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Baseball routed by Wake Forest in high scoring affair

It was an ugly day for the Elon University baseball team. An impressive offensive showing by the Phoenix was undermined by it giving up 25 runs to Wake Forest University in a blowout 25-12 loss at Latham Park Wednesday evening. “We didn’t locate tonight,” said associate head baseball coach Greg Starbuck who stood in for the suspended Mike Kennedy.

Elon Day uses social media to connect Phoenix from around the globe

UPDATED MARCH 12, 2015 The hashtag #ElonDay connected thousands of Elon University students, faculty and alumni from around the world Tuesday in celebration of the school’s founding and in hopes to surpass last year’s total of more than $100,000. “Last year it was a big change for us because we used to celebrate Founder’s Day,” said President Leo Lambert.

Director Of Greek Life announces departure

Director of Greek Life Shana Plasters has announced she will be leaving the university after this semester. Plasters, who has worked at the university since 2010 said in an email to the executive members of Greek Life that her last day as the Director of Greek life will be May 31.

Men's golf finishes 18th at Cleveland Golf Palmetto Invite

The Elon University men’s golf team wrapped up play at the Cleveland Golf Palmetto Invite in 18th place on Tuesday, March 10.

Philanthropy in Greek Life: A powerful discourse or a discourse of power?

Elon University junior Melanie Mourt has an older brother. His name is Andrew.

Pretty grunge

Spring break looks

Whether you’re taking on NYC or Appalachia, Miami or your couch this Spring Break, get ready to look and feel great with these fresh and functional looks that’ll help you take on your next locale. FOR THE CITY A color-blocked coat and leather sneakers will not only help you walk for blocks on end, but it’ll get you photographed on the street too. FOR THE COUCH Feel like a hermit, look like a heroine in a punchy crop top and joggers.

Stupid in love

Back from abroad

Straight off the plane to Elon and what do we see? An incredible mélange of styles coming at us from all over the globe.

Students take trip to Selma, Ala. to commemorate the 50-mile march

It isn't everyday that Elon students become a part of national history. On Saturday, March 7, our nation honored the 50th anniversary of the 50-mile march, known as "Bloody Sunday" from Selma to Montgomery, Ala.

ISIS, ISIL: What you need to know

For months, the media has covered ISIS, an Islamic extremist rebel group operating in Iraq and Syria. Behind its mass violence and social media campaigns, ISIS has become one of the most well known terrorist organizations in the world. Here's the breakdown of some of the most important facts to know about the extremist group: At first, the U.S.

Alamance County residents seek safe haven at Allied Churches

In Alamance County, 18 percent of residents are below the poverty line, which is .8 percent higher than the national average.

Elon Day expected to be most successful donation day in Elon history

Elon University will celebrate its 126th birthday Tuesday with the largest alumni involvement in university history.

Softball beats Hampton on late game sac-fly

The Elon University women’s softball team defeated Hampton University 4-3 on Friday. The teams were tied going into the bottom of the ninth when freshman shortstop Hannah Olson hit a sacrifice fly to right field to score senior third baseman Aly Quintana and give the Phoenix the win. Through two innings, the teams were tied at 1-1.

App of the Week: Videolicious

If you have ever wanted to take your storytelling to the next level, there's now a chance to do it. Videolicious, allows you to narrate your pictures and videos on your phone and share them on all of your social media sites.

Class follows "North Star," attends 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday march

Over 25,000 people gathered in Selma, Ala. at the Edmund Pettus Bridge to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Bloody Sunday March.

Men split games against NC Central and Georgia Southern

The Elon University men’s tennis team completed its second double header on Saturday with a split.

Women's tennis loses at the hands of Liberty

The Elon University women’s tennis team’s four match winning streak came to an end follow its 5-2 loss at the hands of Liberty University. “Liberty is a very good team,” head coach Elizabeth Anderson said.

Ninth inning resurgence not enough to top The Citadel

Charleston, S.C. - On Saturday the Elon Baseball team dropped the second game in their series against The Citadel, losing 11-8 after nine innings.

W&M knocks out Elon in CAA Quarterfinals

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sel_FP--GAU&noredirect=1&w=560&h=315] BALTIMORE -- Elon University men's basketball team's first season in the