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NEWS 9/20/11 4:28pm

Norway terrorist attacks scar Scandinavia, Denmark increases security for politicians

By Peter Gallagher

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK—The tragic events that occurred in Oslo, Norway, and on the island of Utøya July 22 may be distant memory to many in the United States, but they remain at the forefront of the minds and hearts of Norwegians and the people of Scandinavia in general. The attacks left 77 dead and many more injured after a car bomb exploded outside a government building and Anders Behring Breivik, a Norway native went on a shooting rampage aimed at teenagers attending the Norwegian Labor Party's annual youth summer camp. Like the post–Sept.

NEWS 9/20/11 4:21pm

The trials and tribulations of Elon iMedia

By Kelsey Traube

Final Cut Pro, Canon 7Ds and Flash—oh my. These are just three of what seems like 1.2 million things I have learned about in just the past month and a half as a graduate student of the Interactive Media master's program. I just began my mere 10-month tenure with Elon iMedia and I am excited to be on this new, but short, journey of learning more than I ever thought I could. While getting acquainted with campus, I have had the opportunity to meet and speak with several new and delightful people.

NEWS 9/20/11 4:12pm

Cooking Club spices up campus

By Julia Sayers

Croque monsieur topped with bechamel sauce and a side of salad with beer vinaigrette is just a normal dinner for the members of the Elon Cooking Club. The club, which consists of a dedicated 30 students, meets to create and cook a full meal, normally with a theme.

NEWS 9/20/11 10:15am

Development of Jewish Studies program progressing

By Caitlin O'Donnell

Jewish life on campus will get a bit more academic this year with the arrival of Geoffrey Claussen, the first professor of Jewish Studies. Part of Claussen's responsibility this year will be developing the parameters for what a Jewish Studies program would look like at Elon University. A main component of the task is developing the courses that will provide the foundation of the program.

NEWS 9/20/11 10:00am

Childhood experiences shape new chaplain's faith

By Anna Johnson

It took several years before Janet Fuller would eat chicken or strawberries again. "The bombers were coming over and overnight anti-aircraft guns were set up in the empty field across the street from our house," said Fuller, Elon University's new chaplain.

NEWS 9/20/11 9:55am

Founder of Elon Academy aims to increase access to education

By Caitlin O'Donnell

Each year, Deborah Long must complete what she calls a "terrible task." Working with a team to review about 100 applications from low-income high school freshmen in the Alamance County community, she must select about 60 to invite in for interviews before eventually selecting 26 to join other scholars in the Elon Academy. "It's really hard, so hard," she said. Since 2007, Long has served as the director of the Elon Academy, a college-access program she helped develop.

NEWS 9/20/11 9:53am

University librarian reflects on 15 years at Elon prior to departure

By Rachel Southmayd

This time next year, there will be one fewer familiar face around the shelves of Belk Library. Kate Hickey, dean of Library Services and university librarian, has announced she will retire at the end of this academic year, her 15th working at Elon University. Hickey arrived at Elon in 1996, just after the architects for the new library had been selected.

NEWS 9/17/11 5:52pm

Lambert joins SGA for discussion of diversity issues on campus

By Hannah Delacourt

President Leo Lambert joined SGA Thursday night to update the organization on the progress and plans for the Elon Commitment projects, while also addressing the recent incidents on campus involving diversity. A key theme was a question raised Tuesday at College Coffee by some of the 2,500 people in attendance - now what? Lambert first said that people need to use their heads and that the actions that occurred this week were thoughtless. "Think about the consequences of those actions on your future," he said.

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SPORTS 11/24/2024 7:17pm
Women’s basketball player looks to build off successful freshman campaign

Within team environments, there has to be a leader to step up to the task. Sophomore Maraja Pass said she hopes to step up to the role this season. Pass, coming off of an extremely strong freshman season, found herself on the Coastal Athletic Association All-Rookie team. She also earned three CAA Rookie of the Week honors. The 5-foot-4 guard averaged 8.6 points per game, along with 4.2 rebounds and 3.6 assists across 30 games played. She led all CAA freshmen in assists. She found her career high in points in a game against Marshall last December where she notched 21 points for the Phoenix.

SPORTS 11/24/2024 2:50pm
Senior forward for Elon women’s basketball transfers experience to team’s younger players

With the 2024-25 collegiate season underway for the Elon University women’s basketball team, senior forward Iycez Adams represents the only senior on the team. Adams is in her second year with the Phoenix having transferred from East Carolina University at the end of her sophomore year. Last year, Adams started in all 27 games played. She made an immediate impact leading the Phoenix in points per game with 10.3 and rebounds per game with 7. Adams enters her senior year with five first-year players on the roster and said she embraces the opportunity to provide veteran experience to the team.

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