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Providing Student News to Old Dominion University Since 1930

Mace & Crown
Providing Student News to Old Dominion University Since 1930

Mace & Crown
Interior of Not For the Weak Records
Local Business Spotlight: Not for the Weak Records
By Taylor Phillips, Staff Writer
Hope McCullough as one of the clowns.
Jump Into the World of “Corduroy”
By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
TRENDING NOW
One Snow Almost Killed Rachel Zegler's Career, And The Other Saved it
By Reagan Williams, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
How the Battle Pass Destroyed Gaming
By Dahris Tinsley, Contributing Writer
2 Dead In ODU Shooting, Suspect At Large
By Quinn Summers, Managing Editor
Local Business Spotlight: Not for the Weak Records
By Taylor Phillips, Staff Writer
Norfolk’s Punk Past and how Not For The Weak Records is Bringing it Back
By Gabriel Cabello Torres, Technology Editor
NEWS
Image shared by ODU Police on the 27th, showing the location of the shooting in relation to other campus facilities
2 Dead In ODU Shooting, Suspect At Large
By Quinn Summers, Managing Editor

At around 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27, 2025, multiple gunshots were heard across campus, originating from Parking Lot 3 near Broderick...

The MacArthur General Store's storefront.
The MacArthur General Store: A New Community Staple for Farm to Table Goods
By Reagan Williams, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
Trumps Signs Executive Order Banning Transgender Athletes from Women’s Sports
Trumps Signs Executive Order Banning Transgender Athletes from Women’s Sports
By Trinity Lee, News Editor
Donald Trump returns to the White House
Donald Trump returns to the White House
By Trinity Lee, News Editor
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What We Know From the Recent Gen-Ed Reform Open Forum
By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
A&E
A Testament to Black American History: MAMA-girl
A Testament to Black American History: MAMA-girl
By Nadia Jeanlouis, Contributing Writer

Mary Elizabeth Onley, known as ‘MAMA-girl’ will have her exhibition displayed at the Gordon Art Gallery from September 27, 2024, to May 10,...

Graphic via @oducomm_theatre on Instagram
Third Annual Short-Film Festival to be Held at University Theatre
By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Staff members and contributors of "Constellate." From left to right: Eben Bracy, Tori Marie Scotti, Henry Stevens, John McManus, Michael Neuwrith, Taylor Ebersole, Elena Knudsen, Ifrah Yousuf
Literary Journal of ODU Student Works Launches at Barry Art Museum
By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Graphic via @oduartdept on Instagram
“The Prologue” Exhibit to be Held at Baron & Ellin Gordon Art Galleries
By Brooke Mullins, Contributing Writer
Image via @odu_rep_theatre
Auditions for “The Tempest” Lead Held at University Theatre
By Ash F.J. Thomas, Arts and Entertainment Editor
SPORTS
Junior Simaru Fields goes up for the jumper in contest against Toldeo on Saturday.
Monarchs Fall to Toledo 56-52 in Close Battle in MAC/Sun Belt Challenge
By Abbey Baltich, Contributing Writer

Old Dominion's women’s basketball team suffered a 56-52 defeat to Toledo in front of a pink-clad crowd during the Play4Kay event, also part...

Senior R.J. Blakney throws down the powerful two-handed slam dunk against the Bobcats on Wednesday night.
Monarchs Dominate the Boards, Power Past Texas State on Fraternity & Sorority Night
By Art Neal, Assistant Sports Editor
Robert Davis Jr. in action against CCU
Monarchs End Losing Skid With Victory Over Coastal Carolina
By Abbey Baltich, Contributing Writer
Senior R.J. Blakney drives to the basket in matchup against the Dukes on Wednesday night.
Old Dominion Toppled in Royal Rivalry Clash Against James Madison
By Benjamin Draper, Sports Editor
Sean Durogordon goes up for the layup in matchup against Red Wolves.
Cold Start to 2025: ODU Falls to Sun Belt Favorite Arkansas State, 78-59
By Benjamin Draper, Sports Editor
TECHNOLOGY
The Keyboard or the Pencil – Is One Better for Note Taking?
The Keyboard or the Pencil – Is One Better for Note Taking?
By Catherine Benedict, Technology Editor

Over the years, writing has changed from clay tokens and stone tablets to the latest mobile devices less than one centimeter thick. Laptop usage...

The MonarchMind artificial intelligence homepage captured from a live demonstration
ODU Releases AI-Powered Platform for Faculty and Staff
By Catherine Benedict, Technology Editor
XiaoHongShu's Mandarin Chinese logo
As TikTok Ban Solidifies, Interest In Chinese Social Media App “XiaoHongShu” Grows
By Quinn Summers, Managing Editor
Welcome Home. One of the Augmented Reality Games discussed in the article. All rights reserved to Clown Illustration.
ARGS: The Latest Evolution in Video Games
By Allie Metzger, Assistant Technology Editor
The ODU Golden Monarch Ale is displayed here. It is designed with ODU's school colors and the Monarch logo. Photo courtesy of Old Dominion University and New Realm Brewery.
ODU’s Golden Ale is More Than a Marketing Ploy
By Gabriel Cabello Torres, Technology Editor
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MAGAZINES
Welcome Home. One of the Augmented Reality Games discussed in the article. All rights reserved to Clown Illustration.

By Allie Metzger, Assistant Technology Editor

April 29, 2024

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Gabriel Cabello Torres
Gabriel Cabello Torres
Editor in Chief

Gabriel is the Editor-in-Chief for the Mace and Crown. He is in his senior year at ODU and is currently majoring in Mechanical Engineering Technology. He has a passion for music, gaming, and the local...