Health & Wellness

Greensboro temple holds a crowded, emotional vigil for Jewish community

  The vigil included traditional Jewish prayers and songs, as well as blessings and teachings from Christian, Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist faiths. Strangers held hands, prayed together, joined each other in song, and embraced each other throughout the night. 

Men's basketball rolls in exhibition

Elon University men’s basketball got their final tune-up before the regular season begins, with a 98-45 victory over the Randolph College Wildcats at the Schar Center on Tuesday, Oct. 30.

Historic hauntings: Investigating ghost stories on campus

Elon Volunteers celebrates 30 years of community and outreach

Senior Ashley Berman had trouble finding her place at Elon when she arrived on campus three years ago. But what started as an office manager job for Elon Volunteers turned into a community of people who have helped define her college experience. Now, as executive director for leadership and development for Elon Volunteers, Berman says the Kernodle Center has been her favorite part of her time at Elon. 

Goat yoga has fans bending over backward

At a first look, goats and yoga might seem like an unlikely mix. But Carriage House has one event that has their goats bending over backward.

SGA responds to synagogue shooting

SGA released a statement responding to the horrific acts that took place at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 

EDITORIAL: Another Halloween, another racial controversy

Tangible actions need to happen in response for students wearing racially insensitive costumes over Halloween weekend.

Elon students reflect on shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue

Freshman Alex Farber and other members of the Elon community met in Moseley Sunday afternoon to reflect on the shooting in Pittsburgh. Several students are asking for others to stand in solidarity with them. 

SGA announces inaugural student vs. faculty/staff basketball game

This week, SGA announced the first student/faculty basketball game, an event that will debut on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m. in Alumni Gym during this year’s Homecoming Week. 

Women's basketball gets exhibition win over Belmont Abbey

Saturday, Oct. 27 was the first exhibition match between the Elon University Phoenix and the Belmont Abbey Crusaders. Elon was able to outlast the Crusaders 58-54 in the tune-up game.  

Party on the Pavement: Revitalizing Elon's student tailgating experience

As students funneled down Bank of America Drive toward Rhodes Stadium on game day, they were greeted with white tents lining the sidewalk, live music and free food. This was the Elon University student tailgate.

EDITORIAL: 'Political correctness' sparks controversy

About two years ago, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Kathleen Parker spoke at Elon University as part of the Baird Pulitzer Prize Lecture Series. The conservative Washington Post columnist was met with criticism from the student body — specifically for her commentary on campus rape — with many students petitioning the university to disinvite her from speaking. Similar events have occurred across the United States, where students have protested the views of particularly polarizing figures. 

Town of Elon 125th Celebration shows importance of town and university relations

 The town of Elon and Elon university are “inseparable,” President Book said at the 125th celebration of the town. 

Trump calls for unity, slams the press and speaks on border security in N.C.

President Donald Trump brought nearly 9,000 people out to Charlotte as one stop on his presidential campaign to endorse Republican representatives Mark Harris and Ted Budd. 

Elon Eats: Family values and fine dining make the perfect mix

BURLINGTON — As a takeout and catering cafe during the day and an upscale restaurant at night, Michelle’s Kitchen & Table is where family values and fine dining collide. 

ASCH: This midterm election is the most important of our lifetimes

The Nov. 6 midterm elections are fast approaching. For many of us, including myself, this is the first midterm election we are even eligible to vote in. Lucky for us, this is probably the most important midterm election in modern history. 

Elon volleyball loses to Northeastern in straight sets

Elon University volleyball (13-10, 4-7) lost in straight sets Friday evening to the Northeastern University Huskies (13-11, 6-5). This was the Phoenix’s second loss to the Huskies in less than a month, snapping their five-game winning streak. For the Huskies, this is their second win in a row, after having dropped their previous three.  

Elon's SGA announces events for Homecoming week

SGA has events planned for this upcoming week to kick off Homecoming weekend

Students play dodge ball for cancer research and suicide prevention

On Friday, Oct. 26, Relay for Life, partnered with the club baseball team, hosted Doge for a Cause, a fundraiser for cancer research and suicide prevention with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society and the American Suicide Prevention Society.

WILKES: Respecting others in your community

A campus is one big community and should be treated as such. On campus, you can see dogs playing, people biking and walking or a game of cornhole ensuing. Everyone has a space here, and it’s important to respect that space.