Arts & Entertainment

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NEWS 9/21/16 8:44am

Latino Elon students hope Hispanic Heritage Month brings awareness to their culture

By Diego Pineda

Elon University senior Philip Rodriguez thought Latinos on campus were non-existent. The Cuban-American junior was born and raised in Miami, Florida—a melting pot of racial and cultural diversity. That dynamic environment is drastically different at Elon, which is widely categorized as a predominantly white institution.

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NEWS 9/21/16 8:00am

Elon NPHC organizations seek collaboration with other fraternities, sororities

By Emmanuel Morgan

Amid a sea of houses circling Elon University’s Loy Center, the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity house is inherently different from the rest. While it is similar in size and structure to its neighbors, it is the sole residential building in the “Greek village” part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) — the overarching organization regulating historically black fraternities and sororities.

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LIFESTYLE 9/21/16 8:00am

Elon Eats: Just like mom makes it

By K McKay

The restaurant is located in the Target shopping plaza at 1441 C. University Drive  "First came to the states in 1996." [for delaware], worked in winston salem from 2000-2007 as chef

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NEWS 9/20/16 11:01pm

Congressional candidate and China native Sue Googe visits Elon

By Alex Hager

Republican candidate for North Carolina’s fourth congressional district, Sue Googe, visited Elon University Tuesday evening in an event hosted by the Elon Political Forum and the Elon College Republicans.

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NEWS 9/20/16 2:21pm

Gas prices near Elon surge after pipeline breaks

By Emmanuel Morgan

After an Alabama pipeline rupture, gas prices across the Deep South have increased and caused a frenzy at the pump.

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NEWS 9/20/16 1:44pm

Cheat Sheet: Chelsea explosion on September 17

 

Twenty-nine people were injured near a Manhattan neighborhood Saturday night after an explosion detonated in the area.

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SPORTS 9/19/16 5:55pm

Elon begins move to Under Armour

By Alex Simon

It’s been a month since the Elon University athletic teams began competition in 2016-17, which marked the beginning of Elon’s apparel partnership with Under Armour. And, since Elon became an Under Armour school July 1, Director of Athletics Dave Blank said that the relationship between the school and company has been great. “They’ve been outstanding with getting the equipment that we needed,” Blank said.

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LIFESTYLE 9/19/16 11:26am

​Making Disney magic: students work at park as cast members for the semester

By Courtney Campbell

When she was 12-years-old, senior Reagan Ogle hopped off the Winnie the Pooh ride in Disney World.

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LIFESTYLE 9/18/16 5:06pm

Iron Tree Blooming Meditation Club acts as de-stresser

By Alyssa Potter

Classes have been in session for nearly a month, and amidst the papers and projects, one Elon University club is seeking positivity.

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LIFESTYLE 9/18/16 2:47pm

Equestrian Team works to train horses and compete in shows

By Miranda Siwak

About 30 minutes away in Mebane, a group of 20 “horse-obsessed” students head to Rosewood Farm weekly to take riding lessons, care for their horses and prepare for horse shows against other collegiate riders. A lesser-known organization on Elon’s campus, the club sport Elon Equestrian Team has garnered a group of dedicated riders, passionate about horses to come together and do what they love.

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SPORTS 9/18/16 2:30pm

Strong defense powers football to first win

By Andrew Feather

The Elon University football team used a powerful running game and a dominant defensive effort to down Division II Fayetteville State University 26-3 Saturday night.

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LIFESTYLE 9/17/16 8:48pm

Former professor of 30 years welcomes new opportunities

By Alexandra Schonfeld

            After thirty years at Elon, history professor Nancy Midgette is wasting no time taking advantage of her new found free time.             Midgette came to Elon in 1985 after meeting Professor George Troxler and his wife at a southern historians meeting.  Troxler told Midgetter that if she ever found herself in North Carolina, to stop by Elon and apply for a job because they were often hiring new professors.

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SPORTS 9/16/16 3:07pm

Women's soccer strikes early to beat Davidson 2-0

By Alex Simon

In its final match before Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) play begins, the Elon University women’s soccer team got a first-half goal from each of its young, speedy forwards to beat Davidson College 2-0 Thursday night at Rudd Field. Freshman forward Taylor Paradoski scored in the 17th minute for her first career collegiate goal and sophomore forward Tori Baliatico found the back of the net in the 28th minute, something that encourages head coach Chris Neal ahead of conference play. "I think we took a big step forward today,” Neal said.

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NEWS 9/16/16 2:38pm

Eid Al Adha, Muslim holiday of sacrifice, celebrated at Truitt Center

By Alex Hager

Members of the Elon Community gathered in the McBride gathering space in the Numen Lumen Pavilion on Thursday to celebrate Eid Al Adha, the Muslim holiday of sacrifice. The event featured speakers discussing the importance of the holiday, food, and discussion about the holiday’s traditions.

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NEWS 9/16/16 2:25pm

Crash on University Drive kills one; no Elon students involved

By Emmanuel Morgan

A head-on collision resulted in the death of a Gibsonville woman at approximately 11:33 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, according to Town of Elon Police. A car crossed the center line and crashed into her car while they were traveling in opposite directions down University Drive.

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NEWS 9/16/16 12:02pm

Activist and author of Just Mercy, Bryan Stevenson discusses injustice, change

By Margaret Malone

Bryan Stevenson, lawyer, activist, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative and author of Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption, the Elon’s 2016-17 Common Reading selection, spoke to students about injustice and inequality on Sept. 15. 

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NEWS 9/16/16 12:00am

In Greensboro rally, Clinton addresses HB2

By Tommy Hamzik

GREENSBORO — Hillary Clinton spoke Thursday less than two miles from where NCAA Tournament games were scheduled to be played this March, and in the same city the Atlantic Coast Conference calls home.

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LIFESTYLE 9/15/16 5:27pm

Dressing in drag to benefit pride

By Paige Pauroso

A drag show to benefit Alamance Pride was hosted last night at the Jazznmore in downtown Burlington.

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NEWS 9/15/16 4:20pm

Parking restrictions ahead as Acorn gets new awning

By Paul LeBlanc

Acorn coffee shop is set to get a new awning this Friday causing four parking spaces along N Williamson Ave next to Elon University and two spaces in front of Acorn to be closed from 5:30am to 9:00pm.  The sidewalk area in front of Acorn will also be closed during the installation of the awning.

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NEWS 9/15/16 2:20pm

Elon looks to reintroduce itself to North Carolina

By Alex Simon

As Elon University has continued to grow its enrollment, the school is finding students in all regions of the country and the world.

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