It’s true that we all crave sweet treats, especially

when temperatures begin to rise around this time

of year. As we flock to the nearest parlor for a cold

treat the biggest decision we usually need to make

is what flavor we want. Obviously size and toppings

are based on this crucial decision. But members of the

community are now faced with another challenge: to

choose whether to support a local store or a chain when

getting their fill of creamy goodness.

The first contender is Smitty’s Homemade Ice Cream

located on 2603 South Church Street in Burlington. This

little place began with a day of free ice cream in 2002 and

has since become a part of the local community. How could

they not be when they offer sprinkles for free?

The store began when owner Tom Lambeth, also a local

district court judge and attorney, met Richard “Smitty”

Smith at a ranch in Arizona. “Smitty” had started several ice

cream stores in the North. Lambeth had always wanted to

do something like open an ice cream store, and thought this

was his opportunity.

Feeling inspired, Lambeth started to plan for the store

and sought assistance from sister-in-law Amy Nakhle to be

the manager. At the time Nakhle was living in Africa, but

was planning to move back to America. She had always

been self-employed and liked the idea of working at the

store. After figuring out the logistics of her new position,

she agreed and moved back soon after. But there was no

time to settle in – the next day they were painting the store.

As the store has progressed, Smitty’s has made efforts to

create community relationships. They often do fundraisers

for non-profit organizations and strive to support the area.

Nakhle said that they are proud of the “local atmosphere”

that Smitty’s has and would like to further make it a

“community place.” The store features a community board,

articles about the store and artwork from local schools.

Sophomore Katie O’Brien enjoys

Smitty’s Homemade Ice Cream,

whcih serves a variety of homemade

delicious flavors.

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See “Hot Tub Time Machine”According to Elon students who have seen the film, it is not up to par.

An attempted repeat of “The Hangover,” the dialogue is hardly as

funny and the characters are not nearly as dynamic. I have a feeling

this isn’t the last time we will see a cookie cutter attempt, but let’s be

honest, “The Hangover” is a one-man wolf pack.

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Catch up on “Lost”The series’ final season is heating up. With only three episodes left, now

is as good a time as any to become a fan. Be warned, you will need to

watch the previous seasons to understand most of the show. Luckily

seasons one through six are available on Hulu.com and DVD.

Watch “Ode to Smith Jackson” on YouTubeElon’s own Project Halcyon (freshmen Will Anderson, Dan Enders,

Greg Gentile and David Gwynn) have released a music video dedicated

to the man, the myth, the legend: Smith Jackson. Look for more of pH

hits next fall, with the premier of Elon Television’s newest series “Elon

Tonight.”

Read a book you were supposed to read in high school, but didn’tIt turns out they are actually pretty good when there is not

a huge essay attached to them. Good writers read better

writers. Try “Grendel” by John Gardner, “The Poisonwood

Bible” by Barbara Kingsolver and “Alias Grace” by Margaret

Atwood for some entertaining and compelling, yet

academic reading.

Use MapMyRun.com to plan your workoutsBefore or after your runs, visit this Web site in order to figure out how

far you went. Working in partnership with MapQuest, MapMyRun has

all of the local streets in the system. Users also have the capability of

uploading and saving their runs to a database so there are already

routes around Elon for you to test out.

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Lock yourself in your roomYou only have a few weeks left in the semester. Take advantage of the

beautiful Elon weather. Go outside and spend time with your friends

before you leave for the summer.

Spend too much time on FacebookGoing on Facebook while trying to study for finals is not a good idea. It’s

a major time suck, you won't be able to focus and if you stay on there for

too long, you might end up stalking your boyfriend’s brother’s cousin.

Sign off now, you creep.

Forget about the important thingsMake a bucket list of things that you need to accomplish before the end of the year, so you don't miss a beat.

