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NEWS 10/28/18 3:00pm

SGA announces inaugural student vs. faculty/staff basketball game

By Baylor Rodman

This week, SGA announced the first student/faculty basketball game, an event that will debut on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. in Alumni Gym during this year’s Homecoming Week.

SPORTS 10/28/18 2:30pm

Women's basketball gets exhibition win over Belmont Abbey

By Nick Bisconti and Caitlin Rundle

Saturday, Oct. 27 was the first exhibition match between the Elon University Phoenix and the Belmont Abbey Crusaders. Elon was able to outlast the Crusaders 58-54 in the tune-up game.

SPORTS 10/28/18 8:00am

Party on the Pavement: Revitalizing Elon's student tailgating experience

By Jack Haley

As students funneled down Bank of America Drive toward Rhodes Stadium on game day, they were greeted with white tents lining the sidewalk, live music and free food. This was the Elon University student tailgate.

NEWS 10/28/18 8:00am

EDITORIAL: 'Political correctness' sparks controversy

About two years ago, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Kathleen Parker spoke at Elon University as part of the Baird Pulitzer Prize Lecture Series. The conservative Washington Post columnist was met with criticism from the student body — specifically for her commentary on campus rape — with many students petitioning the university to disinvite her from speaking. Similar events have occurred across the United States, where students have protested the views of particularly polarizing figures.

NEWS 10/27/18 5:15pm

Town of Elon 125th Celebration shows importance of town and university relations

By Maggie Brown

The town of Elon and Elon university are “inseparable,” President Book said at the 125th celebration of the town.

NEWS 10/27/18 1:45pm

Trump calls for unity, slams the press and speaks on border security in N.C.

By Alex Roat , Brian Rea and Maggie Brown

President Donald Trump brought nearly 9,000 people out to Charlotte as one stop on his presidential campaign to endorse Republican representatives Mark Harris and Ted Budd.

LIFESTYLE 10/27/18 8:00am

Elon Eats: Family values and fine dining make the perfect mix

By Hannah Massen

BURLINGTON — As a takeout and catering cafe during the day and an upscale restaurant at night, Michelle’s Kitchen & Table is where family values and fine dining collide.

NEWS 10/27/18 8:00am

ASCH: This midterm election is the most important of our lifetimes

By Michael Asch

The Nov. 6 midterm elections are fast approaching. For many of us, including myself, this is the first midterm election we are even eligible to vote in. Lucky for us, this is probably the most important midterm election in modern history.

SPORTS 10/26/18 9:51pm

Elon volleyball loses to Northeastern in straight sets

By Anthony Chatman

Elon University volleyball (13-10, 4-7) lost in straight sets Friday evening to the Northeastern University Huskies (13-11, 6-5). This was the Phoenix’s second loss to the Huskies in less than a month, snapping their five-game winning streak. For the Huskies, this is their second win in a row, after having dropped their previous three.

NEWS 10/26/18 7:07pm

Elon's SGA announces events for Homecoming week

SGA has events planned for this upcoming week to kick off Homecoming weekend

NEWS 10/26/18 6:40pm

Students play dodge ball for cancer research and suicide prevention

By Grace Morris

On Friday, Oct. 26, Relay for Life, partnered with the club baseball team, hosted Doge for a Cause, a fundraiser for cancer research and suicide prevention with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society and the American Suicide Prevention Society.

NEWS 10/26/18 8:00am

WILKES: Respecting others in your community

By Mackenzie Wilkes

A campus is one big community and should be treated as such. On campus, you can see dogs playing, people biking and walking or a game of cornhole ensuing. Everyone has a space here, and it’s important to respect that space.

LIFESTYLE 10/26/18 8:00am

Alamance Arts hosts its first fashion show

By Amanda Gibson

Never-before seen designs will be the main feature at this year’s Alamance Arts Fashion Show.

NEWS 10/25/18 8:00am

Serving and Studying: Elon continues Hurricane Florence relief with research and service

Students and staff conduct a survey to investigate the impact of Hurricane Florence and respond to these impacts by volunteering in Fayetteville.

LIFESTYLE 10/25/18 8:00am

Branding St. Xavier Fashion Line

By Diego Pineda

Senior Kaveen Solanki remembers joking around with his roommate, at their College Station apartment about building a fashion brand. Through sleepless nights and trial and error for the past two years, Solanki took what was once a simple idea of having a fashion brand and made it a reality. Saint Xavier had its first clothing launch on Oct. 15.

SPORTS 10/25/18 8:00am

The gridiron floor: Fantasy football brings a floor together

By Jon Sarver Jr.

Aside from class and extracurricular activities, the students living on the second floor of Sloan Residence Hall, the site of the Sports Management Living and Learning Community, have found a way to mix friendship with football.

NEWS 10/25/18 1:00am

LIVE UPDATES: Full coverage of President Connie Book's inauguration

By Elon News Network

On Oct. 18, Connie Book will be ceremonially inaugurated as Elon University 's ninth president. Elon News Network will have continuous updates throughout the weekend.

NEWS 10/24/18 8:42pm

Tibetan monk visits Elon's campus to construct a sand mandala

By Hannah Massen

In the Buddhist religion, sand mandalas represent peace and creation. This week, the Elon University community will once again be able to experience a sand mandala for themselves.

NEWS 10/24/18 8:00am

Behind the Screen: Understanding Turner Theatre selections

By Oliver Smith

Since opening in December 2016, Turner Theatre has brought a wide variety of films for Elon University students, faculty and staff to enjoy in the comfort of their own campus. All anyone needs is a Phoenix Card and some free time to settle into comfortable seats in Schar Hall for a cinematic experience.

LIFESTYLE 10/24/18 8:00am

Ballads from the Barber: Elon musical theater raises goosebumps in “Sweeney Todd”

By Deirdre Kronschnabel

The music of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” was written by composer Stephen Sondheim. From Oct. 25 to 27 and Nov. 1 to 3 in McCrary Theatre, his score will underlie the story of a broken barber exacting bloody revenge.

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Grief, loss support group provides comfort for Elon faculty, staff

Elon University associate chaplain Rev. Julie Tonnesen said loss and grief are universal emotions, but found that they can be difficult for faculty and staff to process while continuing their usual routines. “Even when we show up to work, that doesn’t mean that we get to put the rest of our lives on the back burner,” Tonnesen said. “Our grief comes with us. It’s not something we can just keep on a shelf at home.” In collaboration with Counseling Services, the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, began offering a monthly group for faculty and staff to support those affected by loss.

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‘Hemos olvidado la conversación’: el VIH/SIDA todavía afecta al Sur a medida que disminuye la conciencia

45 años después de los primeros casos de VIH/SIDA reportados en Estados Unidos, la lucha contra esta enfermedad está lejos de terminar, especialmente en el sur del país. Según los datos más recientes de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades, el sur representó el 52% de todos los diagnósticos de VIH en Estados Unidos en 2023. "Sabemos que el VIH/SIDA ha afectado de manera desproporcionada a las personas de color y a las personas LGBTQ+ de color en este país", afirmó Jeff Bennett, profesor de estudios de comunicación en la Universidad de Vanderbilt. "Hay muchas personas que viven en zonas rurales, existe desconfianza hacia los profesionales de la salud y persiste el estigma social".