Features

Dance professor’s infectious passion gains recognition

Jason Aryeh, assistant professor of performing arts at Elon University, grew up in what he described as a typical small village in Ghana. “The fact that I grew up in a very different environment and culture is one way that I try to inspire students,” he said.

Elon's season ends with loss to UNCG

The Elon University softball team lost its second straight game in Southern Conference Tournament to host University of North Carolina at Greensboro 4-2 May 8 in a consolation bracket game at UNCG Softball Park in Greensboro.  The loss was the Phoenix’s second in as many days, thus eliminating them from postseason play. Elon, the tournament’s No.

Elon making strides against sexual assault

One in four college women will experience rape or attempted rape before they graduate, according to Elon University Student Health and Wellness. Elon takes extensive measures to both lower this statistic within the Elon community and help victims of sexual abuse recover.

Cutting master’s pay spells trouble for graduate programs, teachers

For Jessica Mahon, getting a master’s degree went hand in hand with becoming a teacher.

The Oak House to replace Town Table

There’s a new bar coming to downtown Elon, albeit with a much different flair than West End Terrace or Taphouse. The Oak House, a coffee, wine and craft beer lounge, is slated to take the space on North Williamson Avenue that originally housed Town Table.

Travel the world by yourself

From an early age, we're taught that the buddy system is an essential part of going anywhere.  Sticking with a buddy ensures you get to your destination safely and have at least one other person with you in case something goes awry.  My problem, was wanting to travel somewhere that no one else I knew wanted to go, so I chose to fly solo. I decided to go with a study abroad travel tour, so I wouldn't be completely stranded. I didn't know German all too well, but I knew how to read a map and how to keep my belongings safe, and at the end of the day, that's really all I needed. I enjoyed my time traveling immensely, and I'll sum it up by telling you the perks I've found of traveling alone. Be responsible: Traveling alone has definitely been an exercise in responsibility for me.  I traveled with some girls who were staying at the same hostel as me, and they taught me what not to do as a solo traveler. We went out exploring after our already-paid for activities, and I seemed to be the only one who knew how to get back to the hostel without the use of Google maps.  They also did not keep track of their passports or room keys, and, as a result, relied on me to let them back into the room. As a solo traveler, I was constantly aware of where my passport, phone, and room key were.  I knew I had to be accountable for myself, so I was always prepared in any situation.  I was proud of myself for planning ahead, and as a result, I did not have the same snafus that the group I was with had. Embrace your freedom: When you travel alone, you call the shots.  You don't have to wait for anyone to leave the bathroom or go anywhere you don't want to, and you can spend all the time you want at places you want to go.  I had a blast going to the Munich Olympic Stadium by myself and taking a rooftop tour.

When academics are 'do or die,' sports take a back seat

This is an article about the NCAA and its treatment of student athletes. “Oh, no,” you say. “Here goes another person on their soap box.” Wrong.

Tension in ninth inning scars Elon loss to UNC

Jawing between the two dugouts in the ninth inning and following the game marred what was a 12-6 victory by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill over host Elon University. With two outs in the top of the ninth, UNC sophomore Landon Lassiter stole second for his third steal of the year.

Student accident reinforces pedestrian safety tips

"I thought he was stopping and I went ahead into the crosswalk, and he kept going and he just hit me," said freshman Caroline Patterson. Patterson is still recovering after getting hit by a car on May 6 while riding her bike to class.

Roller coaster ride: Elon prepares for first NCAAs

As the clear-cut favorite in the Southern Conference heading into the 2014 spring season, the Elon University women’s tennis team had high expectations after falling just short of a conference title in 2013. After a program-best 21 wins in 2013, Elon advanced to the championship match of the SoCon Tournament, where it faced the College of Charleston, winner of the previous five SoCon titles.  The Phoenix, playing on its home court at the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center, fought back against the Cougars after trailing early but ultimately lost, 4-3. In 2014, the Cougars left for the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), which opened the door for the Phoenix.  Since Elon will be leaving for the CAA in 2015, the feeling around the team was 2014 was the year to win.  But after an inconsistent start to the year, that feeling was nearly lost. The Phoenix began the year 0-4 after losses to ranked teams in No.

