The Edge

SPORTS 11/6/16 12:42am

Men's soccer season ends with 1-0 loss in CAA quarterfinals

By Paul LeBlanc

The Elon University men's soccer team's season is effectively over after the Phoenix fell to the College of William and Mary 1-0 Saturday night in the CAA tournament quarterfinal match at Rudd Field. Despite being outshot 12 to five, the Phoenix had plenty of opportunities around the net, including three corner kicks.

SPORTS 11/5/16 7:54pm

Football sputters to 5th-straight loss at Towson

By Alex Simon

TOWSON, Md. — Another Saturday of opportunities squandered led to the Elon University football team dropping its fifth straight game, this one a 23-6 defeat at Towson University Saturday afternoon in Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) action. The Phoenix had three drives reach inside the Towson 10-yard line, but none of the three resulted in touchdowns, including a fumble at the 1-yard line that Towson recovered. “I think this one went similar to our previous several,” said head coach Rich Skrosky.

SPORTS 11/4/16 3:00pm

Men's soccer gears up for CAA tournament

By Roman Costa

The Elon University men’s soccer team is gearing up for what is expected by many to be a competitive post-season tournament in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). The Phoenix will undoubtedly be looking to get out of the slump it endured towards the end of the season that saw head coach Chris Little’s team drop three straight matches despite having played tough and competitive soccer throughout each performance.

NEWS 11/4/16 2:33pm

A legend returns to where he bELONgs

By Ashley Bohle

"What's your name?" the legend asks. "Alex," Alex Attanasio, Danieley Residence Area Coordinator replies. "Where are you from?" he asks. "Connecticut," Attanasio says. On Thursday evening Elon legend Dr. James Earl Danieley visited Daniel Commons in the Danieley Neighborhood to meet with students and hear their thoughts.

NEWS 11/3/16 11:10pm

SGA Town Hall examines Fraternity and Sorority Life's role at Elon

By Tommy Hamzik and Sonya Walker

Nearly 100 people on Thursday attended SGA’s second town hall, which discussed the presence of Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) at Elon University. Key issues raised included the disconnect and misperceptions of FSL from those not involved, a lack of unity within the three councils that make up FSL and a resistance by some members of FSL to change some of the culture.

NEWS 11/3/16 10:59pm

​Debra Nystrom reads from newest book and announces 2016 Fred Hartmann Award winners

By Deirdre Kronschnabel

Three times a year, the Elon University English Department offers students an exciting opportunity to listen to an influential, contemporary writer from one of three major disciplines. Be it fiction, nonfiction or poetry, Elon students are able to submit a piece of work, which is then judged by the visiting speaker. This year’s first event featured a poetry reading by Debra Nystrom at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1 in Johnston Hall.

NEWS 11/2/16 7:43pm

 

NEWS 11/2/16 3:54pm

OCD documentarian speaks on campus

By Kailey Tracy

About 30 students gathered in McKinnon Hall on Tuesday night to learn about mental health disorders and how they can impact the lives of their friends and their families. The student-group, Active Minds, held a discussion to help spread awareness of the growing concerns that surround mental health disorders.

NEWS 11/2/16 12:14pm

Professor Emerita of English dies at 92

By Tommy Hamzik

Martha Smith-Trout, professor emerita of English, died Tuesday at 92. Smith-Trout taught at Elon University from 1963 until her retirement in 1993. During that time, she served as Chair of the English Department and of the Academic Council.

Latest

NEWS 12/17/2025 3:18pm
North Carolinians rate public schools poorly in new Elon Poll

As K-12 students across North Carolina prepare for their winter break, the Elon University Poll released poll data on Dec. 17 finding that most North Carolinians gave mediocre or poor grades to public schools across the state. “The states have always had deep authority on education, but there has been more federal involvement in various years,” Director of the Elon University Poll Jason Husser said. “So we thought, well, this is the time for us to really look in depth about what do people think about North Carolina schools.”

LIFESTYLE 12/16/2025 10:30am
Grief, loss support group provides comfort for Elon faculty, staff

Elon University associate chaplain Rev. Julie Tonnesen said loss and grief are universal emotions, but found that they can be difficult for faculty and staff to process while continuing their usual routines. “Even when we show up to work, that doesn’t mean that we get to put the rest of our lives on the back burner,” Tonnesen said. “Our grief comes with us. It’s not something we can just keep on a shelf at home.” In collaboration with Counseling Services, the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, began offering a monthly group for faculty and staff to support those affected by loss. 

Advertisement

Latest Show

Latest Pendulum

The Pendulum, December 10, 2025.pdf
More Print Editions