highly walk- didn’t know what it was, and that’s their interest in biking, even though Zagster needed a minimum of looked at back in the early research able campus,” Patterson said. “So why I was afraid to do anything it’s not directly through Zagster 600 riders in order to keep the two stages,” Hobbs said. “One of the big- a lot of times you see biking pro- with it.” any m ore .” Wednesday 8 march 7, 2018 NEWS

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Jaffe is one of 50 student teachers from the School of Education cur- rently working in one of 21 schools within driving range of the campus. According to the 2018 Spring Registrar’s report, there are 257 Elon students with a major within the School of Education. To gradu- ate, students have to student teach in schools in the surrounding com- munity to complete their engaged learning model requirement. All of these students may face similar situations to the one Jaffe faced in February — a scenario the School of Education is beginning to prepare its students for. Before the massacre at Parkland, the School of Education hadn’t an- ticipated the need to adapt its cur- ANTON L. DELGADO | ENTERPRISE STORY COORDINATOR riculum to include school safety measures. Education ambassadors. shooter situation. Senior Annaliese Jaffe hands out Hamlet Following the school shootings But for the first time, the post- One of those students is senior books to her senior English class on that took place in 2017 and during school shooting discussion didn’t Sophie Gangemi, who is major- March 2 at Alamance-Burlington Middle the first few months of 2018, there end with just words. ing in elementary education and College. were discussions about whether Within the first few weeks after is currently student teaching at B. school safety should become a part Spring Break, Rogers and Bullock Everett Jordan Elementary School of the School of Education’s curricu- are hoping to host a panel focused in Saxapahaw. lum. But no official step toward such on specific strategies teachers, staff Following the Parkland shoot- precautions had been made. members and administrators can ing, Gangemi had a discussion “I thought about it as part of take in a scenario in which an in- about the shooting in her senior our curriculum because there are truder enters their schools. seminar class — but that’s where the trainings that are now happening in “Every school is different,” Rog- conversation ended. A TEACHER’S JOB IS TO school systems around school safety,” ers said. “As future teachers, we don’t “These situations need to be ad- “ said Ann Bullock, dean of the School know what type of safety features dressed, especially how to handle TEACH, NOT TO HOLD of Education. “But at Elon, we had TEACHERS ARE TAUGHT TO will be in our classrooms. It’s going them,” Gangemi said. “If — God for- A GUN OR TO POLICE A not integrated it into the curriculum “ to be good to have these people edu- bid — it was happening in a school LOCK THE DOOR AND GET — that doesn’t mean it wasn’t talked cate us on the various resources that I am working at or a classroom set- SCHOOL. about in individual classes.” UNDER DESKS — WELL, we have and to prepare us for vari- ting I am in, I want to be able to get According to Bullock, after Park- THIS GUY JUST SHOT ous situations.” my students out of that situation. It BEN ROGERS land things needed to be changed. Not only as a dean, but also as a would be nice to think things are go- PRESIDENT OF THE SCHOOL OF The way the shooting occurred, in THROUGH THE DOOR. fellow educator, Bullock is most fo- ing to change, but realistically until EDUCATION AMBASSADORS her opinion, was different from the cused on preparing current students gun control changes nothing is go- others. ANN BULLOCK for situations such as these in their ing to change.” “It was a student that was ex- DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION future teaching professions. But saving students in a situation pelled from the school and showed “People shouldn’t be scared to be such as Parkland isn’t the only thing no signs of doing something like a teacher and children shouldn’t be future teachers at Elon want to be that, then just walked in and did scared to be at schools. That’s not trained for. it,” Bullock said. “Students make what childhood should be like for Jaffe agrees being trained more mistakes and get suspended from young adolescents, but it has be- for an active shooter on campus schools. I don’t want my teachers to come a reality,” Bullock said. “I just will help, but she hopes the training feel that they can’t discipline a child don’t want to know that one day won’t end there. or a young adolescent if they need to an Elon graduate is in a school and “What I really need to be trained because they are worried that they something horrific happened and I for is how to deal with and handle might come back to school with a didn’t do something to help prepare this fear with my students,” Jaffe gun.” them.” said. “We really need to be trained The Parkland shooting showed Taylor Cesarski, a 2017 graduate in how we are going to handle when Bullock that the safety measures from the School of Education with a our kids are scared about things that they were taught in the past wouldn’t degree in mathematics and a teacher are happening in other places. There be enough. licensure, entered the teaching pro- needs to be both. What do I do when “Teachers are taught to lock the fession before the Parkland massa- my kids are freaking out because of door and get under desks — well, cre. She is currently teaching at Ath- their friends in other schools?” PHOTO COURTESY OF BEN ROGERS this guy just shot through the door,” ens Drive High School in Raleigh. Both Jaffe and Gangemi will be Senior Ben Rogers, president of the Bullock said. “The strategies we now “I had some classes that had con- graduating in May and joining Ce- School of Education student ambassadors have are not ones that are really via- versations centered around violence sarski in a world changed by the teaching Math II in ABSS Early College. ble. So what are the best strategies? I in schools but had no actual simu- Parkland shooting. don’t know the answer to that, which lations or other trainings,” Cesarski Cesarski believes her alma ma- is why we need to bring in experts.” said. “But when I was there, Park- ter needs to set an example by sup- Bullock wasn’t the only member land hadn’t happened yet.” porting schools such as Marjory of the School of Education that came While Elon didn’t focus on train- Stoneman Douglas. to this realization following Park- ing her to deal with active shooter “Education is a community and land. In the days after the shooting, situations, she doesn’t believe any we need to stand up for students — similarly to what has happened in school could ever really prepare across America and let them know the past — professors sat down with teachers for that. that this is not how it is supposed their education classes to talk about “No teacher in the country would to be,” Cesarski said. “You are not the deadly massacre. ever feel 100 percent prepared in supposed to live in fear at school. “This is a very teachable moment that sort of scenario, no matter the Elon needs to show support and in time, not to teach a one-sided or training,” Cesarski said. “But Elon take a stand and say that it is not unthinking response, but to support gave us the space to be people first okay and that they support victims students in the very thing we claim and teachers second, which pre- of school violence — not only to to be educating them for — respon- pared me to be the best person for set an example to the country, but sible civic engagement in a demo- my kids and the best teacher.” also to its own students.” cratic society,” said Kim Pyne, asso- Current students in the School ciate professor of English, who sat of Education are looking forward Supporting Parkland down to discuss the Parkland shoot- to the panel on school safety, hop- ing with students such as senior Ben ing that attending will make them More than 1,000 miles separate Rogers, president of the School of feel more prepared for an active Marjory Stoneman Douglas from Wednesday NEWS march 7, 2018 9

