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Men's soccer preps for Coastal Carolina rematch in first round of NCAA Tournament

The Elon University men’s soccer team, fresh off their second straight Southern Conference tournament championship, has learned their fate in the NCAA Tournament and will open with a road game at Coastal Carolina University, an opponent the maroon ancheap cialis onlined gold know all too well. The two teams will play their fourth game in the last two years, one of which was last year’s NCAA Tournament first-round game in Conway, S.C., which ended in a 4-3 Chanticleers’ win. Phoenix head coach Darren Powell said game preparation will be less difficult given the familiarity his team has with their opponent - the coaching staff need only to watch game film from any of the team’s past matches. “We’ll go back, review video right now of the game we played them this year,” Powell said Monday night after the draw was announced.

Guest speakers encourage Elon students to recognize humanity in homeless

David Pirtle always thought the homeless were people to fear. He learned the hard way that the only thing that sets homeless people apart from others is simply a home. Pirtle was one of three members on The Faces of Homelessness Panel, a panel of generic propeciapeople who were previously or are currently homeless.

Correspondents' Corner: waterways overflow in Venice

On-campus cooking sessions in high demand at Elon University

Chef Christopher Russell has offered introductory cooking classes throughout the semester to Elon University students in each of the popular dining areas on campus.

Reaction to Puerto Rico's Statehood Vote

Cristina Cartagena is a first year student from Puerto Rico and looks forward to what will happen if Puerto Rico becomes an American state. "I'm actually kind of glad they voted because it would be so much better if we could become a state," Cartagena said.

Election season is a family tradition

Through election season, many students may remember the advertisements or the debates. But one Elon student has a different perspective on politics. For Elon Freshman Ashlyn Ross, election season is a time full of many memories. "There's campaigning, celebrating, and failure," Ashlyn said.

Election night Facebook posts lead to backlash for SGA President

Last week's Presidential election led a lot of people to take to social media to express their opinions. Included in this group was SGA President, Darien Flowers, who had some harsh words for President Obama and the future of our country. "So discouraged in the American public tonight," Flowers wrote on Facebook.

November 12th Newscast

Hot-handed Phoenix sinks Bridgewater in home opener

The Elon University men's basketball team was able to have a little fun. After a tough loss to Butler University three days before, it was needed. The Phoenix defeated Div.

Gabe Latigue Post SoCon Championship Interview

On Saturday night November 10, 2012 at the Wake Med Soccer Fields in Cary, NC the Elon Men's Soccer team defeated Wofford 2-1 in the Southern Conference Tournament Championship game.

America casts vote for strong leadership with Obama re-election

The election is over, and you are probably feeling one of a few ways.

Darren Powell Post SoCon Championship Interview

On Saturday night November 10, 2012 at the Wake Med Soccer Fields in Cary, NC the Elon Men's Soccer team defeated Wofford 2-1 in the Southern Conference Tournament Championship game.

Science crusader: Elon professor brings biology to the masses

On a Tuesday evening, a crowd gathers at the Fat Frogg Bar and Grill. It’s not there for the oversized burger or a struggling local musician.

Elon professor channels farming legacy to promote sustainable food production in North Carolina

Steve Moore likes being close to the earth. That’s why Moore, a lecturer of environmental studies at Elon University, teaches agroecology.

America no longer the land of opportunity

America, long hailed as the “land of the free” and the “home of the brave.” A place where the “American Dream” offers hope and lays the framework for prosperity to all of its citizens.

Elon University alumnus hopes to share life-changing experiences through published journal

Elon University alumnus Kyle Johnson, Class of 2010, hopes to take readers to the depths of despair and the heights of hope with a book detailing the last months he spent with his father and his yearlong journey of remembrance. The book, stemming from Johnson’s personal journal, chronicles how he dealt with his father’s diagnosis of terminal cancer, including joining his father in marking items off his bucket list.

Author Kenneth Broun imparts significance of Rivonia trial in South Africa

Many say it was the trial that changed South Africa. Kenneth Broun, author of “Saving Nelson Mandela: The Rivonia Trial and the Fate of South Africa,” agrees.

Dubstep DJ TMare looks forward to collaboration with Limelight Records

In May, if you told Tyler Marenyi, the electro-house and dupstep producer also known as TMare, that he would be performing at College Street Tap House as an artist for Elon’s recording label, Limelight Records, he would probably be skeptical. The senior finance and accounting major liked music, but never thought it was something he could actually do after college to make an income.

A glimpse of West Africa: Elon kicks off International Education Week 2012

Drums, food and a variety of market items filled McKinnon Hall at Elon University on Monday night. The West African Market is one of many events that make up International Education Week, 2012.

Phoenix tame Rams behind Evans’ big night

As senior forward Kelsey Evans had a career night, the Elon University women’s basketball team picked up it’s first win of the season with a 74-58 win over the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams in the home opener of the 2012-2013 season. Evans finished with 13 points, a career-high 17 rebounds and a career-high four assists.