Sudden job proposals are accented over the next few weeks. Pay special attention to expanding duties, revised career options or new titles. Almost seven months of sluggish workplace progress or disagreements with authority will now fade. This is a strong time for quick advancement and creative projects. Don’t hold back. After mid-June romantic decisions are necessary. Loved ones may press for reliable long-term promises or bold public statements. Social or group celebrations are also accented: expect friends, relatives and long-term partners to plan unique gatherings. This summer repeated patterns need to end. Ask loved ones for concrete commitments and revised schedules.

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Early this week last minute work assignments may be draining. Attention to minor details will soon prove vital: stay focused on small details and listen to your instincts. Sleep patterns and fitness regimes may also need adjustment. After Wednesday a close friend or relative may ask probing questions concerning past romantic attractions or yesterday’s obligations. Be forthcoming. At present loved ones will need extra encouragement, support and opportunities for discussion.

Criticism between loved ones may now be a key concern for a close friend. After Tuesday watch for family problems to cause strong reactions. Provide distraction: lighthearted comments and social influences will be helpful. Later this week a love relationship may need to expand. If so, expect serious discussions and last minute changes. Romantic partners will soon reveal their long-term expectations

In the coming weeks work duties will increase while minor legal issues or office paperwork becomes problematic. Muddle through and remain philosophic: authority figures will soon demand firm commitments. Tuesday through Friday a past colleague or old friend may propose an unusual and creative partnership. Errors may be bothersome. Take your time to consider all financial methods. Late this weekend an honest debate with a friend or lover is needed: be expressive.

Rare announcements, policy changes or revised work schedules are accented this week. Fresh concepts and career expansion is now a continuing theme: plan partnerships or co-operative ventures wherever possible. Tuesday through Friday highlights minor family disruptions, fast communications and social arguments. Areas of concern may involve recently cancelled group plans or abandoned home repairs. After Saturday rest and consult with trusted friends: all is well.

Early this week a workplace rival may capture the attention of key officials. Don’t be derailed; changing job roles or schedules will soon work to your advantage. Past job performance and future business plans are now being privately considered: consistency will be rewarded. After mid- week some Leos will encounter a complex but intriguing romantic invitation. If so, trust your emotional instincts. Insincere friends or romantic partners will quickly be revealed. Stay alert.

Romantic attractions and fast flirtations are now distracting. Before mid-week expect friends or relatives to be influenced by speculation, gossip or new social information. Complicated invitations and private power struggles may play a key role. A cautious, philosophic approach will work best in all relationships: take your time and ask gently probing questions. Later this week group dynamics will return to normal. An unusual few days: stay balanced and avoid emotional risk.

Close friends or relatives may this week reveal recent financial mistakes. If so, carefully study official details and expect facts, figures or calculations to be unusually complicated. Documents and contracts may require complex revisions or new definitions. Take your time and ask key officials to verify all instructions. After Friday a long-term friendship or work relationship may become briefly flirtatious. Passions will be high: avoid giving the wrong impression.

Emotional curiosity is now on the rise. After Tuesday watch for friends and relatives to be open to surprising invitations and fresh social proposals. This week is a time of intense creativity and emotional renewal: expect loved ones to actively research new ideas, exotic activities or unique relationships. Late this weekend a sudden intuition may clarify a recent family dispute. Fear of abandonment or private social doubts may be a key factor: show loved ones your devotion.

Yesterday’s social disappointments may now reappear and demand completion. Monday through Wednesday watch for loved ones to relive old memories or search out wisdom from the past. Pace yourself and wait for others to find their own answers. After mid-week an older relative may make an unexpected business or financial request. Paperwork, legal issues and property advice may be a key source of concern. If so, find common ground: others now need to feel supported.

Dreams, intuitions or sudden glimpses into the future will this week provide valuable clues. Social disputes and romantic triangles are accented: after mid-week expect a quick upsurge of emotional awareness and new social wisdom. Older relatives may also reveal previously withheld family doubts. Offer support: at present, loved ones need to feel appreciated and supported. Late this weekend financial messages or forgotten documents will require a quick response: don’t delay.

