Letters to the Editor

N.C. Driver’s Ed teaches drivers how to react at traffic stops

North Carolina’s Division of Motor Vehicles has revised its guidelines for the procedures a citizen must follow when being pulled over by a cop.

Smashing the scale: Elon community comes together with a message of self-love

A strong message of self-love was shared Tuesday, Jan. 16 at the "Southern Smash" events. The message was so strong, in fact, that it literally broke weighing scales into pieces.  

Bursting the Bubble with Memes and More

 When faced with snowy weather and dropping temperatures, it is easier than ever to curl up inside the cozy Elon bubble, snuggle in and hibernate for the Winter. But, the chilly weather is not stopping Elon University students from bursting the bubble and trying new things outside of the classroom. 

Burlington animal shelter helps family find the perfect addition

Big plans are underway for the Burlington Animal Shelter in 2018 as the shelter has been in the planning period for a massive expansion and renovation for the past few years.

Elon Study USA student reflects in false alert in Hawaii

“It’s kind of like a blur,” said Elon University sophomore Miranda Thompson as she described her 38 minutes in Hawaii on January 13th.  

N.C. congressional districts to be redrawn after accusations of partisan gerrymandering

On Jan. 9, 2018, the federal district court ruled against the North Carolina legislature’s motion to redraw 13 congressional districts. This is the first time that the federal court has ruled against gerrymandering on a partisan basis. Jessica Carew, assistant professor of political science, explains the federal district court’s decision to redraw the North Carolina congressional map.

Elon Volunteers aims to promote volunteerism year-round

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only holiday nationally recognized as a day of service. But at Elon University, Mary Morrison, director of the Kernodle Center for Service Learning and Community Engagement, strives to encourage students to serve year-round.

Building in The Crest Apartments evacuated for "cracked and sagging concrete floor"

All residents of The Crest Apartments building 2020 were evacuated Sunday after Elon University Campus Police found a "cracked and sagging concrete floor," according to Owen Covington, director of the Elon University News Bureau.

Fairways and family: How one set of brothers is keeping a trend alive on the men's golf team

One is left-handed and the other is right-handed. One is a redshirt-senior and the other is a freshman. Both play for the Elon University men’s golf team representing the same last name. Hailing from Westwood, Massachusetts, brothers Patrick and Will Frodigh ended up together at Elon by chance. Patrick transferred twice, spending two years at the University of Denver, a year at the University of Louisville, and then entering Elon for his final two years. 

Elon gets decisive win over CAA rival Charleston

The Elon University men’s basketball team (12-7, 4-2) beat league-favorite College of Charleston (12-6, 3-3) in Alumni Gym 63-58 Saturday night as they continued Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) action. The Phoenix came into the contest having won just one of their last eight matchups against the Cougars.

Elon men drop OT thriller to UNCW

“A stinging loss.” That is how Elon University men’s basketball head coach Matt Matheny described Thursday’s game as his team fell on their home hardwood for the first time this season, dropping an OT thriller to the defending conference champion University of North Carolina at Wilmington, 80-78.  

Elon holds 'Human Book Library' Thursday

Creating a Business One Stroke at a Time

  Junior Lucy White remembers first selling and showcasing her abstract paintings at “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” a mother-daughter event of the Gamma Nu Chapter of Phi Mu during the Fall of 2016. It was not until a mother asked her about the price when she realized the potential her artwork had.

Elon Eats: Taco Bao reinvents the taco- Asian fusion style

  Leave your preconceived notions at the doorway. Taco Bao has taken everything you thought you knew about tacos, flipped it upside-down, and served it up on a warm piece of bao. 

Rushing to Religion: A girl’s journey to finding her independence through community

When junior Leah Vail decided to rush a sorority during Fake Break of 2016, she felt that there were two categories of girls at Elon that rush: the ones who had always dreamt of joining or the ones­ — like her — who were told to try it out to see how the experience was. She decided to join one, and then the journey began. 

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