Letters to the Editor

Maya Angelou recognizes the 'rainbow in the clouds'

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.

The Last Word: Chris changes his mind...again

If I’ve learned one thing in life, it’s that there’s always time to change your mind. Sure, choices in life may seem per-manent and people often go on and on about how much weight your deci- sions carry.

London Impressions and Daily Differences

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.

Exposure of Royalty

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.

Analysis: A Chat with Kenton Beal

One of the most surprising things I've witnessed this year is Elon University football junior punter Kenton Beal.

Excerpts from 'Cabin Fever' reveal insight into author's life

Author Tom Montgomery Fate read excerpts from “Cabin Fever," which chronicles his life in the woods, at Elon University Oct.

Elon keeps the credit hour despite national debate

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.

October 4 Web Update

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Phoenix prepares for road battles with Wofford and Furman

“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.

Mellette won’t forget last year against App State

One of the lasting images of last year’s Elon University football team's Nov.

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

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.

Vigil invites students to break silence about suicide

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.

Baseball tackles tough fall conditioning

A look at the recent history of the Elon University baseball team shows some national and conference success.

Final lines come together for ‘Story of Home’ premiere

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. If at first it does not sound right, revise, revise, revise.

Debate watching event draws sizable crowd

What does it take to get a room full of Elon University students to sit quietly in the dark for an hour and a half with nary a side conversation or comment?

Candidate preaches change in Italy

FLORENCE, ITALY — It is election season, and not just in the United States. The race for the Italian Senate, and ultimately Italy’s Presidente del Consiglio, or Prime Minister, has begun.

Selected topics for student debate show community interests

With Election Day approaching, the Elon University’s campus is getting into the swing of debate season, most notably with a student debate scheduled for Oct.

London Design Festival continues city's art legacy

LONDON — During the weeks following the close of the Paralympics, visitors to Trafalgar Square, a cultural center in the city of London, found an interesting object in the middle of the square: a large black metal orb. To passersby, it probably looked like an eyesore, but to those emerging from it, this exhibition was eye-opening. The artistic display, called “BE OPEN Sound Portal,” was just one of more than 300 events set up by The London Design Festival, which ran Sept.

Review: Phoenix Highway member debuts solo project

Top 10 fall fashion must-haves

Men • The jean: Every guy needs a solid pair of jeans in his closet.