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Powell ties program record, Elon men's soccer advances to SoCon finals

The Elon men’s soccer team advanced to the championship game of the Southern Conference tournament with a thoroughly dominant 5-1 semifinal win over Georgia Southern University in Greenville, S.C.

New details on the arrest of Alexis Gray

Alexis Gray charged in federal court

Alexis Gray, the 19-year-old who came to Elon's campus last year with a rifle, now faces federal charges in United States District Court. According to federal court documents, Gray was charged on Oct.

David Cutcliffe pioneers revival of Duke football

The terms “Duke University” and “basketball” are nearly synonymous with each other. When everyone thinks of Duke, an initial thought would be that of the Blue Devils four-time national champion men’s basketball team.

Why the Chicago Bulls need Derrick Rose to get it together

When Derrick Rose tore his ACL during the final minutes of Game 1 of the 2011 NBA Playoffs, Chicago Bulls fans were understandably distraught.

SGA Senate Recap: Nov. 14

At Thursday night's SGA Senate meeting, a resolution to express sympathy for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan and allocate funds toward disaster relief efforts passed in a unanimous vote. The resolution authorized the executive treasurer to donate $500 of SGA funds to the Red Cross and called upon leaders of campus organizations to donate $5 from their organizational budgets, if possible. Before the vote, several senators questioned whether it was appropriate to use student funds to aid an area that isn't strongly connected to Elon. But Will Galleher, senior class senator, mentioned his experiencing rooming with an Elon student who was from the Philippines. "This is a great cause to stand behind," he said.

Elon closes home schedule against Georgia Southern

For the final time on Saturday, Nov. 9, Elon University will take the field at Rhodes Stadium seeing a SoCon logo painted on the 25-yard lines.

Odds on who plays for the BCS National Championship

Last week was one of the most exciting and meaningful weeks in college football this season. Three top-15 matchups, including a pair of top-10 showdowns, helped to clear up (albeit in a small fashion) the national title hunt. The University of Oregon, one of the most overrated programs of the last few years, is out for now.

'I Choose U, Elon:' Timeflies Homecoming performance review

Elon University's Colonnades parking lot typically does not have flashing strobe lights, dancing students and Timeflies’ lead singer, Cal Shapiro, belting out selections from “The Scotch Tape” and “Pipe Dream.” But Elon’s 125th Homecoming brought this exact scene to campus Nov.

Review: Smooth Progressions show their stuff in fall concert

The music director of Elon University’s Smooth Progressions a cappella group, sophomore Addison Horner, said it best. “A good song is nothing without energy,” he said. Energy was certainly the theme of the Smooth Progressions fall concert on Saturday night.

Elon's 'Dancing in the Black Box' challenges audience to define dance

For students looking for a dance show they can passively enjoy, "Dancing in the Black Box" is not the show for them.

Elon women's basketball holds off Seahawks in Wilmington

The Elon University women’s basketball team went on the road and defeated future conference rival in the Colonial Athletic Association, the University of North Carolina at Wilmington Wednesday, Nov.

Chambers, Spartans power past Elon volleyball 3-0

The Elon University volleyball team fell to the University of North Carolina at Greensboro 3-0 (25-19, 25-21, 25-20) on Wednesday, Nov.

What went wrong for Georgia Southern football this season?

Although they were ineligible for the Southern Conference championship in 2013, Georgia Southern University’s Eagles were picked to finish with the best record in the league. Junior fullback Dominique Swope, who rushed for 1,246 yards in 2012, was back on a team that advanced to the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision quarterfinals.

Elon Veterans reflect on their time in the military

In celebration of Veterans Day, members of the Elon community reflect on their time in the military. "I think I had a feeling that I needed to serve," Director of Physical Plant, Robert Buchholz said. Buchholz joined the military following his brother and father.

University reopens 'Taphouse' for students

The Office of Students Activities announced on Nov. 11 that the College Street Taphouse is open for reservations, but with a few changes. Elon University is now in charge of the bar.

Habitat For Humanity Celebrates 25 Years of Service

Walking onto the make-shift construction site in Elon Elementary School's parking lot early Saturday morning, John Barnhill seemed like every other alumni.

Phillippines' Typhoon Haiyan Impacts Elon

First-year student Gaby Chiongbian has lived in the Philippines all her life but now misses home more than ever. "It really does make you feel homesick but more than anything I feel helpless," Chiongbian says. Chiongbian called home to her family on Saturday, who was near the eye of Typhoon Haiyan. "I asked them, 'What time is it?' and they said 'It's two.' I apologized, but I was so scared for them," she says.

Texans safety Ed Reed released after comment about coaching staff

The NFL has its fair share of smart athletes. But the league also has more than its fair share on the other end of the spectrum.

Messi injury could send shockwaves throughout soccer world

Last Saturday, FC Barcelona cruised to a routine victory over Real Betis by a score of 4-1. On paper, it seemed like a typical contest in Spain’s La Liga.