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The path to sustainability

In lieu of Earth Day, coming up on April 22, the Office of Sustainability is putting on Earth Week: a celebration for the earth, and a reminder that Elon University’s efforts to protect the environment persist year-round.  Events will be held throughout the week to raise awareness of sustainability issues and the resources the school offers to combat them.

Life with dietary restrictions at Elon

Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free diets have gained popularity in recent years, students on Elon's campus sometimes struggle to find appropriate food for their lifestyles.

Making the seconds count

Sophomore remembers her sister through dancing and her sorority.

Soaring with aerial silks

Recently, members of the Zenitry family received news that the owner of the studio is stepping down in order to care for her newborn baby, and if a replacement is not found soon, the studio will close by the end of May. 

Elon Political Forum hosts its spring 2018 political debate

The College Democrats, College Republicans and Young Americans for Liberty joined together to engage in civic discussion about national political issues tonight in Yeager Hall at the Performing Arts Center. 

#ContestMovieLife

Elon University School of Communications students have the chance to win the Fan Favorite award, as measured by the #ContestMovieLife hashtag on social media.

Writing the record books

Competing has always come naturally for Stephanie Asher, a senior attacker on the Elon lacrosse team. With her time winding to a close at Elon, she is looking to make a big push to finish her career out in style.

Elonthon: breaking down the numbers

How Elonthon raised $452,965.18 for Duke Children's Hospital

Hitting the ground running

Looking back at the season so far, the women’s track and field team has succeeded in many endeavors, and has many noteworthy competitors that embody what it means to be a Phoenix athlete. 

EDITORIAL: Taking care of the earth is a two-way street

Living in the bubble of Elon University means it can be hard to see the bigger picture at times. But as Earth Day crops up this Sunday, April 22, now is the perfect time to look at our small part in this very big whole. 

Greensboro still remains under local state of emergency

A state of emergency has been issued in Greensboro after a tornado ripped through the area Sunday. The National Weather Service confirmed that an F-2 tornado with 135 mph winds touched down in Greensboro, just 25 minutes west from Elon. The storm caused significant damages to homes and nearby schools and left one person dead after being hit by a tree while driving.

Elon to open Schar Center against UNC

Elon University has announced that the Phoenix will be hosting the preseason national No. 9 team in the country, the University of North Carolina Tar Heels to ring in the opening of the Schar Center on Friday, Nov. 9, according to an email sent across the university.

Elonthon raises $452,964.18 for Duke Children's Hospital

The money will be donated to Duke Children's Hospital in Durham, a nearby member of the Children's Miracle Network, a non-profit organization comprised of 170 hospitals nationwide.

Life in Smith Hall

Though many call it gross, some call it the best place to live on Elon University’s campus.  Nestled between the Duke building and Carolina residence hall, Smith Hall is the Historic Neighborhood dormitory that has a unique characteristic: it’s the only place on campus where only men can live.

Elon students celebrate Holi

Over 100 Elon students and members of the community wore white and threw colored powder in the air on Friday to celebrate Holi, the Hindu Festival of Color. 

Elon University hosts 4th annual Phoenix Invitational

Elon's women's lacrosse falls to nationally-ranked Towson

The Elon University women’s lacrosse team hosted the No. 6 Towson University Tigers on Friday night at Rudd Field. Elon was unable to knock off the nationally ranked Tigers, dropping the decision 10-4.

SGA holds its first business meeting of the new year

SGA held its first business meeting of the new 2018-2019 legislative year after hosting a town hall last week. For the new executive officers — Executive President Kenneth Brown Jr., Executive Vice President Charlie Cheema, Executive Secretary Jack Johnson and Executive Treasurer Max Pivonka —  it was their first time leading a meeting. 

Holocaust survivors speak at Elon

As part of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, members of the Elon community gathered April 12 for a film screening about two Holocaust survivors, Rachel Kizhnerman and Shelly Weiner, who were present to share their experiences.

Different mentoring programs on campus aide minority students

SMART has been a mentoring program that has been around for nearly 24 years, according to the program coordinator and assistant director of The Center for Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity Education, Brandon Bell.  Bell wants to emphasize the importance of mentoring and diversity, so they promote the program to students who identify as African American/Black, Latinx/Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American/American Indian, Alaskan Native, Multiracial (ALANAM).