Studying abroad is worth the risk
Ever since its first trip to England in 1969, Elon’s study abroad program has steadily risen in popularity, and is today considered an essential cornerstone in the Elon identity.
Ever since its first trip to England in 1969, Elon’s study abroad program has steadily risen in popularity, and is today considered an essential cornerstone in the Elon identity.
Final exams are quickly approaching at Elon University, and Belk Library is bracing itself for a barrage of students who will be living there in every available study spot. The lack of space and solitude for an individual to study in peace can be rather irritating. There is a need for quiet studying spots, and Elon University has several available outside of the cramped confines of the library.
T.J. Douglas ’10, a former Elon University varsity basketball player, was working on his research topic in his upperclassmen years when he noticed the lack of health programs for young boys in Alamance County. While there were well-known programs for girls, such as “Girls on the Run,” he noticed boys seemed to have limited options.
Over my years of chaplaincy I've noticed a trend among seniors. I think it sharing my observations will help you to place yourself in these strenuous days. In the spring of the senior year, and every now and then in the late fall, when you hoped you'd have your best times of all, things tend to fall apart.
To college students, it seems that summer is a bit of a paradox. It is labelled as a “vacation,” a time for students to take an extended break from the busy student life cycle.
The cost of a global engagement program is often a deciding factor in when, where and if a student is able to participate.
When senior Tony Weaver was a freshman, the thought of graduation used to wake him up at night. Now, in the final days of his senior year at Elon University, Weaver is ecstatic to walk across the stage for Commencement May 21.
SGA Executive President and junior Kyle Porro stood by his desk looking exhausted. Sitting through an hourlong verbal exchange regarding the topic of inclusivity during a meeting a couple weeks ago, it became apparent to him that SGA was disconnected from the student body.
Rock and country music filled the air as satisfied students flocked toward their favorite food trucks during Wednesday afternoon's Food Truck Frenzy in the Koury Parking Lot. Sponsored by the Elon University Student Union Board and Elon Dining Services, about 3,000 tickets were sold.
I am from Ecuador, but my race is not Latina or Hispanic When I decided to come study in the United States I knew that my Ecuadorian culture and the American culture where different.
In North Carolina, one in four children do not know where their next meal will come from. Once school lets out for the summer, these children will go hungry—as school is their only food source each day. In Alamance County alone, 26% of children will go hungry over the summer. Mieke Toland and John Plageman want to change this statistic.
Republican presidential candidate and Ohio Gov. John Kasich delivered an emotionally-charged speech at 5 p.m. Wednesday to announce his withdrawal from the presidential race.
As students living in North Carolina, I’m sure you’ve heard all about House Bill 2. (If you haven't yet, do a quick Google before reading this.) One of the ways you’ve probably heard more about it in the news is the fact that many musicians are cancelling their shows in opposition of the discriminatory law. Musical groups and entertainers such as Ringo Starr, Bryan Adams, Bruce Springsteen, Cirque du Soleil, Boston, Blue Man Group and most recently, Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas, have canceled their performances in North Carolina to boycott the law. Seeing this headline really makes me feel conflicted.
Over the past several weeks, North Carolina’s House Bill 2 (HB2) has sparked numerous conversations about the marginalization of the LGBTQIA community.
This story is being covered by Selina Guevara and multiple staff members. Updated May 4, 10 a.m. [youtube=https://youtu.be/5_sV8v0segs&w=560&h=315] The #ActualSororityMove campaign that started on Elon University's campus and engaged over 3 million online viewers continued Tuesday morning at College Coffee.
Mark Elliston, director of Elon University’s women’s track and field, has cautioned the Elon community to not miss the Phoenix’s defense of its Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) championship. “What we’ve done through the year is get them ready for this very moment that we’re about to come to and I believe they’re as ready as they’ve ever been,” he said. Track and field picked up Elon’s lone conference championship last year in its debut season in the CAA, behind junior distance runner Kimberly Johansen’s Most Outstanding Track Athlete of the Meet performance.
Tragedy struck Ecuador in the form of a 7.8-magnitude earthquake, prompting Elon University students to take action. Despite tremendous relief efforts and searches within the country, there were more than 650 casualties and 16,000 injuries. Reeling from news of the horrifying humanitarian crisis, countries around the world responded by sending food, clothing and money to the survivors.
Social media has become the top source of news for Millennials. No longer are students taking the time to sit down and watch broadcast news or read the newspaper — rather, they are flipping through newsfeeds on cellphones to get the latest updates on the presidential election.
While many students are beginning to gear up for their summer internships or stressing about not yet having one, others are choosing to stay at Elon University to work on campus. In the past, staying on campus for the summer has been affectionately termed “Camp Elon” for the more relaxed atmosphere that comes from fewer students and classes being in session. Students remain on campus from June to August for several different reasons.
Facing the pasture in Loy Farm on Elon University’s campus, lays a 150-square-foot building atop of a trailer.