Letters to the Editor

NEWS 5/6/12 2:00pm

Beat stress before it beats you

By Katie Kolls

It’s that time of year — finals will soon be here, meaning that students will probably spend their last weeks of school studying and facing a heavy load of anxiety. Not taking an occasional de-stress break from studying can actually hinder your ability to stay focused.

NEWS 5/6/12 2:00pm

Stay active during your summer vacation through fun exercise

By Megan Porter

When thinking about a relaxing vacation, a exercise and workout routine might not be the first thing to pop to mind.

NEWS 5/6/12 1:59pm

Internship success from head to toe

By Rebecca Wickel

Tips for how to dress for your internship this summer Outfit: There’s one rule for what you’re wearing: When in doubt, it’s out.

NEWS 5/6/12 1:59pm

How to be a great summer intern

By Kate Riley

Tips brought to you by Ross Wade, Assistant Director of Career Services for the School of Communications 1.

NEWS 5/6/12 1:10pm

GOP candidates wage war of words

By Dan Quackenbush

Contraception. National debt. Same-sex marriage. Religion. Healthcare. Just words, right? These words have been the weapons that each GOP primary candidate has brandished vehemently for the last several months.

NEWS 5/6/12 1:05pm

O’Reilly’s coverage of Breivik shows lack of cultural understanding

By Caitlin O'Donnell

The ‘other’ throughout American history is generally easy to spot. Look for a catastrophic event or significant movement that propels them into the national spotlight.

NEWS 5/6/12 1:00pm

Responsible opposition, every time?

By Ian Luther

On Monday, April 23, Congress voted on CISPA, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Intelligence Act, and not surprisingly, it passed easily.

NEWS 5/6/12 12:57pm

Some like it hot, some like it cold

By Christine Williams

Ask most any college student which they like better, winter or summer, and a lot would say summer. Summer means vacation, sun and the beach.

NEWS 5/6/12 12:52pm

London sets new standards in Olympic planning

By Julia Miller

Sustainability. Legacy. Rejuvenation. These form the backbone of London 2012 planning, all tying together in a comprehensive package. Once completed, the Olympic Stadium will be the most sustainable ever built, using less steel, low-carbon concrete and even building the top ring of the stadium with gas pipes left over from a previous project.

NEWS 5/6/12 12:48pm

Injured MLB players return to the game

By Andrew Wilson

There have been a lot of headlines in the offseason surrounding star players, but what about the star players that are coming back from serious injuries that kept them off the field for most of, if not all of last season?

NEWS 5/6/12 12:40pm

Coast to Coast Drama: New York

By Kyle Maher

No place in the world has drama like the New York City. The city has the most famous sports teams in the world and the most passionate fans in the country, bar none.

NEWS 5/6/12 12:34pm

Coast to Coast Drama: Los Angeles

By Matt Dowdle

No one can deny that Los Angeles is full of stars and is arguably the place to be on the West Coast.

NEWS 5/5/12 7:54pm

4 Life Lessons We Learned from Walt Disney

By Rebecca Iannucci

Here’s a social experiment. Next time you’re in your dorm with suitemates, or taking a road trip with friends, grab your iPod and play “I’ll Make a Man Out of You.” As Donny Osmond’s silky-smooth voice filters through the speakers, take note of how many people can recite the song without missing a single lyric (some may even add animated gestures while they sing). As long as you’re singing with fellow college students, I’m willing to bet at least half of your group will complete the song seamlessly. Disney movies like “Mulan,” which graced us with the song in question, have been a cornerstone of our lives since we were old enough to walk.

NEWS 5/5/12 7:51pm

Overrated: MPPA determines our movie habits more than it should

By Rebecca Wickel

When I saw “Titanic” for the first time, my mom covered my eyes. Sex scenes were not OK in my household until I was in junior high, which is fair.

NEWS 5/5/12 7:48pm

Music Reviews: Nicki Minaj and Fun.

By Mary Kate Brogan

"Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded" by Nicki Minaj Release Date: Apr. 3, 2012 If you like: Kanye West, Rihanna Notable songs: Starships, Pound the Alarm, Marilyn Monroe Nicki Minaj has been a star for quite some time, getting “50k for a verse, no album out” in Nov.

NEWS 5/5/12 7:46pm

Film Reviews: 'The Five Year Engagement' and 'The Avengers'

By Megan Porter

"The Avengers" Marvel’s “The Avengers” is what director Joss Whedon calls an “old fashioned” and “bigger than life” summer movie.

NEWS 5/5/12 7:40pm

Are Big Cities the Best Place for Recent College Grads?

By Tanza Loudenback

Graduation is nearing once again and seniors must find jobs and a new place to call home. The choices graduates make about where to live fresh out of Elon University shape their careers — and lives — as they are tossed into corporate America.

NEWS 5/5/12 7:31pm

Exploring Asheville

By Todd Leonard

Asheville is a vibrant town that hosts a variety of things to do and places to see when visiting. You can hike the Big Fork Ridge Trail, visit the Black Mountain College Museum and Arts Center and see a concert at the Grey Eagle Tavern and Music Hall all in the same day. “Asheville has a really artsy vibe,” said junior Kaitlin Briley.

NEWS 5/5/12 7:28pm

Letter from the Editor of The Edge

By Kate Riley

It’s odd to think that this year has come and gone so quickly, especially for those of you graduating in just a matter of weeks.

NEWS 5/5/12 6:37pm

Celebrating identity before graduation

By Kristen Olsen

This week I was given the opportunity to talk with LGBTQ students and allies on campus.

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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".