Letters to the Editor

Elon Ball unites student body

SGA held its second annual Elon Ball last night in Global Commons. Last year, 900 students came to the event. But this year, over 1,200 students dressed up for a fun night filled with music, dancing, food and a red carpet. 

Career Highs for Mercer and Johnson help propel Elon over Drexel

Elon University women's basketball took down another CAA top performer in Friday night's game.  With a final score of 70-58, the Phoenix ended the eight-game winning streak of the former first place Drexel Dragon's after defeating James Madison University just six days ago. 

Softball begins season with back-to-back losses

“We’ve got a couple good freshman in our lineup,” seven year veteran head coach Kathy Bocock said. “We are excited for them.”  After a 49er run tied the game again, a Charlotte RBI double and a couple of wild pitches from Elon closing pitcher Kenna Quinn allowed two runners to score, the 49ers were able to put away the Phoenix by a 2-5 margin.

Elon falls to Hofstra in low-scoring performance

The Elon University men's basketball team entered tonight's game in fourth place in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) standings at 6-6, just one game behind 7-5 Hofstra. But the Phoenix couldn't get things moving offensively, falling to the Pride 48-67 in Alumni Gym. After scoring the first field goal 24 seconds into the game, Elon was held scoreless for the first four and a half minutes of the game. Senior guard Dmitri Thompson ended the drought when he buried a three. He had the first five points for the Phoenix. 

Elon University Performing Arts production, 'Baby' tells an unusual college story

Though “Baby” takes place on a college campus, the storyline is not one typical of college life. This musical tells the story of three couples’ unexpected pregnancies. 

Three weeks after evacuation, Crest residents still in hotel

Elon students evacuated from Crest Apartments building 2020 in January due to a  "cracked and sagging concrete floor" are still living in the Best Western Hotel in Burlington over three weeks after the incident. 

Elon football holds signing day event

On the evening of National Signing Day, the Elon University football team held a signing day reception in the Walker Room of Alumni Field House. Head coach Curt Cignetti talked about the recruits that he and his team will be welcoming in the fall and took questions from the fans in attendance.

Award-winning travel author comes to campus

Driven by a quest for self, author and activist Stephanie Griest wrote extensively about lessons learned from her exotic travels.

CAMPUS VOICES: Jokes about mental illnesses need to stop

CAMPUS VOICES: Find ways to celebrate this Black History Month

Addressing the state of the black Elon student

Behind the scenes, Elon is enacting policies to become more inclusive

The Black History Month Special Edition

For the beginning of Black History Month,  The Pendulum took a deep dive into  African-American culture at Elon

Bringing a taste of New Orleans to Elon

Clohan Dining Hall saw over 500 students tonight in the first hour  of their Mardi Gras-themed event. 

Empowering untapped genders in the workforce

Mary Morison, the assistant dean of campus life, believes that there are all kinds of people in this world, and there is something you can learn from all of them. She believes that we should look to people of different ages, backgrounds, and identities to inspire change- no one is off the table. 

Saturday's basketball game postponed due to possible mumps outbreak at JMU

The Elon University men's basketball game against James Madison University Saturday, Feb. 10 has been postponed. JMU announced they would not be competing this week after members of the team could have been exposed to a possible mumps outbreak on campus.  In a press release on Tuesday, Feb. 6, the athletics department said the postponement was to prevent "potential exposure to opposing players."

A day in the life of Elon Cheerleading

There are lots of sports teams at Elon, but one that often gets overlooked is the Phoenix cheerleading team. Tumbles, cartwheels, cheers and other stunts are all a part of a cheerleader’s game day routine – though the careful detail is sometimes not seen from the fan’s perspective.

Facing the realities of immigration

Smith vandalism damage costs exceed $100,000

Vandalism damages to the first floor bathroom in Smith residence hall have exceeded $100,000, according to Jon Dooley, vice president of Student Life. Elon University is planning to charge all Smith residents $300 at the end of the semester. 

Elon senior arrested for drunk driving incident after crash

Elon University senior Meghan Ann McSharry was arrested early Saturday morning on a charge of driving while impaired.  

Women's basketball ends James Madison's 11-game winning streak with a 50-43 win

James Madison University's 11-game winning streak ended today after the Elon University women's basketball team won 50-43.  Though the game started off with several turnovers from both teams, Elon managed to end with 16 points in the first period— a 10 point lead over James Madison. It was an important game for the Phoenix as they lost their first match against the Dukes, so there was no room for anything but a strong start and an even stronger finish.