Opinions

STAPLETON: Developing the next generation of military leaders

In today’s world, and especially on college campuses, the desire to belong, to be understood and to be a part of something is paramount. ROTC is so important at Elon University because it is another branch on the tree of inclusivity. 

BONNER: T-Pain ruined a great Homecoming performance with insulting comments online

After watching T-Pain perform and reading his post-concert comments about the town of Elon, I’ve developed a negative opinion of the rapper. He took to Twitter after the concert, saying he was “bored af in Elon (whatever that is),” which caused a frenzy among students, including myself.

ZAHM: Excluding people of color from the online dating scene

Rather than outwardly rejecting certain potential partners of color, implicit bias operates subconsciously as we categorize certain people as potential dates or as candidates for rejection based on racial identity.

HAWTHORNE: Addressing hate crimes on and off college campuses

As a biracial college student who has experienced incidents of hate, I constantly ask what it will take for the school to take hate seriously. 

DOROCIAK & LEE: A Republican view of President Trump’s impeachment inquiry

If you have been following the news, it will be evident to you that the current impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump is a rapidly developing story with new revelations surfacing every day. 

MILLER: A Democrat's view on Trump's impeachment inquiry

When talking about impeachment in any sense, it is important to focus on the fact that impeachment is a legal issue, not one based in politics. 

BONNER: Elon needs to strengthen sustainability promotion

Not knowing much about sustainability myself, I began to wonder what it means to be sustainable on a college campus, particularly here at Elon University. From daily observations and research, it has struck me that sustainability initiatives are present; however, students might not always follow them or care enough to partake in them. 

LUC-DUVALL: Get the lead out

By now, school children in North Carolina have brought markers, scissors, folders and other supplies to class. However, there is one key supply that many of them lack as they begin a new school year: safe, lead-free water at school.

BONNER: Student organizations need to keep talking about sex

At Elon University, there are many resources to promote sexual health and well-being, all of which can be found on Elon’s website under Student Health and Wellness. These resources are extremely helpful to college students, but as freshmen, we’re only made aware of some of these resources.

FERREYROS: 'Why aren't you brown?'

One of my favorite things to do is ask people where they think I am from. It starts out as a game, but deep down, I want people to ask me about my culture and question their stereotypes rather than my identity based on the color of my skin. 

CREDLE: Student Democrat discusses Nikki Haley's visit to Elon

If Nikki Haley stands not for human rights, what does she stand for then?

CIFELLI: Student Republican discusses Nikki Haley's visit to Elon

My sister gave me some really good life advice before I started college: “Sometimes you have to be a little ninja.” A little ninja does not associate with any concrete set of qualities but overall embodies someone who is determined to succeed. 

RESNICK: Flat Out versus Topio's

one of the more popular changes among the student body is the replacement of Topio’s Pizza with a brand-new pizza place, Flat Out.

DIXON: Out with the old, in with the reusables

New to Elon University this semester is a program that directly ties our campus’ dining initiatives with its pledge to promote sustainability — reusable to-go containers. Through this program, students with any meal plan can receive a free, or purchasable for $7 without a meal plan, reusable to-go box to use at any on-campus dining location.

The importance of failures and the lessons learned from them

Making friends, joining clubs, and doing well in classes are some of the many expectations which come with the idea of college success. However, with the excitement to thrive comes the adverse: the fear of failure. 

EADES: Coming to terms with a changing environment

Change is hard. It’s a universal experience that everyone faces throughout their lives; that is, the pain of letting go of who you were and accepting who you have become.

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