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NEWS 10/8/12 10:14am

Educators debate uses and challenges of classroom technology

By Adriana Miano

For many Elon students, laptops, smartphones and tablets are an essential part of everyday life. But some faculty members debate whether these technologies have a place in the classroom. “They are an educational tool,” said Peter Felten, director of the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning.

NEWS 10/6/12 9:19pm

Stymied by big plays, Elon drops third straight

By Zachary Horner

It may be easy to start the retelling of Elon University's 35-23 loss to No. 14 Appalachian State University Saturday at Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone, N.C., with a reminder that the Phoenix is now 2-4 this season overall, 0-3 in the Southern Conference. Another angle might be a continuation of the domination the Mountaineers have held over the Phoenix since 1965.

NEWS 10/5/12 4:13pm

New series addresses Elon community’s perception of Islam

By Kristen Olsen

In an effort to address and discuss the Elon community’s misconceptions about Islam and the people who practice it, the Truitt Center is hosting “Navigating Islam,” a series of discussions about the religion. Maurice Hines, Arabic professor at Elon University, hosted the first discussion Oct.

NEWS 10/5/12 4:13pm

Planning for Family Weekend unspoiled by rain

By Ethan Smith

Family Weekend is all about timing. Usually scheduled for the end of September, it sits snugly between the start of school and fall break. “This was the best time academically to schedule Family Weekend,” said Jodean Schmiederer, assistant dean of students.

NEWS 10/5/12 4:13pm

The language of clothing: Students publicly cross dress to examine social constructs

By Kyra Gemberling

If you were on Elon University’s campus Oct. 3, you just might have seen a young man sporting a pair of red high heels. Senior Logan Sutton bravely donned the heels for a project for his Performance Studies class, in which students were asked to cross dress in public and interact with others without telling them it was an assignment. “Our clothes come to define who we are, so by altering that in some way that is distinctly the opposite gender, we get to perceive what other people think about it through our interactions,” Sutton said. This analysis of gender construction through clothing is all part of the concept of the class, taught by Elizabeth Patterson, assistant professor of theatre, who said the purpose of this upper-level course is to analyze the relationship between a dramatic performance onstage and social performance, which is how individuals interact with others on a daily basis. Cultural expression through dress Clothing is just one example of how individuals communicate with each other, Patterson said, so the project serves as a way for students to see first-hand how others respond to how they dress, particularly if what they wear isn’t typically associated with their sex. “Fashion is the only element of cultural expression in which we participate everyday, whether we are aware that we’re doing it or not,” Patterson said.

NEWS 10/5/12 12:15am

Maya Angelou recognizes the 'rainbow in the clouds'

By Melissa Kansky

A standing ovation welcomed Maya Angelou to Elon University as she emerged from the behind the curtain and captivated the filled auditorium. "God put a rainbow in the cloud," she sang into the microphone, punctuating the last note with a light laugh. Although the melody derived from a 19th century folk song, she explained the significance of the rainbow originates from a Biblical story. "We are told in Genesis that rain had persisted so relentlessly we thought it would never cease," she said.

NEWS 10/4/12 9:10pm

London Impressions and Daily Differences

By Katherine Wise

Elon students studying abroad this semester in London share their impressions, observations and experiences that they have made since arriving to the city .  Expectations By Allie Andrews Expectations can be a difficult thing.

NEWS 10/4/12 9:09pm

Exposure of Royalty

By Tupper Allen

Kate Middleton's topless picture was an issue very prevalent in the United Kingdom Kate is the duchess of Cambridge, and is married to Prince William.

NEWS 10/4/12 9:08pm

Elon keeps the credit hour despite national debate

By Alex Francis

In recent years, the backbone of the university course-measuring metric, the credit hour, has come under increased scrutiny. Originally created by Andrew Carnegie and once called a “Carnegie unit,” the credit hour was created as a way to ensure professors received proper pension, measuring the amount of time a teacher spent teaching and relating that to payment.

NEWS 10/4/12 5:06pm

Phoenix prepares for road battles with Wofford and Furman

By Andrew Wilson

“Winning is the only type of momentum you want.” Elon University women’s soccer head coach Chris Neal, who said the above statement, has a clear goal. The Phoenix is coming off a weekend in which they had the highest number of healthy players and used the most subs in a game this season.

NEWS 10/4/12 5:05pm

Growing number of students choose non-traditional post-grad opportunities

By Kristen Olsen

While the majority graduating seniors will spend most of their year filling out graduate school applications or sending their resumes to potential employers, some students have found alternative post-graduation plans. Non-traditional opportunities, such as joining the Peace Corps or volunteering for a non-profit organization, are becoming a more popular choice for Elon students.

NEWS 10/4/12 5:04pm

Vigil invites students to break silence about suicide

By Adriana Miano

A circle of candles glowed in the dark in front of Moseley Center during the National Suicide Prevention Month Vigil. Students and professors gathered to remember their peers, friends and relatives who they have lost to suicide, and those in attendance reflected on how those losses have affected their own lives. The vigil began Sept.

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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. 

LIFESTYLE 12/14/2025 11:03am
‘Hemos olvidado la conversación’: el VIH/SIDA todavía afecta al Sur a medida que disminuye la conciencia

45 años después de los primeros casos de VIH/SIDA reportados en Estados Unidos, la lucha contra esta enfermedad está lejos de terminar, especialmente en el sur del país. Según los datos más recientes de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades, el sur representó el 52% de todos los diagnósticos de VIH en Estados Unidos en 2023. "Sabemos que el VIH/SIDA ha afectado de manera desproporcionada a las personas de color y a las personas LGBTQ+ de color en este país", afirmó Jeff Bennett, profesor de estudios de comunicación en la Universidad de Vanderbilt. "Hay muchas personas que viven en zonas rurales, existe desconfianza hacia los profesionales de la salud y persiste el estigma social".

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