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SPORTS 4/29/14 8:14pm

Elon Men's and Women's Tennis teams get NCAA tournament draws

By afeather

The Elon University Men's and Women's Tennis teams received their opponents for the NCAA Tournament first round matches at an NCAA Tennis Championships Selection Show viewing party on Tuesday afternoon. The Men's Tennis team found out it will be playing Tennessee and the Women's team drew Georgia for its opening match. The Men's team will face off against the Volunteers on May 10 in Durham.

NEWS 4/29/14 7:31pm

Elon men's tennis to face Tennessee in NCAA Tournament

By Jordan Spritzer

After winning the Southern Conference tournament, the Elon University men’s tennis team finally knows who it will be facing in the NCAA tournament: the University of Tennessee. Elon and Tennessee will square off in the first round at 9 a.m.

NEWS 4/29/14 5:40pm

Changing intellectual climate is in students’ hands

By The Pendulum

In the weeks leading up to an intellectual climate summit at Elon University, the issue of students’ intellectual experience has been discussed in-depth across campus.

NEWS 4/29/14 4:44pm

Senior premieres original work, ‘Headvoice,’ in Black Box

By Casey Brown

It is a tradition for the performing arts department to end its season with a musical in the Black Box Theatre, but this year, it’s more than just the average show.

NEWS 4/29/14 4:44pm

Chris Little named Elon soccer coach

By Tommy Hamzik

Chris Little has been named new head men's soccer coach of Elon University, director of athletics Dave Blank announced Tuesday, April 29. Little returns to Elon after being an assistant under former head coach Darren Powell from 2010-2012.

NEWS 4/29/14 4:41pm

Elon presents ‘Time Unplugged’ during Celebrate! week

By Kelsey Higgins

What is something everyone has in common, regardless of discipline? When the faculty of the School of Arts and Sciences first came together to brainstorm a way to honor their disciplines during Elon University’s Celebrate!

NEWS 4/29/14 4:38pm

Senior dance major conquers limitations

By Diana Stancy

Julie Crothers lets nothing stand in the way of achievement. A senior Elon College Fellow, she is majoring in dance and arts administration.

NEWS 4/29/14 4:27pm

Hotel search presents stress for graduating seniors

By ktracy4

While seniors are focused on their upcoming graduation, juniors might want to be thinking ahead as well.

SPORTS 4/29/14 4:22pm

Chris Little named head coach of Elon Men's Soccer team

By jbiegel

Chris Little was named the newest head soccer coach of the Elon University Men's Soccer program in an announcement made by Elon Athletic Director, David Blank, Tuesday afternoon. Little served as an assistant coach for the Phoenix from 2010 to 2012.

NEWS 4/29/14 3:34pm

Town Table to get new face as 'The Oak House'

By jpuckett

Almost a year after it shut down, Town Table may be reopening with a new name and a new look.

NEWS 4/29/14 3:25pm

Festivus committee plans to celebrate tenth anniversary of mud party

By cmckoy

This Saturday, students have a chance to be a part of an annual event in the Elon community: Festivus.

NEWS 4/29/14 2:58pm

Not just numbers: Professor brings creativity to math in origami course

By cphelan

Alan Russell's love for folding paper began at age seven, when his mom gave him an origami book. Today, Russell, an associate professor of mathematics, gets to perform his passion regularly, teaching an interdisciplinary course, Math Origami, at Elon University. This course, an Upper Level General Studies class, is open to all majors, who often combine their major studies with the creativity of origami throughout the semester.

NEWS 4/29/14 2:01pm

Threat of severe weather in North Carolina

By The Pendulum

Please see the info on the Emergency and Emergency Response Guide and Campus Wide Tornado Locations and review the following for your safety: Tornado WATCH: If a tornado “watch” is issued for your area, it means that a tornado is “possible.” (listen to eAlert System, radio, or TV for additional details) Tornado WARNING: If a tornado “warning” is issued, it means that a tornado has actually been spotted, or is strongly indicated on radar, and it is time to go to a safe shelter immediately.

NEWS 4/29/14 12:53pm

NWSL offering college players professional option

By Kate Murphy

The National Women’s Soccer League, which opened up regular season play three weeks ago, is currently in its second year running.

NEWS 4/28/14 8:35pm

Elon man arrested on rape and burglary charges

By jbruno

A well-known West End Terrace employee was arrested Sunday, April 27. Anthony "Gus" Giannola, 31, of 111 Bell Tower Ct., faces charges for felony second degree rape and burglary.

NEWS 4/28/14 3:17pm

Elon swept in SoCon for first time since 2010

By Tommy Hamzik

A rough-going on offense Friday, a struggle all-around on Saturday and another dismal day Sunday provided enough for the Elon University baseball team to be swept in Southern Conference play for the first time since March 2010. The Phoenix lost 5-1 Friday and 12-3 Saturday to the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and took a 13-4 defeat on Sunday to end the series. Elon swept UNCG a year ago on the road as well.

NEWS 4/28/14 2:56pm

Jordan Speith leading charge of young golfers

By Kyle Maher

Golf without Tiger Woods is plenty exciting. Really, it is. Watch it and you’ll see a group of emerging stars ready to step into the limelight and become the next big draw in the sport.

NEWS 4/28/14 2:36pm

Police: Three Elon football players hurt at party.

By jbruno

Three Elon football players suffered injuries after fighting with non-Elon students at a party on West College Avenue early Sunday morning, according to police. The police report says quarterback Michael Quinn, linebacker Jonathan Spain and defensive back Thomas Hatchel Linens were injured in the fight. The report said Michael Quinn was standing with his jeans around his ankles and had a triangular shaped injury to his right upper thigh when officer James Turney responded.

NEWS 4/28/14 12:53pm

Vocal Ensemble Elan sing with technique, passion for upcoming performance

By Casey Brown

Elon University is no stranger to a cappella music, with the five and counting student organizations, but Élan is not a traditional a cappella group.

NEWS 4/28/14 11:40am

Elon partners with Institute for International Education

By Morgan Abate

Elon recently signed onto a new Institute for International Education (IIE) initiative designed to double the number of U.S.

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NEWS 03/02/2026 1:51pm

Elon, Queens University merger solidifies universities’ future amid nationwide closures

Amid a turbulent era full of increasing college closures and pressure from the Trump Administration, the Elon University-Queens University of Charlotte merger may be a survival tactic in an unforgiving higher education climate. Matt Hartman, a higher education reporter for The Assembly, described the merger as a "survival move” for Queens.

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