Letters to the Editor

'Detention and Deportation' author speaks about the life of an immigrant

Reporter and author from Tucson, Margaret Regan, came to Elon University’s campus tonight to speak about the heart of immigration. She has written two prized, award winning books, The Death of Josseline and Detained and Deported. 

Life without Leo

Leo Lambert’s tenure as president of Elon University began with the words “You have made an excellent choice and we are glad to have you join us on this journey,” given during his first New Student Convocation address Aug. 26, 2000.

Solid pitching gets Elon baseball its first win of the season

The Elon University baseball team (1-3) got into the win column for the first time in the young season, beating Radford University 2-1 Tuesday afternoon at Latham Park. Sophomore right-hander Mason Daniels took to the bump for the first time this season for the Phoenix. In his first game action since 2016, missing last season following Tommy John surgery, he completed 3.0 innings of work.  

Campaigning for a cause: Brown seeks to create unity as SGA president

“Together, we can,” is the slogan and message junior Kenneth Brown Jr. wants people to remember as he steps into his new role as SGA executive president.

2018 SGA positions announced, 2,881 students voted

Students gathered in Moseley Center tonight to hear the final results of the SGA 2018 election.  Junior Kenneth Brown, who ran unopposed, will now be succeeding senior Morgan Bodenarain as SGA executive president. 

Take me out to the ball game: preview of the 2018 Elon baseball team

After finishing last season with a 24-32 (12-12 in conference) record, the Elon University baseball team looks to make some desperate changes to their process to prevent capturing the fourth consecutive losing season under the leadership of head coach Mike Kennedy.  Kennedy, who graduated from Elon in 1991, enters his 22nd season as the head coach at his alma mater. With a career record of 678-524-3 (.564), Kennedy has won the most games in program history as head coach, but he will have to make some changes to halt the skid.

Grabbing attention off the court

Junior and basketball player Tyler Seibring said he was humbled to hear his article, “Just for the Record: The Chronicles of a Mid-Major Basketball Player,” reached so many people in the Elon University community and landed on the desk of none other than President Leo Lambert.   Accumulating over 30 retweets and close to 100 likes on Twitter, the article gave readers the chance to briefly step into Seibring’s rather large shoes and learn more about his life as a semi-recognized athlete. 

Club baseball finds triumph in tragedy

Four months after Elon University was left in shock following the suicide of junior Breslin Wiley,  the team is practicing with a different mentality than in years before.  Many of those closest to Wiley were his friends and fellow teammates on the club baseball team who were left to console one another. They’re approaching each day with a new appreciation for life and love for one another that they will never take for granted.

EDITORIAL: Now is not a time for complacency

EDITORIAL: New Year's resolutions should continue year-round

Caribbean Island Hurricane Relief Benefit concert Friday at Danieley PARC

Kellcee Batchelor, senior, organized a $5 benefit concert happening this Friday at Danieley PARC. It features seven Elon artists and will have multicultural catering. All proceeds will go to International Relief Teams, the Community Foundation for the Virgin Islands and Unidos por Puerto Rico to help those whose homes in the Caribbean were damaged by the hurricanes last fall. 

Crest residents relocating again, moving to other residences

EDITORIAL: Repercussions of hazing must be taken seriously

EDITORIAL: Discrimination accusations show need for reflection

EDITORIAL: Embrace all types of love this Valentine's Day

CAMPUS VOICES: Eyes on the ground

Answering the call: two freshmen bring energy to a veteran team

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. 

An Elon junior's drive to aid first-generation immigrant students through research

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. 

Jazz musicians gather for Elon's 22nd Jazz Festival

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.

Elon holds 2018 Black Solidarity Day Conference

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.