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NEWS 6/5/14 5:25pm

Pedestrian killed by train near Elon

By bmcgovern

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train near Elon University at 2:03 p.m. on Thursday. The accident occurred near the train crossing on Gilliam Road, across from the Phoenix Arms apartment complex. The victim was identified as Justin Lamar Swanson, 27, of Burlington.

NEWS 6/4/14 1:27am

New Hillel director to start in July

By kmaraghy

Elon Hillel has named a new director who will replace Nancy Luberoff in July. Rabbi Rebecca Joseph, who will also serve as an associate chaplain for Jewish life, is an ordained rabbi.

SPORTS 5/31/14 4:05pm

Southern Conference raises fee to exit league

By afeather

Following its four-day session of spring meetings in Hilton Head Island, S.C., the Southern Conference announced Friday that it will raise its exit fee to $1 million. The fee is an increase of $400,000, from the $600,000 it cost to leave the league prior. The league's presidents also voted to increase the fee for leaving the SoCon with less than a year's notice to $1.25 million. The move is in an effort to bring stability to a conference that has fallen victim to several teams leaving in recent years. The College of Charleston left for the Colonial Athletic Association in the summer of 2013, and four more teams will be leaving the league at the end of June. Appalachian State and Georgia Southern will be heading to the Sun Belt, Davidson is moving to the Atlantic 10 and Elon will be joining College of Charleston in the CAA. Three teams will be joining the SoCon to replace those leaving.

NEWS 5/31/14 11:10am

Elon track competes at NCAA East Prelims

By Tommy Hamzik

The Elon University women's track and field team had a program-record five athletes compete at this week's NCAA East Preliminaries at the University of North Florida. Freshman Jennifer Esposito and senior Allyson Oram each moved up in the national rankings and improved their times in their respective events.

NEWS 5/24/14 4:40pm

Being a campus rep

By Sarah Smith

Brand ambassadorships have become a hot position for Millennials. Ambassador programs have their perks: free merchandise, company connections, resume building and the bragging rights of saying you work at a particular company.

NEWS 5/24/14 4:36pm

The six best fashion apps and websites

By Tatum Pederson

Social media has taken over our lives on many different levels of communication. Whether we are checking our Instagram feeds, Twitter, or updating our online closets, the information is endless, and we constantly need it. Apps and websites have become crucial parts of our daily lives.

NEWS 5/24/14 4:22pm

Summer Beach Fun

By Austin Durling

Every summer, college students flock to the beach on weekends and holidays after working long hours at jobs and internships.

NEWS 5/24/14 3:52pm

Unique travel destinations that add zing to your vacation

By Leah Channas

Let’s be honest: everyone gets tired of going to the beach at some point or another. You can only endure one of those painful sunburns from slouching in your grandmother’s broken beach chair so many times before you have to call it quits and search for new vacation destinations.

NEWS 5/24/14 1:05pm

Class of 2014 says goodbye Under the Oaks

By Katy Canada

Crowded into the historic space where 123 graduating classes previously received their diplomas, Elon University faculty, staff, family and friends welcomed a new crop of graduates into the world beyond Elon. Seniors graduating Under The Oaks today closed the door on their undergraduate experiences.

NEWS 5/23/14 12:50am

Top 10 in Elon athletics for 2013-2014

By Tommy Hamzik

10. Elon garners six individual titles at SoCon Outdoor Track and Field Championships En route to a third-place finish, its highest in program history, the Elon women’s track and field team saw six athletes take home individual crowns at the SoCon Outdoor Championships.

NEWS 5/22/14 5:03pm

Five Elon athletes qualify for NCAA Track Prelims

By Tommy Hamzik

More Elon University track and field athletes will run at the NCAA Division I East Preliminary Round than ever before when five members of the Phoenix team head to Jacksonville, Fla., May 29-31. Senior Bria Bell will run in the 400-meters, freshman Jennifer Esposito in the 400-meter hurdles, sophomore Sydney Griffin in the 100-meter hurdles and Allyson Oram in the 10,000-meters.

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NEWS 12/17/2025 3:18pm
North Carolinians rate public schools poorly in new Elon Poll

As K-12 students across North Carolina prepare for their winter break, the Elon University Poll released poll data on Dec. 17 finding that most North Carolinians gave mediocre or poor grades to public schools across the state. “The states have always had deep authority on education, but there has been more federal involvement in various years,” Director of the Elon University Poll Jason Husser said. “So we thought, well, this is the time for us to really look in depth about what do people think about North Carolina schools.”

LIFESTYLE 12/16/2025 10:30am
Grief, loss support group provides comfort for Elon faculty, staff

Elon University associate chaplain Rev. Julie Tonnesen said loss and grief are universal emotions, but found that they can be difficult for faculty and staff to process while continuing their usual routines. “Even when we show up to work, that doesn’t mean that we get to put the rest of our lives on the back burner,” Tonnesen said. “Our grief comes with us. It’s not something we can just keep on a shelf at home.” In collaboration with Counseling Services, the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, began offering a monthly group for faculty and staff to support those affected by loss. 

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