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major who hopes her small gesture Clover Garden will go a long way for the students of School KEY – NUMBER OF STUDENT TEACHERS Marjory Stoneman Douglas. ALTAMAHAW 1 2 3 4 9 “In education, relationships are important,” Ventresca said. “Teach- ers and students need to feel loved OSSIPEE and appreciated. It is important that other schools know we are looking Western out for them. That could have hap- Middle School pened in a school I teach at, that is the reality of today.” Burlington Western While Ventresca believes writing High School a letter “shows caring and a logical way of helping,” she knows it won’t solve school shootings overnight. Eastern Alamance But, in her opinion, neither will the High School solution that is currently being de- bated in Washington. Elon Hillcrest Eastlawn EM Yoder Elementary School Elementary School Elementary School Elementary School The national debate

ELON Walter M Williams MEBANE The debates have not amounted High School to a universal solution, but one of BURLINGTON North Graham the ideas currently being contem- Elementary School South Mebane plated is arming teachers and ad- Marvin B. Smith Elementary School Elementary ministrators on campuses nation- School Grove Park Turning Point wide. Elementary Day Treatment On Feb. 24, President Donald School HAWFIELDS Trump tweeted, “Armed Educators Alamance-Burlington (and trusted people who work with- GRAHAM Middle College Audrey W Garrett Highland Elementary School in a school) love our students and Elementary School will protect them. Very smart peo- South Graham Elementary School ple. Must be firearms adept & have annual training. Should get yearly Edwin M. Holt bonus. Shootings will not happen Elementary School Alexander-Wilson again - a big & very inexpensive de- Elementary School terrent. Up to States.” This tweet not only sparked the ongoing debate in the nation’s cap- ital, but also on Elon’s campus. And while politicians seem to be in dis- agreement, many members in the School of Education seem to be on the same page. “To expect teachers to wear a gun or have a gun in their classroom, to me, is an unrealistic expectation and one that puts us in a militant soci- ety in a place where it should be an open and caring learning environ- ment,” Bullock said. Elon administrators and student teachers seem to be in agreement that this solution cannot come to B. Everett Jordan fruition. Elementary School “I really disagree with the idea of arming teachers,” Jaffe said. “By STEPHANIE HAYS | DESIGN CHIEF normalizing guns it’s just mak- ing the problem worse. If teach- Elon, but the School of Education ers were armed with guns that decided to make the stand of soli- would just add to the need for guns darity that Cesarski referred to. and that’s ridiculous. It’s not the “Our students have been having IT IS IMPORTANT THAT answer.” a lot of conversation in their classes “ Some fear this solution will have about the shootings and school vio- OTHER SCHOOLS KNOW a negative effect on the profession of lence and of course what we can do WE ARE LOOKING OUT education. to help,” said Allison Bryan, director “A teacher’s job is to teach, not of the curriculum resource center. FOR THEM. THAT COULD to hold a gun or to police a school,” While scrolling through her HAVE HAPPENED IN A Rogers said. “The overall strength of Twitter feed, Bryan saw tweets teachers will weaken with this idea from faculty members working SCHOOL I TEACH AT, THAT that they have to be police.” in Marjory Stoneman Douglas The thought of the responsibili- saying their students could use IS THE REALITY OF TODAY. ties of being a teacher also includ- moral support from outside of the ing protecting students from active Parkland community. LAUREN VENTRESCA shooters terrifies some current and The next day, Bryan started JUNIOR future teachers. working with faculty and students “As a teacher, I understand that I to write letters to the survivors of the have a duty to protect my students, school shooting to offer the request- and I know I would do anything to ed support. keep them safe,” Cesarski said. “But “We thought that was something that sometimes means not all teach- we could do to feel like we were ers go home at the end of the day, helping and also help us process and and that’s not supposed to be part of think about what happened,” Bryan t h e j o b.” said. “Just so that future teachers and This is a prospect that is be- educators here can show support coming more real for soon-to-be to the student and the staff of that teachers. community — so they know we are “The thought of having to sacri- thinking about them and working to fice my life for a student hasn’t made make sure things like this don’t hap- me not want to be a teacher, but it pen in our school as well.” has made me realize that this is so On March 2, Bryan and sever- serious,” Jaffe said. “Teaching is a al students addressed an envelope job you put so much passion and filled with handwritten letters and care and love into that it’s crazy to sent it to Marjory Stoneman Doug- think that your life could be at risk. las. From what we’ve seen on the news,

Junior Lauren Ventresca who ANTON L. DELGADO | ENTERPRISE STORY COORDINATOR teachers don’t run — teachers stand participated in the card-writing is Junior Lauren Ventresca fills an envelope addressed to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High in front of the bullet to save their an elementary and special education School with handwritten letters of support March 2. kids and that is terrifying.” Wednesday, March 7, 2018 | page 10

