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NEWS 10/4/14 5:30pm

Phoenix doesn't finish in loss at William & Mary

By Tommy Hamzik

After dropping the first set at the College of William & Mary, the Elon University volleyball charged back to win the second 25-22. It went downhill from there, as the Phoenix lost 3-1 to the Tribe (25-14, 22-25, 25-9, 25-16) in Colonial Athletic Association action on Saturday, Oct.

NEWS 10/2/14 8:55pm

Pulitzer prize-winners challenge for change at Fall Convocation

By Michael Bodley

The best investment human beings can make is in one another, said the Pulitzer-prize winning, journalist-turned-something-more couple of Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, at Elon University’s Fall Convocation 2014. Together, they’ve seen it all – children starving in Africa, teenage girls sold into the sex trade in Asia and children left to die in their own U.S.

NEWS 10/2/14 1:36am

Autumn activities abound

By Casey Brown

Step outside the ‘Elon bubble’ for fall adventures in NC As fall descends upon North Carolina, there is so much to look forward to besides pumpkin spice lattes.

NEWS 10/1/14 11:52pm

Elon volleyball implements new style of blocking

By Tommy Hamzik

Despite its experienced core of middle blockers, the Elon University volleyball team has been in a transition period this year as it installs a new style of blocking. Elon’s been using a technique called swing blocking that results in more elevation and momentum into its blocks. Instead of just jumping straight up when blocking, players swing their arms to get an extra push going up.

NEWS 10/1/14 8:20pm

Elon measures progress entering deep CAA

By Tommy Hamzik

With the uncharted waters of the Colonial Athletic Association approaching, a trip to play Coastal Carolina University served as a measuring stick for the Elon University football team and first-year head coach Rich Skrosky. After the game, it seems the main area of focus is an offense that’s failed to score touchdowns in two of four games, keeping what’s been a stout defense on the field too long. Elon (1-3) couldn’t capitalize on three turnovers and two missed field goals in a 31-3 loss to No.

NEWS 10/1/14 8:02pm

‘Reckless’ showcases humor, dark themes

By Diana Stancy

Starting on Oct. 2, Elon University students will showcase the first performance of the play “Reckless” in the Black Box Theatre. Written in 1983 by Craig Lucas, “Reckless” is a dark comedy that follows main character Rachel, who learns her husband has hired someone to kill her.  What follows is a series of adventures where Rachel learns more about herself and the world.  Kirby Wahl, associate professor of performing arts and director of “Reckless” commented that this play is humorous, while allowing the audience to step away and think about the darker themes. “It has an absurdist inclination, but it’s not really that kind of play,” he said.  “There is meaning to be found in the play.” For Rachel, her experiences serve as a journey of self-discovery.

NEWS 10/1/14 11:34am

Uber arrives at Elon to target college consumers

By Michael Bodley

Uber has arrived at Elon University. The nationally known ride-sharing service based in San Francisco recently expanded to 25 colleges and universities across the country, recognizing the untapped potential of college students who have places to go but no transportation of their own to make it happen. Operated through a free mobile phone application available on both iPhone and Android operating systems, Uber uses GPS technology to pinpoint the locations of drivers and their passengers.

NEWS 10/1/14 11:25am

Oak House settles in after first month

By Morgan Abate

Phil Smith and the staff of The Oak House have started to settle into their routine as the bar and coffee lounge’s opening month on campus draws to a close. The month has gone better than Smith expected, despite some of the challenges that come with running a business.

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NEWS 04/04/2026 11:28am
Chemical spill at Koury Fieldhouse restricts area, delays lacrosse game

A chemical spill from containers used to clean athletic gear created carbon dioxide at the entrance to the Koury Fieldhouse on Saturday morning, according to Elon University spokesperson Eric Townsend.Townsend said remnants from the containers reacted with nearby pine straw and combined to create the gas. Townsend also said an odor was reported. At 9:11 a.m. on April 4, Elon Campus Security and Police told community members that there was an ongoing investigation at the Koury Fieldhouse, according to an E-Alert. An additional E-Alert, released at 10:56 a.m., explained emergency personnel were on-site assisting with clean-up efforts, and parts of Koury Fieldhouse will remain restricted. Normal activities on the athletic fields are safe to resume. 

NEWS 04/03/2026 4:55pm
SGA set to appoint VP of Communications, VP of Finance

At Elon University’s Student Government Association, not every leadership role is decided by a student vote. While students recently cast ballots for executive president and vice president, two executive positions, vice president of communications and vice president of finance, are filled through an internal application and interview process.Final appointments will be announced at the first SGA business meeting of the new term on April 9, when newly elected senators will be sworn in and the new executive board will be introduced. Members of SGA say this approach ensures candidates are chosen based on experience and not popularity. 

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