Articles by Eric Townsend

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Physical education professor studies dance instruction

October 10, 2008

How do you get young children excited about exercise? Teach ’em to two step. As more states make dance a mandated part of physical education in public schools, the demand for educators who know the Dosado is on the rise. And that makes Carol Smith, an associate professor of physical education who studies ways of teaching western dance, a well-known instructor in the field.

Campus debate packs Whitley Auditorium

October 9, 2008

Elon University undergraduate and law students took the stage Wednesday night in a campus event that matched supporters of Republican Sen. John McCain and Democratic Sen. Barack Obama against each other for a presidential debate on issues chosen by their peers at a recent College Coffee.

“Charting Your Journey” program open to all students

October 9, 2008

Students have until Oct. 15 to apply for a new program that offers them the opportunity to discover who they are, where they want to go in life, and how to achieve their goals. "Charting Your Journey" includes a retreat, dinners and a one-credit hour course with a group of 10 classmates led by faculty and peer leaders.