Letters to the Editor

NEWS 2/29/16 1:53pm

Junior cinema major speaks at TED2016 conference

By Ally Feinsot

When Jonny Deaton submitted his award-winning film, “Joining the Conversation” to the Nukebusters Short Film Contest, he did not anticipate presenting at a Ted Talk months later. Deaton, a junior cinema and television arts major, spoke at the TED2016 Conference February 15 in Vancouver, Canada. His four-minute film depicted millennials and their knowledge of nuclear weapons.

NEWS 2/29/16 1:31pm

Roscoe's Guitars finds its tune

By JPascale3

Roscoe's Guitars shop has been shaping the sound of music for many years. Recently, their customers are becoming more "high profile". Drew Averett is the production manager and head builder of the shop. "We just had James Cook, of Luke Bryan's band, their bass player," Averett said.

NEWS 2/28/16 7:28pm

Kimberly Honiball - 2016-02-28 19:28:24

 

To whom this may concern: My name is Kimberly Honiball, and I am the Vice President of Public Relations and Marketing of Alpha Chi Omega here at Elon University. We are hosting a rock climbing competition on March 12th from 12-4 p.m.

NEWS 2/28/16 3:33pm

Finding home

By Emily DeMaioNewton

The trees outside the Sacred Space at the Numen Lumen Pavilion are beginning to bud. I spend a lot of time there as a Truitt Center intern.

NEWS 2/28/16 12:00pm

Hillary Clinton wins big in South Carolina primary

By mstutz

Just days before Super Tuesday, South Carolina primary voters made a loud statement on Saturday by voting former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as their nominee for the White House. Clinton swept the Palmetto State.

NEWS 2/28/16 11:50am

Safety, respectful behavior in living spaces deserves greater priority

By Tim Melton

Having spent my last three years as a student here at Elon, I was sure for the longest time that nothing more about college living could faze me. Granted, the initial transition from living at home to a more independent lifestyle was difficult, but after so much time, I figured I was already well-accustomed to the various eccentricities of living in close quarters with hundreds of college students. 

SPORTS 2/27/16 11:30pm

Men's basketball ends regular season with win at Delaware

By Alex Simon

With its Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Tournament seeding already decided, the Elon University men’s basketball team closed out the regular season with a 77-59 win at the University of Delaware Saturday. Elon led for all but two minutes and ten seconds of the game, cruising to its fifth conference road victory over the last-place Blue Hens.

SPORTS 2/27/16 10:39pm

Men's tennis beats Brown in tight match Friday

By Alex Ofori

After rallying to secure the doubles point, the young Elon University men’s 5ennis team split the singles to earn to a 4-3 win over Brown University Friday afternoon at the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center. “It’s nice just to get a good, tough match outdoors in because we haven’t had one,” said head coach Michael Leonard, “That was something we really needed.” The Phoenix (5-3) trailed in doubles after losing 6-0 at No. 2, but freshmen Mario Paccini and Salvador Mijares rallied to win No. 1 doubles on a tiebreaker 7-6 (7-5). After trailing 5-1, juniors Petar Tomic and Chris Humphreys rallied to take a 7-6 (8-6) victory at No. 3 and clinch the doubles point for Elon. Mijares gave the Phoenix a 2-0 lead at the start of singles play, winning No. 4 in straight sets 6-2, 6-0.

SPORTS 2/27/16 2:51pm

Burnett leads women's basketball to 62-45 win on Senior Night

By Miles Garrett

The Elon University women’s basketball team came into Alumni Gym Friday night with an opportunity to affirm itself in fourth place in the CAA. With a star-effort performance from sophomore guard Shay Burnett, the Phoenix beat the University of Delaware 62-45 to confirm its new standing in the CAA with an opportunity looming ahead Sunday against top-ranked James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA.

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SPORTS 02/08/2026 12:32pm
Breakout performances power Elon athletics

Across multiple sports, several Elon athletes are stepping into larger roles and delivering pivotal performances. From breakout scorers on the court to record-setting runs on the track, the Phoenix have found impact players up and down the roster, offering a snapshot of the depth and momentum building across Elon athletics. In the past two weeks, these four athletes have showcased themselves as predominant parts of their teams and Elon athletics overall. 

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