Letters to the Editor

LIFESTYLE 9/6/17 12:18pm

Welcoming the Class of 2021 with Inclusivity

By Jamie Snover

Maura “Jazz” Harris is a freshman Odyssey scholar from Charlotte, N.C. When beginning her college search, an inclusive community was just as important as finding the right fit for her major. “I didn’t really ever have to come out to my family, just because they’re very accepting and my sister is bi as well,” Harris said.

SPORTS 9/6/17 8:00am

Phoenix maintains shutout streak on soccer field

By Erik Webb

The Elon University men’s soccer team is off to a dominant start. After starting the season with a 0-0 draw against out-of conference opponent Fordham, the Phoenix has collected two shutout wins against the University of Central Florida and Presbyterian College by scores of 1-0 and 2-0, respectively.

NEWS 9/6/17 7:00am

Students, administration have different opinions about campus parking situation

By Margaret Malone

Elon University has 5,390 parking spaces — according to University Architect and Director of Planning, Design and Construction Management Brad Moore, that is more than enough. In 2016, the Town of Elon's governing board, the Board of Alderman, added a university clause to their parking regulations which would've required Elon to construct an additional 1,000 parking spaces.

NEWS 9/6/17 7:00am

The Lone Stand of a Common Soldier

By Anton L. Delgado

In less than 15 minutes, Elon University students can find themselves standing at the base of a confederate statue located on the north side of the Alamance County Historic Courthouse. The 30-foot-high, marble and granite statue dedicated to the 1,100 men from Alamance County who fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War has been causing debate throughout the city.

SPORTS 9/1/17 1:18pm

Phoenix comes up short in Cignetti debut

By Miles Garrett

TOLEDO, Ohio — The Elon University football team dropped its 2017 opener Thursday night against the University of Toledo 47-13. The Curt Cignetti era got off to a rocky start as the offense struggled to get anything going throughout the game. Elon played eight true-freshman during the game in addition to its head coach’s debut.

NEWS 8/31/17 2:45pm

Elon Move-In: Interview with Leo Lambert

By Elon News Network

At his last Elon Move-In day as University president, Leo Lambert says he always loves seeing all the new faces on campus. Lambert understands the stress these Elon parents are going through as they send their child off to college! He said to stay tuned for his last Convocation speech for his advice for freshmen.

NEWS 8/31/17 2:45pm

Elon Move-In: Frenzy at Target

 

For all those last minute “need-to-have” items, Target comes to the rescue. Students and families flocked to Target today to get everything they may have forgotten at home or didn’t realize they needed. The goal: to buy everything you need while your parents are still there so you don’t have to pay for any of it. But after a few hours, there was no where to park and some items sold out.

LIFESTYLE 8/31/17 10:25am

Uplifting Black males on campus

By Diego Pineda

The recent police shootings, current political climate and protests such as the one Charlottesville, Virginia have led senior Alonzo Cee to combat the negative stereotypes aimed at black males. While interning and doing research at the Alpha Phi Alpha headquarters this summer, Cee came to the realization of the lack of support systems that exist for black males on college campuses. “The books I was reading and researched talked about that there needs to be support groups specifically targeted for black men in order to make them feel like they have some worth, have that connection and have that bond,” Cee said. Cee’s research focused on African American men on college campuses and he came across the subject of support systems in predominantly white college campuses.

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LIFESTYLE 02/06/2026 9:31pm
Students, faculty celebrate Lunar New Year, lion dance

Marking the beginning of a new year on the lunar calendar, four Elon organizations and the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life held their annual Lunar New Year celebration. Elon’s McBride Gathering Space came to life with lanterns, interactive games and Asian cuisine.

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