Letters to the Editor

'Little Princes' selected as 2013 common reading

If Elon University’s incoming students are adventure lovers, this year’s selection for the common reading assignment — “Little Princes”  by Conor Grennan — is sure to please. But this book isn’t just another action-packed thriller.

Faculty, staff aim for higher student success with new initiatives

Students will bring in their own excitement for Elon University’s 2013–2014 school year, but the faculty and staff are pushing for new and better strategies to ensure students are more successful and satisfied than ever before. Academic and student aid departments have been organizing fresh measures to introduce in the fall semester.

Art history, dance programs preview upcoming calendar events

With the fall semester quickly approaching, the art history and dance departments at Elon University are ready to show off what they have been preparing for all summer.

Departments of Music, Performing Arts look to engage students

Boasting one of the Princeton Review’s Top 15 college theater programs, Elon University has scheduled its fall cultural calendar, which offers numerous events within the fields of music and the performing arts. Within the Department of Music, there are more than 80 planned performances featuring faculty, guest artists and 16 different student ensembles.

History not on Elon’s side in FCS/FBS matchup

Unlike the National Football League, college football does not have preseason games. There are no exhibitions to get game experience without worrying about a win-loss record.

Dr. Danieley Welcomes New Danieley Center Residents

On Friday, August 23, Elon welcomed the largest freshman class of more than 1,450 new students with excitement and anticipation.

Elon leaders give advice at New Student Convocation

Families gathered Under the Oaks for Elon University's New Student Convocation on Saturday morning, August 24 . During convocation, first year students were able to gain knowledge from Elon University leaders. Welsford Bishopric, SGA President, told the new students to reflect on their past, but to also work toward their futures. President Leo Lambert also addressed the new students with words of advice. "Practice the arts of tolerance, understanding, and kindness during your days as an Elon student," President Lambert said. Following convocation, new students received their acorns and officially began their journey as Elon students. [div class="aligncenter"][/div]

Stark saves Elon late as Phoenix battle Pirates to 1-1 draw

Through 84 minutes on Sunday Aug. 25, the Elon University women’s soccer team had dominated the East Carolina University Pirates. That all changed with six minutes remaining in regulation, as the Pirates converted on their second corner kick of the match to all but pull the rug out from under the Phoenix, who at the time owned heavy shots and corner kick margins of 13-1 and 21-2, respectfully. That is if the Pirates could hold on. Three minutes later, the Phoenix tied the game with a goal from senior Chelsey Stark to knot the game at one.

Photo Gallery: Elon move-in day

Elon revamps dining scene upon reviewing student feedback

Have you ever felt like your feedback to Elon University’s Dining Services is just filed away in a folder, never to be seen again?

New Student Orientation makes changes for better transitions

About 1,500 new students will arrive to campus to join the Elon University community Aug. 23, and the New Student Orientation Program will be a rather enthusiastic welcome for new students.

Class of 2017 is largest, most diverse in Elon’s history

This fall, Elon University will welcome the largest and most diverse class in its history. The class contains 1,481 students, with 17 percent of those enrolled representing ethnic diversity.

Ally Golightly '13 makes teaching aspirations reality with Fulbright program

As a child, there is a category of conversation that often cannot be suppressed — what they want to be when they grow up. Some folks remember this talk with fondness because they really did become an astronaut, firefighter, rock star or veterinarian.

Elon alumna Kelly Zug takes Fulbright award to Bulgaria

When entering college, most students like to have a plan. But sometimes college comes with opportunities that change what one wants to do in life. For Kelly Zug, who graduated from Elon University in 2012, this was exactly the case. Zug recently received a Fulbright program English Teaching Assistantship award to teach in Bulgaria for one year, starting this fall.

The Last Word: It’s a (red) hot Move-In Day

Never in my life have I bungee jumped, nor do I really ever want to. The thought of jumping off a cliff, bridge or building with more than one story isn’t exactly on my bucket list. And while I’m no expert on the emotions of bungee jumping, I imagine the worst feeling occurs right before you’re going to jump: an exhausting combination of excitement, dread and nerves, the same emotions students feel on Move-In Day in their first year of college.

Class of 2013: Where are they now?

Darien Flowers Bachelor of Arts, Political Science Former SGA Executive President Q: Where are you employed, and what do you do? A: I’m a research assistant for Sen.

Your Elon guide: books, bricks and Biscuitville

Right now, rising freshmen across the nation are hearing the same college advice from every ex-alum to ever step foot in a dorm: Talk to your professors, get along with your roommate, plan your time well, et cetera. But you’re not just coming to college, you’re coming to Elon University.

Alumna Brittany Woodard offers advice for incoming freshmen

Don’t believe the hype — not when it comes to all the college horror stories, at least. “It’s really not that bad,” says Brittany Woodard, a recent graduate of Elon University.

Photo Gallery: Elon Football Scrimmage First Look

See Photojournalist Al Drago's raw edit of the Elon Phoenix football team scrimmage game at Rhodes Stadium on Sunday, August 18, 2013 in Elon, N.C. [gallery type="slideshow" ids="3967,3968,3969,3970,3971,3972,3973,3974,3975,3976,3977,3978,3979,3980,3981,3982,3983,3984,3985,3986,3987,3988,3989,3990,3991,3992,3993,3994,3995,3996,3997,3998,3999,4000,4001,4002,4003,4004,4005,4006,4007,4008,4009,4010,4011,4012,4013,4014,4015,4016,4017,4018,4019,4020"]

Has Stephen Strasburg become this generation's Rick Ankiel?

In recent memory, no Major League Baseball pitcher has had a more heralded debut than the Washington Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg.