Editorials

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NEWS 1/8/16 4:01pm

Jean Rattigan-Rohr appointed as executive director of community partnerships

By Michael Somerby

Jean Rattigan-Rohr, Associate Professor of Education, has been named executive director of Community Partnerships at Elon University. The position makes her a permanent member of President Leo Lambert’s senior staff.

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SPORTS 1/8/16 1:05pm

Former women's basketball star signs professional contract

By Alex Simon

Ali Ford ’13, the second-leading scorer in Elon University women’s basketball history, will continue her professional basketball career in Iceland. Ford signed with Hamar, a women’s basketball team in Hveragerdi, Iceland and plays in the Iceland-Dominos League.

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SPORTS 1/8/16 11:19am

Men's basketball pulls off road upset at JMU 79-73

By Alex Simon

Freshman guard Steven Santa Ana set a career-high in scoring for the second consecutive game, dropping 19 points as the Elon University men’s basketball team defeated host James Madison University 79-73 Thursday night. In the first Colonial Athletic Association road game for the Phoenix, Santa Ana also grabbed a career-high 10 rebounds, recording his first double-double. Elon (11-5 overall, 2-1 CAA), picked to finish last in the CAA before the season, trailed for less than 10 minutes of game time and never trailed in the second half against the Dukes, who were picked second preseason. A 9-0 run in a 2:05 stretch early in the second half built the lead for Elon to 14 points, which was the highest lead of the night for either team. When James Madison (11-5, 1-2) cut the lead to six points, the Dukes started fouling Elon, challenging the Phoenix to make free throws.

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NEWS 1/7/16 5:08pm

"We Will Need Courage," says Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry

By meaglin

Dr. Melissa Harris-Perry spoke at Elon Wednesday evening with a speech entitled, "We Will Need Courage." Dr. Harris-Perry is a professor, author, columnist, news anchor, mother and wife.

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NEWS 1/7/16 4:01pm

Former Elon soccer coach to lead San Antonio USL team

By Tommy Hamzik

Former Elon University men's soccer coach Darren Powell has been named head coach of the United Soccer League's new franchise in San Antonio. The club, which begins play in March, announced the hire Thursday. “It’s a very exciting challenge,” Powell said in a release.

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SPORTS 1/6/16 10:53pm

Humorist Jeanne Robertson set to headline annual "Night of the Phoenix"

By K McKay

American humorist and Elon enthusiast Jeanne Robertson is scheduled to headline Elon's ninth annual Night of the Phoenix fundraiser on Friday, Feb.

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NEWS 1/6/16 10:09pm

FEC releases updated presidential primary dates

By Bryan Anderson

The Federal Election Commission released an updated version of the 2016 presidential primary dates earlier today.

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NEWS 1/6/16 9:08pm

Shifting Priorities: Budget cuts cause families to hop financial hurdles to pay for childcare

By Alyssa Potter

Nearly one-third of children in Guilford County who were eligible for childcare subsidies in 2013 did not receive it. Instead, they were left waiting. In 2015, they’re still waiting.

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NEWS 1/6/16 10:41am

Jean Rattigan-Rohr becomes Elon's executive director of community partnerships

By cmatino

Associate Professor of Education, Jean Rattigan-Rohr, has just received the title of Elon University's executive director of community partnerships.

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NEWS 1/4/16 8:21pm

Analyzing Winter Break: Students, professors, enjoy a much shorter break

By Bryan Anderson

Today is Monday, Jan. 4. Classes are underway. Some are worrying about ordering textbooks. Others are searching for ways to stay up during 8:30 a.m. If there is one point of universal agreement, it would probably be that Winter Break was not long enough.

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SPORTS 1/4/16 6:04pm

Women's basketball holds off UNCW in CAA opener

By Bryan Anderson

The Elon University women's basketball team fended off a late run from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington en route to a 67-60 win Sunday afternoon. Despite early foul trouble and offensive struggles, the Phoenix secured the victory in the Colonial Athletic Association season opener. "I felt like the early foul trouble that we had took us out of our rhythm offensively," said Elon coach Charlotte Smith. 

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SPORTS 1/3/16 12:05am

Freshman's shooting sparks men's basketball win over Drexel

By Alex Simon

Freshman guard Steven Santa Ana set a career-high with 18 points as the Elon University men’s basketball team defeated Colonial Athletic Association opponent Drexel University 83-78 Saturday afternoon. “There are a lot of things to love about [Santa Ana],” said head coach Matt Matheny.

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SPORTS 12/31/15 7:38pm

Men's basketball sees close game slip away to Northeastern

By Alex Simon

The Elon University men’s basketball team kept close to defending Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) champion Northeastern University, but lost the opening game of conference play 86-79 Thursday afternoon at Alumni Gym. “This was a game very much like we expected against a very good Northeastern team, and we knew it was gonna be a tough, physical game,” said Elon head coach Matt Matheny.

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NEWS 12/30/15 4:24pm

Governor McCrory encourages N.C. residents to prepare for winter

By cbohle

Some may be wondering where the snow and cold have been hibernating so far this winter, but Governor Pat McCrory says it's time to prepare for the colder weather ahead. The Governor reminds N.C.

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NEWS 12/30/15 11:32am

Political analyst David Gergen to deliver 2016 Commencement address

By Bryan Anderson

CNN political analyst and former presidential adviser David Gergen will deliver Elon University's 2016 Commencement address.

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NEWS 12/30/15 10:23am

David Gergen to deliver Elon's 2016 Commencement address

By Gary Grumbach

CNN political commentator David Gergen has been announced as Elon's 2016 Commencement speaker. Gergen is a former adviser to four American presidents and currently serves as co-director of Harvard's John F.

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SPORTS 12/29/15 4:00pm

Women's basketball's comeback attempt falls short

By Bryan Anderson

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — From the opening tip-off, the Elon University women's basketball team did not look confident at West Virginia University Monday night. The Phoenix lost on the boards, committed too many turnovers and fell behind by double digits after one period of play. Despite a late run in the fourth period, Elon fell short of a comeback and lost 67-57.

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SPORTS 12/29/15 1:12am

Men's basketball blown out at Duke 105-66

By asimon6

DURHAM -- At the first media timeout, the Elon University men's basketball team was encouraged with its play, staying within a point of Duke University. "We started well, and it was a one-point game because we did some of the little things well," said head coach Matt Matheny.

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SPORTS 12/28/15 2:49pm

Men's basketball blown out at Duke 105-66

By Alex Simon

DURHAM — At the first media timeout, the Elon University men’s basketball team was encouraged with their play, staying within a point of Duke University. “We started well, and it was a one-point game because we did some of the little things well,” said head coach Matt Matheny.

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NEWS 12/28/15 1:50pm

A maturing Town of Elon could shift where Elon University students fit in

By Michael Bodley

As Elon University has grown from a small college to a large university, administrators have sought to maintain the delicate balance necessary to preserve a healthy relationship with the Town of Elon and its residents.

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