Editorials

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NEWS 10/15/18 8:00am

BENSON: Stay civil on Facebook

By Hannah Benson

You’re scrolling through your Facebook feed when you stumble upon a controversial video shared by your lab partner from your sophomore year of high school. They had received over 40 comments from adversaries who evidently think their opinion is superior and have a little too much free time during their lunch break. 

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NEWS 10/13/18 11:46pm

Power at Elon has been restored

By Anton L. Delgado

Power at Elon University has been fully restored throughout the entire campus. Students may return to their residences and expect classes to continue on schedule on Monday.

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NEWS 10/13/18 11:46pm

A readjusted power line in Burlington may 'be the one affecting Elon'

By Anton L. Delgado

BURLINGTON – A recently fixed power line on Briarcliff Road was suspected to be the source of power outages on Elon University's campus. As of 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, power has been restored to all affected areas of campus.

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NEWS 10/13/18 11:46pm

Cleaning up Michael’s mess on campus

By Anton L. Delgado

Wendy Williams and other members of Physical Plant race to clear campus of debris caused by Hurricane Michael. The storm showered Alamance County with 2.5 inches of rain and had wind gusts up to 56 mph, leaving more than a dozen trees down and plenty of debris to clean.

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NEWS 10/13/18 11:45pm

Moseley Center turned into a student shelter

By Anton L. Delgado

Moseley Center opened as a student shelter for those staying in residences without power. The building was opened to the student body after the announcement of the continued power outage in the Station at Mill Point and across South Campus.

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SPORTS 10/13/18 10:24pm

Football falls on the road to Delaware

By Jack Haley

No. 5 Elon Football (4-2) fell to the University of Delaware (4-2) on Saturday 28-16. Elon was hampered by injuries that could prove to be much more costly than losing this game. This loss comes just one week after beating James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

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SPORTS 10/13/18 8:00am

Kam Terry: Not your average outside hitter

By Tellier Lundquist

Kam Terry is nothing short of a handy-woman. She can do it all, she succeeds at all. Terry is a senior outside hitter for the Elon University volleyball team but should not be restricted to her title. 

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NEWS 10/13/18 8:00am

Elon Eats: New coffee shop offers good times and good java for Elon students

By Jon Sarver Jr.

BURLINGTON — The casual conversation among patrons, rustic yet modern furniture and good coffee combine to create a welcoming atmosphere for anyone entering Converge Coffee Bar & Café.

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LIFESTYLE 10/12/18 8:00am

Seniors provide platform for budding entrepreneurs

By Alexandra Schonfeld

In hope of turning societal expectations of what’s important in college on its head, senior Ryan McElhinney began brainstorming ways to elevate and support students’ creativity. 

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NEWS 10/12/18 8:00am

Defining and safeguarding Elon’s traditions

By Victoria Traxler

While Elon University is an institution that prides itself in embracing change, it is now trying to establish its traditions as well. The Elon Traditions Council is now in the early stages of development.

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NEWS 10/11/18 9:39pm

Rains from Tropical Storm Michael drench Elon

By Anton L. Delgado

On the first full day of Fall Break, rains and winds from Tropical Storm Michael wreaked havoc on Elon University. Alamance County declared a state of emergency and was under a slew of weather alerts, including a flash flood warning and a tornado watch.

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NEWS 10/11/18 8:00am

The business of change and standing against ICE

By Cammie Behnke

The 287(g) program, a partnership initiative with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is back up for discussion, and Alamance County businesses are speaking out.

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NEWS 10/11/18 8:00am

Changes to come in the funding of religious organizations

By Grace Morris

Money might soon have an effect on how students participate in religious organizations at Elon University. 

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SPORTS 10/10/18 11:24pm

Goodrum and No. 13 UNCW take down Elon

By Nick Bisconti and Caitlin Rundle

The Elon University Phoenix (3-7-1) took on the University of North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks (9-2-1) ranked No. 13 in the country on Wednesday night. In the on-and-off rain and intense humidity, the Phoenix were unable to break a six-game winless streak against the Seahawks who were yet to lose a game in the CAA conference, falling 2-0.

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NEWS 10/10/18 8:00am

A surprising change to the Global Neighborhood

By Hannah Massen

The Global Neighborhood’s three largest buildings will no longer go by their original letters.

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SPORTS 10/10/18 8:00am

Legit at long last: Win over JMU redefining Elon football

By Alex Hager

It’s hard to overstate how momentous Saturday’s win was for Elon. The Phoenix marched into Harrisonburg, sling and stone in hand, and toppled the FCS football Goliath that is James Madison University.

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NEWS 10/10/18 8:00am

'Her Time': Connie Book relies on history to plan for the future

By Emmanuel Morgan

Elon University President Connie Book has mentored numerous students in her career. But even as the first woman who’ll be inaugurated as an Elon president, she loves being mentored, too.  

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LIFESTYLE 10/9/18 9:31am

Burlington children’s bake sale raises $500 for Hurricane Florence relief

By Meagan Lynn

Local children raise money for victims of Hurricane Florence

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SPORTS 10/8/18 10:10pm

Elon University Football jumps to No. 5 in the nation

By Jack Haley

Elon football has moved up to No. 5 in the nation in the STATS Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Top 25 poll and No. 6 in the FCS Coaches poll.

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NEWS 10/8/18 7:42pm

Service Learning: Elon Volunteers to travel to Fayetteville for Florence relief

By Maeve Ashbrook

After Hurricane Florence hit the Carolina coast last month, Elon University students are searching for ways to help victims. Director of the Kernodle Center for Service Learning Mary Morrison organized a group of volunteers to travel to Fayetteville, North Carolina.

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