Discussions with friends or lovers will be meaningful over the next few days. Watch for loved ones to refer to past events and relive old memories. Others may now need to make contact with the past to better appreciate the present: expect key emotional breakthroughs. Tuesday through Friday someone close may question authority figures or openly discuss private financial and business events. If so, remain quietly detached: strong opinions will not be easily accepted.

Minor disagreements may this week require special diplomacy: after Tuesday expect friends or close work mates to be unpredictable and self-involved. Moody exchanges will not directly affect your outlook, so not to worry. Do, however, avoid comparing past social histories. Wednesday through Sunday a trusted relative or colleague may propose an unique business alliance or fast financial investment. Ask for detailed paperwork: meaningful and lasting rewards will soon arrive.

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As the semester comes to a close, tests and exams

begin to pile up. With each new assignment there is the

added stress of figuring out when to study, where to

study and how to study.

Whether it is better to study in the morning or

evening is often debated. The University of California

Berkeley advises its students to find which time is better

for them. Students want to find a time to study when

they are alert and can concentrate.

“I find that I’m usually more active at night and like to

think that the information will remain fresh in my mind

for the following day,” Elon University senior Clayton

Winkelvoss said.

Other students at Elon prefer to study during the day.

Sophomore Jenny Rossbach said she studies in between

her classes during the day in order to have the evenings

free to relax.

Dartmouth College recommends its students to

only study when they can focus and concentrate. If a

student is tired or can no longer concentrate, the school

recommends they stop studying. Instead, students

should wait until they are alert.

A study location needs to be a place that is quiet

and void of distractions. Massachusetts Institute of

Technology recommends its students to find a place to

study that is almost always available, provides space to

spread out and is free of distractions.

“I usually study in my room, but if it is particularly

loud I will go to the library or business center,” Rossbach

said. “I find it helpful to study at a desk, and not on a

couch or bed because it gets me more in the work zone.”

There are several places on Elon’s campus that

provide a space to study free of distractions. Belk Library

and Inman Reading Room in Lindner are popular places

for students to study on campus.

There are several techniques to help students study.

If a student knows his or her learning style, it can help

narrow which study techniques are most beneficial.

VARK at www.vark-learn.com is a Web site with a

questionnaire that helps students discover their learning

style and provides ways to help students learn.

Memorization tools like mnemonic devices and study

cards can help. Mnemonics provide a way to remember

lists of information and study cards can be taken

anywhere to learn through repetition.

“For tests and exams I have always done flash cards.

I am a big fan of those,” senior Robby Knelson said.

“Usually for exams, I will take anything and put it on flash

cards.”

Another beneficial way to study is to set goals.

Dartmouth College suggests that students set goals

and rewards systems for themselves to work through

sections and subjects. Studying can be broken into small

sections with breaks as rewards for completing each one.

In addition to how a student studies, what they eat

can affect their ability to study. According to an article

at Washington University, eating proteins and complex

carbohydrates help boost your energy. Foods with a lot

of sugar and caffeine are discouraged because the insulin

that lowers these sugar spikes also leads to lower energy

and possibly headaches and hunger.

stop procrastinatingWe all know the feeling of sitting in our dorm room on a school night. The minutes are

ticking by, but we can’t seem to make ourselves start the paper that’s due at 8 a.m. the next day. There are so many distractions, and procrastinating is easy, especially in a college setting. Here are 10 ways to stop dragging your feet and start focusing on the tasks at hand.

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With the weather finally starting to warm up and the sun’s rays shining for longer hours of the day, it is no wonder that many

people would rather be outside than cooped up indoors. It is no longer a rare occurrence to find people in shorts and flip-flops, laying outside to turn their skin from a pasty white to a golden, sun-kissed bronze. But what about those who have glowing tans even during the winter months of December, January and February, when the air is frigid and the sun just seems to disappear?

