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NEWS 2/12/15 4:00pm

Elon almost meets full U.S. representation

An increasing student body and recent plans for the construction of multiple buildings in the last few years all point to Elon University’s growth, evidence Elon is attempting to become a more diverse campus nationally, internationally and culturally. Currently, students from every state except for North Dakota are represented in the student body.


NEWS 2/12/15 1:52pm

NC underage drinking campaign comes to Alamance County

UPDATED: 1:52 p.m. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  In an effort to curb a drinking culture in which the average North Carolina child takes their first sip of alcohol just before their 14th birthday, the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission (ABC) has launched a new statewide initiative to raise awareness of the extent of the problem. It was immediately unclear what effect the campaign might have on colleges campuses — particularly at Elon University. "Talk It Out," a joint venture supported locally by Alamance Citizens for a Drug Free Community and the Burlington Police Department, has a two-fold mission of education and prevention.


NEWS 2/12/15 12:00pm

Doctor's Orders: Tall tale-telling tour guides

Doctor’s Orders is a weekly humor column in which Lauryl Fischer and Frankie Campisano, two unprofessional, untrained, non-medical definitely fake Doctors, offer up some prescriptions for their Phoenix patients. We’ve all heard about them. Some of us have even been unfortunate enough to be innocent bystanders.


NEWS 2/12/15 9:39am

Danish pop star hopes to make it in America

I recently returned from a semester abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark and was able to sit down with one of the country's most famous singers. Thousands of teenage girls lined up eagerly for hours in the harsh Denmark cold, a giant line snaking around the concert venue "Vega" in Copenhagen.


NEWS 2/12/15 8:00am

Elon SGA 'Acorn Fund' to support student entrepreneurs

The Student Government Association (SGA) recently announced the launch of a $200,000 initiative to further student innovation outside of the classroom. The new endowed program, dubbed the “Acorn Fund,” is said to support projects that have a positive impact in the community — both nonprofit and for-profit business models are eligible.


SPORTS 2/11/15 10:24pm

Elon losing streak reaches five games as Phoenix fall in Williamsburg

A long two week stretch of losing continued for the Elon Men's Basketball team as the Phoenix fell for the fifth consecutive game, 58-77 on the road Wednesday night against William and Mary. Elon (11-15, 3-10) has dropped nine of its last ten games and sits only above College of Charleston in the CAA standings. William & Mary (16-8, 10-3) got out in front early, scoring 42 points in the first half.


NEWS 2/11/15 8:55pm

Elon women's lacrosse examines growth entering second season

The Elon University women’s lacrosse team’s game against No. 8 Duke University Feb. 7 served as a progress report grading the team’s growth through one full year as an active program. The Phoenix fell 17-8 to the Blue Devils. Elon previously faced Duke in its inaugural season, losing 25-4 in Durham.


NEWS 2/11/15 8:48pm

Ahead of their class: Freshmen making presence known on the field

Two freshmen, shortstop Hannah Olson and center fielder Kara Shutt, have had to adapt pretty quickly in their first year as members of Elon University’s softball team. Both play positions that require a great deal of leadership. “They’re not freshmen,” said Elon softball head coach Kathy Bocock.


NEWS 2/11/15 8:37pm

Inman Admissions Welcome Center opens its doors

The opening of Elon University’s new admissions center, The Inman Admissions Welcome Center, provided the opportunity for offices to merge in one central location. For the past few years, the Office of Admissions and Financial Planning —  which includes Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate Admissions and Financial Planning — has been scattered across campus.


NEWS 2/11/15 6:31pm

Column: Skrosky embraces recruiting grind

Through all the dialogue, some soft, some harsh, Rich Skrosky has stayed true to his words in regard to recruiting. From his first day as Elon University football coach, he’s preached about taking more of a hands-on approach to recruiting with an emphasis on targeting prospects from North Carolina. As National Signing Day fades into the distance, it’s fair to say he succeeded in that. Elon signed 19 players in the class of 2015 with 13 hailing from North Carolina. Running back Malcolm Summers from Eastern Alamance High School in Mebane and receiver Tereak McCray from Walter M.


NEWS 2/11/15 6:22pm

Preview: ‘In the Heights’ captivates

Many of Elon University’s greatest performers were prepared to hit the stage for Elon’s first-ever production of the Tony Award-winning musical “In The Heights.” Onstage, a story unfolds. It’s 2008.



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