The Edge

Correspondents' Corner: Paradox in Paradise

DAKAR, SENEGAL — Goree, a picturesque island just two kilometers from Dakar’s harbor, provided my first refreshing escape from the busy, dirty city of Dakar to a serene, beautiful island still dotted with colonial era buildings and cobblestone paths.

Elon students learn about county through community engagement

When Elon University sophomore Rachel Gilman began her teaching practicum at Grove Park Elementary School, she felt as if nothing could have prepared her for the drastic differences between the lifestyles students led and the one she was accustomed to. “From the first time I set foot in the school, I was in culture shock,” Gilman said.

Elon students charged with vandalism of Multi-faith Center, investigation continues

Two Elon Univeristy students have been charged with five crimes, including vandalism of the Multi-faith Center 12:55 a.m.

Dancing in the Landscape

By Brian Mezerski Elon Performing Arts students are never limited to only McCrary and Blackbox theaters.

DOJ investigation affects ACSO's 287(g)

Fairness Alamance, a Burlington immigration rights group, held a press conference last Friday to speak out against the Alamance County Sheriff, Terry Johnson and to discuss the findings of the Department of Justice's investigation. Suyapa Mejia- Guevara was one of several Latinos who spoke out against the ACSO.

October 1 Newscast

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New program opens doors for students struggling with substance use

During her first group treatment session for alcohol use, junior Lindsay Glosson cried the whole time.

Sheriff opposes DOJ’s allegations concerning treatment of Latinos

Editor's note 10/18: During a telephone interview Tim Sutton, Alamance County commissioner, said: "There are countless stories in Alamance County of people being killed by illegal immigrants." After publication he amended his statement to say "There are countless stories in the country of people being killed by illegal immigrants." The United States Department of Justice  recently released the results of a two-year investigation of the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office,which stated the ACSO and Alamance County Sheriff Terry Johnson had violated federal law and engaged in discriminatory policing against Latinos.

Stockholm v. Copenhagen

[twocol_one]  COPENHAGEN   [/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last] STOCKHOLM   [/twocol_one_last] [twocol_one] Cultural Diversity Nearly everyone you pass on the street looks very similar and very Danish — tall, blonde, slim, high-cheekboned — except for a number of Turkish immigrants.

Karl Bostick Player Profile

Florence hosts Vogue Fashion's Night Out 2012

The first edition of the Vogue Fashion’s Night Out in Florence took place Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2012.

Women's soccer gets revenge on rival College of Charleston

The Elon University women’s soccer team found sweet revenge Sunday against the College of Charleston, beating the Cougars 2-0 on Rudd Field after losing both matches last season against the Cougars, one being in the first round of the Southern Conference tournament. “I just feel really great about our team today,” said Elon head coach Chris Neal.

Elon farmers market caters to local tastes

Every Thursday  during the spring and fall local farmers, artists and bakers have set up shop on the lawn outside the Elon Community Church on North Williamson Avenue.

"Innocence of Muslims" is the straw that broke the camel's back

You don’t have to be a student of either the School of Communications or the Department of Performing Arts to be able to point out the countless flaws in the 13-minute film the White House says is to blame for the deadly protests making headlines.

Phoenix dropped by Wofford in 'good old-fashioned butt-kicking'

Elon University head coach Jason Swepson said earlier this week that he hoped his team would not allow Wofford College senior fullback Eric Breitenstein from becoming an "All-American" against the Phoenix on Saturday. Not quite. The No.

September 27th Web Update

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Rookie magic has Oakland A's thinking playoffs

17 rookies. Need I say more? The 2012 Oakland Athletics have 17 rookies on their playoff-contending roster, including all five of their starting pitchers. With a week left in the season, the Athletics are in a position to make the playoffs as the second wild card team.

Women’s soccer eyes turnaround against The Citadel and College of Charleston

Now it’s familiar territory for the Elon University women’s soccer team, and not from the injury standpoint, but the record standpoint. Last season, the Phoenix started conference play 1-2-2 after two weekends.

Football Preview: Wofford @ Elon, Sept. 29

The Elon University football team is finding themselves sort of like the victims of Monty Python's Spanish Inquisitors. There is a sense in which the same thing is attacking them, at least in the last two weeks. Unfortunately for the Phoenix, those attacking them have more bite than the Rack. Elon faces the battering triple-option, run-first offense for the second week in a row in this week's opponent, the Wofford College Terriers.

Analysis: Significant difference for Thomas Wilson in 2012

In listening to Southern Conference football teleconferences, I’m hearing much praise for Elon University senior quarterback Thomas Wilson from opposing coaches. Great arm.