Letters to the Editor

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NEWS 3/3/23 1:00am

Elon University clarifies what 5.14% increased tuition is going toward

By Avery Sloan

Janet Williams, vice president for finance and administration, said the reasoning behind the 5.14% tuition, room and board increase is to assist with items such as hiring and retaining additional staff members, increasing financial aid for items such as student internships and increasing diversity efforts. During the Elon University March 2 Student Government Association business meeting, Williams shared details on what students tuition goes toward and Chris Fulkerson, assistant vice president for administrative services, and Jana Lynn Patterson, dean of students, shared what Elon’s student insurance will cover. 

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SPORTS 3/2/23 11:49pm

Elon University women’s basketball ends home season on a high note

By Sydney Spencer

In its final home game of the 2022-23 season, the Elon University women’s basketball team defeated the University of North Carolina Wilmington 52-42. A back and forth battle for the Phoenix, with a small comeback by UNCW, ended in an emotional night for the seniors and graduate students as they left the court at Schar Center one final time. Graduate student guard Lenaejha Evans came to Elon for her final college season after playing for two seasons at Rider University. She said stepping off of the court was bittersweet.

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LIFESTYLE 3/2/23 4:21pm

PHOTO GALLERY: Elon University's 2023 Spring Dance Concert

By Ellis Chandler

Elon University’s Spring Dance Concert features six choreographed pieces by Elon dance faculty in collaboration with students and guest choreographer Ming-Lung Yang from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. The concert is set for March 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. and March 4 and 5 at 2 p.m. in McCrary Theatre.

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LIFESTYLE 3/2/23 11:08am

Non-traditional Elon University nursing student pushes for older aged students to attend university, help others

By Betsy Schlehuber

As soon as  Eric Mulford graduated high school, he received his EMT certification. Shortly after that, he became a firefighter paramedic. Twenty two years later, he decided to attend nursing school at Elon University. Sophomore Mulford is the oldest nursing student in the first cohort at 41 years old and said he feels like a “big brother” to the other students.

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NEWS 3/2/23 8:47am

Local female police officers share challenges, plans for equity

By Abigail Hobbs

Local female police officers share challenges, overcoming sexual harassment and plans for equity. Throughout her career, Blackwelder said she felt she had to try harder than her male coworkers while facing sexist jokes and innuendos from coworkers and sexual harassment from superiors as a young officer. 

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SPORTS 3/1/23 9:17pm

Elon University softball struggles in loss to East Carolina

By Jacob Kisamore

The Elon University softball team struggled on Wednesday night against East Carolina, allowing 15 baserunners and tallying just three hits in a 5-1 loss against the Pirates. 

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SPORTS 3/1/23 8:34pm

Elon baseball drops second game of home-and-home series vs. UNC Greensboro

By Liam Stephens

After a perfect first inning by both junior right-handed pitcher Ben Sieracki and UNCG junior right-handed pitcher Caleb Cozart, the Phoenix earned runners on first and second in the top of the second, but a pair of strikeouts — one looking and one swinging — quieted its scoring threat. In the bottom of the inning, UNCG junior right fielder and cleanup hitter Dosi Jonas piped a ball to the right-center warning track, reaching second standing up. One groundout later, a sacrifice fly by UNCG junior first baseman GC Jarman gave the Spartans the early 1-0 advantage.  

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LIFESTYLE 3/1/23 8:07pm

Jewish Studies celebrates a decade at Elon University

By Rachel Holley

Elon University’s Jewish Studies program is marking 10 years on campus. The program was established in the fall of 2012 in order to teach modern Hebrew, raise awareness, and create an environment for Jewish and non-Jewish people alike.

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NEWS 3/1/23 12:18pm

Women in politics: representation, contention

By Avery Sloan

Sophomore Reese Guckert said that she first became interested in politics after feeling judged for expressing her views during the 2016 presidential election. Today, Guckert said she is both inspired and frustrated by both party’s responses regarding women in politics. Guckert, the public relations chair for the university’s College Republicans club, said that a candidate’s appearance is not something that the candidate themselves nor voters should be focusing on. Guckert said this is something she likes about Republican 2024 presidential candidate Nikki Haley. 