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KYRA LETSINGER | DESIGNER STAFF EDITORIAL Budget allocations should reflect university values In contrast, the Student Union also shown a commitment to di- Board (SUB) received $136,891 versity and mental health, but this HOW WE SEE IT from SGA for the 2017-2018 school commitment isn’t reflected in our Monetary resources distributed by Elon’s administration and year. It is understandable that SUB expenditures. If we want to bring student government should align with our university’s values. would receive a much larger budget more students of diverse backgrounds considering the amount of money it to campus, we should be putting our spends on programs such as the fall money toward diversity recruitment This month, Elon University’s of the items organizations list are not concert and spring comedian. Student and programming. If we want to SGA is conducting budget hearings covered by SGA, such as money for involvement is important to our cam- increase socioeconomic diversity, for student organizations in prepa- T-shirts. pus, but some of this funding could we need to allocate more funding to ration of approving its budget for New organizations can receive up be reallocated to organizations that financial aid and scholarships. If we the 2018-2019 school year. During to $500 and their budget may slowly promote the type of change we need want to promote mental health on these meetings, treasurers will be increase based on their activity on to see on our campus, such as Active campus, we should spend money on pitching their monetary needs in campus, number of members and Minds and SPACE. expanding Counseling Services and hopes of receiving adequate budgets how much the organization affects Our university-wide budget should increasing programming regarding for their organizations. the campus. reflect our values, too. In the past mental health. Elon has more than 250 student Based on this system, relatively five years, we have seen numerous New buildings and bike share organizations, all of which need mon- new organizations such as Active buildings erected or renovated on our systems may be great marketing tools ey to function, so choosing how much Minds, an organization that promotes campus such as the Global Neighbor- for our university, and funding should money to give to each organization is mental health on campus, and Stu- hood, East Neighborhood, Sankey definitely go toward these initiatives, a difficult task. When a treasurer of an dents Promoting Awareness, Change Hall, , Schar Hall, Koe- but it’s time we rethink what parts of organization goes to a budget hearing, and Empowerment (SPACE), an ningsburger Learning Center, Inman campus receive the most funding. they often request more money than organization that aims to raise aware- Admissions Building and McEwen Where the university chooses to they actually need in hopes of getting ness of sexual assault and violence on Dining Hall. In that same time span, distribute its funding should reflect a budget close to what their organiza- college campuses, only received $750 we have seen a marginal increase in our university’s values. Access to tion needs to function. Treasurers are and $700 respectively. This funding scholarships as the cost of attending resources and the ability to create required to submit an itemized bud- does not align with our apparent Elon has also continued to grow. effective programming starts with get for their organization, but many values as a university. Over the last five years, Elon has adequate funding.

CAMPUS VOICES We cannot have entertainment without a few sacrifices The recent popular movie main purpose is to entertain. — while making some bad million opening weekend to are to connect with the music “The Greatest Showman” has This film is what some would choices — was justified in $15 million the second week- and the story. “The Greatest received a lot of press, but call “sensational.” It’s popular the end. While this is a valid end. The movie was a huge Showman” does a fantastic job not all of it has been positive. soundtrack and likable charac- argument, it doesn’t go far in success and was one of the of meeting these expectations Hugh Jackman portrays P.T. ters make for an inspirational the film industry. The main most talked about films over because it takes liberties with Barnum, a dynamic charac- and family-friendly story. This purposes of making movies the holidays. The timing of the each character. If the audience ter who is based off of a real purpose is also accentuated are to entertain audiences release date was also with pur- would like to double-check entrepreneur and showman of through the fictional romance and increase revenue. In real pose. People want to see happy the facts, there is plenty of the 19th Century. Audiences between Zac Efron’s character, life, P.T. Barnum was a cruel movies over the holidays, and information on the internet Stephanie have loved Jackman’s perfor- Phillip Carlyle, and Zendaya’s man who tortured his show “The Greatest Showman” was for them to do so. mance of P.T. Barnum, but character, Anne Wheeler. animals — especially the ele- created to inspire people of all While “The Greatest Gerding some have raised concerns Their relationship isn’t meant phants — and took advantage ages. It was also praised for its Showman” didn’t portray P.T. Sophomore that the character in the movie to represent real people, but of people with disabilities just incredible musical soundtrack. Barnum as accurately as some is very different from the it works well in the movie be- for the money and attention. None of this could have been had hoped, it performed its real-life P.T. Barnum. cause audiences enjoy watch- Some of Barnum’s flaws were successful without slightly purpose in the most successful With this type of movie, ing their love thrive, despite accurately portrayed by Hugh fictionalizing the character of ways possible. It surprised audiences and critics shouldn’t societal barriers connected to Jackman in the film, but, for P.T. Barnum. many with its astounding box be worrying about accurate race and status. the purposes of the movie, “The Greatest Showman” is office sales over the holidays portrayals. The intent of “The Some people will argue they were not as severe as they fiction, so the film industry is and was praised for its impres- Greatest Showman” wasn’t that the film industry should were in real life. There is a rea- allowed to take liberties when sive soundtrack. It entertained to document the life of P.T. have portrayed P.T. Barnum son for this that many critics it comes to sticking to the but most importantly it Barnum. It wasn’t intended to as the manipulative and may not understand. facts. But this isn’t just a film, inspired. And while not all the educate people on his secrets selfish person he was known Had P.T. Barnum been it’s a musical. That alone sen- attention was positive, it was to success and business strat- to be. They criticize this film portrayed accurately, “The sationalizes the movie, which attention nonetheless. And egies. Though the movie hints for making him seem like Greatest Showman” would creates expectations from the that is exactly what the film at some of these things, the a rags-to-riches hero who not have jumped from $8.8 audience. Those expectations industry was going for. Wednesday, march 7, 2018 | page 11 LIFESTYLE

VICTORIA TRAXLER | ELON NEWS NETWORK Participants in the 5K begin the race with runners in the front and walkers in the back March 4. The race was for suicide prevention and was hosted by the business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi.

