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Young delegate discusses RNC from Millennial perspective
July 20th, 2016
CLEVELAND — At 18, Jack Pickett is the youngest of the 44 Washington delegates, and is one of the youngest delegates at the Republican National Convention. “Politics is my hobby,” Pickett said. “Sports is someone else’s hobby, and video ...
Elon juniors ‘Drop Knowledge’ with new video series
May 3rd, 2016
It all began as a random idea one hungover morning right before spring break this year. Junior Ryan Gill called his friend junior Austin Krauss. He told Krauss he wanted to start a video blog featuring Elon students, and ...
PBS ‘NewsHour’ anchor advises importance of humanities
April 6th, 2016
Poetry and journalism. Not two topics often linked together, but Jeffrey Brown, co-anchor and senior correspondent for the PBS nightly news program “NewsHour,” incorporated the two when talking to an audience in Whitley Auditorium Tuesday evening. The speech, “Politics ...
Junior launches wedding planning business
March 10th, 2016
Junior Katharine Mann doesn’t just fantasize about her own wedding. She dreams about other brides’ big days as well. “Having someone telling me what that vision is and making it come to life that’s just what it’s all about, ...
Area high school students get jump start on college
February 15th, 2016
“You’re allowed to eat in class. I love it. You’re also allowed to just get up and go to the bathroom without signing anything or taking a pass,” high school senior Laci Breen said. Breen has gotten a newfound ...
Students abroad in London react to Paris attacks
November 17th, 2015
Four Elon students are studying in Paris right now and were safe during the attacks, but they weren’t the only ones in harms way. More than 100 others are in other parts of Europe, including junior Liz Persau and ...
Undocumented student fundraises tuition on Go Fund Me
July 23rd, 2015
Her mom’s hands were trembling. The immigration officers made their way to Paloma Figueroa’s seat on the Greyhound bus. She tried to hold them back but tears filled her eyes. After failing to provide documentation of citizenship, Figueroa and ...
Jack Isenbarger begins a business in basketball
May 4th, 2015
Former Elon basketball player Jack Isenbarger has heard the sound of dribbling all of his life, but it’s who he’s shooting hoops with now that’s changing the rhythm of his game. “Any time I can do something where it ...
College Cooking: The Root’s Foodie Grilled Cheese
April 23rd, 2015
In honor of National Grilled Cheese Month, I visited The Root Trackside and learned how to make their famous Foodie Grilled Cheese. According to General Manager Quinn Ray, all of The Root’s ingredients are fresh and not store bought. ...
NC’s first black female talk show host on segregation
January 19th, 2015
Sandra Hughes is no stranger to segregation. “I grew up knowing that I can’t sit in that seat. I can’t walk through that door. I can’t drink out of that water fountain,” said Hughes. “For me, that’s what life ...
From outside the bubble: Transitioning to Elon
January 16th, 2015
While hundreds of freshmen were receiving acorns at convocation, first-year Cora Abdoo was far from being Under the Oaks. “I still have the acorn,” Abdoo said, “but instead of saying ‘I sat here with a bunch of people,’ I have ...
Habitat for Humanity changes lives of Burlington family
November 24th, 2014
Tanisha Lea knows what it’s like to struggle. “People shouldn’t have to make the decisions that I had to make between do I pay the light bill or do I buy groceries,” said Lea, a Habitat for Humanity homeowner. Eight ...
Allied Church worker relates to those he serves
November 16th, 2014
National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week occurs the week prior Thanksgiving; according to a statistic issued by the Center for the Carolinas, there are 144 people affected by homelessness in Alamance County. “I could’ve been out on the street because ...
Outcome of election may cause major changes for students
November 4th, 2014
With election polls closing in just a few hours, politics is the topic of conversation among many students. “You can’t complain when you don’t vote. If you have something to complain about, go vote,” Elon Interactive Media graduate student ...
Students compete in TriathElon for a cause
October 27th, 2014
A 250 meter swim, 12 mile bike ride and a 3.1 mile run. Elon’s first TriathELON tested the mind and body in more than one way Friday, Oct. 24. When senior Eleanor Sykes was in sixth grade, her mom ...
