Letters to the Editor

Robbery and assault involving an Elon University student reported off campus

An Elon University student reported they were assaulted and robbed early Friday morning, according to an alert sent out to students. 

Breaking norms in the healthcare field

Four of the six academic deans at Elon University are women. Rebecca Neiduski, dean of the School of Health Sciences, is one of them.

A rough year for men’s basketball is finally over

Leading Women in Audio Conference brings feminism to music production at Elon

Elon University will be hosting the Leading Women in Audio Conference on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16. The conference will focus on the contributions of women in the modern music and entertainment industry, bringing in female music professionals to lead sessions and sit on panel discussions, according to the conference's website.

SGA holds its final business meeting of 2018-2019 legislative year

SGA held its final business meeting of the 2019-2020 legislative year following its election announcements. To wrap up the year, the senate approved three special allocations and approved two pieces of legislation. One piece gave women more access to hygiene products and the other educated the body about environmental concerns in Alamance County. 

Jack Johnson wins SGA student body presidential seat

Jack Johnson takes the SGA student body presidential seat tonight. In the new year, Johnson plans to increase school spirit and safety on campus, look into more parking options for students and address mental health at Elon University. 

Elon submits request for alternative voter ID

Elon University will not be changing all Phoenix Cards to meet the requirements for a voter identification card and has instead applied to provide an alternative ID card to students who request one.

Petition against noise ordinance change gaining popularity

A petition to change the Town of Elon noise ordinance is circulating social media with thousands of signatures, gaining more every hour. The change in the noise ordinance was voted into effect this January, making it no longer required for police to issue a verbal warning on a noise complaint call before writing a citation.

Elon campus grieves loss of L.M. Wood

The Elon community joined together in Numen Lumen to remember and celebrate the life of L.M. Wood on Tuesday, March 12.

Chroma: Painting a performance

Chroma, the dance department's spring concert, will explore color in dance. The show opens on March 14.

Elon women's basketball falls to Hofstra in first round of CAA Tournament

The Elon University women’s basketball team’s ferocious fourth-quarter comeback fell short in the first round of the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament 77-75 to the Hofstra University Pride. This is the earliest exit for the team since the 2015-2016 season.

Two Elon girl bosses

Elon women's basketball attempting to three-peat as conference champions

Elon University women’s basketball will trek north to Newark, Delaware to attempt a second-straight defense of their Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) title on Wednesday. The Phoenix enters the bracket as the No. 8 seed and is set to square off with the Hofstra Pride in its first-round matchup.

Downtown Elon railroad malfunction causes delay

Elon police have responded to a malfunction in the railroad system where it crosses downtown Elon. There was heavy traffic for about 30 minutes on North Williamson Avenue crossing onto South Williamson Avenue.

Book announces faculty promotions, administrative reshuffling

President Connie Book announced administrative promotions and interim assignments for the 2019-2020 academic year at Elon University. 

Majority of eligible Elon faculty vote in favor of union at university

Adjunct, limited-term and visiting Elon University faculty members voted in favor of establishing a union at Elon. Out of the 283 eligible voters, 112 voted for the union, and 68 were against.

Town of Elon toughens its stance on noise complaints

Police officers are no longer required to give a verbal warning on their first notification when dispatched to a noise complaint under the Town of Elon Code of Ordinances. 

Remembering Associate Professor of Art L.M. Wood

The Elon University community remembers Associate Professor of Art L.M. Wood, who passed away Saturday. Students and professors reflect on the time they spent with their mentor and friend.

Elon professor dies in sleep

L.M. Wood, associate professor of art at Elon University, passed away in her sleep Saturday night. Her husband, David Schaeffer, who also taught courses at Elon in the art department, shared the news.

Downtown Burlington prepares for new brew-pub restaurant

Downtown Burlington business owners are hoping for a movement of revitalization with the upcoming opening of the Burlington Beer Works brew-pub cooperative. The restaurant is set to open in late March or early April 2019.