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NEWS 3/13/15 8:42pm

Phoenix fall to East Carolina after giving up 10 runs

The Elon University baseball team lost to East Carolina University 10-3 at Latham Park Friday afternoon. Starting pitcher Matt Harris received his first loss of the season after giving up seven runs off 10 hits in six innings of work. East Carolina got off to a fast start in the game after scoring a run in both the first and second innings that included a home run from sophomore second baseman Charlie Yorgen. The Phoenix tied things back up in the second inning when junior infielder Joey Tomko hit a triple, and eventually scored after a groundout by senior catcher Chris King.


NEWS 3/12/15 8:49pm

Men breeze by Longwood, win 6-1

The Elon University men’s tennis team cruised past Longwood University 6-1 on Thursday, March 12. “We haven’t really gotten on a roll yet, but hopefully this can start things for us,” said senior Brian Kowalski. The Phoenix jumped ahead from the beginning by taking the doubles point.


NEWS 3/12/15 2:30pm

Basketball, volleyball courts built outside Global

Elon University Planning, Design and Construction Management has recently completed the construction of a new volleyball court in between the Global Neighborhood and the Loy Center. Originally intended to just be a continuation of the parking lot, Student Residential Life thought that volleyball and basketball courts would be of better use to the students living in both the Global Neighborhood and in Loy Center.


NEWS 3/12/15 1:21pm

James Madison commands CAA Tournament pack

As the Colonial Athletic Association  Men’s Basketball Tournament comes to a close, it is time to look forward to the CAA Women’s Basketball Tournament held in Upper Marlboro, Maryland March 12-15. A number of teams ranked in the middle of a crowded CAA pack that all yielded similar conference records.


NEWS 3/12/15 1:11pm

Freshman Luck quietly winning for Elon tennis

Soft-spoken Josh Luck is more likely to be seen than heard on the court, though the freshman is still making plenty of noise, winning four of his last five singles matches for the Elon University men’s tennis team. Luck won his fourth straight March 7 ,defeating North Carolina Central University’s Jamal Hoyte in straight sets at No.


NEWS 3/12/15 1:05pm

Softball thrives in early going despite weather

After the Elon University softball team returned from the Citrus Classic in Orlando, Florida, it went nine days without playing a game because of inclement weather. This length of time in the middle of the season with no games or consistent practice regiment can often get the better of a team and cause it to crumble, especially since softball relies on repetition and constantly practicing different skills. “The team loves to play games,” said junior infielder Emily Cameron.


NEWS 3/12/15 11:00am

Global Neighborhood raises money for computer for refugee family

After various fundraising events led by Global Neighborhood residents, the Kwitonda Family, a refugee family originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, left Lakeside conference room with a lifelong change: a desktop computer. Their gift represents seven months of community fundraising by Global Neighborhood residents who have been visiting the Kwitonda home to help their family acclimate to the U.S.


NEWS 3/12/15 7:00am

Don’t execute UNC shooter

Since the fatal shooting of three Muslim students from Chapel Hill nearly a month ago, details have remained relatively scarce regarding the circumstances behind the attack.


NEWS 3/11/15 7:40pm

Ready.Set.Go! Spring concert features high energy dancing

Tapping, swinging and gliding on the stage, Elon University’s Department of Performing Arts presents its spring dance concert, titled “Ready.Set.Go!” The concert will feature six contemporary pieces choreographed by Elon faculty and guest choreographer Sumi Clements of Summation Dance, a New York City-based dance company. Although each piece is contemporary, the concert will also showcase ethnic pieces such as “Enter to Exit,” a fusion of African and modern dance choreographed by assistant professor of dance Jason Aryeh.


NEWS 3/11/15 6:30pm

LGBTQIA Christians lead conversation at Elon

In order to increase discussion about LGBTQIA Christians, the Truitt Center brought two religious leaders that identify as gay and lesbian to Elon University to lead an conversation, “Intersecting Identities: Faith, Gender and Sexuality.” Timothy Kane, associate director of inclusive initiatives and coordinator of the LGBTQIA Resource Center at George Washington University, and Rev.



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