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NEWS 2/20/17 2:42pm

Confederate flags cause uproar on campus

By Paul LeBlanc

Two confederate flags put on display in the windows of a first floor room in Sloan Hall prompted complaints across Elon University's campus before they were voluntarily taken down Monday afternoon.

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SPORTS 2/20/17 12:41pm

Women's basketball dominates Willam & Mary for program-record 21st win

By Alex Hager

The Elon University women’s basketball team dominated both ends of the court against William and Mary on Sunday afternoon, beating the Tribe 70 to 47. It was Senior Day in Alumni Gym, and it was a core of Elon’s seniors that propelled the Phoenix to victory.

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SPORTS 2/19/17 11:32am

Softball sweeps doubleheader vs. NC Central

By Roman Costa

The Elon University softball team bounced back from its midweek defeat at the University of North Carolina by getting the better of North Carolina Central University in Saturday’s doubleheader, winning the contests by comfortable scores of 6-1 and 10-2 while also bringing the program’s win tally over 700. Freshman pitcher Kenna Quinn was given the nod in the first game, and was able to fight her way out of a bases-loaded situation in the top of the third inning with two outs in order to get the Phoenix off the field and keep the game scoreless.

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SPORTS 2/18/17 8:18pm

Welhaf throws 1st no-hitter in Elon D1 era

By Alex Simon

Redshirt junior pitcher Robbie Welhaf threw the first no-hitter in the Elon University baseball team’s Division I era Saturday afternoon, needing 100 pitches to beat Longwood University 7-0 at Latham Park. Welhaf struck out a career-high eight in Elon’s 7-0 win over Longwood, with just a walk and a hit-by-pitch against him.

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SPORTS 2/18/17 11:45am

Women's tennis cruises to 6-1 win Friday

By Sophie Zavada

The Elon University women’s tennis team earned its fourth straight win at the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center by being the University of South Carolina at Upstate 6-1 Friday afternoon.

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NEWS 2/17/17 6:33pm

Sanctuary Status for Elon in the Works

By Liam Collins

Before even stepping on campus, the new university President could face  a difficult decision.

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NEWS 2/17/17 1:58pm

Students, faculty reflect on Hijab Day 2017

By Sonya Walker

“We are all human beings,” Professor Shereen Elgamal declared at Elon’s World Hijab Day reflection dinner Thursday evening.

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SPORTS 2/16/17 10:53pm

Men's basketball drubbed at Towson 85-56

By Alex Simon

TOWSON, Md. — In a big Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) matchup, the Elon University men’s basketball team couldn’t stop Towson University junior guard Mike Morsell and fell to the Tigers 85-66 Thursday night. Morsell scored 32 points on the night, including 21 in the second half, to lead Towson to its 10th win in its last 11 games, a stark contrast from when the Phoenix beat the Tigers Jan.

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NEWS 2/16/17 12:54pm

Campus political organizations respond to Trump

By Meagan Lynn

It has been three weeks since Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States, but he has already made several controversial moves in appointing new cabinet members and instituting executive order.

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SPORTS 2/16/17 12:15am

​Women’s lacrosse trounces Winthrop 13-5

By Deirdre Kronschnabel

Fresh off the second win over a ranked opponent in program history, the Elon University women’s lacrosse team defeated Winthrop University 13-5 Wednesday night at Rudd Field, starting out its three-game homestand with a victory over the reigning Big South Conference champions.

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NEWS 2/15/17 7:18pm

For Elon community, Lambert's contributions surpass the metrics

By Emmanuel Morgan

Jasmine Turner ’15 admitted to shedding a tear — “or five ... or twenty” — when Elon University President Leo Lambert announced plans to step down earlier this week.

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LIFESTYLE 2/15/17 5:00pm

Student receives grant from the Maker Hub after starting jewelry business

By Sienna Standfield and Marjorie Anne Foster

Frustrated by expensive jewelry prices, Elon University sophomore Jocelyn Pietro decided to start her own business, crafting handmade, metal-stamped bracelets and necklaces for the fraction of the cost of local retailers called Impressions Jewelry Co.  To start, Pietro reached out to Greek organizations, offering to make stamps with the letters of the sororities.

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SPORTS 2/15/17 1:30pm

Elon's Dawkins stepping up on Saturdays

By Alex Simon

With a few minutes to wind down and finally control his heart beat, Elon University head men’s basketball coach Matt Matheny couldn’t stop his quick laugh when recalling the final play of the Phoenix’s game Saturday night. Elon up by one, four seconds left, and the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) leaders University of North Carolina at Wilmington got the ball to Preseason CAA Player of the Year redshirt senior guard Chris Flemmings on the right wing. And, off of a defensive switch, who did Elon have on the explosive 6-foot-5, 185-pound NBA prospect?

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SPORTS 2/15/17 12:58pm

Curry announces retirement from volleyball

By Alex Simon

Elon University volleyball redshirt junior Sydel Curry announced that her volleyball career was over on a social media post Feb.

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NEWS 2/15/17 9:36am

Substance abuse, mental health resources aim to ease college transition

By Paige Pauroso and John Curtis

Elon University offers substance abuse educational programs and mental health services to ease students' college transition.

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NEWS 2/15/17 9:33am

CAMPUS VOICES: During today’s dark political times, we need comedy

By Maddy Gross

Almost a year ago, I watched Rebecca Hurd tell a joke about pooping herself in Harris Teeter as she opened for Colin Jost.

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NEWS 2/15/17 8:37am

LEVY: Stand with Elon's Muslim community on Hijab Day

By Cassidy Levy

If you are a woman, please consider wearing a hijab on Thursday. It might not be comfortable, but being an ally rarely is. Last year was the first year Elon University participated in Hijab Day.

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NEWS 2/15/17 8:32am

CAMPUS VOICES: A good man like him is hard to find

By LD Russell

After posting on Facebook just last night about the void left by the loss of our dear Dr. Earl Danieley, I was jolted this morning by the news that Dr. Leo Lambert is stepping down as President of Elon University. I am deeply happy for Lambert, his wife Laurie and their family.

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NEWS 2/15/17 8:31am

CAMPUS VOICES: President Lambert understood what really mattered

By Jeffrey C. Pugh

Eighteen years ago Elon College waited anxiously for the arrival of our new president. We had taken a few tentative steps in the right direction in the nineties, but now Elon had hired a person we hoped would guide us into the future. Still, the ground felt shaky under our feet.

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NEWS 2/15/17 8:01am

EDITORIAL: Lambert made Elon a more inclusive community

 

For many current and former students, it is hard to picture Elon University without President Leo Lambert.

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