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NEWS 11/28/13 12:11pm

Inside the removal of former Elon football coach Jason Swepson

By Matt Krause

Saturday night, Nov. 23, in Birmingham, Ala., the Samford University football team scored a last-second touchdown to defeat Elon University, 33-32. The loss dropped Elon to 2-10 overall and 1-7 in the Southern Conference, the second year in a row in which Elon held that mark in conference play under head coach Jason Swepson.

NEWS 11/28/13 12:45am

Decadent divulgence: The world’s best hot chocolate locations

By Kyra Gemberling

It’s always a good night when you can enjoy a mug of hot chocolate as you do homework on a chilly fall evening. Though a packet of Swiss Miss with mini marshmallows is good enough for most college students, imagine the possibility of being able to fly to some of the world’s best, most luxurious hot chocolate destinations instead. Here are a few locations where drinking hot chocolate is serious business, and your cup of Swiss Miss will likely pale in comparison: Café Angelina: Paris, France Rumored to be the best hot chocolate — as well as the most expensive — in the world, refined Café Angelina makes sure its hot chocolate is worth every euro.

NEWS 11/27/13 2:43pm

What not to eat on Thanksigiving

By imazzola

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, which means it is time for many people to go grocery shopping for their holiday favorites. People typically indulge in unhealthy foods during this holiday; however, there are several tips for people to keep in mind when buying all the ingredients they need to prepare the feast. Beginning with produce, people should always look to buy fresh fruits and vegetables. When considering what types of potatoes to buy, instant potatoes can be easier to make, but fresh potatoes are a much healthier option.

NEWS 11/27/13 11:43am

Oklahoma State’s Marcus Smart bursts back onto national scene

By Tommy Hamzik

They’re all over ESPN. They are the faces of College Basketball. “The Diaper Dandies!” as Dick Vitale would say. All the buzz and more in this young college basketball season has been surrounding the freshmen phenoms that plan to take over the landscape of the sport for a year before bolting for the glamour and money of the NBA.

SPORTS 11/25/13 10:56pm

Elon Head Football coach Jason Swepson fired

By jbruno

Athletic Director David Blank announced today that Elon's head football coach, Jason Swepson, has been fired. "I want to thank Coach Swepson for his hard work and dedication to our football program during his time at Elon," Blank said.

NEWS 11/25/13 4:45pm

'No quit' attitude one of many bright spots in Elon's NCAA Tournament loss

By Andrew Wilson

LOS ANGELES — Trailing 4-0 against No. 1 UCLA in the second round of the NCAA Tournament as the seconds ticked off the clock, the Elon University men’s soccer team was still fighting to breakup the shutout even with the game well out of reach. In the 88th minute, Elon battled for a corner and while it couldn’t convert and the game ended in the 4-0 shutout, one thing stood out about Elon’s night: there was no quit in the Phoenix. “Quitting is not an option,” said junior forward Jason Waterman.

NEWS 11/25/13 3:17pm

The BBQ state: Unique origins of barbecue define North Carolina history, culture

By Nicole Esplin

Political debates change with every season, but one argument that will never end in North Carolina is where the best barbecue comes from. Many native Carolinians have an opinion on which barbecue joint is the most famous or authentic, and it is often a joint around his or her hometown.  A quick description of the taste and texture of their local barbecue recipe is followed by a longer story describing the history and culture behind their specific shop, as well as the reason why it’s home to the “most delicious barbecue in the world.” Barbecue joints can be argued about for days, but the real question remains — What comprises a great barbecue sandwich, and how did North Carolinians become so loyal to pulled pork slathered with sauce? Western v.

NEWS 11/25/13 4:37am

Elon has no answers, No. 1 UCLA rolls in NCAA Tournament

By Andrew Wilson

LOS ANGELES — Clinical. There’s no other word to describe the UCLA men’s soccer team in the second round of the NCAA Tournament against Elon University. The Phoenix outshot the Bruins 12-9 in the contest, but UCLA capitalized on its chances where Elon did not, leading to the 4-0 victory for the Bruins at home in Drake Stadium in Los Angeles Sunday, Nov.

NEWS 11/24/13 10:50pm

Timeline of the 73 hours between NCAA Tournament games for Elon men’s soccer

By Andrew Wilson

At 9:39 p.m. Eastern Time Thursday, Nov. 21, the Elon University men’s soccer team and fans charged the playing surface at Rudd Field in chase of a shirtless Jason Waterman, a junior forward on the team who scored the game-winning penalty kick for the Phoenix just seconds before against Clemson University in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The on-field celebration was all the time allotted for the Phoenix to bask in the team’s first NCAA Tournament victory, a 4-1 penalty kick defeat of the Tigers.

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Elon University, Go Baby Go modify cars for children with mobility challenges

Elon University’s Innovation Hall was filled with the high-pitched hums of electric motors and the sounds of childhood play April 4. The noises came from the first Go Baby Go program at Elon, where the community takes standard electric toy cars and adapts them for children who cannot traditionally operate one. 

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