Read about what some members of the Elon community think about Women's History Month.
The esports realm is widely male dominated, with women making up 30% of viewers and 35% of gamers according to MSNBC. At Elon, only 6 of the 450 members are female.
The organization recently completed its spring recruitment at the beginning of Women’s History Month, celebrating new members and recognizing the importance of uplifting the Asian American community at Elon.
Out of 44 seats available and 18 races for SGA, there are two contested races this spring. Last year, out of the 38 SGA elected positions, there were four vacancies and 12 uncontested positions.
Chabad Elon and Panhellenic Association teamed up to put on the Mega Challah Bake on March 27. Female students, mostly Jewish and in sororities, made Challah — a bread eaten often in Jewish culture.
Elon University softball will face off against the University of Delaware next weekend in a three-game series, with two games at noon and 2:30 p.m. on April 2 and one at 1 p.m on April 3.
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Elon travels to face local rival High Point on Tuesday before a three-game series hosted by conference opponent James Madison over the weekend.
The Phoenix will take on Hofstra again tomorrow in the final game of the series. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. After the final game of the series, Elon will travel to Delaware to continue CAA play next weekend, with three games on April 2 and 3. The series begins with a doubleheader starting Saturday at 12 pm.
Elon will host William & Mary on March 30 at 7 p.m. in its first Colonial Athletic Association game. Hexter said the team still needs to improve both offensively and defensively prior to the matchup.
Elon is now 11-10 on the season and has lost three straight games. The team will have two opportunities to avenge this loss, as it hosts Hofstra on March 26 and March 27 at Latham Park.
Elon travels to face 65th ranked Clemson University on Sunday, who Charlotte defeated earlier this season. The match will begin at 4 p.m.
The Elon University women’s tennis team dominated in both singles and doubles to win 6-1 against the Norfolk State University Spartans.
Click here to learn more about the candidates for Elon University's Student Government Association. Voting for SGA candidates is March 28 through 29 on Phoenix Connect.
Elon News Network photographers capture moments on and off-campus throughout the week: March 20 to 25, 2022.
Elon University’s Student Government Association met for its final meeting Thursday, March 24. At the meeting Dean of Students Jana Lynn Patterson gave an update on student health and Executive Treasurer Caroline Penfield talked about SGA’s Acorn Fund.
Emily Sharpe was elected as mayor in 2021, where she is the second female mayor of the town since Beth Schmidt resigned 25 years ago. Previously, she was the seventh woman to serve on the Board of Aldermen when elected in 2017.
Dr. Safia Swimelar, professor in the departments of political science and policy studies and coordinator of the international and global studies program, discusses the use of social media, the refugee situation and indirect engagement by the United States as peace talks are set to resume between the two nations.
Elon’s Habitat for Humanity chapter is active in the local community. Around 50 students participated in Habitat projects in the Fall 2021. On Saturdays, eight Elon students spend three and a half hours working on housing construction projects including putting up the foundation, painting and installing trim.
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright died at age 84 after battling complications with cancer, her family announced yesterday. Albright was the featured speaker for Spring Convocation for Honors at Elon in 2009.
