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NEWS 6/12/14 10:35am

Power conference opponents highlight Elon volleyball slate

By Tommy Hamzik

The Elon University volleyball team will play teams from the Big Ten, Southeastern Conference and the Atlantic Coast Conference — including one at home — as part of its 2014 schedule, which the team announced Thursday. Elon's first year in the Colonial Athletic Association will begin with possibly the most challenging nonconference slate in recent memory.

SPORTS 6/11/14 7:51am

Elon announces 2014 men's soccer schedule

By afeather

This season the Elon University men's soccer team will play five teams that competed in the 2013 NCAA Tournament, according to the schedule released by Elon on Tuesday. After winning three consecutive Southern Conference titles, the 2014 season will mark the squad's first year in the Colonial Athletic Association and its first season under new head coach Chris Little. In the upcoming season, the Phoenix will face Coastal Carolina and Loyola Marymount as well as CAA opponents Delaware, Drexel and William & Mary.

NEWS 6/10/14 2:40pm

Elon releases 2014 men's soccer schedule

By Tommy Hamzik

The Elon University men's soccer team will face five opponents that reached the 2013 NCAA Tournament in its inaugural season in the Colonial Athletic Association and first under head coach Chris Little. Elon released its schedule Tuesday, with the team having aspirations of a fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament berth.

SPORTS 6/8/14 7:21pm

Elon's Pennell drafted by Tampa Bay Rays

By afeather

Elon left-handed pitcher Ryan Pennell was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays yesterday in the 22nd round of the Major League Baseball first-year player draft. Pennell, who just completed his senior season at Elon, finished the year with a 1-2 record, a 3.52 earned run average and 32 strikeouts in 30 2/3 innings out of the bullpen.

NEWS 6/7/14 7:41pm

Dr. Maya Angelou: "A Voice for Justice, Equality and Love"

By cbohle

"Life is a constant choice. Will you choose to reach out or draw in? Will you choose to speak out or shut up?" President Bill Clinton reflected upon Dr. Maya Angelou this morning at the poet's memorial service held at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" author died in her home Wednesday May 28. Many famous guests such as President Clinton, First Lady Michelle Obama and TV star Oprah Winfrey attended. "Dr. Angelou's words sustained me on every step of my journey," said First Lady Obama.

NEWS 6/5/14 9:01pm

Jo Watt Williams '55 awarded Order of the Long Leaf Pine

By kmckay3

Vice President Emerita Dr. Jo Watts Williams received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine award on May 30, 2014 at Elon University's annual Staff Appreciation Day.

NEWS 6/5/14 5:25pm

Pedestrian killed by train near Elon

By bmcgovern

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train near Elon University at 2:03 p.m. on Thursday. The accident occurred near the train crossing on Gilliam Road, across from the Phoenix Arms apartment complex. The victim was identified as Justin Lamar Swanson, 27, of Burlington.

NEWS 6/4/14 1:27am

New Hillel director to start in July

By kmaraghy

Elon Hillel has named a new director who will replace Nancy Luberoff in July. Rabbi Rebecca Joseph, who will also serve as an associate chaplain for Jewish life, is an ordained rabbi.

NEWS 6/2/14 11:36pm

Evan Glass - 2014-06-02 23:36:42

Hi Michelle/whoever it may concern, I emailed you earlier with the impact Sheldon had on my life.

NEWS 6/2/14 8:47pm

Tennis fans flock to Paris for French Open

By Christian Seitz

Every year in the middle of May, the tennis world focuses on the Parisian suburb of Porte d’Auteuil, the site of the French Open.

NEWS 6/2/14 11:17am

Former Elon student hit by car, killed along I-85

By malfini

A former Elon student was struck and killed by a car while walking Northbound with traffic, on the right side of Interstate 85 late Saturday night, according to Sgt.

SPORTS 5/31/14 4:05pm

Southern Conference raises fee to exit league

By afeather

Following its four-day session of spring meetings in Hilton Head Island, S.C., the Southern Conference announced Friday that it will raise its exit fee to $1 million. The fee is an increase of $400,000, from the $600,000 it cost to leave the league prior. The league's presidents also voted to increase the fee for leaving the SoCon with less than a year's notice to $1.25 million. The move is in an effort to bring stability to a conference that has fallen victim to several teams leaving in recent years. The College of Charleston left for the Colonial Athletic Association in the summer of 2013, and four more teams will be leaving the league at the end of June. Appalachian State and Georgia Southern will be heading to the Sun Belt, Davidson is moving to the Atlantic 10 and Elon will be joining College of Charleston in the CAA. Three teams will be joining the SoCon to replace those leaving.

NEWS 5/31/14 11:10am

Elon track competes at NCAA East Prelims

By Tommy Hamzik

The Elon University women's track and field team had a program-record five athletes compete at this week's NCAA East Preliminaries at the University of North Florida. Freshman Jennifer Esposito and senior Allyson Oram each moved up in the national rankings and improved their times in their respective events.

NEWS 5/28/14 5:26pm

Maya Angelou dies at age 86

By cshegda

Poet, civil rights activist and Elon's Fall Convocation speaker in 2012, Dr. Maya Angelou, died around 8 a.m.

NEWS 5/24/14 4:40pm

Being a campus rep

By Sarah Smith

Brand ambassadorships have become a hot position for Millennials. Ambassador programs have their perks: free merchandise, company connections, resume building and the bragging rights of saying you work at a particular company.

NEWS 5/24/14 4:36pm

The six best fashion apps and websites

By Tatum Pederson

Social media has taken over our lives on many different levels of communication. Whether we are checking our Instagram feeds, Twitter, or updating our online closets, the information is endless, and we constantly need it. Apps and websites have become crucial parts of our daily lives.

NEWS 5/24/14 4:32pm