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NEWS 10/6/15 4:03pm

Flu shots available for Elon students

The Office of Student Health, in conjuncture with Midtown Pharmacy, will be administering flu shots to students.  Students will need valid proof of insurance or $20.  The shots will be offered 2-6 p.m.


NEWS 10/6/15 3:00pm

Lessons from Piper Kerman

Lucía Jervis     The Secrets of a Life in Prison: A talk with Piper Kerman   People are usually excited to listen to someone else’s story, either if it is a love story or a horrible story.


NEWS 10/6/15 8:46am

Advancing to the next level

For the Elon University eSports team, setting up matches for its video games has been a hassle since its inception in 2012. “We need a place to play, so right now we rent out [McEwen 207] for practices and games,” said Elon eSports Vice President Tyler LaVecchia, a sophomore.


NEWS 10/6/15 7:34am

From Acorn to Disney World

Before starting her shift Monday night, Acorn Coffee Shop employee Kathryn Thompson cried. Her dream had just come true — she would be finally able to take her family to Disney World. After weeks of fundraising through a GoFundMe page, junior Taylor Zisholtz and freshman Lucy Smith-Williams revealed they had raised more than  $6,000 to fly Thompson and four of her family members to “the happiest place on earth.” Revealing a big surprise “It was really exciting,” Smith-Williams said.


NEWS 10/5/15 11:31pm

Cheat Sheet: Oregon Shooting

A shooting at Umpqua Community College in southwestern Oregon Oct. 1 became the most recent and most severe of the more than 40 school shootings that have occurred in the United States in 2015.  What happened in Oregon? Christopher Harper-Mercer, 26,  opened fire around 10:30 a.m.


NEWS 10/5/15 5:25pm

Make every day Taco Tuesday

We all know and love the Elon classics: Smitty’s, Pandora’s, The Root ... but now there’s a new place for students to satisfy their never-ending quest for grub.


NEWS 10/5/15 5:10pm

How many voices do you hear?

Elon University offers a fantastic array of cultural opportunities and diverse organizations to fit and benefit the entire student body. However, colleges tend to lean toward the left, and the presentation of all sides of the political spectrum need to be addressed in the classroom, cultural events series, etc. 


SPORTS 10/5/15 3:42pm

Volleyball's valiant effort not enough Sunday

The Elon University volleyball team fell to the Tigers of Towson University 3-1 (14-25, 20-25, 25-20, 25-18). The loss gives the Phoenix its second consecutive defeat at home in Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) play this season.  "Our offense is getting better and better, and it's nice to see," said head coach Mary Tendler after the match.


SPORTS 10/5/15 11:16am

Elon softball strikes out hunger in Alamance County

Most college students spend their Friday evenings going out and hanging with friends. For members of the Elon softball team, they spent their evening at Allied Churches of Alamance County handing out food to the those in need. Patrons lined up outside the Burlington shelter anxiously awaiting a dinner featuring turkey and cheese sandwiches, salad and various tasty desserts.


NEWS 10/4/15 8:48pm

A mission to help her homeland

Sophomore Barang PhukCQ - CC - KP - HS traveled many miles to North Carolina. The Cambodia native made her first trip to the United States about a year ago, when she arrived at Elon University as a freshman. But the soft-spoken girl is doing more than making her mark at Elon — she’s making her mark on the world.



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