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NEWS 5/10/14 7:44pm

Phoenix drops first two at Furman

By Tommy Hamzik

The skid reached five consecutive losses and 10 in its last 12 games for the Elon University baseball team after losing the first two games of a three-game series at Furman University May 10. Elon lost the first game, which was suspended because of weather and continued the next day, 14-3 and dropped the second one 9-7. The game was suspended in the middle of the fifth inning with Elon down 4-0.

NEWS 5/10/14 4:22pm

Elon men's tennis falls short in NCAA Tournament

By Jordan Spritzer

DURHAM — The Elon University men’s tennis team’s season came to an end on Saturday, May 10, with a 4-1 loss to the University of Tennessee in the opening round of the NCAA tournament. “The players competed hard, they battled,” Elon head coach Michael Leonard.

NEWS 5/9/14 12:07pm

Freshmen plan clothing startup with Coastal Prep

By Michael Bodley

Vineyard Vines. Brooks Brothers. And now, Coastal Prep. The Connecticut-based Vineyard Vines revitalized the preppy clothing industry by infusing Atlantic seaboard roots with a certain nautical touch — sailboat-embroidered belts and the trademark whale.

NEWS 5/9/14 12:05pm

Painting with purpose: Examining cooler culture at Elon

By Caroline Fernandez

You know it’s spring at Elon University when the grass gets greener, the temperature rises and students bring out their paintbrushes, sanders and coolers. From the outside looking in, the sight of students sanding down coolers for hours on a sunny spring day might seem a little odd, but at Elon and other universities, it is commonplace — they are simply preparing for Banquet. It has become the custom that when a student is asked to Banquet, a fraternity’s weekend at the beach, the guest thanks his or her host for the invite by painting him a cooler. Painting coolers, a custom more popular in the South, was a new idea to many Elon students from the North. “People told me first semester about painting coolers, but I had never heard about it before coming to college,” said freshman Emma Haslun.

NEWS 5/8/14 11:15pm

Elon's season ends with loss to UNCG

By Kyle Maher

The Elon University softball team lost its second straight game in Southern Conference Tournament to host University of North Carolina at Greensboro 4-2 May 8 in a consolation bracket game at UNCG Softball Park in Greensboro.  The loss was the Phoenix’s second in as many days, thus eliminating them from postseason play. Elon, the tournament’s No.

NEWS 5/8/14 5:43pm

Elon making strides against sexual assault

By Hannah Wolfe

One in four college women will experience rape or attempted rape before they graduate, according to Elon University Student Health and Wellness. Elon takes extensive measures to both lower this statistic within the Elon community and help victims of sexual abuse recover.

NEWS 5/8/14 3:47pm

The Oak House to replace Town Table

By Jonathan Black

There’s a new bar coming to downtown Elon, albeit with a much different flair than West End Terrace or Taphouse. The Oak House, a coffee, wine and craft beer lounge, is slated to take the space on North Williamson Avenue that originally housed Town Table.

NEWS 5/8/14 2:36pm

Travel the world by yourself

By Allison Pichowicz

From an early age, we're taught that the buddy system is an essential part of going anywhere.  Sticking with a buddy ensures you get to your destination safely and have at least one other person with you in case something goes awry.  My problem, was wanting to travel somewhere that no one else I knew wanted to go, so I chose to fly solo. I decided to go with a study abroad travel tour, so I wouldn't be completely stranded. I didn't know German all too well, but I knew how to read a map and how to keep my belongings safe, and at the end of the day, that's really all I needed. I enjoyed my time traveling immensely, and I'll sum it up by telling you the perks I've found of traveling alone. Be responsible: Traveling alone has definitely been an exercise in responsibility for me.  I traveled with some girls who were staying at the same hostel as me, and they taught me what not to do as a solo traveler. We went out exploring after our already-paid for activities, and I seemed to be the only one who knew how to get back to the hostel without the use of Google maps.  They also did not keep track of their passports or room keys, and, as a result, relied on me to let them back into the room. As a solo traveler, I was constantly aware of where my passport, phone, and room key were.  I knew I had to be accountable for myself, so I was always prepared in any situation.  I was proud of myself for planning ahead, and as a result, I did not have the same snafus that the group I was with had. Embrace your freedom: When you travel alone, you call the shots.  You don't have to wait for anyone to leave the bathroom or go anywhere you don't want to, and you can spend all the time you want at places you want to go.  I had a blast going to the Munich Olympic Stadium by myself and taking a rooftop tour.

