Arts & Entertainment

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NEWS 3/1/17 8:10am

Bodenarain's election seen as a spark toward diversifying campus

By Emmanuel Morgan

As a black student, freshman Frederick Evans said his transition to college has had pockets of instability. Being outnumbered by more than 80 percent of the population intimidated Evans at first, but as the year progressed, he’s adjusted to the environment.

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LIFESTYLE 3/1/17 8:00am

Dress for success: students add personal flair to professional attire for career fairs

By Courtney Campbell

With job and internship searches and career fairs in full swing at Elon University, students are trading in sweats for suits for various interviews and expos. According to Elon’s website, 92 percent of students complete an internship during their time at college.

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LIFESTYLE 3/1/17 8:00am

Elon Eats: Warm atmosphere at Filament Coffee and Tea

By Olivia Zayas Ryan

Something about the twinkling lights across the ceiling and local art hanging from the walls make Filament Coffee + Tea feel like home. Less than 30 minutes west of Elon University in downtown Mebane, Filament is a cozy cafe dedicated to serving fresh coffee, tea and pastries, as well as showcasing the work of local artisans. One of Filament’s baristas, Karly Thomas, said that the cafe attracts a variety of customers, making it an interesting place to spend your time. “One of the things I love is the diversity of the people that come in,” she said.

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NEWS 3/1/17 8:00am

Elon SGA president outlines platform after close election

By Emmanuel Morgan

Elon University SGA Executive President Kyle Porro didn’t pull any praise when describing his successor. Porro has worked extensively with junior Morgan Bodenarain while they were both on the senate — most recently this year while she was Class of 2018 vice president.

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NEWS 2/28/17 5:14pm

New social media push planned for Elon Day 2017

By Julia Lescarbeau

Elon University’s third annual “Elon Day” will be take place March 7 to commemorate the university’s 128th anniversary Honoring the founding of Elon, the celebration has grown from a quiet on-campus event, to a viral and globally-engaged day-long extravaganza. “I’m very excited.

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NEWS 2/28/17 5:05pm

Residence life staff takes steps to prevent system crash

By Kailey Tracy

Elon University senior Julia Guilfoyle didn’t expect to have to drive two miles to class her last year of college.  “I have to load everything up in the car that I’m going to need for the day.

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SPORTS 2/28/17 2:45pm

Men's basketball reflects on strong regular season

By Alex Simon

Even though the Elon University men’s basketball team is looking ahead and preparing for the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Tournament, head coach Matt Matheny took some time after Saturday’s 81-59 win over the University of Delaware to think big-picture. In its third season in the CAA, the Phoenix finished the regular season 18-13 overall and 10-8 in conference play, good for a tie for fourth place in one of the best mid-major conferences in the country.

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LIFESTYLE 2/28/17 12:33pm

Students gain front row access to Hollywood's biggest night

By Alexandra Schonfeld

Monday morning phones were buzzing with news alerts about the historic “best-picture snafu” at the 89th annual Academy Awards Sunday night.

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LIFESTYLE 2/28/17 12:26pm

'My Black is' project hopes to break down barriers

By Diego Pineda

“My Black is,” is a simple yet complex phrase- just like blackness. For senior Chann Little, it is the title of his recent video project which displays what black students on campus define their blackness as with a one-word answer. Little was inspired for this project after seeing the phrase “my black is solid,” printed on shirts that students wore during Black Solidarity day, a day-long event sponsored by the CREDE for students that identify as black. “My black is black people labeling themselves in positive ways,” Little said, “I just wanted to add on that and make it where we can reclaim our own blackness because I feel like society labels black people a lot.”   This project is part of Little’s blog “Chann Daily,” which he began in November of 2016.

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LIFESTYLE 2/27/17 5:06pm

Espresso yourself: Press Coffee & Crepes hosts latte art competition

By Deirdre Kronschnabel

Jessie Hoover of Filament Coffee + Tea in Mebane was named champion of the Thursday Night Throwdown hosted by Press Coffee + Crepes in Graham on Thursday, Feb. 23.

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NEWS 2/27/17 1:14pm

Elon student arrested for larceny, communicating threats

By Alex Simon

Ayana Joyner was arrested Feb. 21 and charged with larceny, communicating threats and resisting a public officer. Joyner was an Elon University student at the time of the arrest, but the Office of the Registrar confirmed that she has withdrawn from the university.

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NEWS 2/27/17 11:23am

Lambda Chi Alpha placed on social probation

By Selina Guevara and Alex Hager

Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity has been placed on social probation, Dan Faill, director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, confirmed to Elon News Network.

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SPORTS 2/26/17 12:16am

Phoenix finishes in style, routs Delaware on senior night

By Tommy Hamzik

The finish was just how Matt Matheny and the Elon University men’s basketball team could’ve drawn it up, sending its seniors off in style and completing the best season of its young Colonial Athletic Association tenure.

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SPORTS 2/24/17 1:12pm

Women's lacrosse falls to 9/11 Notre Dame

By Ellie Whittington

After winning its first four, the Elon University women’s lacrosse team dropped its first loss of the season Thursday night, falling 16-7 to the No.9/11-ranked University of Notre Dame at Rudd Field. “We left a lot on the field.

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SPORTS 2/23/17 11:54pm

Men's basketball drops 2OT thriller to Northeastern 105-104

By Alex Simon

In the wildest game of the Elon University men’s basketball season, sophomore forward Tyler Seibring’s jumper at the buzzer couldn’t fall a second time, as the Phoenix lost to Northeastern University 105-104 in double overtime Thursday night. With 2.2 seconds left, Seibring — who sent the game to overtime by making a similar shot on a similar play — caught sophomore guard Dainan Swoope’s inbound pass, pump-faked, and bumped into senior guard/forward Jimmy Marshall, but missed the shot, leaving Elon listening for a whistle that never came. “It was similar,” said Elon head coach Matt Matheny.

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SPORTS 2/23/17 2:33pm

Marc Reeves tabbed as Elon men's soccer coach

By Alex Simon

The Elon University men's soccer team has hired Marc Reeves as its new head coach, the school announced late Wednesday night. Reeves had previously been the head coach at Radford University for seven seasons, leading the Highlanders to the NCAA Tournament the past two seasons.

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NEWS 2/23/17 7:44am

NTIM: This is why diversity matters

By Stephanie Ntim

Reaching out to minority groups enriches social and academic conversations on campus. It can help us fine-tune our minds to become better global ambassadors, understanding the influence of culture in academia.

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NEWS 2/22/17 9:08am

Elon grapples with lingering inclusivity concerns

By Bryan Anderson

Elon University works to improve levels of inclusivity on campus. Students will be the primary agents in shaping the future social climate.

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NEWS 2/22/17 9:00am

RYAN: There is a difference between change and growth

By Olivia Zayas Ryan

“You’ve changed so much!” I’ve heard these words too many times since returning from being abroad last semester.

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SPORTS 2/22/17 8:30am

Always in net: Elon goalie Rachel Ramirez

By Deirdre Kronschnabel

Armored in full protective gear—gloves, throat guard, throat piece, chest pad, shield, mouth guard—10-year-old Rachel Ramirez widened her stance. Feet spread a couple inches wider than the width of her slight shoulders, heels raised, crouched low.

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