The Edge

Author Kristen Green visits Elon to discuss 'Something Must Be Done About Prince Edward County'

Green spoke to the Elon community tonight Wednesday, Oct. 3rd at 7:30 p.m. in the Alumni Gym.

Elon men’s soccer outlasted by Delaware Blue Hens in late game thriller

The Elon Phoenix (3-6-1) could not equalize the Blue Hens of Delaware (3-7-0) after a goal midway through the second half broke the Phoenix positive drives. Evident throughout the match was the team's intense desire to win its first Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) conference game this year, but with a low shot count of seven, only one on target, the Phoenix did not come out with the outcome they needed. 

Reflecting on Hispanic Heritage Month and what’s next

The reflections on Hispanic Heritage Month have been of pride and representation. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated nationally from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. At Elon, the celebrations start as early as Sept. 3 and go on throughout the rest of the semester.

Elon begins with the early stages of new strategic planning process

The administrators of Elon University are preparing to write the 2030 Strategic Plan, which will direct the school’s actions in the upcoming decade.  The plan’s creation is four-phase plan. Its initial stage, invitation to participate, has just begun. This stage will be followed by drafting, fine tuning and lastly, implementation in 2020. 

The newest addition to the Elon Police Department

The Elon Police Department has a new officer on the beat, and he has four legs. Spartacus is a 2-year-old Dutch Shepherd from Mexico City whose strong work ethic and drive made him the perfect addition to the department.

Planning and Preparing for the Merge Pop-up Exhibition

The Independent Artist Movement is hosting it's second annual Merge Pop-up Exhibition this Thursday, Oct. 4. The show will feature the work of 33 local artists, including an Elon University senior.

Food, Football and Family: The 7 a.m. Tailgate

On the day of a Elon University football game at home, there are a few constants: The sun will rise, the stands will be filled with fans and the Elon 7 a.m. Tailgate group will have the grills going as they cook up some mighty fine food.

Elon's Homecoming concert breaks records and brings up new concerns

  A look at the decision that is bringing Quinn XCII, Sean Kingston and Jesse McCartney to campus

Community members back on campus with Life@Elon

The Life@Elon program was created to offer non-credit learning opportunities to people age 50 and older. 

Local sweepstakes cafes to close by next Monday

Due to the dangers of online gambling, the Burlington Police Department is starting a crackdown on sweepstakes cafes like Dollar Doz-It starting Oct. 15. This action comes following a string of crime including a murder in 2017. 

Woofstock embraces downtown Burlington

Many are familiar with the infamous music festival Woodstock. Not as many know about Woofstock, the spinoff festival with music, food and most notably, dogs. 

Students-led group organizes in effort to educate the community on the immigrant experience

After President Donald Trump rescinded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) on Sept. 5, 2017, a group of Elon University students founded Immigrant Realities. The group works to advocate for immigrant rights, educate the community, empower immigrants and eliminate stigmas. 

Parents who lost their son to hazing urge the Elon community to make a change

Tim’s death was the result of hazing in February 2017. He was a new pledge of Beta Theta Pi fraternity and partaking in a hazing ritual called the Gauntlet, where he was tasked with consuming 82 alcoholic beverages in 18 minutes. 

BECK: Don't Silence Sexual Assault Survivors

There is something disheartening about reading that men with so much wealth and power can stoop so low. The worst part is hearing about the backlash from the public.

Elon man loses car to fire

McEwen Dining Hall set to open Oct. 25

Associate Vice President for Business, Finance & Technology Bob Shea confirmed to Elon News Network that McEwen Dining Hall will open its doors Oct. 25. 

EDITORIAL: Protect your digital profile on social media

As our Elon community continues to grow in this information age, it’s crucial that our online selves complement our real-life aspirations for personal, academic or professional growth. We should be aware of how social media poses a real problem for the spread and misuse of information.

WILKES: Accepting the right to one's opinion

I had to become comfortable with people disagreeing with me. This new understanding has taught me to be comfortable with the uncomfortable. I am not saying that you should be complicit, but people should have more understanding when it comes to those that differ from them.

RAMIREZ: Venezuela is collapsing and Americans don’t seem to care

Venezuela, which is the United States’ third-largest source of crude oil, is going through an economic and humanitarian crisis. But the average U.S. citizen seems either unaware or unfazed by the country’s situation.

Elon overpowers University of New Hampshire on Parents Weekend

Elon University football (3-1) got its third win in a row, outscoring the winless University of New Hampshire (0-4) team 30-9 on Saturday, Sept. 29, in front of the home fans and their parents.