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NEWS 8/28/14 9:49am

'Lessons within Ferguson, MO.' opens communication within Elon

By kmckay3

"It just feels as if it's a bad dream for everyone." Elon student and Ferguson resident Mia Ginae Watkins remembers pacing around the house while watching news updates in disbelief with her family on August 9, when an unarmed 18-year-old African-American male named Michael Brown was fatally shot by a white police officer in Ferguson, Mo. "Behind my backyard is the main street where the riots took place," said Watkins, a third-year student.

NEWS 8/27/14 6:15pm

Local law enforcement: To protect and serve?

By The Pendulum

Recent events in Ferguson, Missouri have sent shockwaves through the nation.The growing unrest amongst the population, as a result of the fatal shooting of unarmed 18-year-old Michael Brown, prompted President Barack Obama to launch an investigation into the use of military equipment by police forces.

NEWS 8/27/14 4:42pm

Love School of Business revamps curriculum

By Michael Papich

As technology improves, the world continues to change at an exponential rate. To keep up with a world forever changed by computing power, Elon University’s Love School of Business is altering the courses and curriculum for the new school year to teach students how to solve problems and analyze data. The business school is offering seven new courses, at both the undergraduate and graduate level, to instruct students in data analysis.

NEWS 8/27/14 4:34pm

‘Hands Up, Don’t Shoot’ movement comes to Elon

By Kaitlin Dunn

Nearly three weeks after unarmed teenager Michael Brown was fatally shot by police on August 9 in Ferguson, Missouri, the “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” movement has arrived at Elon University, in the form of more than 100 people posing for an awareness-raising photo on Phi Beta Kappa Commons Tuesday during the first College Coffee of the new school year. The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity (APA) brought the movement to Elon’s campus, beginning at College Coffee on August 26.

NEWS 8/27/14 12:24pm

Theft at Sheraton Place

By Jonathan Black

Elon University students reported a break-in at the Sheraton Place apartment, an off-campus housing location located near Danieley Center, last night to the Town of Elon Police.

NEWS 8/26/14 11:50pm

Carol Grotnes Belk remembered in faculty gathering

By mhawkins7

A memorial was held today at 4 p.m. in the Oak Grove Lounge of Belk Library in honor of the building's namesake, Carol Grotnes Belk, who passed away Monday, August 25th, just days before her 87th birthday. Associate Chaplain for Protestant Life, Rev.

NEWS 8/26/14 11:15pm

Elon upgrades phoenix cards

By ktracy4

For sophomores and upper classmen, phoenix cards are about to get an upgrade, and yes, students may get their pictures retaken. The university is moving to contactless, nonswipe cards, which first year students have already received.

SPORTS 8/26/14 11:09pm

CAA move hits home for Elon athletes

By afeather

With the new school year comes a new conference for the Phoenix. Elon officially left the Southern Conference for the Colonial Athletic Association this summer. When President Leo Lambert announced Elon's move to the CAA in May of 2013, he said a major reason the university swapped conferences was to increase Elon's name recognition throughout the country. "What's the best thing for the institution as a whole, for name exposure for Elon, and continued growth in institutional reputation," Lambert said.

NEWS 8/26/14 11:03pm

Elon student transitions from YouTube vlogger to stand-up comedian

By avogelsang

Last year, Elon Local News gave you the inside scoop on YouTube vlogger, Powell Mansfield. Now that Mansfield is a senior, we decided to follow up on his future plans as an entertainer who promoted himself through a free social media platform. The Elon senior is a double-major in Media Arts and Entertainment and French who has been very campus-involved during his college career.

NEWS 8/26/14 9:57pm

Elon cross country brings in new coach, keeps culture running

By Kate Murphy

The philosophy of new Elon University cross country coach Nick Polk is deep, but simple. “A culture of confidence: knowing and believing in your training so that when you get to your starting line, you know exactly what you need to do,” he said.  Polk was hired the same day the athletes’ reported back to campus for preseason.  Just days before preseason training was scheduled to begin, the Elon cross country team lost head coach Christine Engel when she left for a head coaching job at Duke University. The runners were left not knowing if they would have a coach when they returned to campus.  “We were all shocked,” said sophomore Kimberly Johansen.

NEWS 8/26/14 1:53pm

"Hands Up, Don't Shoot" campaign comes to Elon

By Gary Grumbach

By: Meredith Stutz and Gary Grumbach "Hands up, Don't shoot." That's the message that members of Elon's chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated hoped to spread during Tuesday morning's College Coffee to shed light on the events happening in Ferguson, Mo.

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Elon's AI poster competition sparks conversations across campus

Elon sophomore Jesse Price was scrolling on Instagram when he saw something that caught his eye. It was a promotion for the university’s first “Make Your Mark: AI Poster Competition,” which was hosted by Elon AI, the Elon School of Communications and the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business. 

LIFESTYLE 04/08/2026 12:49pm
Janice Ratliff’s legacy lives on at Elon

For decades, Janice Ratliff touched the lives of students, faculty, and staff, creating a sense of belonging and support that many say transformed their time at Elon. She passed away recently at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of mentorship, compassion, and dedication to the campus community. 

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