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NEWS 2/19/15 9:38am

Elon's losing streak stretches to seven in loss at Charleston

By afeather

The Elon University men's basketball team's losing streak continued on Wednesday night as the College of Charleston used a hot shooting hand to down the Phoenix 77-63. The loss is Elon's seventh straight, and its 11th in its last 12 games. Much like in the pair's last contest, a 66-50 Charleston win at Alumni Gym, Cougars guard Canyon Barry put on a show.

NEWS 2/19/15 9:30am

ELN Morning: Chocolate Mint Mug Cake recipe

By cbohle

Thursday, Feb. 19, is National Chocolate Mint Day, according to food.com. Valentine's Day has come and gone, but that doesn't mean you have to give up your chocolate fix just yet. Here's a quick and easy recipe from the blog, Accidental Farm Wife, for you to get your chocolate mint fix. All it takes is about three minutes to cook using your microwave two simple steps for one delicious treat. You need measuring spoons, a spoon, a microwave and a mug. The recipe has been adapted slightly. Ingredients 4 Tablespoons of milk (whatever kind you prefer should be fine) 3 Tablespoons of semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 Tablespoons of flour 1/4 Teaspoon of baking powder 2 Tablespoons of cocoa powder 2 Tablespoons of sugar 1/2 Tablespoon of vegetable oil 1/2 Teaspoon of peppermint extract. 1/4 Teaspoon of vanilla Directions: 1.

NEWS 2/18/15 8:27pm

Elon SGA looks to boost involvement in 2015

By Caroline Fernandez

The 2015 Elon University SGA Elections listed only five candidates for the four 2015-2016 executive positions. The position of executive president was the only contested spot, with juniors Avery Steadman and Sean Barry running against each other.

NEWS 2/16/15 3:40pm

Many candidates for SGA positions run unopposed in upcoming election

By kcaler2

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSGIz-yicXw&noredirect=1&w=560&h=315] The voting process for next year's Student Government Association (SGA) representatives begins tomorrow morning, but there aren't many students in the candidate pool. Out of the nearly 40 positions students can run for, only four of those races are contested.

NEWS 2/16/15 3:27pm

Application process for tour guide positions begins

By dbuck

Each Spring, the Office of Admissions hires new university guides and admissions staff. Working for admissions is not only one of the top choices for student employment on campus, but it is also one of the most competitive.

NEWS 2/16/15 3:08pm

Two and 20

By Xernay Aniwar

A quick tip from Health & Wellness Assistant Editor Xernay Aniwar: As soon as you wake up, drink 2 cups of water (16 oz) and do 20 jumping jacks.

NEWS 2/16/15 1:18pm

Elon University classes cancelled due to weather

By elonlocalnews

By Al Drago ELON, N.C. - All classes at Elon University have been canceled after 3:30 p.m. according to a email by Dean of Students Smith Jackson sent to students due to the inclement weather forecast for this afternoon. Campus will operate under a delayed schedule tomorrow starting at 10:00 a.m. Classes will meet for one hour and 15 minutes, starting with the 8:00 a.m.

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LIFESTYLE 12/14/2025 11:03am
‘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".

LIFESTYLE 12/14/2025 11:03am
‘We've forgotten about the conversation’: HIV/AIDS still hits the South as awareness fades

45 years after the first reported cases of HIV/AIDS in the U.S., the fight against this disease is far from over, especially in the South. According to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the South accounted for 52% of all HIV diagnoses in the U.S. in 2023. "We know that HIV/AIDS has had a disproportionate effect on people of color or queer people of color in this country," Professor of communication studies at Vanderbilt University Jeff Bennett said. "You have many people living in rural areas. You might have distrust of medical providers, you have the social stigma.”

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