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NEWS 2/11/15 8:55pm

Elon women's lacrosse examines growth entering second season

By Kyle Lubinsky

The Elon University women’s lacrosse team’s game against No. 8 Duke University Feb. 7 served as a progress report grading the team’s growth through one full year as an active program. The Phoenix fell 17-8 to the Blue Devils. Elon previously faced Duke in its inaugural season, losing 25-4 in Durham.

NEWS 2/11/15 8:48pm

Ahead of their class: Freshmen making presence known on the field

By Robert Nanna

Two freshmen, shortstop Hannah Olson and center fielder Kara Shutt, have had to adapt pretty quickly in their first year as members of Elon University’s softball team. Both play positions that require a great deal of leadership. “They’re not freshmen,” said Elon softball head coach Kathy Bocock.

NEWS 2/11/15 8:37pm

Inman Admissions Welcome Center opens its doors

By Caroline Fernandez

The opening of Elon University’s new admissions center, The Inman Admissions Welcome Center, provided the opportunity for offices to merge in one central location. For the past few years, the Office of Admissions and Financial Planning —  which includes Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate Admissions and Financial Planning — has been scattered across campus.

NEWS 2/11/15 6:31pm

Column: Skrosky embraces recruiting grind

By Tommy Hamzik

Through all the dialogue, some soft, some harsh, Rich Skrosky has stayed true to his words in regard to recruiting. From his first day as Elon University football coach, he’s preached about taking more of a hands-on approach to recruiting with an emphasis on targeting prospects from North Carolina. As National Signing Day fades into the distance, it’s fair to say he succeeded in that. Elon signed 19 players in the class of 2015 with 13 hailing from North Carolina. Running back Malcolm Summers from Eastern Alamance High School in Mebane and receiver Tereak McCray from Walter M.

NEWS 2/11/15 6:22pm

Preview: ‘In the Heights’ captivates

By Hannah Durbin

Many of Elon University’s greatest performers were prepared to hit the stage for Elon’s first-ever production of the Tony Award-winning musical “In The Heights.” Onstage, a story unfolds. It’s 2008.

NEWS 2/11/15 5:04pm

Losing streak bearing burden on Elon men's basketball

By Miles Garrett

It has been a long season for the Elon University men’s basketball team. After 25 games, the Phoenix has a record of 11-14 and currently sits in the middle of a four-game losing streak. In its first full season as a member of the Colonial Athletic Association, Elon has had its fair share of ups and downs. Early on, unfamiliar competition loomed, earning the Phoenix a projected last-place finish in preseason conference standings.

NEWS 2/11/15 5:00pm

A letter to students from President Lambert

By Leo Lambert

Dear Students, Welcome back to campus.  I hope your spring classes are off to a wonderful start. I am compelled to write as we begin a new semester to offer a reflection on a recent cowardly action by an individual who yelled a racial slur and sexually graphic insult from a moving car to an undergraduate student.

NEWS 2/11/15 4:52pm

A letter to students from President Lambert

By Katy Canada

Dear Students, Welcome back to campus.  I hope your spring classes are off to a wonderful start. I am compelled to write as we begin a new semester to offer a reflection on a recent cowardly action by an individual who yelled a racial slur and sexually graphic insult from a moving car to an undergraduate student.

NEWS 2/11/15 11:18am

Growing Greek culture creates pressure to conform

By The Pendulum

The Greek system at Elon University is a social force to be reckoned with. It occupies too much of a presence on campus, and the pressure to rush has never been more intense. Many freshmen have fallen victim to the notion  — whether it’s true or not — that they must pledge to a Greek organization or kiss their social life goodbye.

NEWS 2/10/15 5:47pm

'Let Us Breathe': with frustration comes art

By Sophia Asmuth

[embed]http://youtu.be/bh3WO5IjxTw[/embed] Thursday, Feb. 5, The Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education (CREDE) teamed up with Elon’s National PanHellenic Council and the Black Cultural Society to host an artistic showcase called “Let Us Breathe.” The event was an artistic showcase of artwork and performances that focused on social justice for the Black community.  

NEWS 2/10/15 12:38am

Elon freshman to appear on 'The Voice'

By Meghan Mahoney

From a nationwide pool of thousands dreaming of record deals, freshman Lowell Oakley has made the cut to advance to the blind audition portion of the NBC hit singing competition, "The Voice." According to Facebook and Twitter, Oakley will be competing in front of coaches Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Pharrell Williams, as well as host Carson Daly. The Season 8 preview shows Oakley on the main stage, meaning he has made it past the first round of preliminary auditions to get onto the show — those began last June. He can be found in the official Season 8 preview at the 1:53 mark.

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NEWS 12/12/2025 12:25pm
Elon University students prepare for internship, job searches

From freshmen starting to navigate the professional world to seniors preparing for post-graduate opportunities, understanding how to navigate the application process can make all the difference in landing an internship. “That doesn’t mean they need to start seeking out an internship right away,” Amber Moser, director of internships in the School of Communications, said. “Planning for it and researching and putting the pieces in place to be successful in your first year is really beneficial, particularly if students are double majoring, depending on the kind of double major they have.”

NEWS 12/11/2025 2:48pm
‘Definitivamente no queremos que nadie pase hambre’: ABSS gestiona comidas gratuitas, aumento de la deuda en almuerzos

A las 10:32 a. m., el sonido de las bandejas resuena en la Escuela Primaria Harvey R. Newlin mientras los trabajadores del comedor se apresuran a preparar el almuerzo para el primer grupo de estudiantes. En esta escuela, la mayoru00eda de los alumnos comen gratis: sin formularios, sin pagos y sin preguntas. Para muchos, esta puede ser la comida mu00e1s segura que reciben en todo el du00eda. El Distrito Escolar de Alamance-Burlington cuenta con 28 escuelas que participan en el Programa de Elegibilidad Comunitaria (CEP), como la Escuela Primaria Harvey R. Newlin. El CEP es un programa que permite a las escuelas de zonas de bajos ingresos ofrecer desayuno y almuerzo gratuitos a todos los estudiantes sin necesidad de solicitar comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido.

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