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NEWS 4/13/16 9:20am

Beta bolsters in popularity

By Madison Demmitt

Elon University welcomed its newest fraternity to campus this spring, Beta Theta Pi. With this addition, Elon now has eight Interfraternity Council chapters. The new Beta Theta Pi chapter, more commonly known as Beta, has a total of 90 members from all four class years.

NEWS 4/13/16 8:52am

Study abroad safety concerns emerge

By Michael Somerby

U.S. college students are more than twice as likely to die on their own campus than while studying abroad, according to a study conducted by The Forum on Education Abroad. The study reported 13.5 students out of every 100,000 die abroad each year.

NEWS 4/13/16 8:48am

Islamophobia still exists among some

By Michael Somerby

Within an hour of the March 22 Brussels attacks, #StopIslam started trending on Twitter. The trend reflected a larger societal issue in which innocent Muslims are targeted for the actions of a radicalized minority.

NEWS 4/13/16 8:00am

Former athlete researches challenges of leaving Division I team

By Alexandra Schonfeld

Mikayla Shaw came to Elon as Division I athlete, but after quitting the team last year she has found a way to bring her personal experience as a former athlete into research that could help in the transition from student athlete to simply student. After her two years on the Elon Varsity Women’s soccer team, Shaw chose to leave the team.

NEWS 4/13/16 8:00am

Orchestra takes on ‘Marimbavibe,’ classical music

By Ally Feinsot

With both contemporary and classical music coming from the strings, the Elon Orchestra will perform its spring concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 in McCrary Theatre. Directed by Thomas Erdmann, professor of music, the orchestra consists of Elon University students of all grades and majors as well as community members outside of campus.

NEWS 4/13/16 8:00am

Biking for awareness, building for charity

By Miranda Siwak

Starting May 21, junior Cody Hoyt will start a summer journey across the United States on a bicycle, taking several days off to help build affordable housing.  Prior to joining the Bike & Build program, Hoyt had never worn bike shorts— until training began.

NEWS 4/12/16 8:13pm

Bob Woodward to be Fall 2016 Convocation Speaker

By chartshorn

Elon has named the 2016 fall convocation speaker to be journalist Bob Woodward. Woodward is the current Washington Post associate editor and a two-time Pulitzer Prize winning journalist. He may be best known for his investigative reporting on the Watergate scandal in the early 70s with his partner Carl Bernstein as well as his coverage of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Woodward has co-authored 18 books, 12 of which have been best sellers.

NEWS 4/12/16 6:00pm

Alumnus creates first documentary on legally blind ultra-marathoner

By Courtney Campbell

One hundred eighty three miles in under 60 hours. This was the requirement Jason Romero, a legally blind ultra-marathoner, had to meet for the Puerto Rico 150+ race. This was also the premise for Elon University alumnus ’12 Taylor Shain’s first documentary “Running Vision,” a 45-minute movie focusing on overcoming challenges and never giving up — both on the racecourse and in life. Shain found the story when he met Romero working part time in a running store in Colorado.

NEWS 4/12/16 1:40pm

Growing with the garden

By Courtney Campbell

Sitting inside the greenhouse next to McMichael, Alyssa Adler flips though her textbook, doing homework and warming up from the cold February day outside.

NEWS 4/11/16 9:30pm

Thrift happens: vintage and thrift shopping tips

By Emma Braun

Thrift and vintage shopping is an art form. There's something mesmerizingly cathartic about sifting through racks of t-shirts and oversized sweaters, and the moment a true gem is found makes the whole process worthwhile. To ensure that each trip to Goodwill never ends empty handed, here are some tips and tricks for perfecting the art of thrift shopping.

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NEWS 04/24/2026 4:42pm
Former Elon University student arrested for sexual exploitation charge

A Burlington man, who previously attended Elon University, was arrested April 21 and charged with four counts of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor. Nikolaos Alexander Fotiou, 18, was taken to the Alamance County Detention Center and is being held there under no bond, as of April 24. According to a Burlington Police Department press release, the Invictus Task Force aided with the investigation. 

NEWS 04/24/2026 3:25pm
Meet Elon University’s 2026 Lumen Prize winners

Fifteen students have been selected to receive $20,000 to support their mentored research and projects for the next two years as a part of the Lumen Prize. The 2026 Lumen Scholar winners will work closely with their mentors on their projects during their junior and senior years.

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