The Edge

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LIFESTYLE 3/21/19 4:07pm

Elon alumna to join the cast of Wicked on Broadway

By Brian Rea

From the stage of McCrary Theatre to the Gershwin Theatre on Broadway, Elon University alumna Ginna Claire Mason Moffett is preparing to defy gravity — and the odds.

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SPORTS 3/21/19 8:00am

Understanding the NCAA Transfer Portal

By Jack Haley

Many fans of the Elon University Phoenix have recently been introduced to the new process of transferring after three men’s basketball players entered their names into the NCAA Transfer Portal. How does it work?

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LIFESTYLE 3/21/19 8:00am

An Iris in bloom: One Elon senior's musical dreams

By Alex Hager

Jessie Iris was born in Florence, Italy, in spring 2018. Now, just a year later, he’s performing as a headliner on local stages, and his debut album “Iris” is racking up thousands of streams online. Iris isn’t a real person — he’s the musical alter ego of Elon University senior Tanner Mead. 

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NEWS 3/20/19 11:12pm

Immigrant Realities sheds light on fear, hardships in the immigrant community

By Maggie Brown

The immigrant community has been living in fear after changes in the recent administration’s posture toward border security, according to a panel from Immigrant Realities on Wednesday, March 20.

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SPORTS 3/20/19 12:49pm

Football hosts first Pro Day in nearly a decade

By Alex Reynolds

Elon University Football hosted its first Pro Day in nine years Tuesday, March 19. Six Elon seniors — offensive linemen Oli Udoh and CJ Toogood, linebackers Warren Messer and Matt Baker, running back Malcolm Summers and long snapper Nicholas Kavouklis — showcased their athletic abilities before a dozen NFL scouts.

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NEWS 3/20/19 11:18am

Mayor of Burlington seeks third term

By Mackenzie Wilkes and Baylor Rodman

Ian Baltutis, the current mayor of Burlington, announced Wednesday that he plans to hit the campaign trail again, hoping to keep his seat in office this coming November.

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NEWS 3/20/19 8:00am

Local community reacts to New Zealand tragedy

By Alexandra Schonfeld and Mackenzie Wilkes

Religious leaders from across campus came together Monday afternoon to show their support for the Muslim community in the wake of the terrorist attack in New Zealand, where a gunman killed 50 people and injured 50 more at two mosques. Nearly every seat was filled in the Numen Lumen Sacred Space to reflect, pray and support one another.

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NEWS 3/20/19 8:00am

Most fire alarms on campus are set off accidentally

By Selina Guevara

Last year, Elon Fire Department responded to 254 fire calls on campus last year. Ten were malfunctions in the system, and the rest because the alarm was set off by something else — burnt popcorn, extra crispy bacon or an especially steamy shower. 

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NEWS 3/19/19 5:33pm

Elon University files objections against union

By Maggie Brown

The university filed the objections with the National Labor Relations Board regarding the Service Employees International Union's election practices. In an email from Provost Steven House, the university rebuked the SEIU for what it viewed as aggressive outreach to potential union members and misrepresentations of the university's governance system. 

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SPORTS 3/18/19 2:52pm

Elon men’s basketball coach Matt Matheny fired

By Jack Haley

Elon University men’s basketball head coach Matt Matheny has been fired following an 11-21 (7-11 in CAA) season. Matheny coached 10 years for the Phoenix — five years in the Southern Conference and five years in the Colonial Athletic Association. Matheny will leave Elon with an overall record of 151-169. This comes days after three players entered their names into the NCAA Transfer Portal with hopes to leave Elon.

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LIFESTYLE 3/18/19 8:00am

Dean Ford approaches end of first year in position

By Maya Eaglin

One of the many well-accomplished women making history at Elon University is Rochelle Ford. Ford, who will soon be celebrating her first year as dean of the School of Communications, is the first black female to hold the role.

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SPORTS 3/17/19 5:14pm

Elon softball loses to UNCG in the series finale

By Jon Sarver Jr.

After losing both games to The University of North Carolina at Greensboro in a doubleheader on Saturday, the Phoenix (15-10-1) traveled back to Elon University looking to avoid a sweep. But the bats fell silent in the series finale, and the Phoenix fell to the Spartans 4-1.

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NEWS 3/17/19 12:11pm

Award-winning journalist Hedrick Smith visits Elon University

By Emery Eisner

Over the past 50 years, journalist Hedrick Smith has forged a career investigating key issues such as the Vietnam War, the Cold War, Wall Street and more. On Thursday, March 14, he focused on investigating the role of grassroots activism in American democracy.

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LIFESTYLE 3/17/19 8:00am

Elon Eats: Reno’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant

By Katie Cabral

Reno’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant serves pizza, pasta and subs, has a salad bar and more.

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NEWS 3/17/19 8:00am

ASCH: The truth about climate change

By Michael Asch

Weather is short-term changes in the atmosphere. Climate is the average weather for a place over time. Global warming is real. 

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NEWS 3/16/19 11:06pm

University-administered voter IDs approved by NC State Board of Elections

By Mackenzie Wilkes

The North Carolina State Board of Elections approved the use of an alternative voter identification card for Elon University students. This decision comes after Senate Bill 824 was passed, which stated that university IDs could be used as a photo ID if the card met the requirements set by state. 

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NEWS 3/16/19 8:00am

MULLER: Social Media is Broadway’s Ticket to Relevance

By Brooke Muller

Social media provides opportunities to connect with these shows despite not being physically able to see them.

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LIFESTYLE 3/16/19 8:00am

Learning the Ropes: Elon’s senior education majors spend their last semester as student teachers

By Hannah Massen

Nearly 50 education majors are spending their senior year spring semester as student teachers in local, public or charter schools, according to Ann Bullock, dean of the School of Education and professor of education. 

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SPORTS 3/15/19 6:54pm

Three men's basketball players looking to transfer

By Jack Haley

Redshirt senior Dainan Swoope, sophomore guard Nathan Priddy and sophomore forward Simon Wright have all entered their names into the NCAA Transfer Portal and could be leaving Elon University’s men’s basketball team.

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LIFESTYLE 3/15/19 6:39pm

Rabbi Sandra Lawson reimagines race and religion

By Abby Gibbs

After being hired by Elon University last June, Rabbi Sandra Lawson has explored the meaning of inclusion on Elon's campus through her intersectional approach. Because of her experience outside of religion and her transition to becoming a spiritual leader, Lawson's self-creation of her own meaning of Judaism has influenced her approach toward Elon students, faculty and the community.

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