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LIFESTYLE 10/24/16 10:19pm

Students film biggest budgeted movie in Elon’s history over Fall Break

By Courtney Campbell

Over the span of nine days, 37 Elon University students were running around with cameras, props and actors, spending around 13 hours a day filming “Providence,” a short film written and directed by senior Kenner Clark. Taking place in a rural college town in North Carolina, “Providence” follows four characters that become entangled in a crime of passion and how a deteriorating relationship reaches its breaking point in 36 hours.

SPORTS 10/23/16 1:12am

Agu’s brace not enough for men's soccer vs. Delaware

By Roman Costa

The difficult Homecoming Saturday continued late into the evening for the Elon University athletics teams as the men's soccer team lost to Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) rival University of Delaware 3-2 at Rudd Field. The Phoenix’s two first-half goals from junior striker Elijah Agu proved to be in vain, as the Blue Hens were able to recover from a 2-1 deficit to get the win at Rudd Field by a score of 3-2 on Saturday night.

SPORTS 10/22/16 9:07pm

Football drops Homecoming game to Richmond

By Alex Simon

The Elon University football team kept it close against the sixth-ranked University of Richmond in the first half, but the Spiders turned on the jets after halftime en route to a 35-7 win Saturday afternoon at Rhodes Stadium. The Phoenix only trailed 6-0 after two quarters during the Homecoming game, but the Spiders scored touchdowns on their first four possession after the break. “Early on, we came out pretty competitive in the first half and made some big stops,” said Elon head coach Rich Skrosky.

LIFESTYLE 10/22/16 11:37am

Taking Scotland by storm, song

By Alyssa Potter

When Elon first-year Jess Avellino was a child, she was “obsessed” with Willy Wonka. Now she's a published screenwriter--her musical "Black Heart" was performed in Scotland this past summer. 

NEWS 10/21/16 8:45pm

Homecoming 2016: J. Earl Danieley stars in Schar Center groundbreaking ceremony

By Hannah Silvers

The expected people were in attendance — President Leo Lambert, Director of Athletics Dave Blank, Chair of the Board of Trustees Kerri Anderson '79, several dozen donors, the basketball and volleyball teams — but it was former Elon University President J. Earl Danieley who stole the show at the Schar Center groundbreaking ceremony this today at 5:15 p.m. "I know he's had some days where he hasn't been out as much, but Elon athletics owes a lot to Dr. D and the waving of the towel, so [it was] good to see Dr. D out and about," said men's basketball head coach Matt Matheny.

SPORTS 10/21/16 8:34pm

Men's soccer prepares for home stretch

By Alex Simon

For the Elon University men’s soccer team, the schedule has worked out for a massive two-week  home stretch that starts tomorrow night. The Phoenix hosts four matches in the 12 days, including three Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) matches against the top three teams in the conference.

NEWS 10/15/16 11:43am

QUIZ: Which Elon fountain are you?

By Jane Seidel

Elon is known for many things, from global engagement to their experiential learning programs. One thing that stands out is Elon's beautiful campus, which has been repeatedly ranked as one of The Princeton Review's Most Beautiful Campuses. And what says "beautiful campus" better than a plethora of fountains?

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SPORTS 04/21/2026 1:49pm
Elon’s long-time women’s golf head coach retires

The Elon University women’s golf head coach Chris Dockrill announced his retirement on April 20 after 27 years with the program.Women’s golf finished in 4th place this year in the Coastal Athletic Association tournament. 

NEWS 04/21/2026 12:53pm
Elon parent, trustee to deliver 2026 commencement address

Patricia Walsh Chadwick has held many roles at Elon University, from being an Elon parent in 2012 to more recently joining the finance and administration committees as a trustee. This spring, she will take on a new role as the 2026 undergraduate commencement speaker.  

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