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Elon bests Hofsra in final road game of the season

The Elon University women’s basketball team defeated Hofstra University 64-58 on Sunday. Despite having a 24-point lead at the half, the Phoenix narrowly hung on to defeat the surging Pride. The Phoenix started the game on a 9-2 run, and led by as many as 26 points in the first half.

The Edge's Guide to a Snow Day

So you just checked your email and the weather gods have answered- snow day, all classes are cancelled!

Fifty Shades of No Plot

The theater is full of two populations: middle-aged couples and gaggles of nervous, giggling girls.

Men’s basketball storms past UNCW on senior night to win three in a row

The Elon University Men’s basketball team defeated the University of North Carolina at Wilmington on Saturday, 74-55.

Elon sends seniors out with a bang in rout of UNCW

In the waning moments of the Elon University men's basketball team's 74-55 rout of UNC Wilmington on Saturday night, coach Matt Matheny was able to take seniors Austin Hamilton and Kevin Blake out of the game, to thunderous applause and gave them each a hug of appreciation (in addition to injured forward Ryan Winters). "That's how you want it to be," Matheny said.

Have you climaxed yet?

Are you intimidated by the idea of picking up heavy objects then putting them back down? Enter Climaxed Fitness; a start-up company formed by Elon juniors Corey Mitchell, Tracey Coppedge, John Silas and Zach Dupree. Their mission statement is to “offer comprehensive and individualized training programs for anyone looking to get fit”, but this foursome of fine young men are much more than just guys looking to Instagram pictures of their biceps. This afternoon, I had the honor of sitting down with Corey Mitchell and Tracey Coppedge to discuss their business plan.

Women's basketball struggles on offense in loss to Drexel

The Elon University women’s basketball team lost to Drexel University on Friday, 54-51. The Phoenix struggled from the field, shooting just 36 percent. The teams fought for control in the first half, with Drexel leading by as many as six with 12:00 remaining.

Cheat Sheet: ISIS in a nutshell

How did ISIS begin? The history of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) can be traced back to the Iraqi faction of al-Qaida, a Sunni terrorist organization.

Elon's Campus Kitchen seeks increased funding

Elon University is working with Campus Kitchens across the country to “Raise the Dough,” a weeklong national competition to raise money for educational efforts and food contributions. Elon’s chapter’s goal is to raise $1,800 by Feb.

The problem with Yik Yak and the ‘ideal’ user

Since its launch in 2013, social media app Yik Yak has managed to secure a position as one of the most popular sources of mobile information sharing today, especially within college communities.

Elon makes strides in sparking discussions about mental health

During his visit to Elon, Ross Szabo, CEO of the Human Power Project and co-author of “Behind Happy Faces: Taking Charge of your Mental Health,” urged a crowd of Elon University community members to move past the social stigma against mental health and recognize the importance of seeking help for themselves and peers. “Mental health isn’t a problem,” he said.

Phoenix down Northeastern, earn first back-to-back conference wins

The Elon University men’s basketball team defeated Northeastern University on Thursday, 72-65. The win marks the Phoenix’s second consecutive victory and its first back-to-back wins in conference play. Elon and Northeastern traded the lead throughout the first half, with the Phoenix leading by as many as 11 point with 7:59 to play.

Elon takes down Northeastern for second consecutive win

"Pound the rock." That's been the message that Elon University basketball coach Matt Matheny has been telling his team all year. And after snapping a seven-game losing streak on Saturday against Delaware, the Phoenix continued to chip away at that rock with a 72-65 win over preseason Colonial Athletic Association favorite Northeastern. "You come to Alumni Gym you're going to play a team that's going to fight for 40 minutes," Elon forward Christian Hairston said, "We're not where we want to be in the standings, but we just keep fighting.

Elon housing divides students by class

The 2015 Housing Selection process, which begins Feb. 25 and continues until March 11, will direct students to certain neighborhoods by class, unless they apply for a Living and Learning Community (LLC). According to MarQuita Barker, associate director of residence life for operations and information management, sophomores can expect to find their future homes in Danieley flats and apartments.

Phoenix bats erupt in early innings to defeat UNCG

The Elon University Phoenix baseball team defeated the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Spartans 7-2 on a chilly Wednesday afternoon at Latham Park. Starting at the mound for the Phoenix was sophomore RHP Matt Harris who pitched six innings, giving up only two runs while matching his career-high in strikeouts with eight. “Me and coach [Kennedy] were pretty much on the same page with the pitch count all game long,” Harris said.

Getting to know SGA's president elect

Avery Steadman, figure skating enthusiast, accounting major, and newly elected SGA President. Steadman was raised in Buffalo, N.Y., where she acquired a passion for figure skating. "When we moved to Buffalo, I needed to get involved in something.

Changing majors leads to added stress

At the end of my first semester as a freshman at Elon University, I was overwhelmed with campus opportunities.

Voices of Elon: Bethany Beckham

Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Bethany is an ambitious freshman at Elon University. After only one semester on campus, she is the president of the latest all-female a cappella group, Shirley Tempos.

Housing prices should reflect housing quality

Inside an Elon snow day

Contrary to popular belief, Smith Jackson, vice president for student life, does not have the final say on when Elon University gets a snow day. The power to close the university ultimately rests with Steven House, university provost, and Gerald Whittington, senior vice president for business, finance and technology.