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Women's basketball bounces back with win against UNCG, 70-57

Coming off of a disappointing, fruitless two-game road swing, the Elon University women’s basketball team earned a hard-fought win on the road at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro on Saturday afternoon, 70-57. “This win definitely should give us a lot of confidence because UNCG is a great team,” Elon head coach Charlotte Smith said after the game.

Eighth inning rally leads Boston College past Elon

Leading by four runs with six outs remaining, Boston College freshman third baseman Joe Cronin stepped to the plate and grounded to Elon University third baseman Sebastian Gomez.

Now trending: Spring 2013 fashion

Elon University fashionistas and fashionisters – Spring has sprung. It’s just about time for us to pack away the boots, coats and scarves and make room in our closets for runway-inspired spring must-haves that are still appropriate for the busy college students of Elon’s campus. Ladies: Stripes- Up and down, side to side, curved, zigzagged, chevron or even a mix of a few, stripes are making a statement this spring.

Elon baseball wins opener against Marist

The Elon University baseball team opened its 2013 campaign with a resounding victory over the visiting Marist College Red Foxes on a glorious Friday afternoon at Latham Park. Elon senior southpaw Dylan Clark got the ball to start for Elon and immediately ran into trouble.

Shattered dreams: Olympic wrestling removal means more than just an entrance for golf

When news broke out about the International Olympic Committee’s decision to get rid of wrestling in 2020, many became enraged.

Short-handed Elon men's basketball pulls through in nail-biter against Appalachian State

There was no question for Sebastian Koch. Once the first one fell, he wasn’t missing the second one. “In our lifetime, we’ve taken a million free throws,” the Elon University junior guard said afterwards.

SGA presidential candidates debate Chick-fil-A, student safety

Elon University juniors Patrick Brown and Welsford Bishopric are vying to replace incumbent SGA Executive President Darien Flowers, whose tenure was hallmarked by the contentious debate regarding Chick-fil-A’s presence on campus.

Elon Trustees Approve Tuition Increase

The Elon University trustees approved a tuition increase under 4 percent for the third year in a row.

Dear Gossip Squirrel: How to cope with Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day.

Elon Theft Update

In the last two weeks, eight separate cases of theft have occurred near Elon's campus, and seven of the cases involved Elon students. In each incident, students had items taken directly out of their parked cars.

Gunpoint Robbery Follow-Up

The Elon Town Police have requested help from the NC State Bureau of Investigation with their investigation into the February 1st gunpoint robbery of an Elon student. They are still looking for three men who they believe are responsible, and recently released footage of a man connected to the crime.

Kyle on Valentine's Day 2013

Multimedia Reporter Kyle Vines goes around Elon's campus to see if he can find his valentine on Valentine's Day. Camera: Lillie Marie Cooper Editor: Kyle Vines Producer: Dan McLaughlin

Bounce-back opportunity: Rematch with Mountaineers allows Elon men's basketball to shake rough weekend

Flaws exposed, winning streak ended, players down to injury. The odds stacked against them, maybe? But a win for the Elon University men's basketball team this past Saturday against Furman University, just two days after a seven-game victory streak was ended by Wofford College, was key. The adversity still exists, however.

New Dating App

It's being called "a fun way to break the ice," as well as the modern-day version of the game "hot or not". With Valentine's Day approaching, Tinder, a new dating app, is joining the online dating world. Sophomore Nevin Lally is a frequent user of the app.

Ross Wade to leave Elon after accepting new job at Duke

Ladies and gentlemen, Ross Wade is leaving the building. Wade, the assistant director of career services for Elon University's School of Communications, announced he will be leaving Elon March 1 to begin a new job at Duke University as assistant director of career services for the masters of engineering program. “This is a great opportunity to learn a lot of new skills,” Wade said.

A generation of narcissists

A recent study published in the Journal of Personality found that college students largely believe they are special and have what it takes to succeed.

Pope's resignation respected by Elon faculty, students

Pope Benedict XVI became the first pope in nearly 600 years to resign from the papacy Feb. 11, citing his advanced age as the catalyst for his decision. Benedict, 85, is the spiritual leader of 1.2 billion Roman Catholics across the world. Benedict began his papacy in 2005 after the near 30 year reign of Pope John Paul II.

Lakeside Dining's New Chef

One week after it's grand opening, Lakeside dining hall is packed, and the students are leaving with smiles on their faces.

Diet Drinking

Alcohol- some call it their only friend, others call it their guilty pleasure. According to SPARKS, a majority of Elon students drink at least once or less a week. "The majority of students who go out and drink are the students who will always be drinking," said Erica Young, SPARKS Peer Educator. Mixed drinks are becoming increasingly popular amongst college students.

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