VICTORIA TRAXLER | ELON NEWS NETWORK VICTORIA TRAXLER | ELON NEWS NETWORK Betsy Rhodes, head of the N.C. AFSP Chapter, gives a speech before the race begins. Two Elon students finish the race ahead of the majority of runner participants March 4 on south campus.

Alpha Kappa Psi hosts first (AFSP), gave a speech on suicide prevention and awareness before she 5K for suicide prevention and counted down the start of the race. awareness Rhodes spoke about two STUDENTS RACE FOR proven effective components of suicide prevention. Victoria Traxler “Number one is treatment,” Elon News Network | @elonnewsnetwork Rhodes said. “Depression doesn’t cause suicide — untreated depres- SUICIDE PREVENTION sion causes suicide. The second Over the past three years, Elon thing is community awareness and University has lost four students support.” to suicide: Trent Stelter, former Al- In 2003, Rhodes lost her el- pha Kappa Psi (AKP) member and Book released a message inform- also important for those who are still dest son to suicide. She said what Demitri Allison in 2015, and Breslin ing students that a member of the struggling with it and who might she learned from that experience Wiley and Harrison Durant in 2017. Jed Foundation to prevent suicide, even be still here during the run and equipped her to better recog- On Sunday morning, March 4, Nance Roy, would be visiting Elon. YOU’RE GOING TO give them the recognition that they nize and treat her youngest son 162 Elon students, faculty and staff She was invited to campus for guid- “ deserve on the side.” when he began to show symptoms participated in a 5K for suicide pre- ance and strategic counsel on how to FINISH THE RACE THEN Miranda hopes to see events of depression. vention hosted by the business fra- better Elon’s environment. such as this continue from AKP and “I did what I did then with what ternity, AKP. “I think the administration has YOU’RE GOING TO GO thinks that raising awareness is just I knew then,” Rhodes said. “When I This is the first year the event has worked really hard to make sure ON AND CONTINUE THE as important as prevention itself. knew better I did better.” been organized, but Vice President that this part is there,” Hanna said. “I do have several connections to Rhodes’ youngest son is current- of AKP Monique Hanna is hopeful “I think it’s something that people RACE BECAUSE YOU’RE people that have struggled with sui- ly a marine, an EMT and a firefight- it will become an annual event. do sometimes forget and something GOING TO BE PART OF cidal ideation, which is just as dead- er. She said she strongly believes her Local businesses such as The Oak they need to be reminded of.” ly,” Miranda said. son holding these positions while House, Food Lion and The Mission Hanna believes the relevancy of THE MOVEMENT THAT Freshman Griffin Barriss has felt battling with depression shows that sponsored the event. suicide and mental health makes it SAYS IT’S OK TO TALK how suicide can affect a community even men with stereotypical mas- “These costs will be going to- important to raise awareness with- in both his high school and college culine positions can still suffer from ward supporting mental health, in the community in order to show ABOUT SUICIDE. communities. mental health, combating the an- education, helping people get support and remember those lost. “When I was a [high school] ti-masculinity stigmas surrounding treatment and supporting fami- “It has become a relevant prob- BETSY RHODES junior, a person who was a grade discussing mental illnesses. lies who’ve lost children, siblings lem throughout Elon, as people have HEAD OF THE NORTH above me committed suicide on According to the AFSP, suicide or parents due to mental illness,” seen,” Hanna said. “I thought it was a CAROLINA CHAPTER OF THE train tracks, which kind of shook is the 10th leading cause of death in Hanna said. “Ensuring everyone great idea to implement the loss that AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR our community,” Barriss said. the United States. Specifically, white has the support needed to kind of we’ve faced and show the support SUICIDE PREVENTION Barriss believes suicide preven- males accounted for seven out of ev- lower the incredibly high rate we’ve that even however many years later tion plays a heavy role in today’s ery 10 suicides in 2016. been seeing recently. we’re still loving him, we’re still miss- world and strongly supports raising Rhodes understands raising “One thing my president and I ing him and to show that the com- awareness for the issue. awareness and removing the ta- decided to do when we took office munity still has that support needed “Mental health and suicide boo label of discussing suicide was show the brotherhood and the if necessary at any point.” NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS awareness is really important in to- and mental health is key to suicide community that we are there for Sophomore Holly Miranda said day’s climate both politically and so- prevention. them,” Hanna said. she believes the run was important cially,” Barriss said. “Especially with “You’re going to finish the race, Since the students’ deaths, for a number of reasons, and re- the recent events at Elon and events and then you’re going to go on and Elon’s administration has offered spects AKP’s choice of philanthropy. 162 back in my home town, I think it’s continue the race because you’re and encouraged students to at- “A lot of us always focus on the staff and students really good to raise awareness of going to be part of the movement tend free counseling provided by ones we’ve lost to suicide, which is participated in the 5K run this.” that says it’s OK to talk about sui- the university. of course extremely important, and for suicide prevention Betsy Rhodes, head of the North cide,” Rhodes said. “It’s not a dirty In January, President Emeritus we must recognize that to reconcile sponsored by AKP. Carolina Chapter of the American word, it’s not taboo. It’s OK to talk Leo Lambert and President Connie this issue,” Miranda said. “But it’s Foundation for Suicide Prevention about depression.” Wednesday 12 MArch 7, 2018 lifestyle University Chaplain makes new strides in faith community University Chaplain is nationally recongized for the second time HER PASSION IS VERY “MUCH AIMED AT THOSE Reid Cobb IN NEED, THOSE WHO Elon News Network | @ReidCobb ARE HURTING, THOSE

