The Edge

Town of Elon celebrates Founder's Day

The town of Elon celebrated its 125th anniversary today over cake with North Carolina General Assembly Sen. Rick Gunn of District 24 and District 64 House Representative Dennis Riddell. The state representatives came to the town to honor its 125th anniversary, recognizing the quality of college and town relationship. 

Odyssey program’s co-director leaves Elon after five years

Esther Freeman, a central force behind the Odyssey Program, leaves a lasting impression on Elon's campus

At Sal’s Italian restaurant, family and community define the business.

Sal’s Italian Restaurant didn’t always look the way it does now. Established in 1977, it was originally a high end Italian cuisine restaurant, the kind where the tables are covered in white tablecloths and fine glassware, and Burlington residents dressed up to sit down. 

Students, faculty hope to create 'movie culture' with Turner Theatre

In March, Turner Theatre received a budget of $25,000 from Elon University to continue its operations, according to Bryan Baker, director of multimedia projects and theater manager. 

Elon to celebrate Hindu festival Holi on Friday

The colorful and lively Hindu festival of Holi will be celebrated at Elon this month with vibrant colored paints, dyes and music.  The Holi festival will occur in Speakers' Corner 4 p.m. Friday, April 13. Following the festival will be Indian Shabbat held in the Numen Lumen Pavilion 7 p.m. 

Students use social media to spread a ‘Body Positive’ Message

Elon University junior Jennifer Finkelstein struggled with eating disorders and body image throughout her high school years. When she came to Elon, all she wanted was a sense of hope for a more positive experience and future. However, transitioning to college life with a mental illness became difficult. 

Hillel Rabbi steps down

Rabbi Meir Goldstein, associate chaplain for Jewish life, will leave Elon on May 31.  Goldstein will be leaving Elon after three years to join Dartmouth College Hillel as executive director. 

Elon School of Communications Dean takes a stand on Sinclair policies

Paul Parsons signed a letter to Sinclair Broadcasting Group with more than a dozen other journalism school administrators from across the country, expressing concern about recent corporately-mandated editorial segments. 

From Golf Course to Coursework

Golf is often overlooked when thinking of traditional sports. However, golfers like Senior Jake Leavitt are starting to turn heads on campus.

Eight Months for Two Minutes

While they are usually only seen on the sidelines at Rudd Field or at halftime on the court at Alumni Gym, it was time for the Elon dance team to take the spotlight at the National Dance Association (NDA) national competition this past weekend in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Founder's Day event in Downtown Elon cancelled

Newsroom and scholarship named after outgoing School of Communications dean

At his final Communications Advisory Board Luncheon, outgoing School of Communications Dean Paul Parsons was recognized for his service to the school. 

UN Ambassador Nikki Haley reminds students that 'we need you' at Duke lecture

As a previous governor of South Carolina, Haley expressed how great it was to be in her “sister-state.” Her lecture covered the journey Haley took from the classrooms of Clemson University to the floor of the U.N. Headquarters in New York.

'Starting Together' Town Hall held by SGA

SGA held the open forum, “Starting Together” discussing the future of the student body in its new legislative year. New members openly shared concerns about how they wanted to be more accessible to students, increase in school spirit and increasing interaction in the community. 

Angela Duckworth speaks at Elon for Spring Convocation

The Elon community gathered in Alumni Gym for the 2018 Spring Convocation. Dr. Angela Duckworth was the featured speaker this year, speaking on how having grit and determination improves one's life.

'People are designed to learn and grow'

Angela Duckworth, The New York Times bestselling author of “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance,” is visiting Elon University’s campus as the featured speaker at Spring Convocation April 5. 

As 125th year anniversary approaches, the town of Elon addresses future growth

Today, around 10,000 people live in the town of Elon though it is only 5 square miles. About 70 percent of the town is comprised of students. The population of Elon is growing by 290 people each year, according to the town. 

College Republicans request more SGA funds than College Democrats

For the past two years, the SGA budget has granted College Republicans more money than College Democrats. In the 2016-2017 budget year, College Republicans requested $6,313 and received $3,250. Meanwhile, College Democrats requested $2,503 and received $2,100. College Republicans were allocated $3,500 and College Democrats $2,200 for the 2018-2019 budget year during the SGA meeting March 8.

Elon promotes diversity through Phoenix Fusion

Phoenix Fusion is a two-day event themed around diversity on Elon’s campus. It gives admitted high school seniors from diverse backgrounds the opportunity learn about the diversity of the campus, the academic programs, and students life. Students who attended the event have the opportunity to spend the night with a current student, tour the campus, and participate in various activities. 

Elon alumna to perform in ‘Mean Girls’ on Broadway

 The popular cult classic film, “Mean Girls,” is being brought to life to the Broadway stage as a musical, featuring a familiar Elon University alumna face.