Maybe they use self-tanning lotion, or get a spray tan to get the Oompa-Loompa orange skin look that is hard for anyone to pull off. Or worse, maybe they bask in skin damaging tanning beds.

A total of 28 million people go to tanning salons each year, according to a study done by Boston University. Since the majority of those millions are young adults and teenagers, it’s not hard to wonder whether they know the dangers of tanning salons or not. If

aware, maybe they choose to ignore them. If not, they may be misinformed about the many vital facts about tanning beds.

No matter how many times information about tanning salons is pounded into people’s heads, they’re still going to do what they want, which is lie among UV lights pressing directly on their slowly aging skin.

“If you go to a suntan salon only once in your life, it’s not going to harm you,” said David Goldberg, director of Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York and New Jersey. “But it’s clear that more exposure is worse. No one has a crystal ball for the damage threshold. But the lighter your skin is to begin with, the more likely you are to have problems.”

This means if you have naturally dark

skin, you won't be as harmed by indoor tanning as someone with pale skin.

Another misconception about tanning salons concerns the UVA versus UVB ray dangers. Tanning beds rarely have lights that emit UVA rays, which cause skin to burn. While some customers may think their skin is not being harmed because they are not getting burnt in tanning beds, they are only partially correct. Tanning beds are comprised of UVB lights, which are the ones that cause skin cancer and what seem to be women’s worst nightmares: wrinkles.

The last piece of advice to those tanning salon addicts pertains solely to North Carolinians or those tanning there. According to a study done by dermatologist Robin L. Hornung of Seattle Children's Hospital, the tanning beds in salons of North Carolina are much stronger than those of other states, causing more damage to one’s skin.

“There are surprisingly high doses coming from these beds — far more than a typical summer’s noonday sun,” Hornung said.

Even with all these warnings, some readers will still religiously spend time in tanning beds. Remember a few simple facts: stay away from salons if you were blessed with pasty skin, UVB lights will give you worse wrinkles than your grandmother and North Carolina’s tanning beds are stronger than any other states'. So save yourself some money and just enjoy the natural UV light from the sun, with proper protection of course.

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The same amount of care and dedication is put

into the making of the ice cream. Nakhle is a self-

proclaimed “hard sell” and refuses to settle for anything

but the best. She “pays top dollar” because she knows

which chocolate chips and vanilla extract are the best.

But this quality of ingredients does not affect the

pricing. Nakhle said they pay attention to what people

can get at other places and strive to reflect that with

their prices. She also stressed the importance of

supporting a local store because then the money made

from taxes remains in the area and helps it to thrive.

The store is always open to suggestions but have 18

permanent flavors and six that rotate. Cake batter has

been the favorite flavor since it was introduced as a test

flavor. At the time it was being eaten more quickly than

it was being made. Recently, Nakhle added blueberry

muffin to the options after her daughter suggested it.

Smitty’s owners are also proud of their staff and

employ some Elon University students, but the owners

wish more Elon students came to the store. Smitty’s

comes to all of the Elon home football games and some

other sporting events to gain attention, accept Phoenix

Cash and offer a discount to students. But Nakhle said

students tend to flock to Alamance Crossing because of

the shopping and the stop on the BioBus route.

Smitty’s recently set up Twitter and Facebook

accounts and a Web site courtesy of some Elon

graduate students taking the store on as a project.

Nakhle said she hopes this will also help Smitty’s gain

more customers from Elon. The store has received a

significant amount of recognition, but hopes to expand

further and have ice cream available in community

shops soon.

The main competitor of Smitty’s is Coldstone

Creamery, located in Alamance Crossing. This franchise

opened in 2008. The location was chosen because, at

the time, it was a new shopping center and the store

would be the only Coldstone in Alamance County. Since

then the store has become the second busiest in North

Carolina and South Carolina.

