Letters to the Editor

NEWS 2/3/14 2:25pm

Exploration of “12 Years A Slave”: Elon’s quest for diversity

By Audrey Griffith

We are often told as Elon University students that we live in the “Elon Bubble.” But if you look a bit closer at the advertising boards and posters around campus throughout Winter Term, you will see a focus on diversity. The Oaks Neighborhood has taken this to heart by starting a book program in which students are to read “12 Years a Slave” over the span of Winter Term.

NEWS 2/3/14 1:55pm

Kate McKinnon of 'SNL' to perform at Elon

By Jonathan Black

Kate McKinnon, a cast member for “Saturday Night Live,” will perform at 8:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at Elon University’s McCrary Theatre. McKinnon debuted as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” April 2012, becoming the third openly gay cast member in the show’s 38-year history.

NEWS 1/31/14 10:27pm

Wildcats, Orange leading college basketball landscape

By Kyle Maher

As the college basketball season enters February, three teams have remained unbeaten and have established themselves as part of the best in the country: the University of Arizona, Syracuse University and Wichita State University. Of those three, the Orange and the Wildcats have the best chance to remain undefeated and cut down the nets in Arlington, Texas in April.

SPORTS 1/31/14 1:22am

New lineup and aggressive play helps Elon top WCU

By afeather

After sticking with the same starting lineup for the first 21 games, a reenergized Elon University Men's Basketball team switched it up for the first time all season and left Alumni Gym with a 74-60 victory over Western Carolina on Thursday, Jan.

NEWS 1/30/14 10:37pm

Lineup change, attacking mentality leads Elon to win

By Tommy Hamzik

For the first time in 21 games this season, Elon University coach Matt Matheny decided to start a different lineup of five players. But, it was more than just subbing senior guard Jack Isenbarger and junior guard Kevin Blake into the lineup that helped the Phoenix snap a three-game losing skid and beat Western Carolina University, 74-60, at home. Elon worked to attack more offensively and defensively while putting down their heads and focusing, avenging a 74-62 loss at Western Carolina from Jan.

NEWS 1/30/14 4:55pm

Colonnades residents expand their global palates at residence life event

By Simone Jasper

Colonnades residents sampled food and experienced traditions from over a dozen countries at Wednesday night’s “Walk around the World.” At the event, residents braved the cold to visit themed common rooms on the floors of each Colonnades building. At the event, students ate Belgian waffles, drank Turkish coffee, received Brazilian somba dance lessons and learned facts about the Philippines. Attendees received Phoenix Passports, which were stamped at each floor.

NEWS 1/29/14 5:14pm

Phoenix eyes revenge as Catamounts come to town

By Matt Krause

Where did the season go? All of a sudden, there are only ten games left in the Elon University men’s basketball season and the Phoenix sits at 10-11, 3-3 in Southern Conference play. For a team projected to win the Southern Conference, there is still significant work to be done.

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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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