The Edge

Are Big Cities the Best Place for Recent College Grads?

Graduation is nearing once again and seniors must find jobs and a new place to call home. The choices graduates make about where to live fresh out of Elon University shape their careers — and lives — as they are tossed into corporate America.

Exploring Asheville

Asheville is a vibrant town that hosts a variety of things to do and places to see when visiting. You can hike the Big Fork Ridge Trail, visit the Black Mountain College Museum and Arts Center and see a concert at the Grey Eagle Tavern and Music Hall all in the same day. “Asheville has a really artsy vibe,” said junior Kaitlin Briley.

Letter from the Editor of The Edge

It’s odd to think that this year has come and gone so quickly, especially for those of you graduating in just a matter of weeks.

Celebrating identity before graduation

This week I was given the opportunity to talk with LGBTQ students and allies on campus.

So, you've graduated...now what?

One Question: What do you want?

The second in a three-part video series. Elon University students answer the question: What do you want?

Elon Poll finds Obama more favorable than Romney in N.C.

A recent Elon Poll found more North Carolina residents think favorably of President Barack Obama than the likely Republican nominee Mitt Romney.

SGA Recap – May 3, 2012

At Thursday night’s Student Government Association Senate meeting, representatives unanimously agreed to pass a resolution to express sympathy following the death of Elon sophomore Jordan West. The resolution will be transported to West’s funeral early next week, accompanied by a letter to his family. The Senate also passed a bill to allocate $25,000 from the SGA rollover account to the 2012 Homecoming committee.

Sophomore guard will transfer from Elon to University of North Carolina

Elon men's basketball sophomore guard Lucas Weavil will be transferring to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill following the school year, according to head coach Matt Matheny. "He’s going to North Carolina," Matheny said.

The Swing - May 3, 2012

This week on The Swing We get your opinions on Amendment One, Emily Haring finds out which moment you'd most like to re-do, learn how to wear your old clothes in new ways, and Kassondra Cloos has this week's news in sixty seconds

The News Report - May 03, 2012

Melissa and Grace share their feelings as the semester draws to a close!

Overcoming Fear of Conflict to Spread Diversity

This week I’ve been working on an article about religion and diversity on our campus. Something I was interested in learning about while exploring this topic is what things stand in the way of creating an entirely accepting and diverse environment on a college campus.

Letters to the Editor: Amendment One

Emily Kane '13 May 3, 2012 Despite originally being from Kentucky, in the three years that I have been attending Elon, I have made this place my home.  I don’t just consider my Elon community of faculty, staff, and students to be home though.  I feel a connection to this entire state through both my physical experiences here and my friends and their families who were born here.  I keep coming back to the idiom, “home is where your heart is,” despite its cheesiness.

Dog piles, home runs key moments for Koster at Elon

With just a handful of games left, there’s still a chance for senior shortstop Garrett Koster and the Elon University baseball team to create memories.

Former dancer puts background to work as university accompanist

Sandy Blocker was told he couldn’t chase his dreams because he was white. As a senior about to graduate from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a BFA in dance, Blocker attended a class that he said changed his life. “A friend of mine invited me to watch his African dance class,” Blocker said.

Students, faculty join to commemorate life of Elon sophomore Jordan West

Heads were bowed, condolences were whispered and hugs were quietly exchanged as Jordan West’s many friends, acquaintances and professors gathered in his memory May 2 in Elon University’s Moseley Center.

New Elon women's lacrosse coach ready for challenge of starting program

Elon University hired Josh Hexter as the head coach for the Phoenix's women's lacrosse team that will start play in 2014. Hexter has been the associate head coach of the Duke University women's lacrosse program since 2010 and has been on staff for the Blue Devils since the 2005 season.

Calendar: May 2-9, 2012

[box] Wednesday, May 2 *Education On-Air Conference: noon-10 p.m., streamed on Google+ [/box] [box] Thursday, May 3 *Cannon Celebration: 6 p.m., Oaks 212 *Fused Moves” - Elon Dance Company: 7:30 p.m., McCrary Theatre [/box] [box] Friday, May 4 *Cornhole Tournament: 3 p.m., outside Koury Business Center *Twisted Measure: 7:30 p.m., Whitley Auditorium [/box] [box] Saturday, May 5 *Twisted Measure: 7:30 p.m., Whitley Auditorium *Walk to Defeat ALS: 9 a.m., Credit Suisse campus in Research Triangle Park [/box] [box] Sunday, May 6 *Camerata Recital: 3-4:30 p.m., Whitley Auditorium *Flute Ensemble Concert: 3 p.m., McCrary Theatre [/box] [box] Monday, May 7 *Cinelon Film Festival: 7 p.m., Carousel Cinemas in Burlington [/box] [box] Tuesday, May 8 *Spring semester classes end *Beta Gamma Sigma Induction Ceremony: 4:30 p.m., LaRose Digital Theatre [/box] [box] Wednesday, May 10 *Reading Day [/box]

Rice doesn't mind comparisons to former NC State star Russell Wilson

He takes the comparison to Russell Wilson in stride, like it's something he's heard all his life. But not because of his height, his build or his speed, several things that may pop into minds. But his hair. "I hear it all the time because of the hair cut," said Blake Rice, a rising redshirt freshman quarterback on the Elon football team.

Vote against Amendment for no One

[box]Text of Amendment One: Article 14. Sec. 6. Marriage. Marriage between one man and one woman is the only domestic legal union that shall be valid or recognized in this State.