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Campus organizations unite against racial tension

In April, former president of the NC Mu chapter Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and senior Owen Gaffney used a racial slur toward a black student, causing a campus-wide conversation regarding racial issues. Now the organizations are redefining their perspectives and working to increase inclusivity.

Ciolkowski sets eyes on third title

Nick Ciolkowski is the two-time reigning Colonial Athletic Association individual champion. Going into this season, the junior aims to capture his third title, but also sets his eyes on something larger.

Jon Bellion announced as headliner for Fall Concert

The New-York based singer, Jon Bellion, was announced as the Student Union Board's (SUB) and SGA's headlining event for this year's Homecoming Concert in Nov.

Park Place residents return to moldy belongings after summer away

Five Park Place apartments are being treated for mildew and excessive moisture issues, according to MarQuita Barker, senior associate director of Residence Life.

Elon President Leo Lambert delivers his last New Student Convocation speech

The 1,584 students encompassing Elon University's Class of 2021 gathered “Under the Oaks” for New Student Convocation Saturday morning.

Neighborhood to neighborhood coverage of Elon move-in

Elon Move-In: Colonades Neighborhood

RAs and Orientation Leaders were dancing with excitement to welcome to new students to Colonnades Neighborhood.

A visual breakdown of the Class of 2021

Elon University’s Class of 2021’s statistics resemble the Class of 2020’s in almost every category except one — the number of applicants.

New Student Guide: The things the Class of 2021 needs to know

Here's the Elon vocabulary all freshmen need to know

The Elon Bubble - An invisible barrier encapsulating Elon University which separates students from the surrounding community

Eating at Elon: Meal Plan Breakdown

An essential part of Elon student life is deciding on a meal plan that will sustain the student for the school year ahead. There are various meal plans that Elon provides for its students that gives them access to dining halls, retail locations, and a few other perks.

Here's how to set up Philo and HBO GO

Philo is a television streaming and recording students available free of charge to Elon students. Through Philo, students can access popular channels like Philo can be streamed while students are on campus to most laptops, phones, and tablets as well as second generation or higher Apple TVs and Rokus.

Where are they now? Here's what some Class of 2017 graduates are up to

It’s been three months since the class of 2017 has thrown maroon caps into the air, leaving professors and students eagerly awaiting to hear of their success. Not a moment too soon, Elon graduates have wasted no time in jumpstarting their futures, some landing positions as early as May of 2017. Jane Seidel ‘17 is one of such graduates, beginning her career at the Wall Street Journal in New York City at the beginning of the summer.

2017 Move-In Edition: All of the stories in one place

Here's the advice some faculty members have for the Class of 2021

"In life there is one inescapable fact; at some point you’ll have to pay your dues. My suggestion is front-end-load them.

Here are the Top 5 restaurants to eat near campus

San Marcos Mexican Restaurant Recently opened in September 2015, San Marcos may not be well known by Elon students but is definitely worth a try.

Who's who at Elon

Leo Lambert— The “Head Phoenix” is Elon’s eighth president and has been serving the school for 13 years.

How Fraternity and Sorority Life will be different under new leadership

The office of Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) begins the school year without a permanent director, following the departure of Dan Faill in late June. Faill resigned his post as director to take a job with the University of California, Los Angeles Alumni Association.

Why one freshman turned down thousands to attend Elon

It was a month before “College Decision Day” and Shekinah Reese was between two schools. She knew which one she wanted more.

How one freshman arrived to Elon from Shanghai

Freshman Nikki Gupta is excited to begin her new chapter and cannot wait to set foot on campus, but as a third culture student from India, her outlook on the next four years is a bit different. “To me, it means I’m exposed to a variety of cultural influences,” Gupta said.