Editorials

Shutdown Felt by Current and Past Elon Students

Although Washington D.C. is about 300 miles away from Elon's campus, the impact of the government shutdown, which has gone on for a week now, is being felt by several members of the Elon community. Junior Katie Blunt, a Lumen Scholarship recipient, is one of those people.

Brutal reasoning got Peter Laviolette fired from Philadelphia Flyers

The City of Brotherly Love wasn't so brotherly or lovely for Philadelphia Flyers head coach Peter Laviolette. Paul Holmgren, the general manager of the Flyers had a "gut feeling" it was time for a change.

Cooking With Cook: Chicken Stir-Fry

October is here and that means comfort food. With the cold weather rapidly approaching, why not wrap-up with some quick, warm chicken stir-fry?

Danielle Biggs - 2013-10-08 11:38:50

Hello! My name is Dani Biggs and I am the Spirituality & the Arts Intern at the Truitt Center. We are having a Diwali Celebration on Tuesday, November 5 from 6-8 pm in the McBride Gathering Space in Numen Lumen.

The forgotten one: Crispi plays small but vital role for Elon football

In the game of football, star players can emerge from many different positions on the field.

Elon Student Makes Fitness His Job

Elon sophomore Andrew Mitchell turned his passion for fitness into a business. Certified by The American Council on Exercise, he is both a personal trainer and founder of AMPT Fitness. AMPT Fitness is Mitchell's personal training and

Historical Town Gives Guests a Look into the Past

Students not headed home for Fall Break can head 40 minutes down the road to the historical village of Old Salem. Founded in 1766 by a Protestant group called the Moravians, Old Salem acted primarily as a town for craftsmen instead of an agricultural town like many of the surrounding areas. Tyler Cox, Manager of Community relations for Winston Salem, says he enjoys giving back to the community and seeing people from all over come to visit. "We consider ourselves the Monticello of Winston Salem," Cox said.

One Student's Journey from the President's Office to Elon

As a child growing up in Afghanistan, senior Toorialey Fazly always knew that he wanted to eventually study in the United States.

The Man Behind "The Children's Hour" Musical Score

If you attended Elon's fall play "The Children's Hour" you may have noticed a buzzing sound at one point.

Vidisdottir setting up for big 2013-2014 women's golf season

As the Elon University women’s golf team prepares to begin its season this spring, it will look to accomplished sophomore Sunna Vidisdottir to lead the way. Vidisdottir is coming off an impressive freshman year and is expected to be among the top players in the Southern Conference this year. Perhaps even more unique than Vidisdottir’s talent, though, is her route to Elon. Crossing seas Vidisdottir came to Elon last fall from Reykjavik, Iceland, and has been a key contributor to the Phoenix from the start.

City Treks provide networking opportunities during Fall Break

For some Elon University students, Fall Break will be a time for professional development and networking. During break, the university is offering City Treks, a program that enables students to travel to North Carolina businesses and meet directly with employers.

Demolition of Moseley Parking Lot Begins After Fall Break

There has been construction all over campus in the past few months, and starting in less than two weeks, it is coming to the Moseley center parking lot. The future Inman Admissions Welcome Center will be housed there.

Local Farm is a Family Heirloom

"Happily growing your vegetables... also growing your clean air and water." That's the motto of Iseley Farms.

Ashley Perry - 2013-10-07 10:20:31

We are happy to announce BANGS Founder, Hannah Davis, will begin her Shoe & Speaking Tour with a visit to Elon on October 8th. As seen on USA Today, BANGS Shoes is a social enterprise that invests in nonprofit organizations through sales generated by shoes.

Elon women's soccer returns home after mixed weekend results

With Southern Conference play now in full swing for the Elon University women's soccer team, the Phoenix had a mixed result throughout the weekend that included a 2-1 loss at The Citadel and a 6-1 victory over Francis Marion University. On Friday, Oct.

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak Shares Stories of His Success at Fall Convocation

Men's soccer opens SoCon slate with win against Appalachian State

It was fitting the first team the Elon University men’s soccer team played in its final Southern Conference opener was its bitterest of rivals and a school jumping conferences like the Phoenix after the 2013-2014 academic year. The Phoenix, ranked No.

Can 3 surprise NFL teams really make the playoffs?

Three of the NFL's AFC teams — the Miami Dolphins, Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs — have surprised many with their play this season.

Big first half offense gets Elon past Furman

The 2013 Elon University football season has been all about momentum swings. A near comeback against Appalachian State University on Sept.

Early NFL awards: Can Manning and Watt be knocked off their thrones?

We’re already 1/4 of the way through the 2013 NFL season, and even though the frontrunner of the MVP award is more obvious than ever, the other awards still have several interesting players in the running.