Letters to the Editor

Prospective tour guides face competition, high stakes

Though more than 200 people apply, only 20 get accepted. A 10 percent acceptance rate determines the students most fit to represent the school as a tour guide.

Health Center loses power after construction incident

The Ellington Center for Health and Wellness, located on Elon’s South Campus, lost power this morning after a cable was severed this morning due to construction behind the building, according to an e-mail sent by Dr. Janna Lynn Patterson, associate vice president of student life and dean of student health and wellness.

Vying for attention: Inside clubs', organizations' recruitment

The student org fair showcases the wide variety of organizations that Elon University offers its students. Any recognized club or organization has the opportunity to have a table at the fair, while all students have the chance to sign up.

Elon football earns national ranking

After capturing its second-straight win over a ranked team, the Elon University football  is getting recognized.

Friendly face in familiar place

Perfecting "The Art of Makeup"

Elon beats No. 6 ranked Richmond 36-33

Curt Cignetti is already off to an impressive start as Elon University's head coach. For the first time since 2011, Elon's football team won its third straight game, defeating No. 6 ranked Richmond University 36-33.

Men's soccer drops points at home vs JMU

The Elon University men’s soccer team drew 0-0 with Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) rivals James Madison University on Saturday evening, marking the team’s fourth consecutive draw and fifth of the season.

Women's soccer goes the distance for first conference match

The Elon University women’s soccer team kicked off Colonial Athletic Conference (CAA) play Thursday night at Rudd Field against the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW). 

Elon student struck by car

Elon University senior Olivia Hobbs was struck by a car around 8:30 a.m. Thursday while crossing at the intersection of East Trollinger Avenue and North Williamson Avenue. For reference, this is right near the Elon Post Office and the Town of Elon Police Department. 

Lack of diversity among national university presidents prompts discussion on Elon's search

Since 1889, Elon University has had eight presidents. All of them have been white men. And if you ask sophomore Shawna Harris-Lenior, president of the Elon chapter of the National Council of Negro Women, she fully expects that 128-year trend to continue when Elon names its ninth president this year. “When they say they’re looking, all I think is, ‘Oh, white men,’” she said.

Elon Eats: Under-budget Mexican restaurant serves up authentic, tasty cuisine

In the neighborhood, faculty and family living on campus

Dwight Davis celebrates fifteenth year as Belk's late night librarian

Dwight Davis, late night library specialist and computer support, marks his fifteenth year serving the Elon University community between the late-nights hours of 11:30 P.M. and 7:30 A.M. in the Carol Grotnes Belk Library.

Implications of DACA come out during panel at Elon

Elon students and professors gathered in LaRose Digital Theater Sept. 18 to discuss the effects of the repealing of DACA. Every seat in the theater was filled as the crowd eagerly waited to hear from the panelists. Dozens of students and faculty members sat on the floor, occupying any available space. 

Off the tracks at the Burlington Carousel Festival

The cheerful music surrounding the carousel seems like an easy choice. Childhood fun brought to life for all people, whether they’re under the age of five, or above the age of fifty. Brianna Estrada says the festival ride that makes her feel like a kid again is the train. She’s the assistant to John Burgess, who is the real conductor of the trips around the park.

Some Park Place residents move back in after mold issues

Eight Park Place apartments have been cleaned and approved for use, and by September 30th, all of the affected apartments will be ready to live in again, according to University Communications.

Missed Charleston Southern field goal lifts Elon to victory in home opener

The Phoenix won 19-17 in it's home opener. And in doing so,it beat a ranked Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) opponent for the second time in its last 21 tries

Volleyball cruises to victory against UNCG

Elon volleyball rallies to beat Navy