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NEWS 3/4/14 11:47pm

Local Elon businesses respond to proposed town changes

By Jonathan Black

The Town of Elon released its first downtown master plan two weeks ago. The plan calls for an eight-block change to the downtown area bordered by Williamson and Manning Avenues to the east and west and Haggard and Lebanon Avenues to the north and south. The proposal plans for 10 mixed-use buildings to house retail and restaurants on the first floor and offices or residential space on the top floors.

NEWS 3/4/14 11:31pm

Elon blue lights aim to prevent crime at cost

By Michael Bodley

A walk across Elon University’s campus in the middle of the night is never completely pitch-black, thanks in large part to the 31 blue light emergency response systems that illuminate the darker reaches of campus. The blue lights, which cost $5,000 to install and have yearly electricity fees, are a necessary crime deterrent on campus, according to Dennis Franks, Elon University police chief.

NEWS 3/4/14 11:09pm

Women's lacrosse captains supply competitive spark

By Kate Murphy

With 21 freshmen on roster, leadership is one pivotal piece to success for the Elon University women’s lacrosse team. Beyond the large freshmen class, four upperclassmen have been practicing with the coaching staff and preparing the launch the program since last spring.

NEWS 3/4/14 10:58pm

CCM, LEAF host Mardi Gras party

By Kaitlin Dunn

More than 100 people attended a Mardi Gras party sponsored by Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM) and Lutherans, Episcopalians and Friends (LEAF) at Elon March 4. Mardi Gras (the French term for Fat Tuesday) is a tradition in the Christian faith, celebrating the time before the Lenten season.

NEWS 3/4/14 7:17pm

Winter Term 2015 offers new study abroad opportunities

By Kaitlin Dunn

March 5, the Global Education Center unveiled its Winter Term study abroad programs for 2015 at the Winter Term study abroad fair. This year there are more programs being offered than ever before, including the first upper level GST study abroad course, among several others. Bill Burress, assistant director of international programs at the Global Education Center, said he is very excited for Winter Term 2015. “We have a really good variety of courses this year,” Burress said.

NEWS 3/4/14 1:57pm

Troutman, Koch named to All-SoCon team

By Tommy Hamzik

Elon University senior forward Lucas Troutman and senior guard Sebastian Koch each garnered All-Southern Conference honors for their play this past season. Troutman, who averages 16.1 points per game, was named to the All-SoCon Team selected by the coaches and First Team All-SoCon by the media.

NEWS 3/4/14 11:38am

College or D-League? Player development being questioned

By Jordan Spritzer

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban made headlines this past week by suggesting that basketball players are better off skipping college and playing in the NBA Developmental League.  I whole-heartedly disagree.  And since this isn’t Shark Tank, I’m free from the billionaire’s criticism. Cuban argued that the talent level and rules of the D-League are better suited for grooming future stars, but there’s more to a player’s development.  First off, the competitiveness of the D-League comes nowhere near that of the college game.

NEWS 3/4/14 8:01am

College Cooking features Quinoa Apple Cake

By ehalperin

The College Cooking team is back with their take on a dessert using healthier ingredients. Watch Eric Halperin and Brian Mezerski make Quinoa Apple Cake. Want the recipe? This recipe is by Katie Morris from her blog, Katie at the Kitchen Door. She adapted the recipe from the cookbook Home Made Winter. Learn more about Katie and this recipe by checking out her blog.

NEWS 3/3/14 4:41pm

Application outside the classroom

By arose8

Many students use their living room for hanging out, watching TV and doing homework. But sophomore students Jake Smith and Alex Simoneaux use their common area as an office. One month ago, the two Elon students created a company named Genesis Electronics after studying abroad in China.

NEWS 3/3/14 3:43pm

Spring Training provides for adjustment to changes

By Ryan Finger

Some say the most wonderful time of the year is Christmas, but for baseball fans, it’s Spring Training. In the second week of February each year, all thirty Major League teams and their players report to camp, carrying with them aspirations of a championship and, for some, heavy hearts due to coming up short the prior season.

NEWS 3/3/14 11:23am

Elon Board of Trustees grant tenure

By jbruno

The Board of Trustees met on Friday, Feb. 28 to grant promotion and tenure to Elon faculty. In an email to faculty and staff, President Lambert announced the following promotions: Granted tenure: Dr. Kirsten Doehler, Dr. Mark Enfield, Dr. Benjamin Evans, Dr. Richard Dion Farganis, Dr. Sean Giovanello, Dr. Gerald Knight, Dr. Mark Kurt, Dr. Julie Lellis, Dr. Michael Matthews, Mr. Phillip Motley, Dr. David Neville, Dr. Laura Taylor, Dr. Clarissa Trachman, Dr. Pamela Winfield and Dr. Karen Yokley. Promoted to associate professor: Dr. Kirsten Doehler, Dr. Mark Enfield, Dr. Benjamin Evans, Dr. Richard Dion Farganis, Dr. Sean Giovanello, Dr. Daniel Haygood, Dr. Gerald Knight, Dr. Mark Kurt, Dr. Julie Lellis, Dr. Michael Matthews, Mr. Phillip Motley, Dr. David Neville, Dr. Laura Taylor, Dr. Clarissa Trachman, Dr. Pamela Winfield and Dr. Karen Yokley. Promoted to professor: Ms. Janna Anderson, Dr. Cassandra DiRienzo, Dr. Peter Felten, Dr. Scott Gaylord, Dr. Cassandra Kircher, Dr. Harlen Makemson, Dr. Thomas Mould, and Dr. Kirstin Ringelberg. Promoted to senior lecturer: Dr. Ketevan Kupatadze and Mr. Larry "LD" Russell.

NEWS 3/2/14 11:41pm

Elon stays hot at own tournament

By Kyle Maher

The Elon University softball team swept a doubleheader for the second straight day, beating Coppin State University 7-1 and Presbyterian College 9-4 to finish the Elon Phoenix Clash Tournament a perfect 4-0. In the first game, the Phoenix continued to pound the ball against the overmatched Eagles, who they beat March 1, 17-8, in a game that was ended after five innings.

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Women’s lacrosse overcomes early deficit, earns impressive Senior Day win

The Elon women’s lacrosse team capped off their Senior Day with an impressive 9-4 win over William & Mary. In a game that was delayed by four hours from its initial start time at noon due to a chemical spill, the Phoenix furiously rallied from an early 3-0 deficit to outscore the Tribe 9-1 the rest of the way. The victory moves Elon back up to .500 at 6-6.

LIFESTYLE 04/04/2026 12:13pm
‘Romeo and Juliet’ gets a 1970s revival in McCrary Theatre

Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” may be centuries old, but Elon University’s spring production brings it into a new era, 1970s Italy, complete with disco music, dance numbers and a cast that mirrors the age of its audience. The idea came in January of 2025, when Professor Julian Stetkevych, director of the spring play, was listening to disco music. 

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