The hashtag elicited countless pictures of dogs wearing t-shirts and people clad in maroon and gold, as well as astronomical numbers of donations. But #ElonDay should go deeper than that. As the occasion stands, the crux of Elon Day is an appeal for donations.
Five Elon students wedged themselves between thousands of people packed onto Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, the attack on voting rights marchers. Among the students retracing the historic steps of Selma to Montgomery protesters was sophomore Josephine Gardner, who was one of more than 20,000 people marching for further social progress. From signs advocating for Asian-American rights to women standing for equality, Gardner said the 50th anniversary created a platform for several minority communities and social classes to stand against oppression.
Sophomore Tory Taylor has blonde hair and pearl earrings. The bright-eyed girl with a big smile is an InterVarsity Small Group leader and an aspiring early childhood education teacher. She is also inked. “I am not a tattoo person,” she admitted. “If you looked at me, you wouldn’t think I have a tattoo.”
It was an ugly day for the Elon University baseball team. An impressive offensive showing by the Phoenix was undermined by it giving up 25 runs to Wake Forest University in a blowout 25-12 loss at Latham Park Wednesday evening. “We didn’t locate tonight,” said associate head baseball coach Greg Starbuck who stood in for the suspended Mike Kennedy.
UPDATED MARCH 12, 2015 The hashtag #ElonDay connected thousands of Elon University students, faculty and alumni from around the world Tuesday in celebration of the school’s founding and in hopes to surpass last year’s total of more than $100,000. “Last year it was a big change for us because we used to celebrate Founder’s Day,” said President Leo Lambert.
Director of Greek Life Shana Plasters has announced she will be leaving the university after this semester. Plasters, who has worked at the university since 2010 said in an email to the executive members of Greek Life that her last day as the Director of Greek life will be May 31.
The Elon University men’s golf team wrapped up play at the Cleveland Golf Palmetto Invite in 18th place on Tuesday, March 10.
Elon University junior Melanie Mourt has an older brother. His name is Andrew.
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Straight off the plane to Elon and what do we see? An incredible mélange of styles coming at us from all over the globe.
It isn't everyday that Elon students become a part of national history. On Saturday, March 7, our nation honored the 50th anniversary of the 50-mile march, known as "Bloody Sunday" from Selma to Montgomery, Ala.
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In Alamance County, 18 percent of residents are below the poverty line, which is .8 percent higher than the national average.
Elon University will celebrate its 126th birthday Tuesday with the largest alumni involvement in university history.
The Elon University women’s softball team defeated Hampton University 4-3 on Friday. The teams were tied going into the bottom of the ninth when freshman shortstop Hannah Olson hit a sacrifice fly to right field to score senior third baseman Aly Quintana and give the Phoenix the win. Through two innings, the teams were tied at 1-1.
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Over 25,000 people gathered in Selma, Ala. at the Edmund Pettus Bridge to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Bloody Sunday March.
The Elon University men’s tennis team completed its second double header on Saturday with a split.
