Letters to the Editor

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NEWS 3/3/20 8:57am

Applications increase in Elon's first year on the Common App

By Hannah Massen

Since his first campus tour, freshman Matthew Schultz said he knew he belonged at Elon University. He applied early action in Fall 2018 and was accepted that December.

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LIFESTYLE 3/3/20 8:23am

Liz Kineke shares the need for religious literacy with Elon community

By Bernice Yong

Former CBS producer Liz Kineke shares her experience in the ‘God Beat’ and explains the need for religious literacy and why it is important in today’s climate.

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NEWS 3/3/20 8:14am

Town of Elon Board of Aldermen address addition of holiday, sale of firetruck

By Kyra O'Connor

The Elon Board of Alderman addressed budget amendments as well as holiday amendments at the monthly agenda session meeting on March 2. Updates to the sale of the fire department’s old fire truck were also discussed, as the electronic auction for the vehicle has been postponed to March 16 due to a delay in receiving the new fire truck.

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NEWS 3/3/20 12:45am

President Trump speaks to North Carolina voters ahead of Super Tuesday

By Christian Galvano and Jon Sarver Jr.

President Donald Trump spoke to a packed crowd of supporters at the Bojangles Coliseum on Monday in Charlotte. His rally comes the night before the state’s voters head to the polls for North Carolina’s primary elections on "Super Tuesday."

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LIFESTYLE 3/1/20 11:09pm

Elon senior leads first men’s leadership for gender equity conference

By Jacob Van Buren

On March 1, students, staff, faculty and community members were able to attend a keynote speech and breakout sessions dedicated to masculinity and male engagement toward gender equity on campus. The event, hosted by the Gender & LGBTQIA Center (GLC), the Interfraternity Council and Student Government Association, is Boles’ common good project — a requirement of all leadership fellows.

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SPORTS 3/1/20 4:16pm

Elon baseball swept by Indiana State in weekend series

By Jon Sarver Jr.

Elon University baseball (6-5) lost its third straight game to Indiana State University (5-5) Sunday. The Phoenix lost to the Sycamores in the series finale 6-2.

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OPINIONS 3/1/20 10:25am

JOSS: Half a point away from rush

By Emily Joss

According to the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, to participate in greek life, women need to maintain at least a 2.9 GPA. However, men only need a 2.8.

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NEWS 3/1/20 12:27am

Voters rally for Pete Buttigieg despite low support numbers

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg held a get out the vote rally in North Carolina. His visit to North Carolina coincided with results from the South Carolina primary.

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SPORTS 2/29/20 6:36pm

Elon baseball loses second straight to Indiana State University

By Jon Sarver Jr.

After being shut out the previous night, Elon University baseball (6-4) put up six runs against Indiana State University (4-5) on Saturday, but it was not enough to beat the Sycamores. Elon lost its third straight game by a final score of 9-6.

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NEWS 2/29/20 4:10pm

Undecided voters consider Joe Biden for the democratic nomination

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Former Vice President Joe Biden held a rally in North Carolina just three days before Super Tuesday. Voters are still undecided on who they want to cast their ballots for, but for some Biden is a strong contender. 

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SPORTS 2/29/20 7:19am

Captain of the classroom

By Alex Reynolds

Elon’s men’s basketball, which has a cumulative 3.1 GPA, graduated 100% of its players within the six-year timeline in 2019.

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NEWS 2/28/20 8:52pm

Su’ad Abdul Khabeer visits Elon University to talk about race and religion

By Sarah Daly

Su’ad Abdul Khabeer, a scholar, artist and activist performed parts of her book “Muslim Cool: Race, Religion and Hip Hop in the United States” on Thursday night in LaRose Theater.  Su’ad — an anthropology professor at the University of Michigan — explored the roots of hip-hop culture and being an American Muslim while putting blackness in the center of American Islam.

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SPORTS 2/28/20 8:50pm

Elon baseball shut out by Indiana State

By Jon Sarver Jr.

Coming off a loss against nationally-ranked East Carolina University on Tuesday, Elon University baseball (6-3) lost its second game in a row to Indiana State University (3-5). The Phoenix was shut out by the Sycamores 3-0.

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NEWS 2/28/20 3:33pm

Millennial mayors endorse Pete Buttigieg for president

By Baylor Rodman

Mayor of Burlington Ian Baltutis '08 is among many millennial mayors across the nation who have endorsed former South Bend Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg for president. The group — Mayors for Pete — is actively working on the ground within their individual communities to rally support on behalf of Buttigieg. Baltutis said as mayors, they were excited to see him step up and run for national office.

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LIFESTYLE 2/28/20 1:18pm

Take Back the Night event supports survivors

By Emily Prins

Students, faculty, and members of the Elon community gathered for the semi-annual Take Back the Night event on Feb. 27. According to the Gender and LGBTQIA Center’s website, the event is "a student speak-out that is meant to empower and support survivors of gender-based violence.” 

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NEWS 2/28/20 1:14pm

Some young black voters consider Bernie Sanders a viable presidential nominee

By Mackenzie Wilkes

In a gymnasium at Winston-Salem State University — a historically black university — just days before Super Tuesday Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) held a rally advocating for young black voters to cast their ballots.

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LIFESTYLE 2/28/20 9:17am

New food delivery service rolls onto campus

By Miranda Ferrante

Good Uncle, a delivery service founded in Syracuse, NY, is making its way to Elon University in early March. The concept behind the company is not unfamiliar to college students; it’s a meal delivery app in a market already flooded with these services.

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NEWS 2/27/20 9:45pm

WATCH: Class of 2021 speeches for SGA

By Lauren Singles

Elon University’s Student Government Association class council works directly to represent the ideas and interests of each class within the governing body. Students in each class can run for five different positions: president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and senator

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NEWS 2/27/20 9:44pm

WATCH: Class of 2023 speeches for SGA

By Lauren Singles

Elon University’s Student Government Association class council works directly to represent the ideas and interests of each class within the governing body. Students in each class can run for five different positions: president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and senator.

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NEWS 2/27/20 9:29pm

WATCH: Class of 2022 speeches for SGA

By Lauren Singles

Elon University’s Student Government Association class council works directly to represent the ideas and interests of each class within the governing body. Students in each class can run for five different positions: president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and senator.

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