Opinions

ABDULLAH: Did JUUL Labs Inc. allow the JUUL to be cool?

The majority of JUUL users are children under the ages of 18. JUUL Labs Inc. claims it did not see this coming.

AUGUST: The gate should be open. Why was it even closed?

Elon University is a small campus community connected in a variety of ways. But one of those connections has been disrupted by a closed gate separating the Danieley Neighborhood from the Colonnades Neighborhood parking lot.

GALANTE: Support first-generation college students at Elon

As the daughter of an "illegal" immigrant and a landscaper, Nicole Galante will defy the odds by becoming the first in her family to graduate from college come May.  

RESNICK: The childish actions of our politicians are harmful to our country

CASH: Center for the Arts Conditions

Many prospective students like myself have found places within the gorgeous buildings of Elon to explore their strengths and hone in on their craft. It wasn’t until later on that I discovered not all music facilities were created equal. 

ASCH: Release the Report

After almost two years and 176 presidential tweets about the “witch hunt,” the Special Counsel investigation is finally complete. Now that it’s over, the full report should be released to the public.

ASCH: The real national emergency

The president just issued his first veto, which rejected Congress’ resolution to overturn his emergency declaration to fund a wall along the southern border. The resolution was passed 59-42 in the Senate, with a dozen Republicans going against their party to vote yes. 

ASCH: The truth about climate change

Weather is short-term changes in the atmosphere. Climate is the average weather for a place over time. Global warming is real. 

MULLER: Social Media is Broadway’s Ticket to Relevance

Social media provides opportunities to connect with these shows despite not being physically able to see them.

Campus Voice: Jonas Brothers comeback

"S.O.S.," "Lovebug," "Year 3000," "Play My Music" and "Burnin’ Up" — the Jonas Brothers were a part of our childhood. For years, they graced their beautiful music in our souls only to break up too early and disappear. Until we saw a glimpse of light clad in prints, psychedelics and pastels. On Feb. 28 — for the first time in five years — the Jonas Brothers announced a reunion.

Campus Voice: Support a pet-friendly campus

Campus Voice: Supporting the Elon Faculty Union: In words and actions

Students from all across campus are uniting with faculty because we are inspired by their commitment to making Elon better by standing up for the rights of faculty, who for far too long have been hurt by the university’s policies.

LOCKARD: Dear President Book and Provost House, from an alumna

In a letter to President Connie Book and Provost Steven House, Claire Lockard '16 expresses her frustration and disappointment with the Elon University administrators' response to the recent filing for a union election.

Campus Voice: Centering blackness for 28 days

Buffie Longmire-Avital, associate professor of psychology and coordinator of the African and African-American Studies program at Elon University, reflects on the celebration of Black History Month.

Letter from the Editor: Don't take the leadership of a black student for granted

Being a leader is a humbling privilege, and it’s something we all chose to do. But what people don’t see is the stress these students endure in these elevated positions.

Campus Voice: To my students, from your adjunct professor

The right thing to do is usually the hardest. The David up against the Goliath. The vulnerable against the powerful. I can only hope you will be choosing the side of right, increasing your confidence and learning just how much you really can do for the rest of your lives.

Campus Voice: Celebrate the time you have now

I walk with a spring in my step, and I am usually the chattiest kid in class spreading good vibes around campus. But the past few weeks have brought hardship into my life, and it's a little difficult to keep up my bubbly persona. 

BENSON: Be mindful this holiday season

Capitalism will fight for you to sell your soul to materialism this time of year, but a cute new outfit can’t move someone the way that compassion and generosity can. 

Campus Voice: Where are Elon’s Writing Center consultants of color?

There is still an absence of students of color in many of Elon’s spaces: one in particular being the Center for Writing Excellence.

BECK: Spread body positivity even when others don't

In today’s society, body image and mental health are increasingly sensitive topics due to how many people openly struggle with it.