The Elon University women’s basketball team was on a hot streak, having won five straight Southern Conference contests.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A collective scream rose above the rafters of the National Convention Center as Michelle Obama, Jill Biden and their children opened the Kids’ Inaugural Concert Jan.
On Friday evening and Saturday afternoon, upbeat and remixed renditions of music history’s most infamous tracks, along with the sound of metal clicking and clacking on a stage floor, filled Elon’s McKinnon Hall. The occasion was Tapped Out!, Elon’s annual dance production showcasing 13 entertaining and rhythmic performances by the Elon Tap Ensemble.
Elon University junior forward Ryley Beaumont waved his arms up and down. Sophomore forward Ryan Winters and freshman center Tony Sabato cupped their hands around their hands yelling.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The service fair tent on the National Mall swelled with energy Jan. 19 as volunteers young and old convened to participate in the National Day of Service, an inauguration weekend tradition President Barack Obama initiated to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. The tent housed more than 100 charities and nonprofit organizations that provided hands-on opportunities for volunteers to learn about service and give back to others. Elon University senior Maddy Carretero recruited volunteers to get involved with Roots & Shoots, a service program for kids founded by Jane Goodall in 1991.
It’s never been a dream of mine to go to something like the Australian Open. Wimbledon, yeah maybe.
In the past two days, two Elon University basketball players had something special happen to them on the hardwood in Alumni Gym. One of them started most of their first two seasons.
As part of a series of events at Elon University commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr., a “Difficult Dialogue” held Jan.
“Segregation now! Segregation tomorrow! Segregation forever!” The crowd roared with approval Jan.
The Elon University women’s basketball team extended its winning streak to five games Friday night with a 79-69 win over the Furman University Paladins. Senior guard Ali Ford once again led the Phoenix in scoring with a game-high 21 points on 6-of-13 shooting while also chipping in eight assists. “For me, it’s the fun part to get everyone else involved when you can," Ford said.
Not since 2010 had Elon University senior guard Josh Bonney had a night like Thursday. But the off-the-court rapper got into his flow a bit.
Captivating. Moving. Poignant. Emotional. "Beasts of the Southern Wild," directed by Benh Zeitlin, is a movie infused with passion, both from the actors and the brains behind the film’s production.
Super Bowl Sunday is one of the most-hyped days in American culture. People all over the country gather for parties to watch the big game and enjoy a slice of what makes America great.
