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NEWS 3/12/15 1:05pm

Softball thrives in early going despite weather

By Robert Nanna

After the Elon University softball team returned from the Citrus Classic in Orlando, Florida, it went nine days without playing a game because of inclement weather. This length of time in the middle of the season with no games or consistent practice regiment can often get the better of a team and cause it to crumble, especially since softball relies on repetition and constantly practicing different skills. “The team loves to play games,” said junior infielder Emily Cameron.

NEWS 3/12/15 11:00am

Global Neighborhood raises money for computer for refugee family

By Leena Dahal

After various fundraising events led by Global Neighborhood residents, the Kwitonda Family, a refugee family originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, left Lakeside conference room with a lifelong change: a desktop computer. Their gift represents seven months of community fundraising by Global Neighborhood residents who have been visiting the Kwitonda home to help their family acclimate to the U.S.

NEWS 3/12/15 7:00am

Don’t execute UNC shooter

By Katy Canada

Since the fatal shooting of three Muslim students from Chapel Hill nearly a month ago, details have remained relatively scarce regarding the circumstances behind the attack.

NEWS 3/11/15 7:40pm

Ready.Set.Go! Spring concert features high energy dancing

By Ally Feinsot

Tapping, swinging and gliding on the stage, Elon University’s Department of Performing Arts presents its spring dance concert, titled “Ready.Set.Go!” The concert will feature six contemporary pieces choreographed by Elon faculty and guest choreographer Sumi Clements of Summation Dance, a New York City-based dance company. Although each piece is contemporary, the concert will also showcase ethnic pieces such as “Enter to Exit,” a fusion of African and modern dance choreographed by assistant professor of dance Jason Aryeh.

NEWS 3/11/15 6:30pm

LGBTQIA Christians lead conversation at Elon

By Diana Stancy

In order to increase discussion about LGBTQIA Christians, the Truitt Center brought two religious leaders that identify as gay and lesbian to Elon University to lead an conversation, “Intersecting Identities: Faith, Gender and Sexuality.” Timothy Kane, associate director of inclusive initiatives and coordinator of the LGBTQIA Resource Center at George Washington University, and Rev.

NEWS 3/11/15 1:16pm

Collecting donations too central to Elon Day

By The Pendulum

The hashtag elicited countless pictures of dogs wearing t-shirts and people clad in maroon and gold, as well as astronomical numbers of donations. But #ElonDay should go deeper than that. As the occasion stands, the crux of Elon Day is an appeal for donations.

NEWS 3/11/15 12:17pm

Elon students march alongside thousands in Selma 50th anniversary

By Leena Dahal

Five Elon students wedged themselves between thousands of people packed onto Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, the attack on voting rights marchers. Among the students retracing the historic steps of Selma to Montgomery protesters was sophomore Josephine Gardner, who was one of more than 20,000 people marching for further social progress.  From signs advocating for Asian-American rights to women standing for equality, Gardner said the 50th anniversary created a platform for several minority communities and social classes to stand against oppression.

NEWS 3/11/15 11:00am

Inked at Elon

By Hannah Silvers

Sophomore Tory Taylor has blonde hair and pearl earrings. The bright-eyed girl with a big smile is an InterVarsity Small Group leader and an aspiring early childhood education teacher. She is also inked. “I am not a tattoo person,” she admitted. “If you looked at me, you wouldn’t think I have a tattoo.”

NEWS 3/11/15 2:05am

Baseball routed by Wake Forest in high scoring affair

By Miles Garrett

It was an ugly day for the Elon University baseball team. An impressive offensive showing by the Phoenix was undermined by it giving up 25 runs to Wake Forest University in a blowout 25-12 loss at Latham Park Wednesday evening. “We didn’t locate tonight,” said associate head baseball coach Greg Starbuck who stood in for the suspended Mike Kennedy.

NEWS 3/10/15 11:38pm

Elon Day uses social media to connect Phoenix from around the globe

By Caroline Fernandez

UPDATED MARCH 12, 2015 The hashtag #ElonDay connected thousands of Elon University students, faculty and alumni from around the world Tuesday in celebration of the school’s founding and in hopes to surpass last year’s total of more than $100,000. “Last year it was a big change for us because we used to celebrate Founder’s Day,” said President Leo Lambert.

NEWS 3/10/15 7:47pm

Director Of Greek Life announces departure

By cparent

Director of Greek Life Shana Plasters has announced she will be leaving the university after this semester. Plasters, who has worked at the university since 2010 said in an email to the executive members of Greek Life that her last day as the Director of Greek life will be May 31.

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Students receive E-alert warning of assault

Students received an E-Alert around 4 a.m. April 5, informing them of an assault earlier that night in the Mill Point neighborhood and urging anyone with information to contact campus police.

NEWS 04/05/2026 9:34am
Elon University, Go Baby Go modify cars for children with mobility challenges

Elon University’s Innovation Hall was filled with the high-pitched hums of electric motors and the sounds of childhood play April 4. The noises came from the first Go Baby Go program at Elon, where the community takes standard electric toy cars and adapts them for children who cannot traditionally operate one. 

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