Health & Wellness

National health care overhaul hits home in Alamance County through community forum

One rocky month into the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, a health care forum in McKinnon Hall found the issue far from settled on Monday. Three invited professionals joined nine lay panelists from campus and the local community to expose the people behind the largely political debate.

Elon Drops 100 Points in Blowout Win Against Lynchburg

Although the Men's Basketball team hadn't played a game in Alumni Gym in 247 days, the time away from the court did not seem to hurt the Phoenix, who won 100-57 against Lynchburg College, Monday, Nov.

Elon student develops passion for history through university archives

Senior Immanuel Bryant works in the archive center nine hours a week and said he loves every moment of it.

All That JAS boutique celebrates 10 years in Elon

In November 2003, Michaelle Graybeal decided to pursue her passion for creation by opening All That JAS, a boutique store offering unique apparel and customized merchandise to fit individual styles. Ten years and 70,000 customized shirts later, Graybeal said All That JAS has developed into a highly successful store.

Phoenix dispatches Lynchburg in exhibition play

With 5:34 remaining in the first half of Elon University’s 100-57 exhibition basketball win over Lynchburg College, freshman forward Christian Hairston came up with a steal.  He streaked down the court, eyes on the basket.

Smith Jackson Email Reports Campus Thefts

Elon Campus Safety and Police are investigating two theft incidents. Smith Jackson sent an email at 6 p.m.

From Coach To Mayor

Current Elon town Mayor Jerry Tolley will run for re-election this Tuesday and says he is confident going into the election. "Well when you run unopposed, you feel pretty good," he says. Tolley has held the job for 12 years and still has goals for Elon's future. "We're working with consultants right now to look at the downtown area to see what we can do to revitalize it to get people from all over Alamance County and even Greensboro to make the town a destination place to come to eat, visit and have a good time," Tolley says. As mayor, Tolley helped revitalize the downtown area.

Dennion’s late goals send Elon women's soccer to SoCon semifinals

Last time a Southern Conference opponent earned a lead on the Elon University women’s soccer team, the Phoenix lost one of its two games on the season. The second time around, Elon knew how to navigate the defensive-minded Davidson College Wildcats in the quarterfinals of the SoCon tournament Sunday, Nov.

Elon student teaches local youth ways to live a healthy lifestyle

Eating right and exercising regularly are two things that many college students fail to do; however, one Elon student tries to teach healthy habits to young girls. The "Commit to Fit" event was held in Moseley 215 on Friday, Nov.

Halloween Costumes

Although classic costumes are simple and easy, if you’re looking to get a bit more creative this Halloween, you may need to take a page out of celebrity’s books.

Fashion FYI for Men and Women

Grab your pumpkin spice latte, get cozy by a fire and take notes on The Edge’s fall fashion FYI for 2013. Women Pajama Style Pants Pajama style pants have been popping up everywhere this summer and fall.

The Edge’s Guide to find your perfect fall boot

Leaves are falling, the weather is cooling and everyone is searching for the perfect fall boot.  Find the right style for you with this guide to this fall’s most fashionable boots. If you're trendy… Try a suede ankle boot.

Revolution à la mode

Sitting at Gate A6 I must have seemed like a pale, inanimate ghoul. Every ounce of blood that rushed from my head was replaced with the overwhelming thought: What in the world have I just done? Studying abroad.

Elon comes from behind, clinches No. 2 seed in SoCon tournament

The Elon University men’s soccer team concluded its regular season with a 4-3 win over the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in a wildly entertaining, back-and-forth game at Rudd field. The Phoenix faced two separate two-goal deficits, including being down 3-1 with 30 minutes remaining in the game.

Elon volleyball sneaks by Western Carolina with fourth set comeback

After dominating the first two sets, the Elon University volleyball team found itself with its back against the wall in the fourth set trailing Western Carolina University 21-16.

Carter shines as Elon women's basketball rolls in exhibition

The Elon University women’s basketball team cruised to victory in an exhibition game against the Pfeiffer University Falcons with an 83-38 victory.

Elon cross country teams finish strong in SoCon championships

Junior Luis Vargas captured a top-three finish at the Southern Conference Cross Country Championship as the Phoenix had a strong showing in Birmingham Ala.

How Elon women's soccer wins and loses the SoCon Tournament

As the fall athletics seasons near November, that means one thing: Southern Conference Tournament time. Elon University has turned its eyes on Rudd Field and the Elon men’s and women’s soccer teams, who both hold stellar records, are both ranked and are looking to make a lot of noise in the respective tournaments. Currently, the men sit at 12-4-1 this season and are coming off a 2-1 win against No.

Elon can’t slow down clinical Mountaineers offense

With a .327 hitting percentage, a mere 10 errors and 44 kills, Appalachian State University rolled through Alumni Gym and topped the Elon University volleyball team 3-0 (25-20, 25-23, 25-12) Friday, Nov.

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