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Faith Rivers James' New Position at Elon Law

Professor of Law Faith Rivers James has been named Elon University School of Law's first associate dean for experiential learning and leadership. As the director of leadership programs at Elon Law since 2012 and the creator of the school's Public Law and Leadership course, Rivers James has the necessary experience for this role. "Faith Rivers James has been instrumental in building signature programs at Elon Law, including the law school's nationally recognized leadership and attorney mentor programs," said Elon University School of Law Dean Luke Bierman in a statement released by Elon University.

Nick Polk named Elon head cross country coach

One week after formally announcing the resignation of Christine Engel, Elon University has found a new head cross country coach. Elon director of athletics Dave Blank announced Wednesday evening that Nick Polk will take over the reins of both the men's and women's cross country teams, along with being an assistant women's track and field coach. Engel left to become the head women's cross country coach at Duke University. That move was announced last Wednesday, Aug.

Daniel Lovitz ('13) thriving with Toronto F.C.

Former Elon midfielder Daniel Lovitz, now a rookie with Major League Soccer's Toronto F.C., has taken steps in his career he never thought possible just eight months ago. Leading up to the MLS SuperDraft in January 2014, Lovitz, who graduated from Elon in 2013, was not sure he would even hear his name called.

Elon men's soccer picked fourth in CAA preseason poll

RICHMOND, Va. — In search of its fourth straight NCAA Tournament berth, the Elon University men's soccer team has been slated to finish fourth in the Colonial Athletic Association, as the league announced its annual preseason poll Monday.

Elon students live, survive in West Bank

Elon University students Nicole Molinario, a senior, and Mark Berlin, class of 2014, spent the summer teaching English in the city of Hebron, in the West Bank.

Shedding light on acceptance

On Thursday, I lost my best friend for the last 13 years, my dog Sadie. I was at my internship when I got a text from my dad asking me to give the house a call when I was home.

Elon cross country coach Christine Engel resigns to take job at Duke

Less than a month before the season is scheduled to begin, Elon University men's and women's cross country coach Christine Engel has resigned. Engel, who has spent the last six years at Elon, will be the new head women's cross country coach at Duke University.

D-line transitions, QB battles: Notes from Elon football practice

Coming off a productive summer during which nearly the entire team participated in voluntary workouts and conditioning, the Elon University football team began its preseason camp Monday, Aug.

Elon tabbed eighth in CAA women's soccer poll

RICHMOND, Va. — Elon University was picked to finish eighth in the Colonial Athletic Association preseason women's soccer coaches poll, released Tuesday. Elon is in its first year in the CAA after an 11-year tenure in the Southern Conference.

Elon Men's Hoops assistant Sweeney heads to Hobart

Elon University men's basketball associate head coach Tim Sweeney will be roaming a new sideline next season. Sweeney, who has spent the last five years assisting head coach Matt Matheny, will be leaving the Phoenix next season to head north to Hobart College, where he will be head coach.

Elon hoops assistant Sweeney takes D-III job

Tim Sweeney is returning to upstate New York. Elon men's basketball associate head coach Tim Sweeney is leaving to take the head coaching job at Hobart College, a Division III school in Geneva, N.Y.

Pulitzer Prize winning couple to speak at Fall Convocation '14

Downtown Gets a New Resident: The Oak House

Just in time for move-in weekend, a new restaurant is opening its doors in Downtown Elon.

What Not to Miss: Freshman Year Bucket List Edition

Class of 2018, you are a few weeks away from starting your college career at Elon University! Congratulations!!! You're almost there. If you are anything like I was, you're already looking up all the activities and clubs you want to hit up the second you step foot on campus.

Releasing the turtles

BALD HEAD ISLAND - It was hot, humid and sunny and I was sweaty, sandy and, somehow, still trudging the 3.1 miles through sand and heat during the Turtle Trot at the Bald Head Island Conservancy.

Former Elon Student Takes Dreams to Big Screen

From the varsity football field to the acting stage, David Rountree has done it all. Rountree attended Elon for his first two years of college, where he played varsity football and baseball, all while maintaining a 4.0 GPA.

Dr. Danieley Celebrates 90 Years

Dr. Earl Danieley, Elon's sixth president, celebrated the big 9-0 today with many of the university's faculty, staff and students at the Elon Community Church. "It feels wonderful to be 90.

Temporary tattoos get a makeover

Think temporary tattoos are tacky and childish? Think again. Thanks to Flash Tattoos, temporary tats have become more glamorous than ever before. The brand has created a variety of metallic, “jewelry-inspired” temporary tattoos intended to be worn to the beach, the pool, parties or anywhere else “you and your skin might be seen having fun.” Each Flash Tat will last 4-6 days, depending on where the tattoo is placed and how well it’s taken care of. Flash Tats are available for purchase on the brand’s website. Each set costs between $20 and $30. And those of you who are ready to show off your flash tats to the world can check out Flash Tattoos’ Instagram. Snap a photo of your tat and use the hashtag #flashtat for a chance to be featured on the brand’s social media sites.

Affordable Health Care decisions explained

On July 21, two United States appeals courts issued conflicting rulings on the availability of subsidies that help many Americans afford health coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Here is a breakdown of the decision, which could potentially affect millions. What was the issue? The cases centered on the Affordable Care Act, specifically a part of the law that says subsidies will be available “Through an exchange established by the state.” The law does not specifically say if those signing up on the federal exchange are also eligible. Opponents of the law challenged the Internal Revenue Service’s interpretation of the law, saying subsidies can only be offered through state-based exchanges. Proponents of the law say the lawmakers intended for subsides to be offered by both federal and state exchanges. Currently, only 14 states and the District of Columbia have their own exchanges, which means the decision could affect the 4.7 millionAmericans who signed up through the federal exchange. What was the decision? The D.C.

Football kicks off the season at CAA Media Day

Head football coach Rich Skrosky, along with defensive back Miles Williams and offensive lineman Austin Sowell, attended Elon's first ever Colonial Athletic Association media day Wednesday July 23 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. This event marked the official start of the 2014 football season for the Phoenix.