Arts & Entertainment


NEWS 11/7/15 1:21pm

Underground concert scene, uncovered

Frat parties aren’t for everyone, but music is universal. Throughout North Carolina, cool concert venues are tucked away in the mountains, and some only require a 30-minute drive. If you’re looking to step outside the bubble and are in the need of a concert fix, here’s a guide to the hippest venues around.


NEWS 11/7/15 1:11pm

Discoveries anytime, anywhere

A major scientific discovery can happen at any time and any place, according to Robert Dunn, author and associate professor of biology at North Carolina State University. That includes during a bathroom break in Cape Town, South Africa.


NEWS 11/6/15 8:38pm

Hops Burger Bar

I’ve considered going vegetarian countless times, but what it always comes down to is knowing deep down in my soul that I cannot live without a good cheeseburger. 


SPORTS 11/6/15 8:37pm

Game day for dummies

For many people, fall means more than pumpkin spice lattes and jack-o-lantern carving. It means touchdowns and tailgates and cheering for your home team.


NEWS 11/6/15 1:25am

Elon offense leads way in exhibition win

The Elon University men's basketball team used a strong first half and an impressive debut by freshman Dainan Swoope to run past Division III William Peace University 95-73 in an exhibition game Thursday night at Alumni Gym. The Phoenix came out flying, jumping out to a 14-point lead less than eight minutes in and frustrating William Peace with a fluid motion offense and crisp passing game. Swoope scored a game-high 23 points for the Phoenix while senior guard Tanner Samson scored 14 points and freshman Tyler Siebring added 11 points and eight rebounds in the victory. Throughout the night Elon used a variety of sets, rotating players in and out with frequency.


SPORTS 11/5/15 11:30pm

Men's basketball prepares for season with exhibition win

The Elon University men's basketball team flashed its offensive prowess Thursday, shooting 58.8-percent in the first half in a  victory over William Peace University. The Phoenix shot 58.8-percent from the field in the first half, with 20 baskets spread across 10 players in the half.


NEWS 11/5/15 7:00pm

Global Neighborhood dinner fosters discussion of GMOs, food industry

Discussion buzzed in Lakeside following a presentation the evening of Nov. 3. “Seeds of an Idea: Public Policy to Preserve and Protect our Food Chain” explored the origins of our food and the system within the industry. Betty Morgan, associate professor of political science and chair of the Department of Political Science and Policy Studies at Elon University, served as the faculty speaker. Olivia Choplin, Interim Faculty Director of the Global Neighborhood and associate professor of French in the Department of World Languages and Cultures, hosted the event. According to Choplin, food is an important topic within all communities, but not one often intellectually discussed. Global Neighborhood’s theme this year — "Food: The Culture, Ethics and Politics of Eating" — attempts to kick-start a dialogue about what we are consuming.


SPORTS 11/5/15 2:00pm

Women’s soccer finds positives despite rough run in CAA

As far as women’s soccer goes, the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) is one of the best conferences in the NCAA. At the conclusion of the regular season, six of the 10 conference teams were ranked in the top 70 of the NCAA’s Rating Percentage Index (RPI). The Elon University women’s soccer team was not one of those six teams, finishing 10th in the conference. And yet, head coach Chris Neal sees a lot of good that came out of the season. 


NEWS 11/5/15 12:19pm

Benefits of being a yogi

A scroll through Instagram and other social media might have you seeing several pictures of yoga poses all labeled #zen but for Susan Hearn, co-owner of Om Shanti Yoga, yoga is much more than just a physical activity and that comes with an opportunity for a good selfie. "It's more the practice here, the class and the way of life," Hearn said.


NEWS 11/5/15 9:58am

​Solar Panel Plans Questioned by The Town of Elon

EcoPlexus Incorporated, a leading developer of solar powered energy farms in America, has set its sights on a plot of land in just outside of Elon University, but has been unable to convince the Town of Elon to support its plans. The 70-acre space which EcoPlexus is seeking to obtain is currently zoned residential, and would need to be deemed rural land in order to be the sight of a solar powered farm.



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