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SPORTS 10/23/16 1:12am

Agu’s brace not enough for men's soccer vs. Delaware

By Roman Costa

The difficult Homecoming Saturday continued late into the evening for the Elon University athletics teams as the men's soccer team lost to Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) rival University of Delaware 3-2 at Rudd Field. The Phoenix’s two first-half goals from junior striker Elijah Agu proved to be in vain, as the Blue Hens were able to recover from a 2-1 deficit to get the win at Rudd Field by a score of 3-2 on Saturday night.

SPORTS 10/22/16 9:07pm

Football drops Homecoming game to Richmond

By Alex Simon

The Elon University football team kept it close against the sixth-ranked University of Richmond in the first half, but the Spiders turned on the jets after halftime en route to a 35-7 win Saturday afternoon at Rhodes Stadium. The Phoenix only trailed 6-0 after two quarters during the Homecoming game, but the Spiders scored touchdowns on their first four possession after the break. “Early on, we came out pretty competitive in the first half and made some big stops,” said Elon head coach Rich Skrosky.

LIFESTYLE 10/22/16 11:37am

Taking Scotland by storm, song

By Alyssa Potter

When Elon first-year Jess Avellino was a child, she was “obsessed” with Willy Wonka. Now she's a published screenwriter--her musical "Black Heart" was performed in Scotland this past summer. 

NEWS 10/21/16 8:45pm

Homecoming 2016: J. Earl Danieley stars in Schar Center groundbreaking ceremony

By Hannah Silvers

The expected people were in attendance — President Leo Lambert, Director of Athletics Dave Blank, Chair of the Board of Trustees Kerri Anderson '79, several dozen donors, the basketball and volleyball teams — but it was former Elon University President J. Earl Danieley who stole the show at the Schar Center groundbreaking ceremony this today at 5:15 p.m. "I know he's had some days where he hasn't been out as much, but Elon athletics owes a lot to Dr. D and the waving of the towel, so [it was] good to see Dr. D out and about," said men's basketball head coach Matt Matheny.

SPORTS 10/21/16 8:34pm

Men's soccer prepares for home stretch

By Alex Simon

For the Elon University men’s soccer team, the schedule has worked out for a massive two-week  home stretch that starts tomorrow night. The Phoenix hosts four matches in the 12 days, including three Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) matches against the top three teams in the conference.

NEWS 10/15/16 11:43am

QUIZ: Which Elon fountain are you?

By Jane Seidel

Elon is known for many things, from global engagement to their experiential learning programs. One thing that stands out is Elon's beautiful campus, which has been repeatedly ranked as one of The Princeton Review's Most Beautiful Campuses. And what says "beautiful campus" better than a plethora of fountains?

NEWS 10/12/16 5:24pm

DAHAL: Traditions can change

By Leena Dahal

For students who had to struggle to get here or have struggled while here — including first-generation students — the graduation ceremony is more than just an orchestrated event, guaranteed to be given to you at the end of your four years. It’s something you and those who love you have fought incredibly hard for.  It’s the culmination of more than four years of coursework.  It’s a product of collective and unapologetic tenacity from you and those who have fought with you.  So on the day of your undergraduate graduation, your invitation for family and friends is more than just an expectation.

NEWS 10/12/16 5:24pm

PAUROSO: Under the Oaks or Bust

By Paige Pauroso

I remember when I first toured Elon University. I walked through campus, the North Carolina sunlight poking through the giant oak trees, and I realized that I was meant to be an Elon student.

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Beyond the Athlete conference highlights mental health in sports

Students and community members gathered in McKinnon Hall for the first-ever Beyond the Athlete Conference. Leaders in sport spoke about the challenges that Black or African American and allied community members, identifying as women, face during and after their athletic career.

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Rising defensive mind joins Elon football coaching staff

Elon has hired experienced defensive coach Jalen Hairston to lead its secondary. Hairston comes to Elon after many years of success in Division II football. He joins the Phoenix coaching staff after spending the past two seasons as the defensive backs coach for the University of Maine. While there, he also served as the safeties coach and defensive passing game coordinator for the Black Bears. Before he was a coach, Hairston played three seasons with the University of Charleston from 2015-2018.

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