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Elon introduces ‘edgy’ performing arts building

Fall 2014 introduced many changes for the performing arts department, including the opening of a new performing arts building, Scott Studios, in August.

Alive After Five brings new faces into the Town of Elon

While thousands of Elon students associate the end of summer with the return to school, many local residents enjoyed the inevitable last few days at the final Alive After Five concert series performance on August 28. Alive After Five is a community event that allows people to come to downtown Elon and enjoy food, beverages, and free entertainment.

Local police crack down on texting and driving problem

See the story that aired on Elon Local News here. "Don't text and drive." It's a warning you've probably heard before. However, in North Carolina the actual law makes things a little dicy. Enacted in December 2009, the texting and driving law says you may not manually enter multiple letters or text in the device as a means of communication, or read any electronic mail or text messages while driving. Town of Elon police chief Cliff Parker says what you can do while driving makes it hard for officers to enforce what you can't. "The way the law was written it's not an easy thing to enforce," Parker said. According to records provided to ELN by local law enforcement agencies, the Town of Elon has given five citations for texting and driving.

Tips on how to stay organized during the school year

While students may be excited to sign up for every activity that catches their eye at the organization fair, which will be held on Friday, Sept.

Elon volleyball keeps defense at forefront

With the losses of starting libero Maggie Reichard and setter and right side Cali Estes to graduation, the Elon University volleyball team has defense on its mind entering the 2014 season. Elon looks to sophomore defensive specialist Morgan Maner to take on a bigger role and to both setters for more focus on their defensive presence. Maner, from Burlington, started 2013 at libero before transitioning into a defensive specialist role while Reichard took the libero spot.

Dean, Waterman carry experience vital to Elon's success

Seniors Nathan Dean and Jason Waterman have had their share of memorable experiences in their four years on the Elon University men’s soccer team. They’ve not only had success on the pitch with three straight Southern Conference titles and NCAA tournament appearances under their belts, but they have also had the good fortune of playing under the tutelage of some of the program’s greatest leaders and mentors, such as Gabe Latigue and Daniel Lovitz. To replace that leadership, the Phoenix has chosen to employ a more collective approach to leading the team forward. “We don’t want there to be only one or two leaders and everyone else follows,” Waterman said.

Elon running back trio limps through preseason

As football teams gear up for the start of the regular season and players jockey for spots, position battles are inevitable.

LEV permits create more parking spots for students

With the construction being done on campus, finding a parking spot can be difficult for students.

Phoenix holds off Lions as Little earns first win

DURHAM — Using stingy defense, the Elon University men’s soccer team held off Loyola Marymount University 1-0 Sunday, Aug.

Elon student arrested on drug charges

Elon drops 2-0 tilt to No. 11 West Virginia

The Elon University women’s soccer team lost its third straight match on Sunday, Aug. 31, falling to No.

Elon uses tough nonconference slate to prepare for CAA

As Elon University is poised to kick off its inaugural Colonial Athletic Association campaign, fans and players alike are eager to check out each new opponent the Phoenix will face.

Phoenix looks to challenge itself in nonconference slate

The Elon University men’s soccer team’s approach to nonconference scheduling is not unique among small programs in non-power conferences.  The team knows that in order to garner national attention and catch the eyes of the national polls — and even the NCAA tournament selection committee — it needs to stack its nonconference slate and boost its tournament resume.  Elon’s players embrace the challenge.

Duke trumps Elon in Skrosky debut

The Rich Skrosky era opened in disappointment for Elon as Duke dominated the Phoenix in a 52-13 blowout. "They're a more talented football team than we are, there's no question about it," Elon's head football coach said.

Duke downs Elon in football opener

DURHAM — For the third year in a row, the Elon University football team played an Atlantic Coast Conference opponent in its opening game of the season and for the third straight year, the Phoenix was blown out. The latest loss took place Aug.

Elon volleyball splits doubleheader to conclude Phoenix Classic

The last day of its annual home tournament brought the Elon University volleyball team its first victory, but also showed some areas where it needs improvement as the season progresses. Elon fought off San Jose State University in four sets (24-26, 25-17, 25-20, 25-21) to start the day before being swept by Liberty University (25-23, 25-20, 25-13) in the nightcap. The University of Maryland beat San Jose State Saturday evening in three sets (28-26, 25-13, 25-23) to win the tournament.

Skrosky era starts against tough Duke team

As Sept. 1 approaches every year, sports fans around the world are reminded of what took place on that fateful day in 2007, when Appalachian State University rolled into the Big House and stunned the fifth-ranked Wolverines of the University of Michigan, 24-22. Before you get all excited and think that Elon University may be able to pull an upset Aug.

Little era begins with loss for Elon men's soccer

DURHAM — It was a less than auspicious start for the Elon University men’s soccer team and its new head coach Chris Little, as the Phoenix lost its season opener 1-0 to Stetson University on Aug.

Elon finds positives from competitive loss to Maryland

The goal wasn’t accomplished, but the Elon University volleyball definitely left Alumni Gym with a whole slew of positives to build from. The Phoenix fell in four sets (25-23, 16-25, 25-14, 25-20) to the University of Maryland in its season opener on Aug.

Second half stinger: Elon drops 5-0 tilt to Clemson

The Elon University women’s soccer team’s streak of 24 straight matches with at least one goal came to an end on Friday, Aug.