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Elie Aoun

Elie Aoun, Director of Print

Elie Aoun (he/him) is a third-year pre-law student majoring in classics and history with minors in Russian and French. When he’s done terrifying the Print Team and arguing with Auden about InDesign at 3 a.m., he enjoys playing quizbowl and writing random verses in Latin. You might chance upon him on Mather Quad wearing aviator shades and mumbling some verses of Homer.

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Left to right: Enina Edosomwan, Sai Subramanian, Director of Print Elie Aoun and Ben Kramer celebrate winning their first quizbowl tournament after defeating Boston University 390-165 to go 9-0 in a round robin.

CWRU Quizbowl team sweeps tournament 9-0 to end season with first win

Elie Aoun, Director of Print
April 19, 2024
Otherworldly: CWRU gathers for total solar eclipse

Otherworldly: CWRU gathers for total solar eclipse

Elie Aoun, Director of Print
April 12, 2024
In the center of the stage, Electra (Emily Kuntz) confronts members of the Chorus as she explains that she wants to kill her mother, Clytemnestra, to avenge the murder of her father, Agamemnon.

“Electra” brings an ancient tale of vengeance to CWRU with a modern twist

Elie Aoun, Director of Print
November 17, 2023
The sixth and final wave of the Booster Course Pass includes some characters beloved by fans of old Mario Kart games. From left to right: Pauline, Funky Kong, Peachette and Diddy Kong.

Nintendo releases a sixth and final wave of new tracks for “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe” with four returning characters

Elie Aoun, Director of Print
November 17, 2023
(Left to right) Director of Print Elie Aoun and Laila Ramadan (team The Iliad) defeat Elies roommates Jared Hausman and Ari Avalos (team The Rs) after both gaining a massive lead on Delfino Square.

UPBarrio Kart brings students together for a thrilling “Mario Kart Wii” tournament

Elie Aoun, Director of Print
November 10, 2023
(Left to right) Graduate student Mitchell Arch, fourth-year Walker Cox and second-year Daniel Passmore pose with their two laurel wreaths and miniature trophies after they placed top three in both wrestling and long jump.

Students compete for eternal glory and fame in ancient Olympic Games

Elie Aoun and Cason Willman
October 13, 2023
The long flowing robes of the statue make it resemble a Greek philosopher, an unusual artistic decision if the statue, in fact, depicts the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius.

‘Marcus Aurelius’ statue seized from CMA in looting investigation

Elie Aoun, Director of Print
September 8, 2023
Along with Squeaky Clean Sprint, a bathroom-themed track first created for this game, the fifth wave of the Booster Course Pass introduces three popular characters. From left to right: Petey Piranha, Kamek and Wiggler.

In a fifth wave of new tracks, Nintendo adds three iconic characters to “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe”

Elie Aoun, Director of Print
August 25, 2023
The fourth wave of the Booster Course Pass introduces Birdo (right), a character with nine customizable colors, and Yoshis Island, a brand new track created exclusively for this game.

Major balance changes accompany Nintendo’s fourth wave of new tracks for “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe”

Elie Aoun, Copy Editor
March 24, 2023
The third wave of the Booster Course Pass released during the holiday season and fittingly includes Merry Mountain, a Christmas-themed track.

Ahead of holidays, Nintendo releases a third wave of new tracks for “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe”

Elie Aoun, Copy Editor
January 20, 2023
Students who sat on the chair Rock had an unpleasant experience because of its uncomfortable backrest and thin seat.

New chair alert: Reviewing the proposed chairs for the new residence halls

Elie Aoun, Copy Editor
October 14, 2022
The drivable routes stacked on top of each other in Ninja Hideaway indicate that Nintendo is experimenting with new styles of tracks unlike the very linear layouts of old ones.

Nintendo reinvigorates “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe” with waves of new race tracks

Elie Aoun, Copy Editor
October 7, 2022
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