Elon University Chaplain Jan ON THE MARGINS Fuller was appointed president of AND THOSE THAT ARE the National Association of College and University Chaplains in Febru- UNDERREPRESENTED. ary 2018. This is Fuller’s second time serv- PETER TREMBLAY ing as the president of the associa- ASSOCIATE CHAPLAIN FOR tion, the other time being in the CATHOLIC LIFE mid-1990s. The president is voted in by members of the organization but nominated by a select board. The National Association of Fuller will help set the agenda for College and University Chaplains the annual conference, deal with serves to connect hundreds of day-to-day business and make de- chaplains at universities across the cisions on actions the organization country in order to share resources will take. and advice that they may not have On campus, she is still active- access to. ly involved in many multi-faith “Now, chaplains are religious events and services to support the bias officers. We’re experts in multi- Elon community. One such event faiths; we’re experts in all the faiths was the candlelight vigil to pro- REID COBB | ELON NEWS NETWORK including our own; we think about mote gun safety. Fuller spoke at the Jan Fuller also served as president of the National Association of College and University Chaplains in the mid-1990s. access to all the religious traditions event, which was focused on pro- and practices; we’re thinking about viding community support. student mental health, so, we’re Peter Tremblay, associate chap- serves the various needs of the Elon power others, to let them use their empathy.” counselors,” Fuller said. lain for Catholic life, said, “She has community. gifts and talents, to support them, Fuller says that she is apprecia- “Our conference in February is a beautiful imagination around the “Now chaplains are building to encourage them and to mentor tive of the support Elon has given really about the changing role: how potential of multi-faith work, the teams of other volunteers, of other them, without micro-managing. her to pursue her presidency be- is chaplaincy changing, and where potential of the skills to cross dif- paid staff,” Fuller said. That, I think is her single greatest cause many chaplains look to Elon might it be in 20 years,” Fuller said. ference, the ability of creating spac- The Truitt Center for Religious strength,” Tremblay said. “Her pas- as a model of how to incorporate “It sort of seems apt to me to take es where students get to experience & Spiritual Life includes leaders of sion is very much aimed at those faith into their schools, giving it a on this role since I’m the person in other cultures and other traditions.” many faiths, such as various Chris- in need, those who are hurting, national spotlight. Instead of push- this organization who has been do- Fuller has been instrumental in tian chaplains, a Jewish Rabbi and a those on the margins and those ing it to the side, Elon allows faith ing it longest.” building up Elon’s spiritual com- Muslim Imam. that are underrepresented. That to be a central part of its communi- As president of the association, munity, organizing a group that “She works very hard to em- comes from a deep and profound ty development.

ELON EATS Mediterranean cuisine and culture comes to Elon

Mediterranean Deli, Bakery BEST OF THE CUISINE and Catering diversifies Elon Hours: 11 a.m.-9p.m. Mon-Sat food options Where: 202 West Haggard Ave What to get: Jackie Pascale 1. Lamb fatayer Excutive Director | @jackie_pascale 2. Falafel Pita 3. Roasted cauliflower