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LIFESTYLE 3/1/23 11:29am

'Rising from the Ashes' panel reminisces on history, structure of Elon University

By Anne Thyfault

McKinnon Hall was filled with laughter, celebration and curiosity last night as three panelists reminisced on their time at Elon and the growth that has occurred. Elon University hosted “Rising from the Ashes: A Century of Innovation,” a panel that acted as one part of a year-long commemoration of the rebuilding of Elon after the 1923 fire. 

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NEWS 3/1/23 11:04am

Social district to open in downtown Elon

By Ellis Chandler

The town of Elon is establishing a social district — an area that allows patrons of downtown businesses to purchase and drink alcohol outdoors — outside of local restaurants such as Pandora’s Pies, MaGerk’s and TANGENT Eat+Bar.

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LIFESTYLE 3/1/23 9:10am

Elon University-based artist’s ‘FULLSTOP’ expresses transition, emotions

By Jenna Manderioli

Elon sophomore Jacob Laxton released an original album with his own vocals and songwriting, “FULLSTOP” Feb. 24. Laxton, a producer for Elon’s student-run record label Limelight Records, has been producing music for five years. He found his love for production in making music for others at his high school.

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SPORTS 2/28/23 10:25pm

Elon University baseball loses after dramatic ninth inning by University of North Carolina Greensboro

By Sydney Spencer

The Elon University baseball team dropped what would have been an impressive comeback after a six run top of the ninth allowed the University of North Carolina Greensboro to take the victory 10-5. 

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NEWS 2/28/23 6:50pm

Elon University’s Active Citizen Series hosts spring deliberative dialogue on mass shootings

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Since the dialogue was first planned four months ago, community and school shootings have only increased into the new year — 94 mass shootings have been reported in 2023 as of Feb. 28, according to the Gun Violence Archive. The discussions were partly led by a guide from the National Issues Forums Institute on How Should We Prevent Mass Shootings in Our Communities, with students, faculty, staff and community members sharing additional ideas for prevention and exchanging views.

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LIFESTYLE 2/28/23 10:47am

The Gilded Bean Coffee Bar extends Sunday hours for customers

By Naomi Washington

The Gilded Bean Coffee Bar in Downtown Burlington will be open longer on Sundays for customers. The shop used to close at 3 p.m. but now it will stay open until 6 p.m. on Sunday. 

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NEWS 2/27/23 10:21pm

Elon Town Council discusses lack of parking downtown, proposes metered parking

By Avery Sloan

A main problem Elon residents have with downtown Elon is a lack of parking. Benchmark planning, a consulting firm hired by the town of Elon to create a master plan for downtown Elon, proposed metered parking in some locations downtown. During the Feb. 27 council meeting, Benchmark planning shared findings of a survey and focus groups they hosted for input on downtown Elon.

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SPORTS 2/27/23 1:55pm

Video of Elon University lacrosse team pushing stuck bus goes viral

By Sydney Spencer

Elon lacrosse has gone viral after assistant coach Taylor Caskey captured the moment the team pushed its stuck bus out of the mud at George Mason University Feb. 22. 

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SPORTS 2/26/23 6:19pm

Elon University baseball defeats Akron, wins weekend series

By Sydney Spencer

The Elon University baseball team took to the field at Latham Park for the final game in its three-game series against the University of Akron Zips and won 8-3, after a rain-delayed game yesterday resulting in a 12-5 loss.

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LIFESTYLE 2/26/23 5:16pm

Renaissance Revived brings Black joy to Elon University community

By Kyra O'Connor

Throughout the conference, attendees were able to attend a keynote presentation by Alex Bohannon ‘17, student-led roundtable discussions and a mocktail hour. The social hour included a photobooth, food and live music performed by the New Orleans Second Line Brass Band Procession.

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SPORTS 2/25/23 11:30pm

Woeful pitching hurts Elon University baseball in 12-5 loss to Akron

By Lila Robotti

The Elon University baseball team had a tough game against the University of Akron in the second game of a three days series Saturday, as the Phoenix suffered a 12-5 loss. 

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