Editorials

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NEWS 11/11/15 8:00am

Traveling to the Dominican Republic without identity

By Bryan Anderson

He had no passport, no birth certificate and no way of getting to the Dominican Republic. But when Elon University Physical Plant employee Anthony Totten arrived to work one chilly January morning, he received a life-changing call. With less than six hours until the flight was scheduled to depart, the university informed him it had procured a travel document in the nick of time.

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NEWS 11/10/15 9:09pm

Presidential Social Task Force listens to student opinions

By mfoard

Students and faculty gathered together on November 10 in the McBride Gathering Space to continue the discussion on the Presidential Social Task Force. Naeemah Clark led the discussion by creating an open forum with students to see what needs the most change.

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NEWS 11/10/15 7:56pm

Campus Police debuts traffic safety campaign

By Caroline Fernandez

To help enforce motor and pedestrian laws, Elon University Campus Safety and Police will begin a one week educational and enforcement campaign Nov.

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NEWS 11/10/15 7:38pm

Knowledge

By Emily DeMaioNewton

As educated people, we’re encouraged to face truths about the world. Often, horrible truths.

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NEWS 11/10/15 1:37pm

Changing a path from exercise to research

By Alexandra Schonfeld

After arriving at Elon University as an exercise science major, senior Christian Seitz had ambitions of playing soccer and incorporating his love of the sport with science. Neither of those things happened.

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NEWS 11/10/15 7:36am

What's wrong?

By Mike Carignan

I know you’re thinking: Oh, here comes another old professor talking about how we kids today are all messed up.

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NEWS 11/9/15 7:42pm

Go fund yourself

By Lauryl Fischer and Frankie Campisano

In the past few months, there have been two historic GoFundMe campaigns launched by Elon University’s best and brightest.

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NEWS 11/9/15 4:37pm

Burlington's first bilingual playschool starts Spanish education early

By malfini

Holding up a piece of colored paper the instructor declares, "Yellow. Amarillo." A chorus of 4 year olds sitting crosslegged in a circle around her repeat, "Yellow.

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SPORTS 11/9/15 11:48am

Women's basketball routs Winston-Salem State in exhibition

By Jordan Spritzer

The Elon University women’s basketball team’s huge second half carried the Phoenix to a 70-27 blowout victory over Winston-Salem State University in an exhibition contest Nov. 8

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NEWS 11/9/15 10:29am

Hoverboards capitalize on Elon market

By jcurtis11

You can lock up your bike because there's a new way to get around campus. Meet the hoverboard.

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NEWS 11/9/15 10:05am

Elon Police look to add body cameras

By cbohle

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccFxqZ25pW8&noredirect=1&w=560&h=315] This May the Department of Justice announced a $20 million pilot program to increase security and accountability around the country.

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SPORTS 11/9/15 9:38am

Elon student balances college and high school coaching job

By jbiegel

Three years removed from high school football, Elon junior Cole Hyman is still experiencing the thrill of Friday night lights.

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NEWS 11/8/15 1:49pm

Elon alumni elected Burlington Mayor

By Emmanuel Morgan

Ian Baltutis was as confident and poised as he had ever been during election season.

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SPORTS 11/8/15 11:35am

Volleyball drops last away match of season

By Kyle Lubinsky

The Elon University volleyball team lost to the University of North Carolina at Wilmington 3-0 (25-19, 25-18, 25-21) Saturday in a Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) affair.

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NEWS 11/7/15 8:53pm

Elon Poll results reveal Ben Carson on top in North Carolina

By Simone Jasper

Recent Elon Poll results reveal Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson has a double-digit lead over Donald Trump — his nearest competitor — in North Carolina.

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SPORTS 11/7/15 5:55pm

Football falls behind quickly in 34-13 loss to William & Mary

By Alex Simon

The Elon University football team gave itself a deficit it could not overcome, falling to No. 12 College of William and Mary 34-13 Saturday in Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) action. “I didn’t think our energy was quite what it needed to be from the start,” head coach Rich Skrosky said.

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SPORTS 11/7/15 4:27pm

Volleyball swept at College of Charleston

By Kyle Lubinsky

The Elon University Phoenix volleyball team lost to the College of Charleston Cougars on Friday, 3-0 (20-25, 17-25, 17-25). The loss marks Elon's second to College of Charleston after a 3-1 (17-25, 25-21, 20-25, 24-26) loss on Oct.

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NEWS 11/7/15 1:21pm

Underground concert scene, uncovered

By Amanda Garrity

Frat parties aren’t for everyone, but music is universal. Throughout North Carolina, cool concert venues are tucked away in the mountains, and some only require a 30-minute drive. If you’re looking to step outside the bubble and are in the need of a concert fix, here’s a guide to the hippest venues around.

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NEWS 11/7/15 1:17pm

Celebrate like a celebrity: Thanksgiving edition

By Amanda Garrity

Decorate like a champ (or a Kardashian) Put on your Martha Stewart hat and break out your finest China this Thanksgiving.

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NEWS 11/7/15 1:11pm

Discoveries anytime, anywhere

By Max Garland

A major scientific discovery can happen at any time and any place, according to Robert Dunn, author and associate professor of biology at North Carolina State University. That includes during a bathroom break in Cape Town, South Africa.

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