Walking into Mediterranean Deli, Bakery and Catering in Park Place might be a little overwhelm- ing. The deli cases are filled with rows of colorful dishes and the signs describe unfamiliar items to most people - like fatayer and grape leaves. WHEN I COME HERE Owner Jamil Kadoura said he “ AND I MAKE MY thinks some Elon University stu- dents will know this middle eastern MY OWN FOOD, cuisine from food carts they’ve seen I CELEBRATE MY on northern city streets. He bases this off the fact that Massachusetts, CULTURE EVERYDAY New Jersey and New York are in the top five most represented states for JAMIL JADOURA Elon undergraduate students, ac- OWNER cording to the 2017 Registrar’s re- port. Kadoura actually got his start in cooking at a falafel cart himself, ERIK WEBB | SPORTS DIRECTOR helping while he was growing up. Elon senior Danny Thorrens chows down on a pita sandwich. The Mediterranean Deli, Bakery and Catering is open as of Feb. 28. Kadoura said this food is at the core of his cultural roots, and he’s excited to bring Middle Eastern with other complimentary condi- ranean dish, and a favorite among For a lighter option, try the are still adjusting to the new loca- culture and homemade dishes to ments, are also replenished fresh customers, according to Kadoura. cucumber salad. It’s simple, but tion and community, contributing Elon. throughout the day. Leo Lambert even had this for his delicious with red onions and a to a longer wait time and 15 items “Everything is made here, 100 For those who haven’t gotten to last lunch as president of Elon. vinaigrette. There are several oth- left off the menu. Still, students said percent,” Kadoura said. “When try the food at the Mediterranean As a new addition to the deli er salads, and even if you wouldn’t they didn’t mind waiting for good I come here and I make my own Deli’s Chapel Hill location, there menu, the açai bowls are a beauti- normally order something like it, I food. food, I celebrate my culture every- are plenty of options to try out. ful way to start your day with fresh dare you to try it. “It has great variety,” said senior d ay.” For a main course, the lamb fa- fruits, and even vegetables. Kadou- Finally, end on a sweet note Monica Austin. “I’m very excited When Kadoura says everything tayer is an open-faced meat pie with ra’s favorite is the green bowl. The with the fresh baklava or the cookie about it, I’m going to be here a lot.” is made there, he means it. Fresh pi- feta and tomatoes, baked fresh in a smoothie part is made with kale, cheesecake. Mediterranean Deli, Bakery and tas pop out of the oven like magic, fire-burning oven, large enough to pineapple, lemon, and ginger, and The restaurant is in its trial peri- Catering is open 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. and the smoothie bowls are made even have some for leftovers. And topped with blueberries, strawber- od during the first week, according every day. Their full menu can be to order. The tzatziki sauce, along the falafel pita is a classic mediter- ries, bananas, granola and honey. to Kadoura. The owner and his staff found here. Wednesday, March 7, 2018 | page 13 SPORTS The life of an Elon SPORTS Briefs student who competes for the best looking body BUILDING TO SUCCESS Women’s basketball Christian Galvano Elon News Network | @Chrisgalvano earns No. 3 seed Finishing the regular season on Elon University sophomore a 10-game winning streak, the Elon Michael Lombard is not your ev- University women’s basketball team eryday student-athlete. He doesn’t (22-7, 14-4 in-conference) earned a just count his caloric intake, watch No. 3 seeding going into this week- his nutrition, keep track of his pro- end’s Colonial Athletic Association tein and lift heavy weights to stay (CAA) tournament. in shape or play a sport. He is pre- The Phoenix will head to Philadelphia, paring to compete and show off and host site , for its his razor-cut physique in a World first game of the CAA tournament at Natural Bodybuilding Federation 7:30 p.m. March 8 against No. 6 College (WNBF) competition in May. of William & Mary. Lombard started going to the Elon hopes to claim its sec- gym just lifting casually with his ond-straight CAA title, coming off a trip older brother. As he continued to the big dance last season. high school, he started to take PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL LOMBARD weight lifting more seriously. His Sophomore Mike Lombard shoulder presses 135 pounds during a workout earlier this month. friend asked him if he wanted to comes from the Harris Teeter su- crazy to see people that are real- MAINTAINING A LEAN DIET Phoenix sets school compete in a bodybuilding show permarket on Church Street in ly lean, but they still have a good together, and he said he would. Burlington, where he buys roughly amount of fat on their bodies. So record at ECACs Since that moment, he has never $60 worth of personalized produce you have to shred that and that is looked back. and groceries a week to maintain a really hard.” With a select few members of the “Mike has drive like I have seen lean diet. He stays away from Elon The day before competing, $60 Elon University indoor track and field Lombard buys roughly 60 dollars in no other person,” said Michael’s Dining most of the time simply be- Lombard gets tested for any per- worth of personalized produce and team competing at the Eastern Collegiate friend at Elon, Charlie Walsh. “He cause he does not know what the formance enhancing drug in his groceries a week. Athletic Conference (ECAC) Indoor constantly is trying to beat his own dining hall is going to serve on a system. Right before walking on Championships in Boston this week- personal bests and attempts to get particular day. stage, he takes in some sugar to ing to further that limit,” Walsh end, new school records were set as the better each day.” “I can get a salad from Lakeside get his veins popping and his said. “He has the heart of a lion and Phoenix went on to finish in 10th place Lombard said bodybuilding has and occasionally they have salm- blood flowing. wants to see everyone around him as a team. “great people” in general, and is “a on, but I’d have to plan that ahead When the competition ar- succeed.” Junior sprinter Katie Arbogast broke great way to stay in shape.” He came of time. Every day it’s different so rives, it is all hands on deck. The His sister, Stephanie Lombard, her own school-record for the third in second place in the 2017 Natural it definitely is difficult,” Lombard men’s physique category, in which always knew Michael had extreme time in the 500m race, finishing in sec- Yankee Classic for Men’s Physique, said. “To hit my exact protein in Lombard competes, is basically determination. She knew he would ond place with a time of 1:13.66. Senior hosted by WNBF last July. grams, my carbohydrates, fats and showing off your good looking be successful in all his endeavors as thrower Byranna Hames also set a new “He was ecstatic when he my macros, Elon has a difficult muscularity and body condition. a physique competitor. personal-best and school-record in the got the trophy.” Michael’s sis- approach to succeeding in those Judges don’t look for extreme “Mike always had determina- shot put, heaving the shot 15.33m, 0.2 ter Stephanie Lombard said. “It numbers. I prefer to just to just buy muscle tone like you would see tion for things that he wanted,” farther than her previous mark. Across caused him to have more motiva- food on my own.” on world famous bodybuilder Ar- Stephanie said. “He would never the meet, Elon’s distance medley team tion moving forward.” Lombard knows the strain it nold Schwarzenegger. take no for an answer.” finished in third and set a new school-re- Extensive preparation and takes on his body and he will not “It’s physique so you don’t flex “All in all, I would personally cord with a time of 11:41.69. self-determination is essential in hesitate with being strict with really hard until you’re shaking,” say that there are zero negatives in Done with the indoor season, the the months leading up to com- himself. Lombard said. “You have to have bodybuilding and that it is 110 per- Phoenix begins its outdoor season petition. He understands he has “Seeing all the really good food flow, you cannot strain yourself, cent worth it,” he said. “The aspect March 16 at the Charlotte Classic. to mentally be in it to win it if he and saying, ‘Oh I can’t have it’ is you just have to look like the most about bodybuilding that I love is wants to go home with the first challenging,” Lombard said. He did beautiful and natural human being that it helps with everything. Your place prize. admit that sometimes he does get you can possibly be.” body is developing, your mind is Lacrosse remains “There is definitely a lot that tempted, but he knows winning a Lombard said preparing for developing and it helps you with goes into preparation,” Lombard competition far outweighs eating these competitions has taught him third party activities such as the winless in 2018 said. “I have to wake up every day dining hall pizza. to share his determination with motivation it takes to study that with positivity. You got to get in The temptation of greasy food is others. He helped his friend Char- extra hour ... it is hard to balance, Ranked No. 21 to start the season, your zone and have to work as hard not the only difficult part of being a lie Walsh shed 25 pounds. but totally manageable.” the Elon University women’s lacrosse as you can.” male physique competitor. “He got me to come with him Lombard will compete in team remains defeated after picking up Lombard also emphasized that “You have to get down to body every day to the gym and pushed more WNBF competitions in its fifth-straight loss to begin its 2018 his diet is just as important as gym fat percentage like 5 or 6 percent, me to my absolute limit to try and May and June of this year in campaign. The Phoenix fell to No. 25 time. The majority of his food which is very difficult,” he said. “It’s make me better while also attempt- Worcester, Massachusetts. Stanford University March 4, 17-10. After a seven-goal deficit faced Elon (0-5) at halftime, a late-game charge was not enough to overcome its fourth ranked opponent of five teams the Phoenix has lacrosse softball faced to start the year. Senior attacker Stephanie Asher tallied four of Elon’s The goals on 10 shots. Sophomore midfielder RESULTS 0-5 RESULTS 11-6 Summer Larese added two more goals MAR. 1 HIGH POINT/ELON 13-14 MAR. 2 KANSAS/CHAPEL HILL 1-2 for the Phoenix. MAR. 4 STANFORD/ELON 10-17 MAR. 2 HARVARD/CHAPEL HILL 5-1 Elon will try to pick up a much-need- phoenix MAR. 3 UNC/CHAPEL HILL 7-3 ed first win of the season at 6 p.m. SCHEDULE MAR. 4 KANSAS/CHAPEL HILL 1-6 March 13 against the lacrosse power- house school of the University of North MAR. 13 UNC/ELON 6 P.M. Carolina at Chapel Hill at home. SCHEDULE focus MAR. 7 CAMPBELL/ 4:30 P.M Baseball falls in series Baseball BUIES CREEK, NC MAR. 10 UNCG/ELON 1 P.M. finale UNCG/ELON 3 P.M. RESULTS 5-7 MAR. 10 MAR. 11 UNCG/GREENSBORO 1 P.M. Winning the first two games of women’s basketball FEB. 28 LIBERTY/ELON 4-3 the series against Georgia Southern University, the Elon University baseball MAR. 2-4 GEORGIA SOUTHERN/ 2-1 team couldn’t get the sweep Sunday, fall- STATESBORO, GA RESULTS 22-7 ing to the Eagles 4-5. Elon sophomore starting pitcher MAR. 1 WILLIAM & MARY/ELON 82-61 SCHEDULE men’s basketball Owen Lorenz took the loss, giving up MAR. 3 UNCW/WILMINGTON 58-49 five runs in 2.2 innings of work. With MAR. 7 UNCG/ELON 4 P.M. the Eagles held stagnant by the three MAR. 9 APPALACHIAN STATE/ELON 4 P.M. RESULTS 14-18 Phoenix relief pitchers who entered the SCHEDULE MAR. 10 APPALACHIAN STATE/ELON 2 P.M. game following Lorenz, the comeback DELAWARE 79-86 MAR. 8 WILLIAM & MARY/ 7:30 P.M. MAR. 11 APPALACHIAN STATE/ELON 1:30 P.M. MAR. 3 came up short, handing Elon its sev- PHILADELPHIA MAR. 13 UNCG/GREENSBORO 4 P.M. NORTH CHARLESTON, SC enth loss in the first twelve games of the season. Wednesday 14 march 7, 2018 sports MEN’S BASKETBALL FALLS

