Letters to the Editor

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.

Super Bowl 52 at Elon - Campus and game coverage

The Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots are facing off in Super Bowl 52 tonight. Elon News Network has your continuing coverage of watch parties, game results and reactions from students around campus. 

Feel Better Burlington offers free yoga to first responders

Every Saturday from 12 to 1 a unique group gathers in this hot yoga studio in downtown Burlington to sweat out the stress of the week. This group faces a particularly unique set of challenges and stresses through their weeks. Everyone in the room is, or is married to, a first responder. 

Elon uses hot start to cruise past Delaware

In the past, the Elon University men’s basketball team has had no trouble containing the University of Delaware.  Tonight’s contest was no different. The Phoenix handled the visiting Blue Hens 89-76 to extend their all-time record to 7-1 against the University of Delaware.

SGA opens up discussion about FSL

Students took a close look at the positives and negatives of Fraternity and Sorority Life at Elon University during SGA’s open forum. Affiliated and unaffiliated students alike joined together to discuss what it means to be in FSL, why it is important to the culture of Elon and how the community can improve. 

'Black culture is very much here and it's alive'

On the first official day of Black History Month, students came together to participate in the Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education's “Black History Month Event Kickoff: For The Culture, Express Yourself,” where participants transformed a blank canvas into art reflecting their feelings on black culture.

Elon to limit study abroad trips to 80 students

Elon University will begin limiting study abroad trips to a maximum of 80 students per trip according to Associate Director of Study Abroad Bill Burress. 

Students engaged during President Trump's first State of the Union address