NEWS 5/7/14 11:12pm

Tension in ninth inning scars Elon loss to UNC

By Tommy Hamzik

Jawing between the two dugouts in the ninth inning and following the game marred what was a 12-6 victory by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill over host Elon University. With two outs in the top of the ninth, UNC sophomore Landon Lassiter stole second for his third steal of the year.

NEWS 5/7/14 9:39pm

Student accident reinforces pedestrian safety tips

By ktracy4

"I thought he was stopping and I went ahead into the crosswalk, and he kept going and he just hit me," said freshman Caroline Patterson. Patterson is still recovering after getting hit by a car on May 6 while riding her bike to class.

NEWS 5/7/14 6:25pm

Roller coaster ride: Elon prepares for first NCAAs

By Matt Mallian

As the clear-cut favorite in the Southern Conference heading into the 2014 spring season, the Elon University women’s tennis team had high expectations after falling just short of a conference title in 2013. After a program-best 21 wins in 2013, Elon advanced to the championship match of the SoCon Tournament, where it faced the College of Charleston, winner of the previous five SoCon titles.  The Phoenix, playing on its home court at the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center, fought back against the Cougars after trailing early but ultimately lost, 4-3. In 2014, the Cougars left for the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), which opened the door for the Phoenix.  Since Elon will be leaving for the CAA in 2015, the feeling around the team was 2014 was the year to win.  But after an inconsistent start to the year, that feeling was nearly lost. The Phoenix began the year 0-4 after losses to ranked teams in No.

NEWS 5/7/14 6:25pm

Men's tennis to build on success in NCAAs

By Jordan Spritzer

Teams don’t reach their preseason goals every year.  Injuries and other variables often shake things up in unimaginable ways, prompting the phrase, “That’s why they play the games.”  But the Elon University men’s tennis team achieved its goal of winning the Southern Conference Tournament and making the NCAA Tournament in perhaps the easiest way possible.

NEWS 5/7/14 6:06pm

Georgia Southern no-hits Elon in SoCon Tournament

By Kyle Maher

In its first game of the Southern Conference tournament, the Elon University softball team made history, just not the kind it was hoping to. The Phoenix became the first team in tournament history to be no-hit, losing 4-0 to senior starter Sarah Purvis and the Georgia Southern University Eagles May 7 at UNCG softball field in Greensboro, N.C. Purvis, the three-time SoCon Pitcher of the Year, struck out 13 batters and scattered two walks while getting just enough run support from her offense to earn her 19th win of the season. The Eagles jumped on Phoenix junior starter Caitlin O’Shea early, scoring the game’s first run in the bottom of the first.  With a runner on third and two out, O’Shea’s pitch squirted away from freshman catcher Carey Million, allowing a runner to scamper home and give the home team a 1-0 lead. Georgia Southern would add another in the bottom of the second on a mammoth home run from  Kaitlyn Johnson to right center, a solo shot, to give the Eagles a 2-0 lead. In the bottom of the fourth, a fielder’s choice groundout to second with runners on the corners gave the Eagles a 3-0 lead. Georgia Southern would add an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth on an RBI groundout to second with the bases loaded to give the Eagles their margin of victory. O’Shea (8-14) was saddled with the loss despite six solid innings, giving up four runs on eight hits, walking two and striking out one. The Phoenix will play an elimination game at 11:30 a.m.

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NEWS 03/02/2026 10:05pm
Candidates for dean of Student Health and Well-Being present in front of Elon community

Candidates for the next dean of Student Health and Well-Being at Elon University presented in front of the Elon community in recent weeks as part of the selection process. The position is currently held by Jana Lynn Patterson, who is retiring in fall 2026 after 40 years at Elon University. The dean will lead the HealthEU Initiative and the Boldly Elon strategic plan, while supervising departments like Counseling Services and Student Health Services. They will also manage the new 135,000 square foot HealthEU building, set to open in fall 2026. 

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