Men's tennis to build on success in NCAAs

Teams don’t reach their preseason goals every year.  Injuries and other variables often shake things up in unimaginable ways, prompting the phrase, “That’s why they play the games.”  But the Elon University men’s tennis team achieved its goal of winning the Southern Conference Tournament and making the NCAA Tournament in perhaps the easiest way possible.

Georgia Southern no-hits Elon in SoCon Tournament

In its first game of the Southern Conference tournament, the Elon University softball team made history, just not the kind it was hoping to. The Phoenix became the first team in tournament history to be no-hit, losing 4-0 to senior starter Sarah Purvis and the Georgia Southern University Eagles May 7 at UNCG softball field in Greensboro, N.C. Purvis, the three-time SoCon Pitcher of the Year, struck out 13 batters and scattered two walks while getting just enough run support from her offense to earn her 19th win of the season. The Eagles jumped on Phoenix junior starter Caitlin O’Shea early, scoring the game’s first run in the bottom of the first.  With a runner on third and two out, O’Shea’s pitch squirted away from freshman catcher Carey Million, allowing a runner to scamper home and give the home team a 1-0 lead. Georgia Southern would add another in the bottom of the second on a mammoth home run from  Kaitlyn Johnson to right center, a solo shot, to give the Eagles a 2-0 lead. In the bottom of the fourth, a fielder’s choice groundout to second with runners on the corners gave the Eagles a 3-0 lead. Georgia Southern would add an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth on an RBI groundout to second with the bases loaded to give the Eagles their margin of victory. O’Shea (8-14) was saddled with the loss despite six solid innings, giving up four runs on eight hits, walking two and striking out one. The Phoenix will play an elimination game at 11:30 a.m.

Changing the perceptions of ADHD in today’s society

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is seen by some as “not real” or an attempt to “normalize” the behavior of children, in particular boys and young men.

Wacky regular season sets up NBA playoffs drama

After seeing five series go to seven games, many are calling the first round of the 2014 NBA playoffs one of the best rounds of basketball ever.

Expanding the scope of staff evaluations

Learning from the masters

Elon women's club Ultimate Frisbee heads to nationals

It’s the first day of class in a new semester at Elon University. The professor has every student go around and say his or her name, hometown and one interesting fact. Junior Helen Peplowski says she’s on Elon’s Ultimate Frisbee team, and a series of “oohs” and “ahhs” comes from the rest of the class. “Everyone’s usually pretty interested when you tell them,” Peplowski said.

Flipping the switch: Elon searching for energy to end skid

In the first game of the season, the Elon University baseball team led by three runs over the University of Cincinnati entering the ninth inning. The Phoenix then surrendered three runs that sent the game into extra innings, where sophomore catcher Danny Lynch provided the game-winning double. Elon head coach Mike Kennedy remarked then about the competitive spirit he saw in the dugout when his team faced adversity late in the game.

Frida Jansaker named SoCon Player of the Month

Senior Elon University women’s tennis player Frida Jansaker added to her list of accolades for the 2014 season May 6, as the Southern Conference announced that she was named Player of Month for the month of April. Jansaker, who was named to the All-SoCon second team, went 8-0 in singles and 6-2 in doubles play in the month of April.  The senior went undefeated at the SoCon Tournament in Chattanooga, Tenn., in mid-April, where Elon captured its first championship in program history. Jansaker’s performance at the tournament earned her Most Outstanding Player honors, capping off an impressive season in which she posted a record of 17-4 in singles play at the No.

Elon rallies to support religious studies professor with heart condition

L.D. Russell has been a professor of Religious Studies at Elon University for 20 years. He was recently promoted to Senior Lecturer, an honor that recognizes faculty with exceptional teaching records.