Columns

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SPORTS 10/26/16 10:00am

Cross country enters CAA with multiple title targets

By Alex Simon

The mindset entering the Colonial Athletic Association Championships is a little different in the second go-round for Elon University cross country sophomore Nick Ciolkowski. “Last year was more of a, ‘Put yourself there and what happens happens.’” Ciolkowski said.

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LIFESTYLE 10/26/16 8:00am

Elon Eats: tastes more traditional than simple  

By Kelly Valerio and Marielle Abrahamson

Who would have thought that on a Thursday night Simple Thai would be exceptionally crowded? Well it was, and that in itself speaks for itself.

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NEWS 10/25/16 11:21pm

New York Times Magazine reporter visits Elon, outlines reporting on Middle East

By Emmanuel Morgan

New York Times Magazine reporter Scott Anderson embarked on a “treasure hunt” of sorts almost two years ago, scavenging the war-trodden regions of the Middle East for selective anecdotes of people he could chronicle to depict the blunt realities of sorrow felt by so many in that area.

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NEWS 10/25/16 7:25pm

Former astronaut discusses complications of defending against asteroid-caused catastrophes

By James Miralia

Hundreds of students crowded in McKinnon Hall to watch former United States astronaut Tom D. Jones present on the catastrophic nature of asteroids during the Voices of Discovery presentation tonight.

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LIFESTYLE 10/25/16 1:52pm

'Parade' to spark important campus conversations

By Deirdre Kronschnabel

Similarly to the Black Lives Matters movement emerging throughout the United States today, Elon Univerisity’s Deparment of Performing Arts will explore racial tensions and injustices in the production of the musical “Parade.”

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NEWS 10/24/16 10:41pm

As Breast Cancer Awareness month concludes, Elon continues to show support

By Anton L. Delgado

There are currently 6,008 undergraduate students at Elon University, according to the Elon Admissions website, and 3,545 of them are women. According to Breastcancer.org, one in eight women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. Applying these statistics, 443 Elon women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. It is because of these staggering numbers and national prevalence of the disease that Elon actively participated in spreading awareness during October.

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NEWS 10/24/16 10:31pm

A walk into the Engineering department at Elon shows the short, impactful history of the program

By James Miralia

The short history of the engineering department at Elon University began well after many current students were born, but the program has expanded to annually accept 80 students, each interested in indulging their curious outlook on solving the world’s advanced problems with their inventive minds.

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NEWS 10/24/16 10:28pm

Authorities unconcerned about Halloween safety, advise against clown costumes

By Margaret Malone

Halloween is expected to be filled with more treats than tricks, according to local law enforcement authorities, but Town of Elon Police Chief Cliff Parker had some advice to offer students in light of recent events: Avoid creepy clown costumes. “While it’s not illegal for somebody to dress that way ... it could cause issues,” he said.

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LIFESTYLE 10/24/16 10:19pm

Students film biggest budgeted movie in Elon’s history over Fall Break

By Courtney Campbell

Over the span of nine days, 37 Elon University students were running around with cameras, props and actors, spending around 13 hours a day filming “Providence,” a short film written and directed by senior Kenner Clark. Taking place in a rural college town in North Carolina, “Providence” follows four characters that become entangled in a crime of passion and how a deteriorating relationship reaches its breaking point in 36 hours.

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NEWS 10/24/16 9:54pm

LaRose family gift to fund Historic Neighborhood commons building.

By Emmanuel Morgan

Elon University alumna Gail LaRose ’64 and her daughter Michele LaRose, an Elon trustee, have made a $2.5 million gift to name a commons building for Historic Neighborhood, the only neighborhood currently without a commons building.

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NEWS 10/24/16 4:56pm

Homecoming 2016 brings together alumni, students for a weekend celebrating Elon

 

In a time of change at Elon University, more than 2,000 alumni returned to celebrate the history of the college and embrace its growth. Catch up with highlights from the weekend:

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NEWS 10/24/16 10:00am

Senate candidate Deborah Ross visit moved to Wednesday

By Bryan Anderson

North Carolina U.S. Senate candidate and Democratic challenger Deborah Ross will visit Elon University at 1 p.m. Saturday in Oaks 212.

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NEWS 10/23/16 2:27pm

Homecoming 2016: Alumni relive Homecoming history through "Elon Through the Ages"

By Deirdre Kronschnabel

“Elon Through the Ages: A Homecoming” is the first exhibition of its kind to be displayed in the University Archives Exhibition Area, on the second floor of Belk Library.

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NEWS 10/23/16 9:10am

Homecoming 2016: Homecoming weekend has 'Instant Laughter'

By Courtney Campbell

Donald Trump, Oprah and a boy who barked whenever a question was asked were seen on stage at Yeager Recital Hall 

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SPORTS 10/23/16 1:12am

Agu’s brace not enough for men's soccer vs. Delaware

By Roman Costa

The difficult Homecoming Saturday continued late into the evening for the Elon University athletics teams as the men's soccer team lost to Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) rival University of Delaware 3-2 at Rudd Field. The Phoenix’s two first-half goals from junior striker Elijah Agu proved to be in vain, as the Blue Hens were able to recover from a 2-1 deficit to get the win at Rudd Field by a score of 3-2 on Saturday night.

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SPORTS 10/22/16 9:07pm

Football drops Homecoming game to Richmond

By Alex Simon

The Elon University football team kept it close against the sixth-ranked University of Richmond in the first half, but the Spiders turned on the jets after halftime en route to a 35-7 win Saturday afternoon at Rhodes Stadium. The Phoenix only trailed 6-0 after two quarters during the Homecoming game, but the Spiders scored touchdowns on their first four possession after the break. “Early on, we came out pretty competitive in the first half and made some big stops,” said Elon head coach Rich Skrosky.

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NEWS 10/22/16 3:49pm

Homecoming 2016: Progress highlighted at Elon LGBTQIA Alumni Network Aumni Awards ceremony

By Hannah Silvers

As every speaker, presenter and award recipient at the Oct. 22 Elon LGBTQIA Alumni Network Aumni Awards ceremony pointed out in some way or another, Elon has changed, and not just the landscape. President of the LGBTQIA Alumni Network Bud Harrelson '99 reflected on how far Elon University and the surrounding area has come since he was an undergraduate.

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SPORTS 10/22/16 1:43pm

Homecoming 2016: Basketball hosts Late Night with the Phoenix event

By Ellie Whittington

The Elon University basketball teams kicked off their seasons Friday night with the annual Late Night with the Phoenix pep rally and scrimmage. Elon’s social media manager, Adam Constantine, emceed the event sharing jokes and interacting with fans.

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LIFESTYLE 10/22/16 11:37am

Taking Scotland by storm, song

By Alyssa Potter

When Elon first-year Jess Avellino was a child, she was “obsessed” with Willy Wonka. Now she's a published screenwriter--her musical "Black Heart" was performed in Scotland this past summer. 

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NEWS 10/22/16 11:32am

Homecoming 2016: Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony kicks off Homecoming weekend

By James Miralia

The Office of Community Engagement recognized seven recipients of the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Awards in the McBride Gathering Space today as part of the Homecoming weekend celebrations.

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