Appreciating diversity in musical theatre
Students in the musical theater department reflect on the recent efforts Elon has made to make the program more diverse.
Students in the musical theater department reflect on the recent efforts Elon has made to make the program more diverse.
Elon University women’s lacrosse fell in the home opener to the University of Virginia 11-4 on Saturday, Feb. 16. Despite Elon's defensive effort, the short burst from the offense in the second half was not enough to match the fast-paced attack of the Cavaliers.
The task force, which consists of Elon faculty and staff, works to asses the experience of African-American students, faculty and staff and write recommendations on how to improve them.
Elon men's basketball lost its fourth straight game Saturday to the College of William and Mary 84-74. The Phoenix were unable to stop William and Mary's junior forward Nathan Knight, who dropped 35 points in a dominant display of power.
Kenneth Brown Jr. and Lauryn Adams are two leaders on campus that are using their identity to bridge a gap among the student body.
Elon University senior Madison Scott grew up in the spotlight, but behind the scenes lies much more to her story of grit and perseverance.
On Thursday, Feb. 14, Elon University freshman Kali Clougherty, who graduated from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018, sat onstage with seven Elon actors and narrated a reading of the play "Church & State" in honor of the one-year anniversary of the shooting that killed 17 students and faculty members at her high school.
Elon alumna Alyssa White and freshman Logan Powers perform "Something to Believe In" from Burlington Paramount Theater's production of "Newsies."
On this first anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, some members of the Elon community spent this morning honoring and remembering the victims and brought the campus together to reflect on the past year.
Students, faculty and the surrounding community gathered in Elon University's LaRose Theatre on Wednesday, Feb. 13, to hear Holocaust survivor Hank Brodt share his story of survival from his time inside not one, but five Nazi concentration camps.
Though Damion Blake’s career has seen many directions, his dedication to promoting social justice and equity has remained constant.
A timely production showcasing some of the most celebrated and cherished elements of black culture will open Thursday, Feb. 14, in McCrary Theatre. Elon University’s musical theatre production of “Once on This Island” utilizes African dancing, drums and storytelling as motifs throughout the show.
Buffie Longmire-Avital, associate professor of psychology and coordinator of the African and African-American Studies program at Elon University, reflects on the celebration of Black History Month.
Being a leader is a humbling privilege, and it’s something we all chose to do. But what people don’t see is the stress these students endure in these elevated positions.
The Donning of the Kente is a newer event, organized by several organizations, such as the Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education, African and African American Studies at Elon, and the Office of Alumni Engagement.
In support of non-tenure-track faculty, religious leaders from Durham handed President Connie Book and Provost Steven House a letter expressing the urgency to unionize.
In partnership with Elon Feminists for Equality, Change and Transformation, Elon University SGA has launched a pilot program that will provide free menstrual products in select bathrooms across campus.
Siembra NC heard of at least six people in Burlington that were taken yesterday. Elon News Network has contacted ICE but could not independently confirm any detentions at this time.