Letters to the Editor

Rising grades, rising concerns?

According to data collected by Rojstaczer, at Elon University, the average GPA in 1977 was 2.48. The most recent figure that Rojsctaczer acquired was 3.29 in 2013. Higher grades and GPAs do not automatically equal grade inflation, but if the current trend continues, Elon is projected to hit an average GPA of 4.0 by 2037.

Students, faculty, seek to open dialogue on intersectionality

Members of the LGBTQIA community and people of color have always been discriminated against. But for people of color who also identify as LGBTQIA, they say they face double the discrimination — and the experience of having multiple oppressed identities is called intersectionality.

Lambert, Book, plan to address recent suicides on campus

In a joint email, President Leo Lambert and incoming President Connie Book informed students of changes that are coming to Elon regarding suicide prevention. 

Welcome to the club: Seibring and Thompson score 1,000 career points at Elon

EDITORIAL: Pedestrian safety should not be an issue on campus

Final push lifts Elon over Northeastern

It was a cold day outside, but the Elon University women’s basketball team remained hot inside Alumni Gym during its matchup against the Northeastern University Huskies earlier today.  After moving past Northeastern 78-71, the Phoenix remains undefeated at home on the year and moves to 10-4 (2-1 in conference) this season. 

Students gather to discuss problems in religion

Many different Christian organizations on campus joined together to sponsored the event Toxic Faith, an open discussion within the faith community about the role religion plays in people’s lives. Students from all across the religious spectrum were invited to join the conversation on battling what it means to have “toxic” faith. 

University delays, shortens classes Thursday

Elon University will open at 10:00AM Thursday according to an email from Vice President of Student Life Jon Dooley. The two hour delay is a result of "slick road conditions and low temperatures predicted overnight."   According to the email, those driving to campus are encouraged to use University Drive and Williamson Avenue. 

Elon narrowly edges visiting Towson Tigers

After Towson University senior guard Brian Starr missed a game-tying three pointer as the clock expired, the Elon University men’s basketball team escaped with a narrow win to start the 2018 calendar year. Trailing for most of the game, the Phoenix offense didn’t come alive until the second half, where it was able to secure the 75-72 victory. 

Social media manager Adam Constantine to leave Elon

A familiar bearded face on Elon University's campus is stepping down at the beginning of next month.  Adam Constantine '10, social media manager for Elon University, announced he has accepted a job as a social media specialist for Movement Mortgage, a home mortgage bank in Charlotte. He has been the social media manager at Elon since 2015.

Elon University chaplains ask InterVarsity staff member to step down

Doug and Katie Arms announced in a video attached to an email to all IV members that Elon University's chaplains decided this academic year would be Doug's last year working with IV at Elon. 

Town of Elon Settles with Ex-Cop

Elon Law graduates its first 2.5 year curriculum class

Female Elon leaders shine as powerful figures in their fields

“I asked my dad, ‘Do they let girls do that job,’ and my dad said a very good thing. ‘Well you can be anything you want to be,’” said Connie Book, the next president of Elon University. 

Pets on campus: how emotional support animals are impacting the Elon community

Many college students may want to bring their pets to campus, but some students can if those pets are registered for emotional support. In 2012, Elon approved the first ever emotional support animal to live on campus. Five years later, 60 students have emotional support animals registered.

Durant remembered for bringing out ‘the best in everyone’

In less than two months, Elon University has gathered twice to mourn the loss of a student. Students, faculty and staff gathered on Dec. 9 in the Sacred Space in Numen Lumen Pavilion, to remember the life of Harrison P. Durant, the 23-year-old Elon senior who died Friday.

Police investigating Elon student death on Friday 'as a suicide'

Elon University senior Harrison Pearce Durant, 23, has died. Town of Elon Police were called at 10:43 a.m. to his off-campus home in Partners Place Apartments.  Town of Elon Police Chief Cliff Parker said Durant's death is "an isolated incident." It is being "investigated as a suicide."

Alternative study spaces to escape finals week in Belk Library

Library study spaces fill up quickly for finals week, but there are alternatives available all over campus for students who are looking for a differenet place to work.

Color your way through finals with ENN's coloring book

Scribble your stress away by downloading ENN's 2017 coloring book, or pick one up on newsstands around campus. Happy coloring!

Swoope's scorching start

He doesn’t have to be tall to make a big impact. In fact, he’s the shortest starter on the Elon University men’s basketball team, but when Dainan Swoope steps onto the court, he makes his presence known.  The 6-foot, 185-pound junior guard has had a stellar start to the 2017-2018 season. Through the first nine games of the season, Swoope is averaging 17.1 points per game, which is ninth in the Colonial Athletic Association. The next closest Phoenix is redshirt senior forward Brian Dawkins, who averages 13.4 points per game and is 18th on the list.