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Elon bows out of CAA Tournament with disappointing loss to Northeastern

The Elon University men’s soccer team was showing alarming signs of a team that had peaked too soon a couple weeks prior to its disappointing 2-0 loss to Northeastern University in the quarterfinals of the Colonial Athletic Association tournament on Saturday, Nov.

Northeastern knocks Elon out of CAA playoffs

Coming off of Rudd Field following Elon's 2-0 defeat by Northeastern, Jason Waterman felt only one emotion: anger. Not sadness, not regret, but anger at the way he and his team played, as the Phoenix missed opportunity after opportunity and bowed out of the Colonial Athletic Association playoffs in the quarterfinal round. "There's nothing else to it, I'm pissed," Waterman said.

Mistakes cost Elon at William & Mary

For the second straight week, the Elon University showed some life in the second half but fell short, this time a 17-7 decision to No.

Elon shakes off rust in exhibition victory over Emory & Henry

It was an up and down game for the Elon University men’s basketball team on Friday night, Nov. 7 when it squared off for an exhibition matchup against the Emory & Henry College Wasps. In its first live-action game since a Southern Conference Tournament loss to Western Carolina University this past March, the Phoenix started out slow but managed to pull away in the second half, beating the Wasps 90-50 at Alumni Gym. Elon head coach Matt Matheny was optimistic about his team’s performance but recognized the youth and diversity of the roster. “This is brand new team,” he said.

Religious Studies Dept. hosts discussion in response to controversial speaker

In response to controversial speaker, Avi Melamed, the Religious Studies Department hosted a panel discussion so that students could further the discussion.

A premature farewell to print journalism

The New York Times announced Wednesday a plan to make staff cuts that will leave 7.5 percent of its newsroom staff jobless. It’s no secret newspaper offices are taking big hits.

Phoenix looks to start fast against Tribe

After falling just short at Towson University in search of its first Colonial Athletic Association win, the Elon University football team will face the College of William & Mary Nov.

Semester at Sea: travel playlist

Semester at Sea has provided me with countless opportunities to travel from country to country — both independently and with ship-sponsored programs. Though this has enabled me to visit places I never anticipated being able to visit, it’s also meant that I’ve spent a lot of time traveling in buses, trains and metros, getting to where I’m trying to go. For some, this time spent in transit might be frustrating, but I’ve loved every second of it.

There’s always going to be another mountain

Junior Chris Coble has reached new heights. He worked to build Helping Other People Eat (HOPE) from the ground up and is now the human services and communicator between food pantries.

Lifetime learners take Elon classes to pursue undergraduate degree

An Elon University student ambles through campus on a sunny afternoon.  She is many years older than most of her classmates.

LGBTQIA Businesses in NC are Open

North Carolina, like the United States at large, has gone through an unprecedented change in the past decades when it comes to attitudes toward people who identify as LGBTQIA.

MPAA ratings not consistent

“There is too much sex and violence in television and film.” We have heard the same mantra for years.

Putting down the bricks

On the walk to class, Elon University students are accustomed to running into detour signs, mile-high fences and entire sections of cam-?pus that are closed off.

Perfect pitch in fight against human trafficking

West End Terrace was transformed into a scene out of “Pitch Perfect” during Stand up for Freedom Week, hosted by the Periclean Scholars Class of 2015.

Let’s talk about sex, Elon

No matter how hard some try to deny it, there is one activity that is, without? a doubt, happening at Elon University: sex. In an online survey of 100 sophomores, juniors, and seniors, students consistently expressed concerns about how sex goes down at Elon.

Dancers showcase student, faculty work in intimate performance

Dancing in the Black Box will highlight nine pieces of student, faculty and guest choreography starting Thursday.

No Shave November inspires students to raise awareness

Sigma Pi issued three-year suspension for hazing

An edit has been made to note that any changes to the suspension are pending a formal appeal, which Sigma Pi submitted Wednesday.

UNCW blocks Elon volleyball

The Elon University volleyball team had trouble attacking the University of North Carolina at Wilmington's net defense on Wednesday, Nov.

Elon tries to better include non-religious

Elon University prides itself on being a leading school when it comes to religious inclusivity.