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Elon University eligible to seat first class of PA students

Achieving accreditation permits Elon University to seat its first class of Physician Assistant Studies graduate students, of which the 38 individuals were already enrolled. Elon University’s Physician Assistant Studies graduate program was granted Accreditation-provisional by ARC-PA. The program's faculty and staff learned of the decision Sept.

Letter from Spectrum executive board regarding Chick-fil-A resolution

Dear Elon Students, Spectrum would like to address the misconceptions about our intent with the legislation to remove Chick-fil-A from campus.

Let's Go Clubbing - Rip_Chord

Football Preview: Elon at Georgia Southern, Sept. 22

So after a week off, I’m back making my prediction for this weekend’s Elon football game. The Phoenix is taking on No.

Women's soccer brings momentum into start of conference play

After knocking off Francis Marion University on Sunday, Sept 16 in their final non-conference game of the season, the Phoenix women’s soccer team feels like they could be well on their way to putting their sluggish start and injury-plagued non-conference portion of the schedule behind them as they start conference play this weekend. “We look nothing like what I had pictured a month and a half ago but I feel great,” Neal said.

Not much changes for Phoenix as No. 11 Georgia Southern looms

The Georgia Southern University Eagles will host the Elon University Phoenix in a football game on Saturday afternoon, both teams coming under a difference of circumstances. Elon is on a two-game winning streak after the embarrassing 62-0 loss to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to open the season, and has a bunch of confidence. After a bye week, the Eagles hope to rebound from a 23-21 loss to The Citadel Sept.

September 20 Web Update

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Study abroad trips to Egypt permitted post-revolution

Students are able to return to Egypt to study after the height of Egypt’s 2011 revolution closed Elon University's abroad program at American University in Cairo. Students who attended a recent interest meeting with a representative from AUC could be the first from Elon to study in Egypt since the program was suspended.

Correspondents' Corner: First Impressions of Dublin

DUBLIN, IRELAND — After wandering through numerous areas of Ireland over the few weeks, I cannot imagine a place I would rather study for the next four months.

Celtic rock group provides dose of comedy

Mohawks, knit hats and graphic tees. These aren’t the typical items one would associate with a Celtic rock band.

SGA Recap - Sept. 20

At Thursday night’s SGA Senate meeting, Paul Anderson, director of writing across the university, updated students about the Writing Initiative, part of the university’s Quality Enhancement Plan. “We will be emphasizing a couple different kinds of writing students will be using in their careers or their professions and figuring out ways to help you develop those abilities,” he said.

Students take a spin with the tango

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – One of the first things students studying abroad in Argentina encounter is the prominence of the sensual and sultry dance: the Argentine tango. The tango, which is as much of a mixture of cultures as Buenos Aires itself, made its first appearance in the capital city right around the same time as immigrants from all over Europe as well as the gauchos, or cowboys, from the provinces. Each group brought with it its own developed form of dance.

Taste of the World

Elon study abroad students are discovering cultural foods, drinks and customs around the world. From the unique foods to the classic dishes of their current country, thy are giving their taste buds a tour of the culture. Les petits gouts: Mini pastry pleasures by Claire Mayo MONTPELLIER, FRANCE — France’s culture, passion and identity revolves around its food.

Spectrum suspends resolution to remove Chick-fil-A from campus

Spectrum announced tonight its decision to suspend its resolution to remove Chick-fil-A from campus. Chick-fil-A declared yesterday its intention to cease its donations to anti-gay organizations, and Emily Kane, an education and advocacy chair for Spectrum, said the organization is currently investigating the claim. Spectrum is not suspending the legislation because of the criticism it received after drafting the resolution, said Laura Lee Sturm, vice president of Spectrum.

Confidence growing for football as conference play approaches

After dominating all four quarters of Saturday’s game at Rhodes Stadium, the Elon University football team grabbed a 48-14 win on Saturday against the West Virginia State University Yellow Jackets.

Cross country continues building on program’s historic start

The Elon University cross country team just keeps getting better as it strives for a record breaking season. It started in mid-August with the women’s program being selected by Southern Conference coaches as the league favorite.

Letter to the Editor

I recently came across a well-written article in the sports section authored by Zachary Horner. In this particular article, Mr. Horner interviewed two of my teammates in regards to their efforts to spread their religion with those on the Cross Country team.The article gave an in-depth view of the religious views that these two particular athletes have, both of whom I have the utmost respect for. In the wake of the article, I am uncomfortable with the new view that has been shed on the team.

Elon Newsmakers: Emily Kane

Emily Kane, a member of Spectrum, Elon's gay-straight alliance, authored a proposed SGA resolution that would remove Chick-fil-A from Elon's campus.

Faculty members reveal how cultural events calendar comes to fruition

The cultural calendar. It’s never a surprise when it shows up in students’ campus boxes, a tangible reminder of a new semester in bloom.

First ladies captivate audiences with humanizing convention addresses

As millions of people watched the Democratic and Republican National Conventions on their televisions and computers, arguably the most buzzed-about speeches were not from the candidates themselves, but from their wives. Now, party members believe in their presidential nominee, but they have also come to believe in his other half.