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NEWS 5/30/13 1:34pm

Bill Morningstar retires after 41 years at Elon

By Andrew Wilson

The Class of 2013 has been at Elon University for four years. Bill Morningstar’s time at the school, both as a student and athletic coach, nearly multiplies that number by 11. To put in perspective how long Morningstar has been a part of the Elon landscape, he arrived on the campus of what was then Elon College in 1960, three years after Earl Danieley assumed the president’s office. While Morningstar graduated with a bachelor’s degree in physical education in 1964, graduation day for the Class of 2013 will mark another graduation in its own right for the 41-year coach. Officially announcing his retirement from the men’s golf program in December, Morningstar leaves a legacy decorated with more than just accolades and records on the links. Elon College — round No.

NEWS 5/30/13 12:27pm

Having "no faith" in college

By jpuckett

This year Elon opened a brand new Numen Lumen multi faith pavilion on campus. But what about students who would say they have no faith? "At times I've said I'm agnostic or I'm atheist, but atheist kinda has the connotation with it.

NEWS 5/30/13 11:50am

Animal Captivity class takes first steps toward building better human, non-human relationships

By Kyra Gemberling

One of Elon University’s top goals is turning students into global citizens. But in a world where humans represent a small percentage of total life on this planet, where do non-humans fall into this plan? Students in Martin Fowler’s upper-level philosophy class “Animal Captivity: Zoos, Sanctuaries and Asylums” have been delving into this question since the class was first taught in Spring 2012 — and they may have recently found an answer. It all started when senior Thomas Berry, a philosophy major who took Animal Captivity in Spring 2012, came up with the initial concept of developing a place on Elon’s campus where humans and animals can coexist symbiotically. “Thomas had thought about this as a Leadership Fellow for a legacy project,” said Fowler, lecturer in philosophy.

NEWS 5/29/13 9:03pm

Elon baseball wins SoCon, earns automatic bid to NCAA Tournament

By Andrew Wilson

Becoming just the second team in Southern Conference tournament history to win the tournament after dropping a first round game, the Elon University baseball team defied the odds by winning the title after coming out on top in five straight games, which tied a season high winning streak. The prize: the conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. Entering the NCAA Tournament as a No.

NEWS 5/29/13 8:32pm

Behind the scenes of Commencement

By Alex Francis

Each year, with finals drawing to a close and summer on the horizon, Elon University prepares to execute the intensive task of preparing for every minute aspect of the annual Commencement exercises. Held under Elon’s oaks, Commencement brings the Elon community together to celebrate and honor the accomplishments of the graduating class.

NEWS 5/28/13 1:07pm

Lavender Graduation honors Elon’s growing LGBTQ community

By Lauryl Fischer

Elon University’s LGBTQ community said goodbye to its seniors May 19 during Lavender Graduation, a special graduation ceremony that honors LGBTQ students and allies for their achievements during their college career. While Spectrum, Elon’s queer-straight alliance, organized the event, the ceremony was open to all LGBTQ students.

NEWS 5/28/13 12:49pm

Elon senior takes on China’s capital to teach English

By Katherine Blunt

Beijing. It’s a city of more than 20 million people, and soon, an Elon University senior will join them to teach English to Chinese adults in the business world. Billy Fidler, an exercise science major from Goldsboro, N.C., accepted a yearlong teaching position with English First, a division of Education First with more than 400 language centers and schools worldwide. “I knew I wanted to travel after college,” Fidler said.

NEWS 5/24/13 12:57pm

Blog: Elon moves to the CAA - What now?

By Matt Krause

Well, the Elon University athletic department took my advice and officially announced a move to the Colonial Athletic Association for the 2014-15 academic year. Now that the move is official, what are its implications? New Opponents No more Appalachian State University, no more Davidson College.

SPORTS 5/23/13 6:14pm

Elon Joins Colonial Athletic Association

By jbruno

Team Multimedia Reporting by: Joe Bruno, Ryan Greene, Gary Grumbach and Alex Rose. Elon University announced Thursday that it will leave the Southern Conference and join the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) beginning in the 2014-2015 school year. There are currently 1,850 students who are from the CAA footprint.

NEWS 5/22/13 5:51pm

Elon athletics jumping to Colonial Athletic Conference

By Andrew Wilson

Following the announcement early Wednesday afternoon of a news conference May 23, sources have confirmed Elon University Athletics will exit the Southern Conference for the Colonial Athletic Association. While the news conference will be held Thursday, Adam Smith of The Burlington Times-News confirmed with administration the Phoenix will make the move after learning President Leo Lambert had officially informed Southern Conference commissioner John Iamarino of the switch. The announcement comes 10 years after Elon originally joined the Southern Conference in 2003.

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NEWS 02/07/2026 1:47pm
Elon University sees registration for Scholarship Weekend increase

Elon University’s Scholarship Weekend is expected to see 1,143 applicants on campus, with 130 interviewing virtually, for the Fellows programs, Accelerated programs and the 3+1 Dual Degree program. According to Vice President for Enrollment Greg Zaiser, registration is approximately 30% higher than last year.

NEWS 02/07/2026 10:06am
City council leads new projects across Graham

Now two months into her city council term, Graham’s new mayor Chelsea Dickey has begun leading several projects and initiatives across the city. Dickey has focused on setting goals for the remainder of her term with support from the council. In a Facebook post on Jan. 20, she announced the completion of a workshop with fellow council members where they outlined priorities for the upcoming budget cycle. During the workshop the council created their three-year goals including continuing to support parks and recreation initiatives, promoting economic growth in Graham, maintaining infrastructure, improving safety, and strengthening community engagement.

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