Dr. Danieley shows alumni Elon’s transformation on bus tour
October 19th, 2014
President Emeritus Earl Danieley played tour guide Friday, Oct. 17, taking alumni on a BioBus tour of campus. “Can everybody hear me in the back?” Dr. Danieley asked the full bus before departing. Some alumni reserved their spots on the bus ...
North Carolina Senate candidates face off in second debate
October 8th, 2014
Incumbent North Carolina Senator Kay Hagan (D) and Speaker of the House Thom Tillis (R) met for their second debate in Raleigh on Tues. Oct. 7. Hagan lead the polls by four points going into the debate (44% vs. ...
Elon mother-daughter duo share passion for fashion
September 22nd, 2014
Elon students often recognize Judy Tillotson as the employee who greets them in Upstairs McEwen. While Tillotson enjoys her job at Elon, she has a passion for fashion. “I think that both of us will be divas until we ...
Dr. Danieley opens doors to new house-guest
September 9th, 2014
Living with someone new can be hard, especially in college; but there are two roommates in the Elon community who have a lot to bond over, and you may recognize them. “I’ll be here until Dr. D. gets sick ...
Elon upgrades phoenix cards
August 26th, 2014
For sophomores and upper classmen, phoenix cards are about to get an upgrade, and yes, students may get their pictures retaken. The university is moving to contactless, nonswipe cards, which first year students have already received. Instead of swiping your card ...
Student accident reinforces pedestrian safety tips
May 7th, 2014
“I thought he was stopping and I went ahead into the crosswalk, and he kept going and he just hit me,” said freshman Caroline Patterson. Patterson is still recovering after getting hit by a car on May 6 while ...
Hotel search presents stress for graduating seniors
April 29th, 2014
While seniors are focused on their upcoming graduation, juniors might want to be thinking ahead as well. Some hotels in the area sell out as early as a year in advance. “I mean, it’s like conquer and divide. It’s ...
Student-athletes juggle academics, sports
March 22nd, 2014
Many professional athletes have busy schedules of practicing, personal training and traveling, but imagine doing all these things on top of being a full-time student. Student athletes have to live this balancing act every day. “The schedule was I ...
Elon Day celebration irks freshman due to solicitation link
March 11th, 2014
Elon Day may aim to celebrate the university’s 125th anniversary through reaching out to alumni for donations, but that’s not how all students view the day. Freshman Patrick Everett will not participate in Elon Day because he doesn’t agree ...
McEwen Dining Hall supervisor thrives in new location
February 26th, 2014
There’s a new face in McEwen Dining Hall. Chef Linda Loucurrie transferred from working in Lakeside, Biscuitville and Winter Garden Cafe to overseeing McEwen Dining Hall as a supervisor and cook. According to Dining Services Marketing Manager Kate Nelson, ...
‘The Vagina Monologues’ sparks women’s issues discussion
February 16th, 2014
“We’re worried about vaginas.” This flat-out, honest line began “The Vagina Monologues” and laid out what the rest of the show would highlight: that private part below the belt. “The Vagina Monologues” was hosted by the Elon Feminists for ...
Microwaves enhance food’s nutrition
January 24th, 2014
Students often microwave meals in their dorms and apartments. It turns out that this method of cooking may be nutritious. If done right, microwave cooking can retain more nutrients in food than other methods of cooking such as using ...
Zumbathon garners higher energy, greater turnout in 2014
January 19th, 2014
Students clapped, danced and wobbled their way through Zumbathon Jan. 17 in Jordan Gym. Zumba group exercise instructors led the two-hour event, which attracted lively participants. “We had a really good turnout,” said Emily Armstrong, team leader of Group Exercise. “We had ...
Piano encourages artisitic mentality in student center
January 13th, 2014
New melodies echoed through Moseley this week stemming from a piano. The music is thanks to junior Connor Whitaker’s idea to move the piano from McKinnon Hall to the Moseley student center. “I think having a piano to play ...
Elon student develops passion for history through university archives
November 5th, 2013
Senior Immanuel Bryant works in the archive center nine hours a week and said he loves every moment of it. “It’s not like I’m going to work. It’s like I’m going to play in the Chocolate Factory,” Bryant said. ...
