Editorials

Review: William Barker impersonates Thomas Jefferson's passion

Last Sunday, William Barker, who portrays Thomas Jefferson in Williamsburg, Va., visited Elon University Sunday to discuss Jefferson’s role in drafting the Declaration of Independence.

Lauren Astley's ex-boyfriend found guilty of first-degree murder

On July 3, 2011, a grisly murder occurred in Wayland, Mass. Nathaniel Fujita, now 20, beat, strangled and slashed to death Lauren Astley, then 18.

Air pollution in Beijing manifests far deeper problem

Air pollution in China, especially in the capital city of Beijing, has become an ever-increasing issue among residents and environmentalists both in China and abroad.

Troy A. Martin: Letter to the Editor

Dear Vendor Policy Committee Members, One of your charges from Elon’s Board of Trustees is to “conduct an independent study to respond to community concerns raised about Chick-fil-A’s presence on campus and its charitable contributions.” I understand that you are collecting and considering input through emails that are sent to vendorpolicy@elon.edu.

Softball splits doubleheader with Charlotte

Looking to improve upon an 8-5 record, the Elon University softball team traveled south down Interstate 85 for a nonconference doubleheader against the University of North Carolina at Charlotte on Wednesday, March 7.

Playing away from Alumni Gym doesn't scare Elon women's basketball

The Elon University women’s basketball team honored five seniors before their final game March 2 in the friendly confines of Alumni Gym.

Lending a Paw

About a fifteen minute drive off campus is the Burlington Pet Adoption Center. Open six days out of the week, the center is home to cats and dogs of all ages that are waiting to go to a good home. Visitors to the shelter are able to open the cages and play with the cats, or take the dogs on a walk or to play fetch. Elon sophomore Sonia Berger isn't looking to adopt, but just wants to help in any way she can. "I make sure they're getting all the love and affection they need," Berger said.

L.D. Russell achieves lifelong influence on students

He decided he wanted to be the next Hemingway while sitting in a laundromat.

Not done yet: Unprecedented regular season dream come true for Elon men's basketball

Elon University Athletic Director Dave Blank couldn’t help but smile. The gym renovated under his direction in 2010 was packed to the brim with Elon students and excited community members clad in white Feb.

Keystone Pipeline not worth its weight in oil

The payoffs are minimal and the risks are incalculable, at least for the United States.  But for TransCanada, the Canadian company in charge of the Keystone Pipeline, the project has sizable value. There’s a lot of misinformation surrounding the Keystone Pipeline.

Sexist app allows women to rate men like restaurants

Facebook stalking. We’ve all done it. When we meet somebody new, especially somebody who we might be interested in, most of us turn to Facebook to find out all we can about them.

Elon outslugs No. 8 North Carolina State, 24-12

Before Tuesday afternoon’s tilt with the Elon University baseball team, the North Carolina State University Wolfpack had only been scored on 26 times in their first 11 games.

Stop the Overload: Why the NFL offseason is just too much

Last week, the eyes of the sports world were turned on Indianapolis and Lucas Oil Stadium. Why, you may ask?

'A Little Bit Different' music video showcases array of student talent

Some students spend their senior year doing extensive research. Some may even coast along for the final semesters of their college career.

New Numen Lumen Pavilion

Workers completed construction last week on the new multi-faith center, named the Numen Lumen Pavilion.

Evans closes regular season career with win at Georgia Southern, career high 31 points

In her final regular season game in an Elon University uniform, senior forward Kelsey Evans carried the Phoenix with a career high 31 points on 14-17 shooting as the women’s basketball team defeated the Georgia Southern University Eagles, 76-65, on Monday March 4. To go with the career high in points, the 14 field goals made was also a career high for the senior.

New Peace Corps program provides opportunities for students, benefits those in need

Food will define the future. At least that’s what Steve Moore, a lecturer of environmental studies at Elon University, was thinking when he began discussing the prospects of a Peace Corps prep program with Elon administrators during fall semester 2011. President Leo Lambert signed off on the program Feb.

Offensive poster posted in multiple locations on Elon University's campus

Missed opportunities doom Elon in rubber match against Furman

The Elon University baseball team was picked as the coaches’ preseason favorite to win the Southern Conference baseball championship in 2013.

Elon takes SoCon opener with 6-1 win against The Citadel

The Elon University men’s tennis team got off to a good start in Southern Conference play by defeating The Citadel 6-1 on Sunday, March 3.