Letters to the Editor

NEWS 3/13/20 11:50am

Trout fishing, self defense and other half-semester classes go online

By Jon Sarver Jr.

Elon University is scheduled to have 32 half-semester classes kick off the week of March 23, the first day of classes following spring break. Following the university’s decision to suspend in-person classes until April 6, half-semester physical education classes will begin online.

LIFESTYLE 3/13/20 7:51am

Elon Feminist for Equality Change and Transformation: A space for all feminists

By Trinity Battle

Elon Feminists For Equality Change and Transformation is the longest running feminist organization on this campus. It has been around since 2007 and has lived throughout the different women to men ratios, which co-meeting chair Megan Whalen said she thinks “speaks to the evolution of Elon’s campus.”

NEWS 3/12/20 2:30pm

Finding alternatives as hands-on courses go online

By Emery Eisner

While experiential learning may be a pillar of Elon, President Connie Book announced the move from in-person to online classes after spring break to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

SPORTS 3/12/20 12:34pm

Coronavirus precautions cause CAA to cancel women's basketball tournament

By Jack Haley

Due to concerns regarding the coronavirus the remainder of the Colonial Athletic Association women's basketball tournament has been canceled. Additionally, all CAA spring sports will be suspended until further notice.

SPORTS 3/12/20 9:50am

Equality on and off the field

By Lauren Singles

Harford said her experience as the only girl on the boys’ team prepared her for dealing with others with diverse backgrounds coming into women’s athletics at Elon. Despite women’s sports not being popular where she grew up in Essex, England, she said she feels supported at Elon.

NEWS 3/12/20 9:30am

Coronavirus concerns causes Elon University to recall students studying in Europe

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Elon University is recalling most of its students studying abroad in Europe — excluding Ireland and the United Kingdom — because of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

LIFESTYLE 3/12/20 8:19am

Finding community by going Greek at Elon

By Madalyn Howard

As the excitement of 2020 spring recruitment fades, hundreds of Elon women are now weeks into their new member period, counting down the days until their official initiation into the greek community. These new members contribute to the increasing number of enrolled women choosing to join greek life. But with a history of exclusive practices, some remain skeptical that the benefits of sorority life truly extend to the broader community.

NEWS 3/12/20 8:00am

Study USA programs on opposite coasts address coronavirus concerns differently

By Christian Galvano

According to Marymount Manhattan College in New York City, which partners with Elon University’s Study USA program, classes are canceled until March 17 and online instruction will take place from March 19 to April 3. However, the 24 students in Los Angeles plan to continue in-person classes and internships.

NEWS 3/12/20 6:00am

Best practices to prevent spreading the coronavirus

By Grace Morris

As Elon University takes precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, Dr. Ginette Archinal, medical director of student health and university physician, gives advice to community members about staying healthy.

SPORTS 3/12/20 12:09am

CAA tournament to continue at Elon as planned despite coronavirus concerns

By Alex Reynolds and Jon Sarver Jr.

Despite Elon University suspending in-person classes after spring break because of the coronavirus, no scheduling changes have been made to the Colonial Athletic Association’s Women’s Basketball Championship tournament. However, the CAA announced that beginning on Thursday, March 12 heavy limitations to fans and spectators would be implemented.

NEWS 3/11/20 9:09pm

Disinfectant products in Burlington stores are out of stock or running low

By Alex Roat

Hand sanitizer, face masks, hand soap, latex gloves, disinfectant wipes and sprays are among the items running out of stock across stores in Burlington. Due to high demand and shortage of supplies, Target and CVS has placed limits on how many items can be purchased at a time.

SPORTS 3/11/20 8:07pm

Women's basketball advances in home tournament

By Alex Reynolds

Elon women’s basketball downed the tenth-seeded Hofstra Pride 71-51 in the opening round of the 2020 Colonial Athletic Association Women’s Basketball Championship. This is the first time the Schar Center has played host to a basketball conference tournament.

NEWS 3/11/20 6:27pm

Coronavirus precaution faculty and staff prepare for transition to online classes

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Classes will be moving online for two weeks following Spring Break because of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. According to Christopher Waters, associate vice president of information technology and chief information officer, the office is working to equip professors with the ability to teach online. He said Information Technology will be open to assist professors.

NEWS 3/11/20 2:29pm

Students participating in Semester at Sea disembark early

By Isabella Seman

Elon University students traveling participating in Semester at Sea will be disembarking early on Wednesday, March 25 in Cape Town, South Africa because of the increased threat of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

SPORTS 3/11/20 11:12am

Elon women's basketball prepares to defend its home court

By Caitlin Rundle

For the first time in program history, the Colonial Athletic Association’s women’s basketball tournament will be held in Schar Center at Elon University. This will be head coach Charlotte Smith’s sixth CAA tournament appearance.

OPINIONS 3/11/20 10:12am

BONNER: Elon lacks promotion for transportation services

By Annemarie Bonner

Elon lacks advertisement for one of its most important resources: shuttle services. I take airport shuttle after airport shuttle, however each time there are only five or six students, which is surprising.

NEWS 3/10/20 10:13pm

Pi Kappa Phi fraternity removed from campus

By Jack Norcross

In a unanimous decision, the National Council of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity has revoked the associate chapter status of the fraternity on Elon University's campus. Since the associate chapter status at Elon University is now closed, all associate members are free to join other fraternities.

SPORTS 3/10/20 9:50pm

Men's basketball leaves a building block for the future

By Jon Sarver Jr.

Momentum tends to carry, and Elon University’s men’s basketball team was no exception with its historic performance in the Colonial Athletic Association championship tournament.

NEWS 3/10/20 8:56pm

Remembering Julie Justice for love, friendship and storytelling

By Anton L. Delgado

Surrounded by family, Liam Justice walked to his seat hand-in-hand with his dad. Wrinkles formed around his black suit and tie as he sat down and rested his head on his father’s shoulder.

NEWS 3/10/20 8:43pm

Friends of freshman John Varney remember him and the lessons they learned from the life he lived

By Liam Collins

The words remembering the life of freshman John Varney filled the otherwise radio-silent room even more than the people inside of it.

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LIFESTYLE 02/04/2026 3:49pm

Leslie Jones to perform at Elon Day 2026

Elon senior Khoreen Johnson already knows where she will be on March 5. “In the front row is where I plan to be,” Johnson said. “One thousand percent with the rest of my friend group. We already talked about it.” She wants to be front and center when comedian and former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Leslie Jones performs as this year’s Elon Day comedian.

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