The Edge

Jack Johnson eager, ambitious in race for SGA's next president

Jack Johnson came to Elon University from across the country in Manhattan Beach, California, to visit a friend. He toured the campus on a sunny day in his final years of high school. After one tour, he was sold on the school. 

Nate Jones envisions a new, inclusive Elon in race for student body president

Junior Nate Jones has a tattoo on his left wrist in Arabic that translates to “to become” in English. The tattoo reminds him that people are each on "their own pilgrimage," constantly growing and finding new parts of themselves. Jones has been “becoming” since he arrived at Elon University.

A community man remembered

Campus Voice: Celebrate the time you have now

I walk with a spring in my step, and I am usually the chattiest kid in class spreading good vibes around campus. But the past few weeks have brought hardship into my life, and it's a little difficult to keep up my bubbly persona. 

Trent Stetler 5K raises awareness for suicide prevention

The Elon University community gathered at Iconic Plaza on Sunday morning to raise funds and awareness for suicide prevention at the second-annual Trent Stetler 5K.

Elon Eats: Harrison's

Harrison’s is a modest sandwich shop nestled in a strip off of South Church Street in New Market Square, an easy eight-minute drive from Elon’s campus.

Campus Voice: Supporting the Elon Faculty Union: In words and actions

Students from all across campus are uniting with faculty because we are inspired by their commitment to making Elon better by standing up for the rights of faculty, who for far too long have been hurt by the university’s policies.

Elon softball splits doubleheader with Oakland, La Salle

Elon University hosted Lafayette College, Oakland University and La Salle University this weekend in the Elon Softball Phoenix Invitational. Friday's game against Lafayette got rained out, and on Saturday, the Phoenix (8-6-1) lost to the Oakland Grizzlies (4-6) and beat the La Salle Explorers (0-4).

Burlington mayor facilitates community as new owner of Persnickety Books

Burlington Mayor Ian Baltutis and his wife, Dr. Kristina Baltutis, purchased Persnickety Books on Feb. 12 in hopes of fostering a sense of community within the walls of the used bookstore and in the wider Burlington community.

Loretta Lynch shares lessons she learned in Greensboro to Elon students

Former Attorney General of the United States Loretta Lynch spoke at the Elon University Law School as part of the Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series on Thursday night. Lynch, born less than two miles from where the speech was held, tailored her speech directly to the city which she said made her into the woman she is today.

African Diaspora LLC offers a space for individuals to express themselves

The lights in Irazu Coffee are low. An empty microphone stand waits patiently beside a speaker as a tangle of cords lay across the stage.

Agreeing to Disagree: The proposal to create community ministries on campus

In June 2019, Elon University’s religious student organizations will have the option to convert to community ministry status, trading SGA funding for the freedom to enforce their own criteria — regardless of university policy.

Elon Watches: Turner Theatre packs weekend with films designed to toy with audiences' every emotion

This weekend, Turner Theatre packs weekend with films designed to toy with audiences' every emotion.

Warren to Book: stop partnership with Wells Fargo

Warren, a congresswoman from Massachusetts and Democratic presidential candidate, wrote a letter to President Connie Book and 31 other university presidents in January addressing one common theme: Wells Fargo. 

Nate Jones and Jack Johnson face off in SGA's presidential election

SGA announced candidates running for office. Jack Johnson and Nate Jones are running for student body Executive President. Running unopposed for student body Vice President is Louisa Sholar. Amanda Yaffa is running for student body treasurer, and Julia Field will be running for student body secretary.

Elon names 2019 Top 10 Under 10 award recipients

The 2019 Top 10 Under 10 Alumni Award recipients were announced Feb. 22 by the Office of Alumni Engagement and the Young Alumni Council. These 10 individuals will be honored in an on-campus ceremony April 13.

As crisis at home intensifies, Venezuelan students watch from afar

Thousands of miles from Elon, a nation is in crisis. Millions of Venezuelans have left their country in a mass exodus, fleeing a plummeting quality of life. While thousands hike across land borders every day, seeking refuge from food and medicine shortages and street violence, others have departed for the United States, and some of them have ended up here in Elon University.

Reflecting on four Elon men's basketball seniors

The four seniors on the 2018-2019 roster have contributed nearly 4,000 points, 700 assists and 1,700 rebounds over the course of their careers. While those numbers have been the backbone of the Phoenix teams they have played on, things have not always come easy these past four years.

Connie Book ready to tackle upcoming challenges as she closes year one as president

Spring semester presents new priorities for Book as she concludes her first year of president, which was filled with many obstacles.

Elon hosts first 'Diaper Dash' at men's basketball game

Eleven-month-old Owen Pursley is the winner of the first "Elon Diaper Dash," hosted at halftime during Elon University's men's basketball game against the College of Charleston on Saturday, Feb. 23.