Letters to the Editor

Trainers play vital role in athletic success

Because of NCAA rules and regulations, coaches can only spend a certain amount of time with their players, but there is no restriction on the amount of time players can spend with the training staff. “The two people who spend the most time with a student-athlete on campus are the athletic trainer and the strength coach,” said Eric Storsved, director of athletic training services.

‘Beyond the Sky’ explores mysteries of space

The mysteries of space have inspired Elon University’s Elon Music Ambassadors’ (EMA) spring concert “Beyond the Sky,” which will be performed 7:30 p.m.

2015 Lumen Scholars announced: 15 rising juniors join prestigious scholarship program

MaryClaire Schulz called her mother in tears on a recent Thursday afternoon. Her mother assumed Schulz had bad news, but the opposite was true: Schulz was calling to tell her mother she had just been awarded the Lumen Prize. “She said, ‘Stop crying, you should be happy,’” Schulz said.

Former basketball player Adam Constantine takes on a new role

The potent energy once displayed on the basketball court is now reaching audiences in a different form. Instead of blocking shots or grabbing rebounds, Adam Constantine ’10 is filling Twitter and Instagram feeds. The former Elon University basketball player has shed his jersey and sneakers  but kept his massive beard for Facebook likes and Twitter retweets in his new role as Elon’s social media manager. It’s a fitting task for the former center, who played professionally in Finland, Ukraine, Germany, Israel and Turkey for four years and who has what friends describe as a loud, outgoing and enthusiastic personality. He’s excited to be back at his alma mater, too. “You walk onto campus and feel how alive Elon is,” Constantine said.

New Security Cameras Come to Campus

The Department of Campus Safety and Police will be adding new security technology ,according to an email sent out to the student body this afternoon by Smith Jackson.

Letter to the editor

Written by Cheri Armour Samples ’09 I graduated in 2009 from Elon, and throughout my incredible four years there, I remained incredulous each year when, each April, on a beautiful afternoon, the walls and carpets in the residence halls would be streaked with mud. Incriminating footprints would lead from the bottom of the stairwells to the top, and often, a frustrated RA (me throughout the final three years at uni) would have to report the mess to Physical Plant, who, in addition to their typical duties, had to add “cleaning up after a bunch of over-privileged brats who write condescending pieces in to the school paper blaming the school for their sloppy behavior without so much as a thanks” to their to-do list. I was horrified when someone submitted “University should minimize Festivus damages,” a piece that outlined the reasons why Elon was somehow responsible for the mess that students left behind following the  Festivus romp in the mud.  The reasoning provided for why Elon was responsible was because Elon had not provided students with hoses to clean off with, despite the fact that the school has, for years, attempted to disassociate itself from the activity.

Make volunteer work voluntary for maximum gains

When I think back to my time as an incoming freshman two years ago, I can remember my desire to find activities beyond the classroom in which I could actively participate.

Elon should support current international students

Elon University boasts about its international population in many of its publications and all over its website, but this population is marginalized even as the university works to expand it. The university has a small international student population and is making an effort to further develop the program, but in its attempt to increase the number of international students it has forgotten to provide adequate support for the international students already here. According to the Elon Fact Book, 6 percent of all graduate and undergraduate students at Elon — 386 out of 6,483 — are international students.

Softball peaking going into CAA Tournament

By the bottom of the eighth, sophomore Carey Million stood at bat and anticipated an inside pitch, but she got a low, inside changeup.

Track and Field on the rise after winning CAA Championships

Led by a core group of returners and bolstered by young talent, the Elon University women’s track and field team completed its first season as a member of the Colonial Athletic Association with a first place finish in the CAA Outdoor Championships. Elon finished with a total of 150 points, beating out host College of William & Mary, which finished with 134.5 points.

Starbucks announced for downtown Elon, controversy brews

Plans by Elon University to bring a Starbucks to campus next fall have been met with fierce grassroots opposition, saying the corporate coffee giant will disrupt local business and impede the growing artisan vibe of downtown Elon. Patrons of The Oak House — a locally owned and operated coffee, beer and wine shop that opened its N.

Elon Football Player Arrested

The Alamance County Clerk of Courts says Cordell Wesley Forrest, a 19-year old Elon freshman and defensive back for the Elon University football team, was arrested and charged Monday with first-degree felony burglary. According to the incident report, police responded to a burglary call just before midnight at the Danieley O Center. Alamance County Jail says Forrest has posted his $50,000 bond. According to Elon Athletics spokesperson Chris Rash, Forrest has been "suspended indefinitely for a violation of team rules." The Charlotte native redshirted during the 2014 football season and recorded two tackles in the teams' spring game just two weeks ago. Police lifted fingerprints from the scene that have been registered as evidence in the case.

Elon football player charged with first-degree burglary

Cordell Wesley Forrest, a 19-year old freshman and member of the football team, was charged Monday with first-degree felony burglary. The Times-News first reported the charge. According to incident reports, police responded to a burglary in Danieley O late Thursday night.

Voices of Elon: Bob Minton

Senior crosses Saxapahaw off the bucketlist

There are less than 20 days until commencement 2015, and there are many things seniors want to do before May 23rd! When tasked with completing a senior "bucket list challenge," I decided to combine two things I enjoy, good food and going to a new place. A scenic 30 minute drive from Elon will get you to the quaint town of Saxapahaw where the Eddy Restaurant and Pub is located. Getting a rooftop view of the Haw River, five of my friends joined me for great service and amazing food.

Changes brewing in downtown Elon

Downtown Elon has become a place where local businesses have grown and thrived off the local community.

Jack Isenbarger begins a business in basketball

Former Elon basketball player Jack Isenbarger has heard the sound of dribbling all of his life, but it's who he's shooting hoops with now that's changing the rhythm of his game. "Any time I can do something where it involves youth and basketball, I'm all about it," Isenbarger said. Isenbarger started the Alamance Basketball Academy in February, teaching the fundamentals of basketball to the youth of Alamance County. "It was something that just made sense really," he said.

Elon prepares for Commencement festivities

As the school year winds down, seniors have one major event on their minds, Commencement. Graduation will take place on Saturday, May 23 at 9:15 a.m.

Elon student lands role in Carole King musical

While many Elon seniors make plans to move on to pursue graduate school or work in business offices, one Elon student is moving into the spotlight.

Elon, CAA say transition has been smooth through one year

Reflecting back on a year in the Colonial Athletic Association, the feelings director of athletics Dave Blank has gauged from Elon University athletes have been positive. Elon made the transition from the Southern Conference last summer, a move that meant more travel and an increased level of competition for Phoenix teams. The women’s track and field team provided the lone team conference title, winning last weekend’s CAA Championship meet in Williamsburg, Virginia.