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NEWS 4/11/14 10:42pm

King's home run lifts Elon over Wofford

By Tommy Hamzik

After a seesaw fifth inning, it was a two-run home run by junior designated hitter Chris King in the eighth inning that gave the Elon University baseball team a 10-9 win over Wofford College April 11 in Spartanburg, S.C. With a runner on first and two outs, King took a 1-0 pitch over the wall in left field to give Elon a 10-8 lead that would be enough for the win.

NEWS 4/11/14 2:08pm

Gun control starts with mental health care

By Leah Channas

A recent shooting at Fort Hood in Texas left three dead and 16 wounded before the shooter turned the gun on himself, fueling a debate on gun control and mental health on military bases. Specialist Ivan Lopez bought a .45 caliber handgun before bringing the weapon onto the base, violating military protocol because the weapon was not registered there.

NEWS 4/11/14 2:06pm

Political correctness has gone too far

By Alex Francis

In a world where an NFL team name perpetuates a 24-hour debate, organizations are kicked off college campuses for themed parties being “insensitive,” and New York City school boards try to ban the word “dinosaur” for fear of offending those who do not believe in evolution, political correctness, or “being PC” has gone way too far. Political correctness deems certain topics, ideas, expressions and even symbols off-limits.

NEWS 4/11/14 12:53pm

Indiana Pacers in deep trouble as playoffs near

By Matt Mallian

When the 2014 NBA playoffs begin in just over a week, the Miami Heat will be looking to win its third NBA title in as many years.  The Heat has dominated the landscape of professional basketball over the past few seasons, but last year showed signs of hope that another team could topple Miami and its “Big Three.” Fast forward to early this season, and things are looking good for the Indiana Pacers.  With Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls sidelined by yet another season-ending knee injury, the Pacers were automatically considered to be Miami’s greatest threat.  Led by Paul George and Roy Hibbert, Indiana started the season 19-3 after an emotional win over the Heat Dec.

NEWS 4/10/14 11:19pm

Elon women's tennis picks up win at UNCG

By Matt Mallian

The Elon University women’s tennis team rolled to a 6-1 win against the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in its final road match of the regular season April 10 at the UNCG Tennis Courts in Greensboro, N.C. The Phoenix began the match down 1-0 after losing the doubles point, but did not lose a singles match en route to the victory. Elon lost doubles matches on courts No.

NEWS 4/10/14 3:40pm

Liverpool winning title would benefit EPL

By Jordan Spritzer

Steven Gerrard is the John Stockton or Karl Malone of the English Premier League. The captain of England’s national team and Liverpool is the best player to have never won the Premier League. The Merseyside club has gone over two decades since being crowned champions of England.

NEWS 4/10/14 10:41am

Offense stays hot as Elon baseball bounces back

By Tommy Hamzik

Building upon a weekend in which the team scored 23 runs in three games while bouncing back from two gut-wrenching defeats, the Elon University baseball team sped past High Point University 12-2 April 10 at Latham Park. Elon had lost twice early in the season to High Point.

NEWS 4/9/14 11:46pm

New School of Communications curriculum begins Fall 2014

By cphelan

The School of Communications introduced a new curriculum that will take effect beginning as early as fall 2014. This curriculum, which places a greater focus on better preparing students for successful communications careers, has six important changes.

NEWS 4/9/14 10:21pm

Elon takes on the climate change divide

By Michael Papich

Students and faculty were invited April 9 to debate and discuss climate change and pick apart why it’s dividing the country. For those who deny climate change, it is a scientific falsehood that could derail needed economic investment.

NEWS 4/9/14 9:37pm

Elon men's tennis wins SoCon regular season title

By Jordan Spritzer

The Elon University men’s tennis team clinched its second straight Southern Conference regular season title with a 6-1 win over Appalachian State University. The Phoenix jumped out to an early 1-0 lead by taking the doubles point.  Juniors Juan Madrid and Stefan Fortmann eased past junior Steve Lake and freshman Jack Maddocks 8-3 at No.

NEWS 4/9/14 9:15pm

Rachel Ramirez unifying Elon defense

By Kate Murphy

Thrill. Aggression. Confidence. These three elements form the foundation of the success of Elon University women’s lacrosse goalie Rachel Ramirez. “Rachel is a huge confidence builder.

NEWS 4/9/14 5:28pm

Elon alumnus cast in 'Bring it On: The Musical' national tour

By Meghan Mahoney

In kindergarten, Elon University alumnus Tyler Bertolone stood nervously on the back of the stage with his hands in his pockets in his first performance, “The Wizard of Oz.” The California native laughed while discussing his debut in theater and said “it wasn’t very impressive.” Bertolone, a music theater major, graduated from Elon in May 2013, and by November, less than six months after graduation, found out he had been cast in the “Bring It On: The Musical” national tour as Randall. “I lucked out,” Bertolone said.

NEWS 4/9/14 5:24pm

Elon kicks off Autism Awareness Month with benefit concert

By Kelsey Higgins

Junior Kelsey McCabe kicked off the Autism Speaks U benefit concert at Midnight Meals in Irazu with the staggering facts about autism. “About one in every 68 children is diagnosed with autism,” McCabe said. Started in 2008, Autism Speaks U is a campus organization that works to raise awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families and society. “A lot of it, in terms of student participation, are things like the benefit concerts, but also bake sales and College Coffee tables,” McCabe said.

NEWS 4/9/14 3:04pm

Tobacco Road baseball: What's the problem?

By Matt Krause

A year ago, North Carolina was the center of the college baseball world. The state’s two flagship state schools, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University, were at or near the top of the national rankings.

NEWS 4/9/14 3:03pm

Greek Week not for the weak

By Courtney Campbell

From April 3-9, those affiliated with Greek life at Elon participated in Greek Week, a week of competition among sororities and fraternities.  The Greek organizations participated in a variety of events, and the end of the week comes with the Greek Week dance competition — the culmination of Greek Week. At this final event, sororities and fraternities compete against one another by performing five-minute long dances.

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NEWS 04/14/2026 8:58pm
Elon University’s SGA executive president details goals for upcoming term

When Elon junior Michael Swartz first ran for a position in the Student Government Association in the fall of his freshman year, he filmed a campaign video while walking around campus. During his campaign for executive president, Swartz filmed a similar video outlining three main goals he had if elected: awareness, connection and experience. 

NEWS 04/14/2026 2:44pm
Town of Elon holds community meeting over proposed changes to RV policy

Around 20 people attended the Town of Elon’s community meeting April 13 to hear from residents and recreational vehicle owners on potential changes to the town’s RV regulations. An identical meeting is planned for April 23 at Beth Schmidt Park Community Center, and any policy changes are scheduled to be presented at the May 26 Elon Town Council meeting. 

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