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SPORTS 4/7/15 12:46pm

Elon soccer teams study abroad over spring break

By scowans

The men's and women's soccer teams are in spring training to gear up for the fall season, but over spring break, the men traveled to Spain while the women headed off to Costa Rica for an athletic and cultural experience of a lifetime. First year goalkeeper Matthew Jegier said going to El Clasico was his favorite experience. "People were lighting up flares!

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NEWS 4/7/15 12:42pm

Elon uses alternative energy to fuel campus and community

By cbohle

Elon has made many efforts to be a more sustainable campus, including the use of alternative energy.

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NEWS 4/7/15 12:28pm

Governor McCrory casts his vote for Elon student

By amcgetrick

On Monday night, the televisions in North Carolina's executive mansion tuned in to watch NBC's The Voice. North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory released a statement extending his support to The Voice competitor, Elon student and North Carolina native, Lowell Oakley. "Lowell continues his quest to win one of the most prestigious talent contests in the nation," Governor McCrory said.

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NEWS 4/7/15 12:23am

Which Elon man is your type?

By Kim Duong

Meet the guys! The Sweet Musician/Artsy Dude A camera slung around his shoulder or a guitar in his hand, the artsy boy and the musician are both bubbling with creativity.

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NEWS 4/6/15 10:39pm

LiveSafe app introduced to students, promotes safety on campus

By kcaler2

Elon University Campus Police introduced a new app last week adding to their "toolbox" for keeping campus safe. Although LiveSafe was introduced to campus a week ago, according to Campus Safety and Police Director Dennis Franks, it has been in the works since November. Franks said several vendors were considered before LiveSafe was chosen.

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SPORTS 4/6/15 8:45pm

NCAA Championship: Cameron Crazies watch Duke Blue Devils in final game

By elonlocalnews

FINAL: Duke defeats Wisconsin 68-63 to win fifth National Championship - first since 2010. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzSpk_7VNlI&noredirect=1&w=560&h=315] Our Justin Biegel and Sky Cowans made the trip to Duke University to hang out with the Cameron Crazies as they watched their Blue Devils take on the Wisconsin Badgers in the final game of the NCAA Championship. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrnwTGbC_UU&noredirect=1&w=560&h=315] At halftime Duke and Wisconsin are tied at 31-31. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZrqoXxmZTE&noredirect=1&w=560&h=315] Hundreds of Duke students surrounded Cameron Indoor Stadium to cheer on their team as they got ready for tip off at 9:18 p.m. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSBFK-9pPv8&noredirect=1&w=560&h=315]

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NEWS 4/6/15 2:02am

Women’s lacrosse falls short of comeback at Delaware

By Kyle Lubinsky

The Elon University women’s lacrosse team fell to the University of Delaware on Sunday 8-6. With the loss, the Phoenix remains winless in the Colonial Athletic Association. Delaware’s high-powered offense overwhelmed the Phoenix early in the contest.

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NEWS 4/5/15 7:37pm

Lack of intensity leads Elon softball to rubber game loss

By Bryan Anderson

The Elon University softball team did not come out with the intensity it needed to fend off an opponent hungry for a conference win. With Elon senior Kayla Caruso on the mound in the top of the first inning with one out and the bases loaded, Towson University sophomore first baseman Holiday Cahill hit a grand slam to give the Tigers a 4-0 lead.

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NEWS 4/5/15 6:08pm

Six-run first inning gives Elon baseball 6-3 victory

By Alex Simon

The Elon University baseball team did not score a single run after the first inning of today’s rubber match against Northeastern University.

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NEWS 4/5/15 9:00am

Banned in India, brought to Elon

By Leena Dahal

Indian government officials may have attempted to silence Leslee Udwin’s “India’s Daughter,” but since their ban on its distribution in India, it has stirred conversations across the globe and its message continues to speak volumes.

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NEWS 4/5/15 12:54am

Elon women’s lacrosse falls to Towson in CAA opener

By Kyle Lubinsky

The Elon University women’s lacrosse team lost its first Colonial Athletic Association match 12-2 to Towson on Friday. The Tigers took the lead early as attacker Andi Raymond scored two quick goals within the first five minutes of play.

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NEWS 4/4/15 10:29pm

Pitching struggles propel Elon baseball to 7-5 loss

By Alex Simon

After Elon University hit three home runs to defeat Northeastern University on Friday at Latham Park, Northeastern gave Elon a taste of its own medicine today by hitting three home runs en route to a 7-5 victory. “Yesterday, the long ball helped us out,” Elon head coach Mike Kennedy said.

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NEWS 4/4/15 9:20pm

Men's tennis team loses 5-2 on Senior Day

By Jordan Spritzer

It was a difficult Senior Day for the Elon University men’s tennis team as it lost 5-2 to in-state rivals University of North Carolina at Charlotte today. Elon’s six seniors: Stefan Fortmann, Brian Kowalski, Christopher Geaslen, Jordan Kaufman, Juan Madrid and Dan Sablik were honored before the match with a collage from head coach Michael Leonard and posters from his two daughters. They’re close with my family and that’s what you want,” Leonard said.

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NEWS 4/4/15 7:17pm

Softball splits Towson doubleheader

By Bryan Anderson

The doubleheader between the Elon University and Towson University softball teams today was a tale of two completely different games. After struggling in the batter’s box and on the pitcher’s mound in the first game, the Phoenix lost 6-1.

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NEWS 4/4/15 11:41am

King's homers leads baseball team to 6-2 win against Northeastern

By Alex Simon

The Elon University baseball team crushed three home runs Friday at Latham Park en route to a 6-2 win against the Northeastern Huskies. “It was one of those nights where we couldn’t get on any pitch,” Elon head coach Mike Kennedy said.

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NEWS 4/4/15 10:46am

Women's tennis seven-match winning streak comes to an end

By Jordan Spritzer

The Elon University women’s tennis team’s seven-match winning streak ended Friday after a 4-3 loss to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 49ers.

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NEWS 4/3/15 8:01am

Asher leads women’s lacrosse in hot start

By Kyle Lubinsky

The Elon University women’s lacrosse team is off to a strong start. A group of young talent led by freshman midfielder Stephanie Asher has propelled the program to a 7-3 start this season. Asher made an immediate difference for the Phoenix this year.

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NEWS 4/3/15 7:00am

Doctor's Orders: Navigating the job market

By Frankie Campisano

Doctor's Orders is a weekly satirical column in which two unprofessional, definitely fake doctors offer up prescriptions for their Phoenix patients.  It’s that time of year again.

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NEWS 4/3/15 12:16am

Men's tennis defeats Davidson 4-3

By Jordan Spritzer

The Elon University men’s tennis team defeated Davidson College 4-3 on Thursday to capture its 12th straight victory over its in-state rival. The Phoenix jumped out to an early lead with wins at No.

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NEWS 4/2/15 9:52pm

Fulbrights awarded to two faculty members

By Caroline Fernandez

Two Elon University faculty members were granted Fulbright awards — one of the highest honors in academia that comes with grants and living stipends — to explore religious practices in India and neighborhood revitalization practices in the United Kingdom. The awardees, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies Amy Allocco and Adjunct Assistant of Political Science and Policy Studies Professor Patrick Harman, plan to use the opportunity to live abroad and further their existing studies in their respective interests.

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