They might not have the most recognizable names on Elon University men’s basketball team, but they are making a name for themselves on the court. Two freshmen have been averaging eight minutes per game and helping the Phoenix squad capture much-needed wins as March approaches. Freshman guard Seth Fuller and freshman forward Simon Wright are both making the most of their first seasons playing on the team.
Duncan’s research is focused on examining the deportation threat on Hispanic immigrant college students and examining how that threat affects their mental health and coping mechanisms.
On Feb. 17 and 18, 2018, Elon music students, high schoolers, middle schoolers and notable jazz artists Doug Henry, Marcus Roberts and the Marcus Roberts Trio shared their music with the Elon community.
Members of the black community gathered together on Saturday morning for the fourth annual Black Solidarity Day Conference. The meeting was held in the Koury Business Center and was one of several events in February to honor black contributions to the campus.
Joel Harter, University Chaplain of Protestant Life addressed Elon's chapter of InterVarsity Thursday night, and attempted to answer their questions about an InterVarsity staff member being told to not return from a sabbatical. Harter claimed silence as Elon's policy in matters of personnel issues.
Elon University's Student Government Association (SGA) is holding elections soon, and it's up to YOU who represents your class and study body in 2018-2019 . Voting will run from Monday, February 19th until 5 p.m. February 20th.
Emily Torchiana, founder and president of The Invisible Illnesses, a non-profit organization that advocates for recognizing mental illness, reminded students they are not alone and shared her personal struggles.
On Tuesday night the Elon Board of Alderman unanimously voted to approve a special-use permit and start construction on the new school.
The double sided chalkboard sits right outside of Pandora’s and every couple of days features a new witty slogan, about pizza, beer, or their specials. Brittney Tillman is the brains behind the sign. Brittney has been working at Pandora’s for the past six years and decided to take on the task of designing the chalkboard herself.
Jamil Kadoura is just as anxious to open the Mediterranean Deli, Bakery and Catering in Park Place as the rest of the Elon University community is to welcome it. “I’m really excited,” Kadoura, owner of Mediterranean Deli, Bakery and Catering said. “I want this to be over with. It’s been like, a year and a half! We wanted to do it the right way, it’s very important to bring it in not too fast and not make mistakes.”
Valentine’s Day is typically celebrated with chocolate, heart-shaped candies, and letters from loved ones. But, one group on campus is celebrating Valentine’s Day by raising awareness to sexual violence.
Inside this Valentine’s Day Special Edition, you’ll find valuable things you can use to celebrate the holiday.
Tears were shed by both students and staff alike as Doug Arms, an InterVarsity staff member, gave his final address before leaving for a sabbatical he will not return from. In December, Arms announced through a video shared with IV members, that he had been asked by the Elon University chaplains to step down from his position permanently.
Capturing its 16th-straight win in Alumni Gym, the Elon University women's basketball team dominated the College of Charleston 97-44 in their annual Play4Kay game. Just shy of the centennial mark, the Phoenix set the record for most points in a Division I conference game. Five Elon players finished the night in the double figures. Senior guard Shay Burnett and freshman forward Jaylin Powell each had 15 points on the night, sophomore center Ra'Shika White scored 13, and sophomore guard Lexi Mercer and senior center Malaya Johnson each captured 10. This is the third time this season that the team has had five players reaching double figures.
