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NEWS 10/8/15 11:12am

Elon Food Truck Frenzy adjusts to increased demand, Dusty Donuts cashes in

By BAnderson

Elon University's Student Union Board made significant changes to for its second annual Food Truck Frenzy after experiencing several issues last year. Some of the notable changes included increasing the number of vendors from five to eight and requiring vendors to sell from a limited menu. Sophie Ritter, vice president of SUB operations, said the smaller menu was designed to lower wait times in long lines. "The food trucks are coming for one day and they can't put everything that they have on their regular menu on this menu just because it would be too much for them to accommodate," she said.

SPORTS 10/8/15 12:03am

Phoenix sinks Northeastern 2-1 in CAA play

By Jordan Spritzer

The No. 13 ranked Elon University men’s soccer team returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Northeastern University, on a Wednesday afternoon at Rudd Field.  “We played well, the second half particularly we created some really good chances,” said head coach Chris little.

NEWS 10/7/15 9:39pm

Double the Food Truck Frenzy

By Danielle Deavens

During the spring 2015 semester, Elon University’s Student Union Board (SUB) collaborated with Dining Services to launch a new event: Food Truck Frenzy. Five food trucks parked in the temporary parking lot behind Belk Library and served a variety of foods, from dumplings to ice cream to gourmet baked potatoes. On Wednesday, Oct. 7, SUB welcomed back last year’s vendors in addition to five more, resulting in a diverse array of cuisines.

SPORTS 10/7/15 4:02pm

Women's soccer scores early, often in win over Francis Marion

By Nathan Smith

The Elon University women's soccer team scored early and often Tuesday night, defeating Francis Marion University 6-0 in Florence, S.C., in a late non-conference matchup. Senior defender Mel Insley got the Phoenix on the board in the 14th minute, scoring her third goal of the season, on all free kicks.

NEWS 10/7/15 3:52pm

The silence of hopelessness

By Aqueil Ahmad

As you all know, last week’s school shooting at the Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon, was the fourth mass murder this year of Americans by American gunmen and approximately the 200th since 2006 in this country. The questions we should ask are simple: “Why does it keep on happening?” and “How can we stop it from happening again and again?” The answers are, unfortunately, not that simple. 

NEWS 10/7/15 3:42pm

NYFW street style highlights

By Sophie Zuriff

Now that Fashion Month has come to an end, all we can do is longingly gaze at the dreamy street style looks. Here are some of our favorite pieces that graced the streets as fashion fiends moved from one presentation to the next.

NEWS 10/7/15 2:49pm

Dave Gammon - 2015-10-07 14:49:38

 

For over three years I have run a monthly science education program at Fat Frogg called "Tectonic Plates: Alamance County's Science Cafe." We meet 2nd Tuesdays at 7-8pm, there is no entry fee, and you can expect a lively event in a relaxed atmosphere without all the technical jargon. This Tuesday the visiting scientist is Professor Cindy Bennett from Physician's Assistant Studies at Elon.

SPORTS 10/7/15 2:00pm

Men’s soccer forward returns to family home

By Jordan Spritzer

When senior forward Cooper Vandermaas-Peeler arrived on Elon University’s campus in January 2015 he wasn’t alone.  The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill transfer not only joined eager new teammates but also enjoyed a homecoming of sorts with close friends and family. Though, Cooper has a new role for the Phoenix.

NEWS 10/7/15 1:00pm

Respect requires political tolerance

By Colby Marvin

When I toured Elon University my junior year of high school, I was mesmerized. Not only was the campus beautiful, but every student was passionate about something, whether that was art, traveling, service, politics or truly anything else imaginable.

NEWS 10/7/15 10:45am

Smith Hall in Smithereens

By Elizabeth Kirkhorn

It’s Sunday morning in Smith Hall. Freshman Matt Sullivan is waking up, walking out of his dorm room and taking in the sights of Smith for the first time that morning.

SPORTS 10/7/15 10:00am

Working hard not to be noticed

By Alex Simon

The Elon University football team has had struggles on offense this season, as they currently rank 120th out of 123 Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) teams in total offense. The inability to move the ball on offense has given the special teams unit plenty of opportunities.

NEWS 10/7/15 8:31am

Itzhak Perlman fills Fall Convocation with classical music

By Caroline Fernandez and Courtney Campbell

The first time Itzhak Perlman played his idol Yehudi Menuhin’s violin, he knew he had found the one. “I played a couple of notes on that violin and said to myself, ‘I’ve died and gone to heaven,’” Perlman said to a packed Alumni Gym Tuesday afternoon, the guest of honor at Elon University’s Fall Convocation. Two weeks later, as the young Perlman negotiated a home purchase, he received an un- expected phone call with news most-welcome: the out-of-reach violin of his dreams was for sale.

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NEWS 12/17/2025 3:18pm
North Carolinians rate public schools poorly in new Elon Poll

As K-12 students across North Carolina prepare for their winter break, the Elon University Poll released poll data on Dec. 17 finding that most North Carolinians gave mediocre or poor grades to public schools across the state. “The states have always had deep authority on education, but there has been more federal involvement in various years,” Director of the Elon University Poll Jason Husser said. “So we thought, well, this is the time for us to really look in depth about what do people think about North Carolina schools.”

LIFESTYLE 12/16/2025 10:30am
Grief, loss support group provides comfort for Elon faculty, staff

Elon University associate chaplain Rev. Julie Tonnesen said loss and grief are universal emotions, but found that they can be difficult for faculty and staff to process while continuing their usual routines. “Even when we show up to work, that doesn’t mean that we get to put the rest of our lives on the back burner,” Tonnesen said. “Our grief comes with us. It’s not something we can just keep on a shelf at home.” In collaboration with Counseling Services, the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, began offering a monthly group for faculty and staff to support those affected by loss. 

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