The Edge

EDITORIAL: Other people’s cultures should not be worn as costumes

For many students at Elon University, Halloween is an exciting and fun holiday where students can dress up in costumes with their friends. Too often though, students and people across the world take this innocent holiday as an opportunity to use other people's cultures as costumes or otherwise be insensitive — even if they do not mean to. Some costumes may not even seem inappropriate at first, but when looked at critically, clearly have racist, homophobic, transphobic or sexist implications. 

TOROSSIAN: Attend campus events to learn different perspectives

Last semester my friend Morgan Bodenarain, executive president of SGA, invited me to the N-Word Forum, an event organized by the Black Student Union. Before she asked me to go, I had seen posters promoting the event around campus and, to be honest, I had no interest in attending. But Bodenarain insisted I attend with her. The second we walked into the room, I noticed that I was in the minority.

Colonnades Dining Hall to be renamed

Colonnades Dining Hall will be renamed on November 10. 

Finding the familiar in the unfamiliar: Chabad of Elon provides support for Jewish students

Unbalanced: Examining the widening difference between university presidents' and professors' salaries

As Elon University awaits incoming President Connie Book to take office, the question arises about whether her expectant pay will mirror the corporate pay gap that has been developing in the United States for decades. 

Unburnt but not unaffected: California wildfires touch the lives of Elon students

Strong winds have spread the Tubbs Fire, causing it to become California’s most destructive wildfire in history. Two-hundred-fourty thousand acres of land, 8,400 structures and 42 people have been lost in the wildfires, according to Cal Fire — a government sponsered website providing wildfire information — as of Oct. 21.

The future of the Iran Nuclear Deal is uncertain

The Iran-Nuclear Deal was signed in 2015 by the Islamic Republic of Iran and the P5+1 countries of China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States. The deal was created to combat Iran’s nuclear programs and recently has come under criticism by the Trump Administration. 

Men's soccer pushes for postseason berth

The Elon University men’s soccer team secured a much needed 1-0 victory against Drexel University Oct. 21, thanks to a first-half goal from senior striker Elijah Agu — who later left the game because of an injury.

Students and Faculty not concerned with declining enrollment of majors, focused on other factors

This year, several humanities departments saw declining enrollment trends continue, but faculty members said this has not affected their view on the value of a liberal arts education.  

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity continues to operate unofficially after suspension

According to Jordan King, the interim director for Fraternity and Sorority Life, some members of the Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi Fraternity have continued to act as a fraternity in an unofficial capacity since being suspended spring 2015.

South Carolina audit says Book unqualified to be hired as The Citadel's provost

The state audit said Book did not meet minimum qualifications because she has a Ph.D. in a discipline not offered at The Citadel when she was hired. 

Elon announces 30 new scholarships for Odyssey program

Elon University announced thirty new scholarships for students in the Odyssey program on Friday. The Odyssey program is a four-year academic program providing scholarships to students with high financial need, including many students who are the first in their families to attend college. 

Women's basketball preseason rankings announced

The reigning conference champions will not carry a top ranking into this season.

Men's basketball preseason rankings announced

The Elon University men's basketball team ranks third in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) pre-season rankings.

Men's soccer unable to pull off upset against No. 2 Wake Forest

The Elon University men’s soccer team fell to No. 2 Wake Forest University Demon Deacons by a score of 2-0 on Tuesday night at Rudd Field. After a long 90 minutes, the Phoenix’s strength and resilience was not enough to avoid its first home loss of the season.

Former Elon University police officer charged with felony child abuse

A former Elon University police officer has been charged with felony child abuse charges. A statement from the university indicated that Erin Rumley's employment was terminated following the charge and arrest. 

Elon Eats: Bowl and Naan offers tasty, quick build-your-own style Indian food

BENSON: New opportunities begin with showing up

BENSON: Living abroad shows there is no one way to live

Volleyball falls to College of Charleston