Health & Wellness

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NEWS 10/21/16 8:45pm

Homecoming 2016: J. Earl Danieley stars in Schar Center groundbreaking ceremony

By Hannah Silvers

The expected people were in attendance — President Leo Lambert, Director of Athletics Dave Blank, Chair of the Board of Trustees Kerri Anderson '79, several dozen donors, the basketball and volleyball teams — but it was former Elon University President J. Earl Danieley who stole the show at the Schar Center groundbreaking ceremony this today at 5:15 p.m. "I know he's had some days where he hasn't been out as much, but Elon athletics owes a lot to Dr. D and the waving of the towel, so [it was] good to see Dr. D out and about," said men's basketball head coach Matt Matheny.

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SPORTS 10/21/16 8:34pm

Men's soccer prepares for home stretch

By Alex Simon

For the Elon University men’s soccer team, the schedule has worked out for a massive two-week  home stretch that starts tomorrow night. The Phoenix hosts four matches in the 12 days, including three Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) matches against the top three teams in the conference.

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NEWS 10/21/16 1:41pm

Talks of Elon Elementary land reach local campaign trail

By Maya Eaglin

The candidates for the Alamance-Burlington county Board of Education addressed the Elon University acquiring Elon Elementary school tonight.

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NEWS 10/20/16 11:56am

Students respectfully enthusiastic during third presidential debate watch party

By James Miralia

Over 80 Elon students sat in small groups in front of a large projector, fixated on the two candidates as they discussed policy issues.

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NEWS 10/15/16 11:43am

QUIZ: Which Elon fountain are you?

By Jane Seidel

Elon is known for many things, from global engagement to their experiential learning programs. One thing that stands out is Elon's beautiful campus, which has been repeatedly ranked as one of The Princeton Review's Most Beautiful Campuses. And what says "beautiful campus" better than a plethora of fountains?

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NEWS 10/14/16 8:12pm

In Greensboro, Trump dismisses sexual assault allegations

By Bryan Anderson

Republican Donald Trump spent much of his time at a Friday afternoon rally in Greensboro bashing the media and defending himself on sexual assault allegations.

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NEWS 10/12/16 9:38pm

Zika Virus: How impactful are mosquitos to our lives?

By James Miralia

NC Department of Health and Human Services representative Mike Doyle presented his research findings about the Zika virus at the Tectonic Plates: Alamance County's Science Cafe at 7:00 p.m.

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NEWS 10/12/16 8:07pm

Freedom Sings plays banned songs to illustrate free speech

By Courtney Campbell

Songs such as "Revolution" by the Beetles and "My Humps" by the Black Eyed Peas could be heard inside PARC at the Danieley Center Wednesday night.

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NEWS 10/12/16 5:24pm

DAHAL: Traditions can change

By Leena Dahal

For students who had to struggle to get here or have struggled while here — including first-generation students — the graduation ceremony is more than just an orchestrated event, guaranteed to be given to you at the end of your four years. It’s something you and those who love you have fought incredibly hard for.  It’s the culmination of more than four years of coursework.  It’s a product of collective and unapologetic tenacity from you and those who have fought with you.  So on the day of your undergraduate graduation, your invitation for family and friends is more than just an expectation.

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NEWS 10/12/16 5:24pm

PAUROSO: Under the Oaks or Bust

By Paige Pauroso

I remember when I first toured Elon University. I walked through campus, the North Carolina sunlight poking through the giant oak trees, and I realized that I was meant to be an Elon student.

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SPORTS 10/12/16 11:30am

Lopez jumps at the chance of a lifetime with Miami Marlins

By Jamie Snover

While most students work all four years at Elon to get one step closer to their career, John Lopez found himself at his dream job before graduation. “I flew down to Miami for a job fair.

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NEWS 10/12/16 8:00am

Elon using politics to put itself on the map

By Bryan Anderson

Elon is strengthening its efforts to get students to become more politically active. At the same time, administrators are limited in their ability to express their views.

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NEWS 10/11/16 11:29pm

Obama to young voters: 'Reject divisive, mean-spirited politics'

By Bryan Anderson

President Barack Obama campaigned for Democrat Hillary Clinton Tuesday night, consistently reminding voters about the stakes of the 2016 presidential election.

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NEWS 10/11/16 11:15pm

Science Cafe Presents: The Zika Virus

By James Miralia

NC Department of Heath and Human Services representative Mike Doyle presented his research findings about the Zika virus at the Tectonic Plates: Alamance County's Science Cafe at 7:00 p.m.

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NEWS 10/11/16 10:51pm

CAMPUS VOICES: Why I wear the rainbow bELONg button

By Joel Harter

I'm one of the Associate Chaplains at Elon University and an ordained American Baptist minister. If you know me, you know that I'm almost always wearing an Elon baseball cap.

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NEWS 10/11/16 6:03pm

Elon's emergency plans prepare for the worst

By Anton L. Delgado

Throughout the last week, every major news network has been following Hurricane Matthew, a category four storm that was charted to impact the Caribbean and parts of the Eastern United States.

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NEWS 10/11/16 2:39pm

What we should know (but often don't) about gender and decision-making

By Jamie Snover

Therese Huston, writer and Faculty Development Consultant at Seattle University, visited Elon this evening in hopes to acknowledge the bias in gender based decision making.

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LIFESTYLE 10/11/16 12:45pm

Walking to worship: churches within a mile of Elon

By Deirdre Kronschnabel

Elon was founded by a religious movement known as the “Christian Connection,” and while the university has long since traded the “Fighting Christian” mascot for the Phoenix and become unaffliliated with any particular denomination, the strong sense of spirituality remains.

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NEWS 10/11/16 12:17pm

Elon, ABSS in informal talks about Elon Elementary School land

By Emmanuel Morgan

Elon University President Leo Lambert and ABSS Superintendent Bill Harrison have informally discussed a deal where the university would acquire Elon Elementary School, Harrison admitted after being accused of secrecy at an Oct. 10 Alamance-Burlington Board of Education meeting, according to the Burlington Times-News. As part of the deal, Elon would give ABSS land to build a new elementary school.

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LIFESTYLE 10/11/16 10:37am

Film series to help educate community on difficult issues

By Alexandra Schonfeld

Through their partnership with Crossroads, an Elon class is helping to educate the Burlington community on important issues through film. Crossroads is a sexual assault response and resource center and child advocacy center that was established 40 years ago.  With offices only minutes away from campus, Crossroads provides a 24/7 crisis hotline as well as trained advocates for victims of sexual assault. “That’s where we provide really valuable services,” said Julie Budd, volunteer and outreach coordinator for the center.

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