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(02/15/23 9:57pm)
Sophomore left-handed pitcher Shea Sprague stares at the batter from the mound. Mumbling the lyrics to “Should’ve Ducked” by Lil Durk, he calms his restless mind. To him, the anticipation leading up to his first pitch is the best part of playing.
(12/03/22 7:35pm)
After each match, the Elon men’s basketball team leaves the game on the court, putting it in the back of their minds until the next practice. But graduate students Sean Halloran and John Bowen III return to their apartment and rewatch footage, analyzing each pass and decision.
(11/09/22 1:00pm)
Checking the box labeled “African American” on her college applications was a proud moment for Uwera Izabayo – one where she was able to own her identity. She said she knew it would be a glaring part of the document, having a significant impact on the decision of the board. Now a sophomore at Elon, Izabayo considers herself lucky that she applied to colleges when she did.
(09/30/22 11:48am)
Manuela Cornick Fernández knew what she wanted to do for a living when she was 9 years old. Growing up in Costa Rica, she said musical theater wasn’t mainstream. But as her parents tucked her into bed the night after taking her to see her first musical, “Cats,” she announced her dream to be a performer.
(02/10/22 2:00am)
Every morning, professor of communication design Ahmed Abdullah Al Fadaam wakes up and says a prayer. On Tuesday, Feb. 2, he prayed for the end of social media.
(05/18/22 10:42pm)
Outside McEwen and Lakeside dining halls, the echoing sounds of wheels rolling and scraping against the pavement can be heard. Those on campus watch skaters utilize nearby tables, chairs and ramps as they transform the environment into a makeshift skatepark.
(02/28/22 1:22pm)
Everyday sophomore Maya Phinney scrolls through the social media app Yik Yak. Reading the anonymous posts, she pauses at a familiar name. As she reports the vulgar message targeting her friend, she can’t help but wonder who wrote it.
(02/25/22 6:03pm)
As the buzzer sounds and halftime begins, the Elon University Flames take the floor. But among the myriad of pompoms and ponytails, one individual stands out from the rest — Cullen Zeno.
(12/28/21 9:47pm)
Just off West Haggard Avenue is Brushed Hair and Beauty Bar, which was voted “Best Hair Salon” by the Elon community. Walking through the doors, clients are greeted by a sign that says “Hello Gorgeous” and a stylish ambiance.
(12/16/21 5:36pm)
Stepping off the plane in America at 16 years old, Elon senior Duru Tasman wasn’t sure what to expect. Just four years prior, she had picked up a basketball for the first time, and now she was leaving behind everything she’d ever known in Istanbul, Turkey to pursue her academic and athletic careers in Baltimore. Having played on the national team and in the European Youth Olympics, she had a new objective in her career — advancing to the collegiate level.
(10/25/21 1:14am)
Elon University’s women’s soccer team triumphed over the Hofstra University Pride, winning 2-1 after a strong defensive performance and a double overtime game-winning goal.
(10/05/21 3:12pm)
De pie bajo las luces del Latham Baseball Park, el infielder Carlos Marte no pudo evitar reflexionar sobre cómo llegó allí. Desde los juegos de pelota en el jardín delantero en la República Dominicana hasta la NCAA, Marte acreditó su educación dominicana con la introducción del béisbol en su vida. Él ve su deporte como una manera de conectar más estrechamente con su cultura.
(10/05/21 3:12pm)
Standing under the lights of Latham Baseball Park, infielder Carlos Marte couldn’t help but reflect on how he got there. From front yard games of catch in the Dominican Republic to the NCAA, Marte credited his Dominican upbringing with introducing baseball into his life. He views his sport as a way of closer connecting with his culture.
(09/18/21 3:48pm)
Elon University’s women’s soccer team defeated the Furman University Paladins 2-0 on Friday, Sept. 17, in its last non-conference match of the season.
(09/04/21 11:57pm)
From a few students gaming from their dorms to now inducting over 300 members, Elon University’s eSports Club’s rapid growth inspired the development of a new meeting spot — the eSports Lounge.