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'Parklet' comes to downtown Elon

A small park popped up on West Lebanon Avenue in the past few weeks. It all started with a parking study, leading to an idea of bettering the pedestrian experience at Elon. 

Brnovich's sophomore campaign off to a hot start

For sophomore right hander Kyle Brnovich, strikeouts are everything. He entered his seventh start of the season against the College of Charleston Cougars on Friday, March 30 with 61 Ks, good enough for fifth in Division I Baseball.  

Town of Elon discusses its development plans for the next 22 years

The Town of Elon is making new strides in land development with its comprehensive, planned project, Envision 2040. Through this new plan, the town hopes to combat the issues of population growth, housing and non-profit ownership over the span of the next 22 years.

Reactions in Japan

Reactions to China

Burmese Activist Khin Zaw Win makes visit to World Odyssey

The multiple truths of single stories

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell visits Elon's campus

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was seen touring Elon’s campus on Friday morning. Goodell was touring the school with his family, including his wife, former Fox News anchor Jane Skinner. 

Elon students prepare for Passover

On Thursday, Elon Hillel had a matzo ball making marathon where students volunteered by making matzo balls and charoset for the Elon Hillel’s annual Passover Seder. 

Elon's music program receives $1 million gift

The largest gift in Elon University’s music program history will help with funding equipment and studio upgrades. The $1 million donation was made by an Elon family, who is wishing to remain anonymous. 

Elon community voices Facebook concerns

The Facebook ethics workshop tonight at 5:30 in McKinnon raised just as many questions as did answers. Among one of the biggest questions: is what Facebook did illegal?

‘When did you consider yourself an American?’

"They were naturalized citizens, green card holders and international students — all of whom are immigrants.On March 28, Immigrant Realities hosted a panel where five Elon University members — students, professors and alumni, discussed their experiences immigrating to the US."

HerCampus brings The Brand Girls to Elon

Sunscreen, lipstick and hairspray lined the seats of McEwen 209 on Wednesday night. The Her Campus chapter at Elon University partnered with The Brand Girls. This crossover event encouraged female students to follow their passions in the workforce. 

Intersecting Identity: Political science professor Jessica Carew examines intersectionality

President Book holds first fireside chat

Roughly 40 students and faculty gathered in the Great Hall of Global Commons to listen to President Connie Book speak and to ask her questions during a fireside chat March 26. 

Police looking for information regarding an assault

The Town of Elon police is looking for information regarding an assault incident that occurred on E. Trollinger Avenue near the railroad tunnel early Monday morning at 12:49 a.m.

Elon women’s basketball falls in first round of NCAA tournament

The Elon women’s basketball season came to a close Friday afternoon March 16 in Raleigh, as the No. 13-seeded Phoenix lost in the first round of the NCAA Division I women’s basketball tournament to the No. 4-seeded North Carolina State Wolfpack 62-35. 

Free food or free speech?

Elon students and staff had to make the decision of whether or not to sign away their First Amendment rights in exchange for a free meal on Wednesday. 

School of Communications ticker is back on

The ticker outside of Elon's School of Communications is back on after the Board of Aldermen passed a new ordinance allowing it to display news headlines. 

EDITORIAL: Involvement shouldn’t come at the expense of health

 Student involvement is an important aspect of education, but it shouldn’t detract from students’ mental and physical health.