Letters to the Editor

Journey to self-identity: Members of Elon's Afro-Latino community offer a unique perspective

For Afro-Latinos, their relationship with their identity is a little different than most. Tyrone Jean, assistant dean of students and director of the Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education (CREDE) at Elon University, and junior Megan Hernandez-Greene share how they hope to use their experiences with race and ethnicity to make a difference in their community.

PRIETO VIÑAS: El Mes de la Herencia Hispana en Elon University: un tiempo para la reflexión y la celebración

Diana Prieto Viñas hable de la importancia de la Mes de la Herencia Hispana en nuestro comunidad.

PRIETO VIÑAS: Hispanic Heritage Month at Elon University: a time of reflection and celebration

Latina folk-pop sensation speaks on balancing her faith, sexuality and career

Gina Chavez and wife, Jodi Granado, share their experiences as a lesbian Catholic couple and how they have managed to sustain their relationship for twelve years despite hardships.

La Experiencia latina e hispana en Elon desde la perspectiva de los estudiantes

La población de estudiantes latino e hispano en Elon ha crecido en los últimos años. Los caminos que estos estudiantes toman para llegar a la universidad son diferentes y dependen mucho en los recursos disponibles para ellos.

The Elon Experience from the eyes of Latino / Hispanic students

The population of Latino/Hispanic at Elon has had a steady increase. The paths Elon students take to get to the university differs depending on the student's background and access to resources.

Homecoming performers announced

Sean Kingston, Jesse McCartney and Quinn XCII are the going to perform at the Elon homecoming concert on Nov. 3 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the new Schar center.

Fighting the stigma: one organization's effort to raise eating disorder awareness

For some Elon students, this is just another week of class. But for one sophomore, this week symbolizes part of her life journey. Maria Rossi is president of Project Heal, a national organization that works to raise awareness about eating disorders.

Doggy dock-diving competition makes a splash in Graham

At the Dockdogs competition, man's best friend jumps, dives and doggy paddles their way to the canine championship. 

Phoenix fall to Blue Hens in overtime

Elon University’s women’s soccer team (2-4-3) lost 1-0 in overtime to the University of Delaware (2-7-1) in its first Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) conference game of the season after the matchup was previously postponed in Wilmington due to Hurricane Florence.

Elon Yoga Club Hosts 'Solstitium' Yoga Event

Elon University students from all over campus showed up on their mats Sunday, at this year's Solsitium yoga event behind Koury Center to honor the Fall Solstice. 

BROWN: Vacation Florence

Rather than using this natural disaster as a cute caption on your Instagram post or as an excuse to fly to your untouched home, use it as a chance to empathize with those around you. See being a temporary North Carolina resident as a privilege and an opportunity to serve the state during its loss.

Elon University files response to Shaw lawsuit asking for case to be dismissed

The response says Shaw's claims of a breach of contract are invalid and that his facts "do not have merit."

President Book takes a swing at ping-pong

This was not President Connie Book’s average Friday afternoon. Rather than spending time in her office, she decided to take this time to have a ping-pong tournament in the Moseley Center with Jacob Wiedeman, an Elon Junior.

After the storm: Elon shifts focus in the wake of Florence

For all of the preparation and worry, the anticipation for Hurricane Florence left more of a mark than its landfall did at Elon University. The once Category 4 hurricane devastated coastal Carolina, causing more than 30 deaths and an estimated $17 billion to $22 billion worth of damages.

Hurricane Florence devastated her hometown, but this Elon freshman has been through worse

As her hometown of Wilmington recovers from heavy destruction, Lilly Santiago uses the tenacity she learned in her previous challenges to continue adjusting to college. 

Elon drops first game back from storm

Elon (8-3) was quickly thrown into a match against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (4-6). In a game that was announced barely more than 24 hours before the start of the match. Elon lost to the Tar Heels in three sets (20-25, 18-25, 18-25). 

Staying Faithful Through Hurricane Florence

Seeking an abortion in the Bible Belt

In North Carolina, there are many restrictions placed on people who choose to pursue Abortion as an option. Advocates and experts from both sides of the conversation weigh in on the impending future of women's health in North Carolina. 

Andover, MA students react to explosions in hometown

While thousands of students fled campus to avoid Hurricane Florence, some Elon students found other disasters. Gas explosions in Andover, North Andover and Lawrence, Massachusetts, damaged dozens of homes last week.