Editorials

LIFESTYLE 11/9/16 8:00am

Elon Eats: Mixed Rice offers more than authentic Korean cuisine

By Leena Dahal

A framed picture of five Elon University students in familiar maroon caps and gowns sits at the payment counter at Mixed Rice, a restaurant wedged between NC Jelly Donuts and Painted Grape: Craft & Paint studio in Stans Plaza on South Church Street, Burlington. One of the students in the picture, Meredith Carey ’15, said she and her roommates gifted the frame to the restaurant to thank them for the sense of home they provided at every visit.

NEWS 11/9/16 12:57am

Ross does not win NC Senate

By Maya Eaglin

RALEIGH — Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate Deborah Ross will not be the next Senator of North Carolina. Ross received the results of the senatorial campaign today at the Marriott City Town Center in Raleigh.

NEWS 11/8/16 4:23pm

Aramark plans for humane changes by 2024

By Margaret Malone

Food provider Aramark released its plan to request that their suppliers change the living conditions and butchering practices of broiler chickens to meet humane standards on Thursday, Nov. 3. This plan, published in response to a national campaign by The Humane League, requests that its suppliers' operations be changed by 2024 at the latest.

NEWS 11/8/16 4:18pm

Internally, FSL seeks to unite

By Tommy Hamzik and Sonya Walker

Senior Michael Goldstein didn’t hide the frustration in his voice, disheartened by the recurring problems that face Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) and the lack of solutions proposed by those involved and not. He’s heard them all before. Fraternities and sororities aren’t as inclusive and diverse as they should be. Only a handful of members are committed to changing the culture. And not every organization holds itself to as high a standard as others.

NEWS 11/8/16 4:11pm

Oaks Neighborhood residents struggle with Wi-Fi access

By Ashley Bohle

Most Elon University students living on-campus take Wi-Fi availability for granted, but some residents of the Oaks Neighborhood are frustrated by their lack of access to this important commodity. “Since the beginning of the year, the Wi-Fi has been very spotty,” said junior Tommy Mackey, resident of Oaks C.

SPORTS 11/8/16 4:00pm

Men's basketball ready for experience to shine through

By Alex Simon

As the Elon University men’s basketball team gears up for another season, head coach Matt Matheny hasn’t been shy to hide his delight in his team’s work since last year’s disappointing finish. “We have talked a lot to our players about how proud we are of how they worked in the offseason,” Matheny said.

NEWS 11/8/16 3:36pm

New York voters make plea with North Carolina Millennials, minorities

By Emmanuel Morgan

HARLEM, NEW YORK — Danielle Jones' early morning jog route around the streets of Harlem today included a pit stop she doesn't take every day — a polling location. Whatever heart rate she was monitoring on her iPhone app relaxed for a few minutes while she waited in line to vote, and afterward, she placed a sticker on her Nike sweatshirt to reaffirm to those who passed by that she committed her greatest American civic duty on Election Day.

SPORTS 11/8/16 3:00pm

Women's basketball hoping that 12 is the right number

By Alex Simon

Elon University women’s basketball head coach Charlotte Smith knows that she is working with one of the smallest rosters in the country. And she doesn’t seem to care, really only bringing one concern into the season about it. “I love the number that we have,” Smith said.

SPORTS 11/8/16 2:30pm

Strength, energy defined Dennion on, off field

By Tommy Hamzik and Alex Simon

They gathered at midfield, where she played 37 matches in her No. 22 jersey, where she was honored on senior day a year ago, where she touched the hearts of many through her tenacious, dominant play. And right there, on Rudd Field, Nicole Dennion’s former teammates, friends and fellow Elon University athletes lit up this cold November night with candles that formed the number “22” and her initials, “N.K.D.” and with countless memories and stories of the high-energy, always honest woman taken too soon. The game-day selfies she and best friend Mel Insley ‘16 used to take.

LIFESTYLE 11/8/16 1:11pm

Alumna publishes book about the comedy in motherhood

By Alexandra Schonfeld

DeeDee Filiatreault has spent her career “writing words for other people,” but with the publishing of her first book of essays, the spotlight is on her. Filiatreault graduated Elon in 1993 after serving as the Editor in Chief of The Pendulum. At the time the organization consisted of a few students and a wax machine. “When I became editor, everyone took a step back and I was the one standing there,” Filiatreault said.

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SPORTS 04/21/2026 1:49pm
Elon’s long-time women’s golf head coach retires

The Elon University women’s golf head coach Chris Dockrill announced his retirement on April 20 after 27 years with the program.Women’s golf finished in 4th place this year in the Coastal Athletic Association tournament. 

NEWS 04/21/2026 12:53pm
Elon parent, trustee to deliver 2026 commencement address

Patricia Walsh Chadwick has held many roles at Elon University, from being an Elon parent in 2012 to more recently joining the finance and administration committees as a trustee. This spring, she will take on a new role as the 2026 undergraduate commencement speaker.  

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