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NEWS 4/1/14 11:54pm

Phoenix snaps out of skid with win over NC A&T

By Kyle Maher

Less than a week ago, the Elon University softball team was in the midst of a tailspin. The Phoenix had lost nine in a row and couldn’t escape the rapid free fall it had entered. But then, all of a sudden, the Phoenix stopped the bleeding and has now reeled off two straight wins, the latest a 7-3 victory over North Carolina A&T State University in a midweek nonconference game at Hunt Softball Park April 1. The Phoenix, which had scored two or fewer runs in three of its last four games, hit a groove against the Aggies, whistling line drives and long blasts all over the park. It began in the bottom of the first, as freshman designated player Emily Roper lofted a harmless fly ball to center with the bases loaded that was just deep enough for senior second baseman Lauren Oldham to score to put the Phoenix up 1-0. After holding the Aggies scoreless in the top of the second, Elon stretched its lead to 2-0 on a long home run from junior pitcher Caitlin O’Shea that clanged off the scoreboard in straightaway center. The Phoenix would strike again in the bottom of the third.

SPORTS 4/1/14 11:25pm

Elijah Bryant commits to Elon Men's Basketball team

By jbiegel

[youtube=www.youtube.com/watch?v=lm6TXOps7K8&noredirect=1&w=560&h=315] The Elon University men's basketball team has picked up its second commitment in the class of 2014. Elijah Bryant, a 6-foot-4-inch shooting guard of the New Hampton School in New Hampton, N.H., committed to the Phoenix on Tuesday, April 1, according to a source within the Elon Athletics department. One of Bryant's main reasons for committing was that he felt comfortable with Elon's coaching staff. The Atlanta native originally committed to Samford in the class of 2013, before attending prep school this year. He averaged 20 points and nine assists a game during his senior season. Bryant joins Jack Anton, a 6-foot-8 power forward out of Cincinnati, Ohio, who committed to Elon last August. Andrew Feather contributed to this article

NEWS 4/1/14 3:17pm

Local town offers nature trails for visitors

By kcaler2

If you're looking to get off campus for the day, take a drive short to Saxapahaw, N.C. First, stop by the general store, which features a menu of local and organic foods created by owner and head chef, Jeff Barney. "We came and changed the convenience store from a hotdog roller and frozen pizzas to the menu you see here and an extensive everyday menu," Barney said. If you're looking for something a little more outdoorsy, the Haw River is just down the hill.

NEWS 4/1/14 12:54am

Go Greek or Go Home?

By Caroline Fernandez

On the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 2, hundreds of young women were “sittin’, waitin’, wishin’” in Elon University’s Alumni Gym before they opened their bid cards.

NEWS 4/1/14 12:47am

Surrounded by Struggle - The Elon Bubble

By Libby Gormley

The thought of Elon University generally does not bring to mind pictures of poverty, hunger and struggle. Elon students enjoy the campus’ beauty, state-of-the-art resources and less-than-arduous daily life.

NEWS 4/1/14 12:28am

Spring Trends

By Puja Prakash

There’s nothing like adding a few of these season’s wearable trends to your wardrobe and revamping your style for both on and off campus!  1.

NEWS 3/31/14 11:36pm

Spring with the Rainbow

By Le To

What time is it? It’s (almost) springtime! While you’re excited about planning your spring break, we are thrilled to tell you what colors people in the fashion world are talking about this spring.

SPORTS 3/31/14 11:24pm

Spring practices begin for Skrosky, Elon football team

By jbiegel

The Rich Skrosky era began Monday afternoon as players and coaches of the Elon football team began spring practice at Tucker Field. Since taking the job in December 2013, Skrosky made it his mission to rebuild and revitalize a football program that has won a total of 10 games over the last three seasons. "I think the enthusiasm level and the running around and the effort was pretty good today," Skrosky said. One of those players who showed a lot of enthusiasm was red-shirt junior quarterback, Mike Quinn. "With every team comes some jitters you have to get out in the first practice," Quinn said.

NEWS 3/31/14 9:19pm

Millenials and Online Privacy: A Long-Awaited Love Story

By Chris Mench

Our generation has come of age in a time where personal privacy is a rarity.  We are the first generation that has lived much of our lives online, and any of us would guess that—no matter what our privacy settings are—most of our Tweets and Facebook posts are readily available to anyone who is determined to see them.

NEWS 3/31/14 4:15pm

NASCAR's oldest track brings back old memories

By Tommy Hamzik

When I was in grade school, my family and I would visit my grandparents’ house every Sunday afternoon. While my siblings and I scarfed down bags of Lay’s Potato Chips (always a perk of being at my grandparents’ house) we had one of two things on the television: The National Football League, or NASCAR. Why NASCAR?

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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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