Elon alumni Bryant Colson, who graduated from Elon in 1980, speaks inside Lakeside on the evening of Feb. 1 during the Black History Month Kick-off event. Colson was the first Black student at Elon University to be elected as President of the Student Government Association in 1979 and was the first Black student to become the Editor and Chief of the Pendulum in 1978.  

Joseph Navin | Photo Editor

Joseph Navin | Elon News Network

Elon alumni Bryant Colson '80 speaks inside Lakeside on the evening of Feb. 1 during the Black History Month Kick-off event. Colson was the first Black student at Elon University to be elected as President of the Student Government Association in 1979 and was the first Black student to become the Editor and Chief of the Pendulum in 1978.  


Amber Smith, dressed as Snow White talks to local kids and prepares to walk with them during the Princess Day parade in the Schar Center at Elon University. The parade took place during halftime of the Elon women's basketball game against Delaware University on Jan. 30.     

Luke Johnson| Staff Photographer 

Luke Johnson | Elon News Network
Amber Smith dressed as Snow White talks to local kids and prepares to walk with them during the Princess Day parade in the Schar Center at Elon University. The parade took place during halftime of the Elon women's basketball game against Deleware University on Jan. 30, 2022. by Luke Johnson


Members of the Elon community gathered to commemorate Elon staff member Brent Smith, who passed away last October, at his memorial bench dedication ceremony held on Feb. 1. 

Erin Martin | Staff Photographer

Erin Martin | Elon News Network
Members of the Elon community gathered to commemorate Elon staff member Brent Smith, who passed away last October, at his memorial bench dedication ceremony held on February 1st, 2022.


Elon Senior Brie Perpignan (0) dribbles the ball during the first half of the game against Delaware University inside Schar Center. Elon lost the game 65-87 on Jan. 30.     

Joseph Navin | Photo Editor

Joseph Navin | Elon News Network
Elon Senior Brie Perpignan (0) dribbles the ball during the first half of the game against Delaware. Elon lost the game 65-87 on Jan. 30.