ERIK WEBB | SPORTS DIRECTOR Delaware sophomore guard Ryan Daly tries to dribble around the Phoenix defense as redshirt junior guard Eric Carter sets a screen against Elon junior guard Steven Santa Ana.

Shootout Tournament. Elon put before the season came to a close, injury at the bottom of a scrum BY THE NUMBERS Struggles down the on a strong showing in the Mid- when the Phoenix beat the Uni- against Northeastern. Though stretch lead to short-lived west, but it fell short in the finale versity of Delaware, the team that Swoope was a game-time deci- to the host team, the University would end the 2017-2018 cam- sion, and he practiced in shootar- postseason for Elon of Wisconsin at Milwaukee. The paign for them, at home 89-76. ound by covering his injured eye Panthers in that game overcame Things took an even worse turn to test out playing with only half 73.3 Jack Haley a 19-point deficit and beat Elon for the team when they lost red- of his vision, he was in the start- average points per game scored Elon News Network | @JackHaley17 with a last second jumper. shirt senior forward Brian Daw- ing lineup. He contributed just by the Phoenix this season, the fewest since the 2014-2015 season. Elon rebounded and rattled off kins to a hand injury in the week seven points on 3-of-10 shooting five wins in the next seven games leading up to their second meet- and added four assists. Elon University men’s basket- to boost their record to 8-5 before ing of the season with the Hofs- Swoope struggled in the sec- ball had an up and – mostly – beginning conference play. This tra Pride. Dawkins was out for ond half of the season. The player down year. After being picked to run encompassed a homestand games against Hofstra, Univer- that once was the leading scorer finish third in the Colonial Ath- sweep of Radford University, the sity of North Carolina at Wilm- on the team saw his production 43.9 percent of shots hit from the field, letic Conference (CAA), the team University of South dwindle down the stretch. In the lowest percentage since that went out in quiet fashion, losing Florida and St. Peter’s the six games lost consecu- same 2014-2015 season. in the first round of the CAA University. tively to end the regular sea- tournament in North Charleston, The Phoenix con- son for the Phoenix, Swoope South Carolina. tinued its hot streak in I TRY TO GO OUT THERE EVERY GAME shot a measly 24 percent (13- Before the season, Matheny CAA play, winning the “ 54) from the field. was quick to set the expectations first two conference AND PLAY AS HARD AS I CAN, AND This put a lot of pressure 34.9 for his team. games played in the year, IT JUST SO HAPPENS THAT THIS IS on other players, such as ju- percent of shots hit from “We have the potential with beating both Drexel Uni- nior forward Tyler Seibring, three-point range, 0.6 percent this team to be as good of a team versity and Towson Uni- THE LAST ONE I’LL PLAY IN AN ELON and senior guard Dmitri worse than last year. as we’ve had in a long time,” he versity at home. Junior JERSEY. Thompson to step up. And said in November. “I believe that. guard Dainan Swoope while both of them certainly Now, we’re not there yet, but we led six Elon players in did, without the support of have a chance. We have potential double digits against the DMITRI THOMPSON Swoope it was tough for the … because of the talent we have Dragons with 21 points, SENIOR GAURD team to get over the hump. 14 and the experience that we have.” and junior guard Tyler After the losing streak, wins this season, the fewest wins The season opened 40 miles Seibring added 19. the team entered the confer- from the Phoenix since the east of campus to play Duke Elon showed why it was so ington, Delaware and College of ence tournament in the last place 2010-2011 season. University, a team coming off a highly regarded in the preseason Charleston, all of which Elon lost. as the No. 10 seed, and needed to national championship appear- rankings at the beginning of con- Dawkins was able to make a re- play in a play-in game, where they ance, at famed Cameron Indoor. ference play. It started 4-2 in CAA turn just in time for senior night met with the University of Dela- Though the Phoenix lost the game action, with key wins over Hofstra against , ware Blue Hens for the third time, 97-68, it was good exposure for University and top-ranked Col- but his presence back on the court to advance to Sunday’s quarterfi- “I left it all out on the court, but the team to play a traditional lege of Charleston. did little to stop the Huskies from nals. it’s supposed to be like that every powerhouse on the road and post But, the team hit a snag when spoiling the night, throttling the Elon battled back and forth all game,” Thompson said. “I try to go a respectable score. it went to Harrisonburg to visit Phoenix 81-59. game, but in the end fell short to out there every game and play as Elon got its first win of the sea- the Dukes of James Madison Uni- Elon had a chance to close out see their season end with a record hard as I can, and it just so hap- son when it beat William Peace versity. After leading by 10 points Alumni Gym in style, looking to of 14-18 overall, and 6-12 in CAA pens that this is the last one I’ll University in the final home open- with 1:10 remaining in the game, get back on track and win going play. Swoope had another tough play in an Elon jersey.” er for Alumni Gym. That game JMU was able to force overtime into the postseason against JMU game for Elon, going 1-11 from With Elon graduating stars saw four Elon players in double after an Elon collapse, going on to once again, but were unable to the field, including 0-7 from be- such as Thompson and Dawkins, digits for scoring, led by senior win the game 85-74. send off the historic court in win- hind the arc. it will now be up to rising seniors forward Brian Dawkins who had a That loss seemed to take a toll ning fashion, losing 90-84. Thompson left it all on the guard Steven Santa Ana, forward double-double with 10 points and on the confidence of the team. Injury played a factor once court in his final game for the Tyler Seibring, and guard Dainan 10 rebounds. Elon would win just two games again in that game, as Swoope Maroon and Gold, dropping 27 Swoope to lead the team back to The Phoenix then went to Mil- from there on in, seeing its last came out with a blackened left- points, while adding eight re- where they were projected to fin- waukee for the Black and Gold victory come exactly one month eye. He apparently suffered the bounds and three assists. ish this year. Wednesday sports march 7, 2018 15 SHORT OF EXPECTATIONS

