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NEWS 10/20/15 5:00pm

Classical 'Oklahoma!' hits Elon

By Alexandra Schonfeld

During the last days of rehearsal for Elon University's fall musical "Oklahoma!," senior Drew Shafranek, who plays the lead Curly, sang from the front row while the rest of the cast performed on stage. With a sprained ankle, it was the only way he could practice.

NEWS 10/20/15 3:24pm

Reported bias incidents rise on campus

By Leena Dahal

At last night’s “Fireside Chat,” community members met in the Great Hall to discuss, dissect and acknowledge the 29 reports of bias, discrimination and harassment received by the Office of Inclusive Community Well-Being in winter and spring 2015. The number 29 is alarming on any college campus — especially as it represents an increase of 12 in the number of reports from the fall. But to many students, especially students who have experienced incidents of racial bias, discrimination and harassment, the number seems far too low.

NEWS 10/20/15 12:11pm

Throwing back for Homecoming

By Courtney Campbell

The Colonnades parking lot was glowing Saturday night — students covered in glow stick necklaces and crowns holding flashing foam wands gathered to see The Summer Set and Throwback Time Machine for Elon University’s Homecoming concert. The concert, sponsored by the Student Union Board and Student Government Association, was successfully put on despite a time crunch.

NEWS 10/19/15 10:11pm

Theta Chi fraternity makes pitch to come on campus

By mstutz

Fall of 2016 at Elon University is set to feature new areas of growth, including a new fraternity. The new Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Dan Faill, announced, that there would be a new Interfraternity Council organization coming to campus and now the choice is down between two fraternities: Theta Chi and Beta Theta Pi. On Monday night members of the Theta Chi national organization, executive board, current members and alums made their pitch to a small audience to join the already existing seven fraternities on Elon's campus. The audience consisted of Elon faculty, student leaders involved in Fraternity and Sorority Life, local alumni and other members of the Elon community. The expansion presentation consisted of mainly Senior Director of External Communications, J.D.

NEWS 10/19/15 4:40pm

Parliament of World Religions

By Jan Fuller

I write this from Salt Lake City, at the 6th meeting of the Parliament of World Religions. The Parliament was founded in 1893 in Chicago and has been considered the beginning off the global interfaith movement.

NEWS 10/19/15 9:56am

Spring housing tips

By jcurtis11

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RETRmUCGABA&noredirect=1&w=560&h=315] For many acquiring housing can be a stressful process.

SPORTS 10/19/15 9:53am

Luke Eddy looks to overcome injury for 2015-2016 season comeback

By jbiegel

For as long as he can remember, Luke Eddy has made countless layups over his basketball career. But on the night of December 20, 2014 against the UNCG Spartans, one layup changed his life forever. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7m-MhOFW5tA&noredirect=1&w=560&h=315] With about 13 minutes left in the first half, Eddy drove down the lane, hooked a shot that later fell in.

SPORTS 10/19/15 1:13am

Women's soccer loses to Drexel on overtime goal

By Nathan Smith

The Elon University women's soccer team struck first against the Drexel University Dragons, but a goals in regulation and then overtime spelled defeat for the Phoenix as Elon fell 2-1 in Philadelphia Sunday afternoon.  Drexel freshman forward Vanessa Kara scored the game-winning goal for the Dragons in the 104th minute, her second of the match and as well as the second of two unanswered goals by Drexel. 

NEWS 10/18/15 4:35pm

At Elon, prescription drugs go over the counter and under the desk

By Sky Cowans and Jordan Spritzer

Ever since he was five, an Elon University communications student — who will not be named to protect his identity — has been prescribed medication for attention deficit disorder (ADD). As the student got older, he began controlling the doses himself and soon realized he could no longer handle the daily dosages. “It just makes me feel uncomfortable,” he said.

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LIFESTYLE 02/28/2026 6:57pm
Elonthon hosts pickleball tournament to support Duke Children’s Hospital

Elonthon hosted its semesterly pickleball tournament in Elon’s South Campus Gym on Feb. 28. The event was more than just a competition — it also supported a larger cause. Elonthon operates under the motto “Kids Can’t Wait.” The organization hosts events throughout the year to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network in partnership with Duke Children’s Hospital.

LIFESTYLE 02/28/2026 3:12pm
GLC, CREDE host annual Kiki Ball

Late Night Elon collaborated with the Gender & LGBTQIA Center to host the annual Kiki Ball celebration. Inspired by LGBTQIA ballroom culture, the event is historically centered around queer and trans people of color and serves as a way to honor diversity in expression within LGBTQIA communities. The evening featured music, a stage, and a panel of judges, including an Elon alum, David Carter, who was excited to see the event come together.

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