Manager Joe Reinheimer said Coldstone also has

several fundraisers, employs Elon students and accepts

Phoenix Cash to gain business. He said being a franchise

has helped business too.

“It has that name. Everyone wants Coldstone,”

Reinheimer said.

Coldstone backs up the credibility of its name

by making all of the ice cream in the store to ensure

freshness. It adds flavors to the basic sweet cream flavor

to create the required six flavors and any others that are

popular sellers. Similar to Smitty’s, cake batter is also

Coldstone’s most popular flavor. The franchise is also

required to have two sorbets at all times.

The flavors and exciting atmosphere make Coldstone

unique. Reinheimer thinks the ability to “create crazy

individual ice creams” entices customers because the

“idea of making whatever you want” is appealing. It also

does not hurt that when you tip the staff they must sing

a rousing chorus of appreciation.

Coldstone also has promotions, including its their

current Gold Cone Flavor of the Month, which features

premium flavors. The current flavor is oreo cream

filling.

Other than switching up the flavor of the month, the

store also plans to have more fundraisers in the future to

gain more business and get its name out into the public

more.

So which will you choose? Almost as probing of a

question as deciding whether you can reach that drip

with your tongue before the precious drop is wasted.

Smitty’s

Elon students frequent Smitty’s to satisfy their sweet tooth. Photos by Will Anderson

A day on the beach is the best way to avoid the stresses that come with the end of the year. There is ample shore space where you can tan, read, play volleyball and swim in the coastal waters. If you want the beach without the sand and water, there are many other attractions. There is Screen Gem Studios where “Dawson’s Creek” was filmed and “One Tree Hill” is currently filmed. Tours are at noon and 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. You can also take a tour of the Battleship North Carolina for $12 per person. No matter how you spend your day, there are also many restaurants and stores to visit at night.

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As the temperature increases, few things sound as good as a chance to spend a day in the water. Endless River Adventures in Bryson, N.C. offers whitewater rafting, fly-fishing, guided trout fishing trips and kayaking. There are instructors that lead you on rafting trips on three different rivers: Nantahala River, Cheoah River and Ocoee River. It costs about $60 per person to rent the boat and to have someone guide you. You can go kayaking on a sunset lake tour for $45 per person.

After a monotonous week, you may need a chance to experience adventure. Roller coasters, water rides and live shows provide entertainment no matter what type of escape you need. All of these activities are provided at Kings Dominion, just north of Richmond, Va. The brand new ride, Intimidator 305, is the tallest and fastest roller coaster of its type on the East Coast. The lift descends 300 feet at an 85 degree angle while going 90 mph from beginning to end for three minutes. Until May 31, all tickets are $33.99.

Gem Mountain is located between the town of Spruce Pine and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Here you can mine for gemstones next to professionals who equip you with the right tools for mining. Admission is free to get onto the mountain and a mining bucket starts at $20. Experienced gem cutters are on location in order to prepare the gemstones that you find. They also have people who are able to turn your finds into jewelry on site.

You have pulled out your flip-flops and shorts, your agenda is filled with exam dates and all you want to do is escape for a weekend. When you get to the point where you do not think you can spend another minute on campus, especially looking at your textbooks, there are many places nearby where students can go for the weekend. Maybe you want to ride a roller coaster, spend a day on an adventure or a day relaxing at the beach. No matter what you want, North Carolina has a place for you to visit.

After a week of intense studying and spending hours in front of your computer screen, it is time for some relaxing fun. You can slip down a natural mountain waterfall in Pisgah National Forest, near Asheville, N. C. One by one, you can ride down the 60-foot flat sloping boulder. At the bottom of the boulder there is an 8-foot deep pool where lifeguards are on duty during the summer months. The cost is good for people with limited bank accounts it is only $1 per person to enter the recreation area. Even if you don’t want to get wet, there are observation decks to watch the sliders.

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