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NEWS 1/26/15 11:36am

Documentation embraces ethnic heritage

By Caroline Perry

In a dimly lit green room in the back of Elon University’s McCrary Theatre, artist, spoken word performer and filmmaker Kip Fulbeck described a vivid memory from his childhood. “I remember a girl in fifth grade saying, ‘I know you like me.

NEWS 1/26/15 11:02am

Commander and Thief: a recap of House of Cards

By Caroline Perry

After eight nominations and a slew of performances, Kevin Spacey, who plays Frank Underwood in political thriller “House of Cards,” won his first Golden Globe for Best Actor in a TV Drama last week. He joins fellow cast member Robin Wright, who won Best Actress in a TV Drama in 2014 for her role as Claire Underwood, Spacey’s on-screen wife. The series itself has not won a Golden Globe for Best TV Drama despite critical acclaim and consecutive nominations. After Spacey’s win, Netflix released the trailer for the third season of “House of Cards.” The trailer features the Underwoods in the aftermath of their vengeful political antics. Though the new trailer cast the characters in a darker light than before, the first season itself was telling of the Underwood’s deviant ways. If you haven’t jumped aboard the “House of Cards” bandwagon by committing your time to seasons one and two, hang on. Season One begins when Underwood, the House of Representatives majority whip, is passed over for Secretary of State, despite being previously promised this position by President Garrett Walker.

SPORTS 1/26/15 1:36am

Elon pulls out win over Northeastern in overtime thriller

By mhuffman2

It was a roller coaster of a game for the Elon Women's Basketball team, as it needed overtime to overcome a strong second half from Northeastern to escape Alumni Gym with a 80-77 win on Sunday afternoon. The two teams were tied at 68 points after regulation, but four points from Shay Burnett and two Zora Stephenson three-pointers put the Phoenix in the lead.

NEWS 1/26/15 12:43am

Mei-Ling Hopgood defines cultural identity during MLK Speaker Series

By Elizabeth Elder

During a lecture in Whitley Auditorium Wednesday, Mei-Ling Hopgood shared how her cultural roots and immersions, which have taken her from Asia to Detroit to Argentina, have shaped her perspective and personality. Jon Dooley, Dean of Campus Life at Elon, introduced Hopgood as “between cultures and identities.” Hopgood, an Asian American journalist, associate professor and director of global initiatives at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, and the author of books How Eskimos Keep Their Babies Warm and Lucky Girl, opened the lecture by introducing herself in Spanish. Hopgood, adopted at six months by a family from Detroit, was originally born in Taitung, a small island between China and Taiwan.

NEWS 1/25/15 2:25pm

Column: Hamilton's experience shines for Elon

By Tommy Hamzik

As Christian Hairston rattled off a touching sentiment, Austin Hamilton was to his left with a smirk on his face. “That was cute,” said Hamilton, the center of attention after his career-high 31 points lifted the Elon University men’s basketball team over the University of Delaware 94-82. It was a different aura for the senior guard who’s been saddled with injuries and hidden in the shadow of last year’s senior class that’s widely considered one of the best in Elon history. So, like he said, he would have to lie to say he wasn’t basking in the moment. “It absolutely felt good,” Hamilton said.

NEWS 1/24/15 11:00am

Babes, burgers and bids

By Marika Ball-Damberg

Sorority rush week is right around the corner — in case you forgot. With some 700 women looking for a bid this January, why not step out in something completely fresh and unexpected while still adhering to that dress code?

NEWS 1/23/15 8:06pm

Elon remembers Jacob Rankin Parks III '32

By kmckay3

To some, Jacob Rankin Parks III was a skilled hunter. To others, a loving father, brother and grandparent. Within the Elon community, Parks was known as a proud Phoenix and the university's oldest living alumnus, graduating in '32. Parks died on Jan.

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NEWS 04/19/2026 3:44pm
Elon University announces 2026 Lumen Scholar winners

Fifteen students have been granted $20,000 to support their mentored research and projects for the next two years after the Lumen Advisory Committee announced Elon University’s 2026 Lumen Scholar winners. Director of the Lumen Prize Michael Carignan said the committee had to make very difficult decisions because there were many strong proposals submitted this year.

LIFESTYLE 04/19/2026 2:03pm
Main Street Vinyl celebrates Record Store Day

Whether they were crate-digging for something rare or just soaking in the vibe, attendees lined the street bright and early for some fun. Burlington record store, Main Street Vinyl, participated in celebrating Record Store Day on Saturday, April 18th. Inspired by the nationally recognized day, the record store offered limited edition albums only available in independent record stores, as opposed to mainstream ‘box’ stores. 

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