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NEWS 9/28/14 9:47am

Broadway graduate returns to his roots

By mfoard

A Broadway performer goes back to his roots to where it all began this past week to give music theatre majors the chance to put on a unique type of show.

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NEWS 9/28/14 9:22am

Orchard uses fruit to teach stewardship

By mstutz

One local orchard uses the fruits of its labor to teach children about stewardship. The Millstone Creek Orchard is located in Ramseur, N.C., about 45 minutes from Elon University.

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NEWS 9/27/14 11:50pm

Offense sputters as Phoenix falls to No. 3 Chanticleers

By Tommy Hamzik

CONWAY, S.C. — With opportunities coming from every which way, an already struggling Elon University offense once again failed to capitalize. The Phoenix failed to get in the end zone for the second time this season in a 31-3 loss at No.

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NEWS 9/26/14 10:50pm

Wills, Hofstra fly past Elon in CAA volleyball opener

By Tommy Hamzik

A relatively unknown opponent and the preseason Player of the Year met the Elon University volleyball team in its first Colonial Athletic Association match ever. That unfamiliarity proved to provide some excitement and close competition early, but senior outside hitter Kelsie Wills hammered home 23 kills to power Hofstra University to a 3-1 (25-21, 25-18, 19-25, 25-21) victory over Elon Sept.

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NEWS 9/26/14 10:47pm

Pride scores four unanswered goals to top Elon

By Jordan Spritzer

The Elon University women’s soccer team dropped its inaugural Colonial Athletic Association match to Hofstra University 4-1 on Friday, Sept.

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NEWS 9/26/14 10:43pm

First-half flurry lifts Chanticleers past Phoenix in men's soccer

By Kyle Maher

Against a ranked team on the road in No. 24 Coastal Carolina University, the Elon University men’s soccer team hoped to lean on its stout defense, which has allowed just five goals going in to the game against the Chanticleers. But for the first time all season, the Phoenix’s back line showed cracks, allowing three goals to the Chanticleers in a 3-1 loss Sept.

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NEWS 9/26/14 3:30pm

Skid's regulars hold close ties to university, town

By Courtney Campbell

It’s Wednesday morning, and Kyle Wills is enjoying breakfast at Skid’s Restaurant off West Haggard Avenue with his old college roommate, Mitch Rippy.

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NEWS 9/26/14 3:27pm

Family Weekend evolves but keeps traditions going

By Caroline Fernandez

Elon University father Drew Bachman said he was surprised when he saw his son, first-year Chris Bachman, during Family Weekend 2014. “My son seemed more happy to see us than ever before,” Drew Bachman said. Family Weekend was a time for students to reunite with their families and show them their home away from home as they visited with professors, enjoyed musical performances and supported the Phoenix at the Elon vs.

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SPORTS 9/26/14 9:14am

Elon releases 2014-2015 men's basketball schedule

By afeather

This morning Elon Athletics released the complete 2014-2015 men's basketball schedule. Following an exhibition game against Emory and Henry, the Phoenix will open the season at home against Florida Atlantic.

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NEWS 9/26/14 2:04am

Road games fill Elon men's hoops nonconference schedule

By Tommy Hamzik

The Elon University men's basketball team better pack its bags — and not just because of the travel that comes with joining the Colonial Athletic Association. The Phoenix will play just four home nonconference games during the 2014/2015 season, with two of them coming during the opening weekend of the season.

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NEWS 9/26/14 1:23am

Elon hits the road for No. 3 Coastal Carolina

By Matt Mallian

After picking up its first win of the season Sept.

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NEWS 9/25/14 12:15pm

Renovation celebration, Lawrence Slade Park reopens

By jhook3

Located just down the road from The Station at Mill Point, Lawrence Slade Park has reopened. The Elon community gathered on Friday, Sept.

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NEWS 9/25/14 11:31am

Elon reveals 2014/2015 women's basketball slate

By Tommy Hamzik

Highlights for the Elon University women's basketball team in 2014/2015 include opening Colonial Athletic Association play Jan.

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SPORTS 9/25/14 10:58am

Elon releases Women's Basketball Schedule

By afeather

Elon University released its 2014-2015 women's basketball out of conference schedule this morning.

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NEWS 9/25/14 10:13am

Man behind the scenes: Elon professor pens sports broadcasting book

By Miles Garrett

Downstairs in Elon University’s McEwen School of Communications, the office of Max Negin, assistant professor of communications, is tucked away out of the spotlight.

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NEWS 9/25/14 10:08am

Death of Elon Staff Member, Bill Huff Jr.

By Gary Grumbach

Long-time Elon bio bus driver, William "Bill" H. Huff Jr., died Tuesday, Sept.

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NEWS 9/24/14 11:46pm

Injuries add pressure for Elon volleyball

By Tommy Hamzik

When searching for a substitution, Elon University head volleyball coach Mary Tendler hasn’t been left with many options as of late. Elon has had six players miss time because of injuries in the last two weeks, depleting an already small roster into one with little leeway for variety. The Phoenix has 13 players listed on its roster, which is small for a Division I school.

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NEWS 9/24/14 11:38pm

Defense looks sharp as Elon prepares for CAA play

By Jordan Spritzer

With a run of three straight victories, the Elon University women’s soccer team is heating up going into its inaugural season in the Colonial Athletic Association.  “We’re certainly going in the right direction,” said Elon head coach Chris Neal.

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NEWS 9/24/14 10:49pm

Germany's consul general talks transatlantic trade at Elon

By Kimberly Honiball

With the international economy becoming more and more intertwined, Consul General Christoph Sander of the Federal Republic of Germany came to Elon University Wednesday evening to talk transatlantic trade and ongoing economic issues within his home country. The Business German Speaker Series worked with the Student Professional Development Center to bring Sander to campus.

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NEWS 9/24/14 6:24pm

Dance in the Landscape showcases students on Family Weekend

By Diana Stancy

Elon University Dance Company presented its first performance of the year, Dance in the Landscape, Sunday Sept.

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