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Football using bye week to recuperate for second half

After going through a figurative “Murderers’ Row” of the Southern Conference, the Elon University football team gets a Saturday to rest its tired legs, make some key personnel decisions and get ready for a crucial second half of the season. The Phoenix went 0-3 to start the Southern Conference, dropping games to No.

Nationally-ranked men's soccer looks to capitalize on ranking

In its first game since entering all three national polls, the Elon University men’s soccer team lost a 4-3, back-and-forth affair with the Wofford College Terriers at Rudd Field.

Resolution against Chick-fil-A passes in SGA Senate

After four contentious weeks, the resolution against Chick-fil-A’s presence in the future Lakeside Dining Hall at Elon University passed 35-11-0 in a vote by the SGA Senate.

Aramark employee fired because of sexual harassment, he said

Eddie Talley, an Aramark employee commonly known as "Acorn Eddie," was fired for "sexually harassing" students Thursday afternoon, according to an article published by Elon Local News. He said that he is not interested in returning to Elon University, but would like to maintain a relationship with the students, according to the ELN report.

Aramark employee says he was fired for "sexual harassment"

A familiar face around Elon's campus was fired Thursday afternoon. Eddie Talley, an Aramark employee, claims Aramark fired him for "sexually harassing" students. "They said they had some sexual harassment complaints," Talley said.

The breakdown of employment ratings at Elon University

Ask Laura Cella ’12 what an average day looks like for her, and you are sure to hear a typical response.

O’Keeffe breaks record for most starts in program history

Senior defender Claire O’Keeffe of the Elon University women’s soccer team has started every game since arriving in 2009.

Telltale weekend arrives for Phoenix women’s soccer

This weekend, the Elon University women’s soccer team will take on Georgia Southern University and Davidson College, both at home, in an effort to secure their spot in the Southern Conference tournament.

The Flare: Three Trends for Fall

'Story of Home' brings maturity, perspective to classic Homer epic

Before the doors were opened, the lights in the Black Box Theatre cast an eerie blue and green light on the stage.

Student voice imperative in university's decision about Chick-fil-A

College students are irresponsible. They don’t stand for anything. They waste all their time on Facebook or sleeping instead of getting involved in their communities. We’ve all heard the classic stereotypes about American youth today when it comes to issues regarding society, government and current events.

Affirmative Action policies hang in balance of Supreme Court decision

Affirmative action is on the chopping block, and where the cleaver falls is up the Supreme Court justices.

The Other Side of the Canary Islands

CANARY ISLANDS — When you think of the Canary Islands, what comes to mind?

Analysis: Recapping the first six weeks of Elon football

Instead of trying to make a half-witty Monty Python reference like I’ve tried to do in my last couple of Elon University football team analyses, I’m simply going to tell the honest truth. I don’t know what to think of this team. On some days, we see a team that just cannot get anything going (the Sept.

Jack Isenbarger Player Profile

An interview with Jack Isenbarger from the Elon Phoenix Men's Basketball team.

Communication, balance and trust are most important factors in healthy college relationships

Senior Kara Frasca never thought she would find a boyfriend at Elon.

Elon University's Center for the Arts in need of renovations

At a time when seemingly every building at Elon University is being renovated, there is one that is being ignored. The Center for the Arts is home to some of the best programs Elon has to offer, and the performing arts department is growing at a rapid rate.

An Assault and Robbery Near Campus

A Saturday night for one 21-year-old male ended with an unexpected trip to the hospital. According to Elon Town Police, Tyler Faucett of Mebane, who is not an Elon student, was robbed and assaulted on West Haggard Ave.

Kernodle Center's Get on the Bus kicks off fourth year of service

For many Elon University students, it might be tempting to spend Friday afternoons outside. But for those looking for another way to spend their free time, The Kernodle Center offers an indoor option: Getting on the Bus. The Get on the Bus program began its fourth year Oct.

Big weekend for Phoenix changes SoCon picture

A week and a half ago, the Elon University women’s soccer team was in 11th place out of 12 in the Southern Conference.