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Baseball season preview

After being picked to win the CAA and with multiple preseason All-Americans on the roster, Elon University baseball is getting ready for a big 2019 season ahead. 

Ladies Lifting Night

Campus Recreation and Wellness held its fourth annual Ladies Lifting Night on Monday, Feb. 18, at Elon University as a part of the campuswide Love Your Body Week. Campus Rec. shut down Koury Fitness Center at 8:30 p.m. to prepare for the all-girls weight lifting session.

Riding along with The Burlington Police Department

Burlington Police Officer Alek Ayer is all about driving, responding and making a difference in the community he serves. 

From Congress to Elon's campus

Former Congressmen Peter Roskam (R-IL) and Glenn English (D-OK) visited Elon University Monday night as part of the Congress to Campus program. The visit, organized by the Stennis Center for Public Leadership and the nonprofit Former Members of Congress, was fashioned to engage with future leaders to provide a sense of what Congress is like as well as educate students on U.S. political institutions while at the same time encourage those to pursue careers in public service.

Appreciating diversity in musical theatre

Students in the musical theater department reflect on the recent efforts Elon has made to make the program more diverse.

Lacrosse falls to UVA in season opener

Elon University women’s lacrosse fell in the home opener to the University of Virginia 11-4 on Saturday, Feb. 16. Despite Elon's defensive effort, the short burst from the offense in the second half was not enough to match the fast-paced attack of the Cavaliers.

Task Force's upcoming report reveals strides made

The task force, which consists of Elon faculty and staff, works to asses the experience of African-American students, faculty and staff and write recommendations on how to improve them.  

Men's basketball falls to William and Mary 84-74

Elon men's basketball lost its fourth straight game Saturday to the College of William and Mary 84-74. The Phoenix were unable to stop William and Mary's junior forward Nathan Knight, who dropped 35 points in a dominant display of power.

SGA leaders hope to represent varying backgrounds

Kenneth Brown Jr. and Lauryn Adams are two leaders on campus that are using their identity to bridge a gap among the student body.

President Book names Provost Search Committee

Therapeutic theatre: Madison Scott's story of growing up in and out of the spotlight

Elon University senior Madison Scott grew up in the spotlight, but behind the scenes lies much more to her story of grit and perseverance.

Elon First Baptist Church fights to restore connectivity with students

Elon freshman directs play about gun violence one year after Parkland shooting

On Thursday, Feb. 14, Elon University freshman Kali Clougherty, who graduated from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018, sat onstage with seven Elon actors and narrated a reading of the play "Church & State" in honor of the one-year anniversary of the shooting that killed 17 students and faculty members at her high school.

Elon students star in local production of Newsies

Elon alumna Alyssa White and freshman Logan Powers perform "Something to Believe In" from Burlington Paramount Theater's production of "Newsies."

Elon community members reflect on Parkland shooting

On this first anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, some members of the Elon community spent this morning honoring and remembering the victims and brought the campus together to reflect on the past year.

Holocaust survivor Hank Brodt shares his story with the Elon community

Students, faculty and the surrounding community gathered in Elon University's LaRose Theatre on Wednesday, Feb. 13, to hear Holocaust survivor Hank Brodt share his story of survival from his time inside not one, but five Nazi concentration camps.

Damion Blake shares his perspective on the 'month for all Americans'

Though Damion Blake’s career has seen many directions, his dedication to promoting social justice and equity has remained constant.

Musical theatre students to present ‘Once on This Island’

A timely production showcasing some of the most celebrated and cherished elements of black culture will open Thursday, Feb. 14, in McCrary Theatre. Elon University’s musical theatre production of “Once on This Island” utilizes African dancing, drums and storytelling as motifs throughout the show.

Campus Voice: Centering blackness for 28 days

Buffie Longmire-Avital, associate professor of psychology and coordinator of the African and African-American Studies program at Elon University, reflects on the celebration of Black History Month.

Letter from the Editor: Don't take the leadership of a black student for granted

Being a leader is a humbling privilege, and it’s something we all chose to do. But what people don’t see is the stress these students endure in these elevated positions.