ERIK WEBB | SPORTS DIRECTOR Senior guard Dmitri Thompson (left) and junior foward Tyler Seibring (right) hang their heads in defeat.

ERIK WEBB | SPORTS DIRECTOR Junior guard Dainan Swoope watches as his attempt to block sophomore guard Ryan Daly’s three-point shot fails.

ERIK WEBB | SPORTS DRIECTOR ERIK WEBB | SPORTS DIRECTOR Junior forward Tyler Seibring drives through the lane and the Delaware defense March 3. Senior forward Jack George glances at the scoreboard late in the second half of his final game in an Elon jersey. It’s time to right the ship of Elon men’s basketball notable being guard Dmitri Thompson Dainan Swoope, who posted a total coach, Matt Matheny matched his worst After a disappointing season, and forward Brian Dawkins. Thompson of 13 points in the final four games of CAA record since joining the league Elon’s men’s basketball team put up 27 points in his final game wear- the season. During his roller coaster of four seasons ago in 2014-2015. During ing maroon and gold, finishing the year a season, Swoope could post no points this season, the Phoenix also went 6-12. needs to make adjustments with an average of 12.3 points per game, one game and more than 20 the next. Elon posted a 14-18 record this year, the the second highest for Elon players. Struggling for consistency, Swoope went fewest number of wins since Matheny’s After losing the final seven games of Dawkins, adding an average of 12 points 1-11 in the CAA Tournament, sitting second season at the helm. the season and bowing out of the Colo- per game, was the Phoenix’s third-high- for the final minutes in hopes somebody According to Elon’s 990 tax form, nial Athletic Association tournament in est scorer. else could connect on a shot. Matheny earned $288,622 in 2015, the Erik Webb 40 minutes, the Elon University men’s Replacing them, and the other three When things started to go wrong, ninth-highest salary of an Elon employ- Sports Director basketball team is left wondering what seniors, is going to be a challenge. For you could count on junior guard Ste- ee at the time. He earned slightly more @ErikWebbElon happened. the team to be successful, the large ven Santa Ana to show his temper. Not than that this season, which ended on a Picked to finish third in the league five-person junior class is going to have afraid to speak his mind, the Charlotte never-ending skid of losses, and fans are and having all starters return from last to step up, which has been a struggle native almost got into a fight during left wondering if Matheny is worth his year, it seemed impossible for the Phoe- lately. the CAA tournament and has been re- price tag. nix to finish at the bottom of the league. Junior forward Tyler Seibring has ceived technical fouls a couple of times Whether it’s time for the junior class But after a seven-point loss to the Uni- proven time and time again that he can this season. Maintaining his composure to step up in its final year, or time for a versity of Delaware March 3, that’s ex- score points under pressure. He played would go a long way for the attitude of change in leadership, a righting of the actly what happened. 85 percent of the available minutes this the team. ship must take place. In order to have With the end of the season came season and ranked first in Phoenix scor- If the juniors aren’t asked to step up, a fresh start in a new building as the some changes to the roster. Five seniors ers, averaging 15.4 points per game. a change in attitude might start at the Phoenix move into the new Schar Cen- have played their final game, the most That is not the case for junior guard top. Finishing his ninth season as head ter across campus.