Editorials

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NEWS 9/2/16 2:07pm

Discussion, reflection are key in understanding a ‘tumultuous summer’

By Leena Dahal

In front of an audience of around 20 students, faculty and staff, Ray Lin, Assistant Director of the Center for Race, Ethnicity & Diversity Education, sighed into his microphone. Reflecting on the shootings of black men by law enforcement officers over the summer of 2016 — including that of Alton Sterling, a 37-year-old black man who was shot and killed during a confrontation with two police officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana — Lin urged the audience took look at the bigger picture. “These events are nothing new — they are symptoms of much larger, systemic problems,” he said.

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LIFESTYLE 9/2/16 1:45pm

Politics with a side of comedy: Review of The Second City at Elon

By Jane Seidel

In their self-proclaimed “political” show, The Second City performed almost two hours of sketch and improv comedy for a nearly full house in McCrary Theatre Thursday night.  Hailing from Chicago, The Second City opened in 1959 and has produced comedy greats like Tina Fey, Gilda Radner, and Joan Rivers.

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SPORTS 9/2/16 12:00pm

Preview: Moore to start at corner in first collegiate game

By Alex Simon

Saying that it was an eventful Tuesday for freshman defensive back Khalil Moore would be a colossal understatement. Not only did Moore take his first college class, he found out he would be starting in his first collegiate game tomorrow for the Elon University football team as the Phoenix takes on Gardner-Webb University at 3:30 p.m. “I didn’t really know until after class today,” Moore said.

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NEWS 9/2/16 10:32am

Lambert outlines Elon's plan for advancement at first SGA meeting

By Emmanuel Morgan

Elon University President Leo Lambert has so many things on his mind that he forgot to send a planned video presentation to SGA’s executive staff — a mistake that was met with laughs and lightheartedness at the first 2016-2017 SGA meeting in its inaugural town hall format.

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NEWS 9/1/16 9:33pm

Elon looks to maintain 'strength of community' as student body steadily grows

By Janat Bashir

Correction: The graphic initially posted listed incorrect student to faculty ratios for the 1994-1995, 2004-2005 and 2014-2015 school years.

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SPORTS 9/1/16 9:18pm

Young offensive line read to step into key role

By Alex Simon

As Scott Riddle ‘11 was wrapping up his speech to conclude the Elon University football team’s day Aug.

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SPORTS 9/1/16 9:15pm

Football's youth and experience raising expectations internally

By Alex Simon

Head coach Rich Skrosky can’t help but recite one of his favorite stats about the Elon University football team. “We’ve talked about these two classes — last year’s freshman class and this year’s freshman class — that’s the bulk of this team,” Skrosky said.

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SPORTS 9/1/16 9:06pm

HAMZIK: Johansen a symbol of changes in expectations for women's cross country

By Tommy Hamzik

Kimberly Johansen has been through a lot of change during her three years with the Elon University cross country team. There was the coaching switch less than two weeks before her sophomore season, when Nick Polk took the helm. At the same time, Elon entered the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA).

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SPORTS 9/1/16 9:04pm

HAMZIK: Ciolkowski weighs leadership, expectations ahead of CAA title defense

By Tommy Hamzik

Sophomore Nick Ciolkowski isn’t the most vocal guy on the Elon University men’s cross country team. And he didn’t think that’d be an issue, particularly so early in his career. That’s what comes with success.

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SPORTS 9/1/16 9:02pm

Women's soccer hopes depth, athleticism help turn corner in CAA

By Alex Simon

As the Elon University women’s soccer team enters its third season in the Colonial Athletic Association, head coach Chris Neal has seen what it takes to win in this conference. Neal spent seven seasons as an assistant coach at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, working under head coach Paul Cairney as the Seahawks improved its CAA record from 0-4-1 in 2001 to 8-3 in 2006.

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NEWS 9/1/16 8:56pm

Do's and dont's of tailgating: Elon style

 

With the college football season kicking off, an activity that might be almost as exciting as watching the Elon Phoenix play comes with it: tailgating.

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NEWS 9/1/16 8:51pm

BARRETO: Recognizing my privilege and fear of misspeaking

 

Around three years ago, the Black Lives Matter movement began. And for the most part, I’ve stayed silent. I watch the news every day and continuously see acts of institutional racism, and yet say nothing about them. Sure, I’ve shared and liked videos on Facebook that others post, but that is the extent of my action. Or, I guess I should say, inaction. I hear these discussions of white supremacy, but refrain from saying a word.

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NEWS 9/1/16 2:28pm

Elon Local News Fall Schedule Update

 

Find out where to see Elon Local News this fall.

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NEWS 9/1/16 2:26pm

BROWN: 2020, you don't have to fit the Elon mold

 

To incoming freshmen: Enjoy the moment. It’s an exciting time for you. You will not only meet many people but also experience different things. This doesn’t just apply to move-in day but to your entire year. So once in a while, put your phone up, look around, and enjoy the moment.

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NEWS 9/1/16 2:16pm

EDITORIAL: Name tags and forms are not enough to eliminate misgendering at Elon

 

This year, Orientation Leaders (OLs) — clad in their signature beige shorts and white T-shirts — added something new to their standard uniform: a name tag that included their gender pronoun.

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LIFESTYLE 9/1/16 2:14pm

Elon students volunteer time, foster care, cuddles at Burlington Pet Adoption Center

By Hannah Silvers

Senior Sara Galinko had no idea she would end up saving a dog's life.

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NEWS 9/1/16 2:01pm

Solar-powered charging umbrellas attract sunrays, students on Moseley patio

By Hannah Silvers

A group of transfer students sitting on the Moseley Center patio looked over to the table next to them and said, almost in unison, "What? That's so cool!"

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LIFESTYLE 9/1/16 2:00pm

New director looks to expand Writing Center

By Ashley Bohle

Elon University has welcomed more than 1,500 incoming students this week, but one new face has been here since the start of August: Julia Bleakney, the new Writing Center director in The Center for Writing Excellence.

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NEWS 9/1/16 1:54pm

Pence talks economy, foreign policy, future of the Supreme Court at Winston-Salem rally

By Mackenzie Dunn

WINSTON-SALEM — Republican Vice Presidential Nominee Mike Pence  was greeted by chants and numerous “Make America Great Again” posters as he took the stage at a rally here Tuesday evening. This is Pence’s second time in the state this month.

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NEWS 9/1/16 1:52pm

Elon book ordering system undergoes major changes

By Kailey Tracy

Even though it doesn't seem like it right now, Elon Univerisity Barnes & Noble manager Carly Mayer  says there is a method to the ongoing changes  of ordering books. In years past, students were able to walk in and order books in person.

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