The Edge

'Cloud Nine' examines gender issues, time shift absurdities

Theater of the absurd took on a new meaning this week, as Fred Rubeck, chair of the Department of Performing Arts at Elon, debuted Caryl Churchill’s 1979 play “Cloud Nine” in the Black Box Theatre. The play, which combined cross-dressing, a time jump and a huge helping of food for thought, presented an opportunity to laugh and ponder what people tend to overlook in their daily lives. Act I, set in British-ruled Africa, introduces Clive, a colonial administrator dedicated to his country, queen and family — a clan with more than its fair share of problems.

Obama promotes equality, optimism at second inauguration

January 21 Newscast

Flu Season at Elon

Flu season has hit Elon and the flu is spreading fast. The flu can spread by physical contact with everyday objects. "The sort of viruses we're talking about with the flu spread by what we call droplet spread," said University Physician Dr. Ginette Archinal. The keyboard you typed on or the lever you turned to grab a paper towel could be contaminated with flu virus. "When you do touch those things you touch your nose, you push your hair back you chew your fingernails you are spreading those droplets to yourself," said Dr. Archinal. There are some easy ways to prevent the flu.

Ceremonial Swearing-In

NC Society of DC Ball

Representative Richard Hudson

Representative George Holding

Representative Virginia Foxx

Kids' Inaugural Ball

Civil War and the Inaugural Parade

Military and the Inaugural Parade

Inauguration Show

Women's hoops keeps rolling, gets revenge against College of Charleston

The Elon University women’s basketball team was on a hot streak, having won five straight Southern Conference contests.

Kids' Inaugural Concert honors children of military families

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A collective scream rose above the rafters of the National Convention Center as Michelle Obama, Jill Biden and their children opened the Kids’ Inaugural Concert Jan.

Tapped Out! students, faculty embrace challenge of dance production

On Friday evening and Saturday afternoon, upbeat and remixed renditions of music history’s most infamous tracks, along with the sound of metal clicking and clacking on a stage floor, filled Elon’s McKinnon Hall. The occasion was Tapped Out!, Elon’s annual dance production showcasing 13 entertaining and rhythmic performances by the Elon Tap Ensemble.

Phoenix men earn third straight win in 'brawl' against Wofford

Elon University junior forward Ryley Beaumont waved his arms up and down. Sophomore forward Ryan Winters and freshman center Tony Sabato cupped their hands around their hands yelling.

National Day of Service generates new wave of volunteers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The service fair tent on the National Mall swelled with energy Jan. 19 as volunteers young and old convened to participate in the National Day of Service, an inauguration weekend tradition President Barack Obama initiated to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. The tent housed more than 100 charities and nonprofit organizations that provided hands-on opportunities for volunteers to learn about service and give back to others. Elon University senior Maddy Carretero recruited volunteers to get involved with Roots & Shoots, a service program for kids founded by Jane Goodall in 1991.

Experiencing the 2013 Australian Open

It’s never been a dream of mine to go to something like the Australian Open. Wimbledon, yeah maybe.

Commentary: Bonney, Silas energize Elon basketball teams in unique situations

In the past two days, two Elon University basketball players had something special happen to them on the hardwood in Alumni Gym. One of them started most of their first two seasons.