Hurricane Florence Coverage

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NEWS 9/25/19 8:00am

Elon's changing rates of national and international Latinx/Hispanic students

By Maria Ramirez Uribe

As a graduate of the American School of El Salvador, Lucia Safie’s family always expected her to attend college in the United States — she is now a senior at Elon University and one of only two Salvadorans on campus.

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NEWS 9/25/19 1:11am

'A co-curricular moment': Contextualizing Nikki Haley

By Emery Eisner

Nikki Haley, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, is the keynote speaker at this year’s Fall Convocation. Haley’s visit has sparked discussion on campus regarding her political beliefs and her previous role in the Trump administration.

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NEWS 9/24/19 2:00pm

Local seasonal businesses brace for off-season

By Brian Rea

January is always a low point for business activity, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But for local businesses that rely on warmer weather, that slump can come as early as October. 

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LIFESTYLE 9/24/19 12:36pm

This weekend's Burlington Carousel Festival lacked its main attraction

By Ashley Moran

The three-row Dentzel Menagerie Carousel is currently undergoing repairs and refurbishment for the first time in 35 years.

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SPORTS 9/24/19 12:00pm

The past, present and future of the JMU & Elon rivalry

By Alex Reynolds

The Phoenix and Dukes have become unofficial rivals in the past five years due to close matches, back and forth series and connecting storylines. 

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LIFESTYLE 9/24/19 8:00am

Elon Community Church welcomes Girl Scouts

By Leila Wilhelm

This year, the Elon Community Church welcomed a new Girl Scout troop, 13214, made up of eight girls.

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NEWS 9/24/19 12:00am

FERREYROS: ‘¿Por qué no eres más morena?’

 

Una de las cosas que más me gusta hacer es preguntarle a la gente de dónde piensan que soy. Empieza como un juego, pero en el fondo, quiero que la gente me pregunte sobre mi cultura y cuestione sus estereotipos en vez de mi identidad basándose en el color de mi piel. 

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NEWS 9/24/19 12:00am

Los cambios en índices y cifras de estudiantes nacionales e internacionales latinx/hispanos

By Maria Ramirez Uribe

Como ex-alumna de la Escuela Americana El Salvador, la familia de Lucía Safie siempre había anticipado que asistiría a la universidad en Los Estados Unidos — ahora es estudiante de último año en Elon University, y es una de solo dos salvadoreños en la Universidad.

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NEWS 9/24/19 12:00am

Programa de 25 años continua a ayudar a estudiantes de color a navegar su primer año

By Jon Sarver Jr.

Para los estudiantes de color de primer año en Elon University, el programa de Student Mentors Advising Rising Talent (SMART) los conecta con estudiantes de color mayores para promover relaciones positivas. 

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NEWS 9/24/19 12:00am

Profesores hispanos reflejan sobre la representación

By Kyra O'Connor , Leila Wilhelm and Emily Prins

Solo nueve miembros de la facultad en Elon University se identifican como hispanos, según el Fact Book del 2018-2019. Según el reporte del Latinx/Hispanic Working Group este número cae por debajo de la demografía de “instituciones pares y aspirantes."

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NEWS 9/24/19 12:00am

Ignacio Alonso es creando olas

By Lauren Singles

Cuando no está surfeando, o en su apartamento en Danieley Neighborhood, Ignacio Alonso todavía está aprendiendo a navegar la vida universitaria — al igual que los demás 1,700 estudiantes de primer año en la Universidad.

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NEWS 9/24/19 12:00am

Taqueria Aztlan es un sabor familiar

By Perla Salazar-Rangel

BURLINGTON — Solo toma 10 minutos en carro a Burlington para que Paloma Figueroa, estudiante de último año, sienta el sabor de su hogar. Figueroa va a Taquería Aztlán para comer tacos y visitar a la dueña del restaurante quien la hace sentir bienvenida cada vez que va.

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NEWS 9/24/19 12:00am

Fénix muestran orgullo

By Grace Morris

Hace dos años Gabriela Varisco de Oliveira tomó una decisión que cambió su vida. Empacó sus maletas, se subió a un avión y vino a los Estados Unidos, dejando a su familia en Brasil.

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NEWS 9/23/19 9:14pm

Mayoral candidates meet with East Burlington residents

By Hannah Nelson and Leila Jackson

Burlington mayoral candidates gathered at Mayco Bigelow Community Center this evening to discuss issues affecting East Burlington residents ahead of the October primary election.

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NEWS 9/23/19 8:24am

T-Pain named Homecoming concert performer

By Anton L. Delgado

Elon University's Student Union Board has just announced that T-Pain, the award-winning rapper, singer, songwriter and producer, is the next Homecoming concert performer. The concert is set to take place on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. in Schar Center.

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LIFESTYLE 9/23/19 8:00am

RESNICK: Flat Out versus Topio's

By Andrew Resnick

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.

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NEWS 9/22/19 12:00pm

Auditing: Taking the class, without the tests

By Cate McCahill

Course auditing allows students, faculty and staff to attend a class and learn all of the material without having to complete any of the actual course work or receive a grade.

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NEWS 9/22/19 8:00am

Internship requirements continue to affect Elon students

By Lauren Singles

Elon University requires students to complete at least two out of five Experiential Learning Requirements: study abroad, research, service-learning, leadership or an internship.

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SPORTS 9/21/19 4:15pm

Elon falls to Wake Forest

By Jon Sarver Jr.

The Phoenix fall to 0-11-1 all-time against the Demon Deacons. With this loss, the team is now 0-12 against Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) opponents since the team moved to the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).

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SPORTS 9/21/19 1:38pm

HALFTIME: Elon football down 28-7 againt Wake Forest

By Jon Sarver Jr.

After allowing a 48-yard touchdown pass to Demon Deacons with less than a minute left, the Phoenix went to the locker room down 28-7 at halftime. 

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