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SPORTS 10/7/15 2:00pm

Men’s soccer forward returns to family home

By Jordan Spritzer

When senior forward Cooper Vandermaas-Peeler arrived on Elon University’s campus in January 2015 he wasn’t alone.  The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill transfer not only joined eager new teammates but also enjoyed a homecoming of sorts with close friends and family. Though, Cooper has a new role for the Phoenix.

NEWS 10/7/15 1:00pm

Respect requires political tolerance

By Colby Marvin

When I toured Elon University my junior year of high school, I was mesmerized. Not only was the campus beautiful, but every student was passionate about something, whether that was art, traveling, service, politics or truly anything else imaginable.

NEWS 10/7/15 10:45am

Smith Hall in Smithereens

By Elizabeth Kirkhorn

It’s Sunday morning in Smith Hall. Freshman Matt Sullivan is waking up, walking out of his dorm room and taking in the sights of Smith for the first time that morning.

SPORTS 10/7/15 10:00am

Working hard not to be noticed

By Alex Simon

The Elon University football team has had struggles on offense this season, as they currently rank 120th out of 123 Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) teams in total offense. The inability to move the ball on offense has given the special teams unit plenty of opportunities.

NEWS 10/7/15 8:31am

Itzhak Perlman fills Fall Convocation with classical music

By Caroline Fernandez and Courtney Campbell

The first time Itzhak Perlman played his idol Yehudi Menuhin’s violin, he knew he had found the one. “I played a couple of notes on that violin and said to myself, ‘I’ve died and gone to heaven,’” Perlman said to a packed Alumni Gym Tuesday afternoon, the guest of honor at Elon University’s Fall Convocation. Two weeks later, as the young Perlman negotiated a home purchase, he received an un- expected phone call with news most-welcome: the out-of-reach violin of his dreams was for sale.

NEWS 10/6/15 7:00pm

Encourage bus service for more opportunities for students

By Tim Melton

Recently, the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) has established a new express bus route running between Greensboro and Chapel Hill: Route 4, or the Alamance Burlington line. As the name might imply, this bus route has a stop in local Burlington — the Alamance Regional Medical Center (ARMC) — only about four miles from campus.

SPORTS 10/6/15 7:00pm

Building success from the back

By Nathan Smith

The past two seasons have told different stories for the Elon University women’s soccer team. The 2013 version scored twice as many goals as they gave up, scoring 56 goals and allowing 28 in the 22 matches the team played.

NEWS 10/6/15 6:50pm

Symposium shares perspectives

 

Speakers will highlight academic work about Hispanic and Latino communities in “Perspectivas,” a two-night series Oct.

NEWS 10/6/15 4:03pm

Flu shots available for Elon students

 

The Office of Student Health, in conjuncture with Midtown Pharmacy, will be administering flu shots to students.  Students will need valid proof of insurance or $20.  The shots will be offered 2-6 p.m.

NEWS 10/6/15 3:00pm

Lessons from Piper Kerman

By Lucía Jervis

Lucía Jervis     The Secrets of a Life in Prison: A talk with Piper Kerman   People are usually excited to listen to someone else’s story, either if it is a love story or a horrible story.

NEWS 10/6/15 8:46am

Advancing to the next level

By Max Garland

For the Elon University eSports team, setting up matches for its video games has been a hassle since its inception in 2012. “We need a place to play, so right now we rent out [McEwen 207] for practices and games,” said Elon eSports Vice President Tyler LaVecchia, a sophomore.

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Assistant Professor of Music Theatre Jacob Brent is reconnecting with the musical that launched his Broadway career. Decades after his debut in “Cats,” he is returning to the whimsical world as a member of the producing team for its newest revival, “CATS: The Jellicle Ball,” opening on Broadway April 7.

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