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‘Hands Up, Don’t Shoot’ movement comes to Elon

Nearly three weeks after unarmed teenager Michael Brown was fatally shot by police on August 9 in Ferguson, Missouri, the “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” movement has arrived at Elon University, in the form of more than 100 people posing for an awareness-raising photo on Phi Beta Kappa Commons Tuesday during the first College Coffee of the new school year. The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity (APA) brought the movement to Elon’s campus, beginning at College Coffee on August 26.

Elon cultural calendar embraces internationality

The Elon University Cultural Calendar is the road map to the biggest events offered on campus every semester.

Elon in LA produces student comedian

Senior Powell Mansfield will be kicking off the first SUBLive show of the year in Irazu Coffee Shop August 29 at 8 p.m.

Theft at Sheraton Place

Elon University students reported a break-in at the Sheraton Place apartment, an off-campus housing location located near Danieley Center, last night to the Town of Elon Police.

Carol Grotnes Belk remembered in faculty gathering

A memorial was held today at 4 p.m. in the Oak Grove Lounge of Belk Library in honor of the building's namesake, Carol Grotnes Belk, who passed away Monday, August 25th, just days before her 87th birthday. Associate Chaplain for Protestant Life, Rev.

Elon upgrades phoenix cards

For sophomores and upper classmen, phoenix cards are about to get an upgrade, and yes, students may get their pictures retaken. The university is moving to contactless, nonswipe cards, which first year students have already received.

CAA move hits home for Elon athletes

With the new school year comes a new conference for the Phoenix. Elon officially left the Southern Conference for the Colonial Athletic Association this summer. When President Leo Lambert announced Elon's move to the CAA in May of 2013, he said a major reason the university swapped conferences was to increase Elon's name recognition throughout the country. "What's the best thing for the institution as a whole, for name exposure for Elon, and continued growth in institutional reputation," Lambert said.

Elon student transitions from YouTube vlogger to stand-up comedian

Last year, Elon Local News gave you the inside scoop on YouTube vlogger, Powell Mansfield. Now that Mansfield is a senior, we decided to follow up on his future plans as an entertainer who promoted himself through a free social media platform. The Elon senior is a double-major in Media Arts and Entertainment and French who has been very campus-involved during his college career.

Elon Board of Alderman approves plans to develop downtown Elon

The Elon Board of Alderman unanimously approved plans Tuesday night to further develop downtown Elon. The plan, now called the Downtown Elon Master Vision, is focusing on increasing retail, commercial and residential building, as well as green space and parking.

Elon introduces new sexual assault awareness program, Haven

Sexual assault is an issue on the minds of students and faculty on college campuses across the country.

The Oak House owner has deep roots with Elon

Phil Smith has been a big supporter of Elon University ever since he stepped foot under the oaks. "The easy and straightforward answer is, I love this place.

Elon cross country brings in new coach, keeps culture running

The philosophy of new Elon University cross country coach Nick Polk is deep, but simple. “A culture of confidence: knowing and believing in your training so that when you get to your starting line, you know exactly what you need to do,” he said.  Polk was hired the same day the athletes’ reported back to campus for preseason.  Just days before preseason training was scheduled to begin, the Elon cross country team lost head coach Christine Engel when she left for a head coaching job at Duke University. The runners were left not knowing if they would have a coach when they returned to campus.  “We were all shocked,” said sophomore Kimberly Johansen.

"Hands Up, Don't Shoot" campaign comes to Elon

By: Meredith Stutz and Gary Grumbach "Hands up, Don't shoot." That's the message that members of Elon's chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated hoped to spread during Tuesday morning's College Coffee to shed light on the events happening in Ferguson, Mo.

Different vibes in air as Elon and Duke meet again

When the Elon University football team last traveled to Durham in 2010 to take on Duke University, the Phoenix faced a struggling program that was coming off a 5-7 season, which at the time was its highest win total since 1994. In five days, the Phoenix will return to Durham, but both programs are now in a different era.  Duke is coming off a 10-4 campaign in 2013, the first 10-win season in program history.

Class of 2018: Welcome to Elon University

Class of 2018, welcome to Elon University. You are joining a truly special community. I envy you, for you are just beginning your time here at Elon.

Elon volleyball team does ropes course for team bonding

In spirit of the upcoming season, one that’s sure to bring its fair share of adversity and challenges, the Elon University recently left the gym to do some team building exercises. A few days after preseason camp began, the team completed Elon’s high ropes course together in an effort to come closer as a group. “It was very exciting, a little nerve-wracking,” senior outside hitter Danielle Smith said.

Elon's Class of 2018 makes their presence known through social media

Elon's Alpha Phi Alpha chapter brings "Hands Up, Don't Shoot" event to campus

More than 700 miles from Ferguson, Mo. where 18 year-old Michael Brown was shot and killed by a Ferguson Police Officer, students at Elon join the movement against social injustice.

New changes come to the Global Neighborhood as school year begins

The image of the sunrise over the new Global Neighborhood has recently sparked publicity for Elon University.

Thrill of the chill, Elon takes on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

As summer comes to a close, one of the biggest trends of the season, the "Ice Bucket Challenge," continues to go viral across social media outlets. The goal served to raise awareness for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), better known as Lou Gehrig's disease. According to Facebook, more than 2.5 million "Ice Bucket Challenge" videos have been posted on the social media site, in addition to more than 28 million similar posts. Elon junior Carrie Hartsfield lost her aunt, Joan Gluck, to ALS in 2003 and recalls her aunt's everyday struggles as she battled the illness. "It got to the point that she was standing in line and someone cut in front of her, but she couldn't even pick up her feet to move," Hartsfield said. Several years after Gluck's passing, Hartsfield conducted research on Lou Gehrig's disease as part of a high school project where she learned more about this particular disease. "I got the jist of it when I was eight, but I really didn't understand the biology behind it and how it was contracted," Hartsfield said.