Hurricane Florence Coverage

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NEWS 11/29/21 4:02pm

Town of Elon Fire Chief Sizemore retires after 45-year career

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Elon Fire Chief Alva Sizemore reflects on his time working in his fire career. Sizemore will retire at the end of November after serving as the chief since 2015. 

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NEWS 11/28/21 8:42pm

Crash at the corner of East Haggard and North Williamson

By Nyah Phengsitthy and Kyra O'Connor

While the crash blocks a portion of the road, the road is not completely closed off as of 8:33 p.m.

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SPORTS 11/27/21 7:22pm

Elon University men’s basketball loses fourth straight game

By Kaelyn Elien

The Phoenix will take on the UNC Greensboro Spartans at The Greensboro Coliseum on Nov. 30. The game will air on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. 

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SPORTS 11/26/21 8:03pm

South Carolina hands Elon University women’s basketball team first loss

By Jacob Kisamore

The Phoenix, now 4-1, return home to face North Carolina Central University on Nov. 29 at 7 p.m.  

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SPORTS 11/22/21 10:19pm

Elon University women’s basketball defeats North Carolina A&T, 76-66

By Kyra O'Connor

The Phoenix take on #1 South Carolina on the road on Nov. 26. With a 4-0 record, Smith said she is looking forward to the chance to take on such a well-ranked opponent this week.

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NEWS 11/22/21 3:29pm

Elon University raises cost of tuition and fees by over 9% for next academic year

By Nyah Phengsitthy , Baylor Rodman , Ryan Kupperman and Kyra O'Connor

Elon University published the increase in tuition, and room and board. The tuition and fees will increase by over 9% for the 2022-23 school year, to $42,241, according to Elon’s Undergraduate Admissions.  

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SPORTS 11/21/21 3:12pm

Elon University men’s basketball loses to Temple in Charleston Classic

By Caleigh Lawlor

The Phoenix resumes its non-conference schedule against the Jacksonville State University Gamecocks on Saturday, Nov. 27 at 1 p.m.  

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SPORTS 11/20/21 7:54pm

Elon University football tops Rhode Island in high-scoring affair

By Kole Noble

Elon will now enter its first normal offseason since the conclusion of the 2019 season after the program played during the spring of 2021 with its fall season being pushed back due to COVID-19. 

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SPORTS 11/20/21 6:55pm

Elon University volleyball loses CAA championship match

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon’s season is over, as the Phoenix finish with a record of 17-11. With the win, Towson clinched an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.   

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SPORTS 11/20/21 10:40am

Elon University men’s basketball falls to Ole Miss in the Charleston Classic

By Mason Willett

Elon will take a day off to rest before finishing the tournament on Sunday in the seventh-place game against the Temple University Owls. The game will start at 10:30 a.m.  

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SPORTS 11/19/21 11:00pm

Elon University volleyball advances to CAA title game

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon will face host and defending CAA champion Towson University tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. The winner will receive an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament.  

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SPORTS 11/19/21 1:50am

Elon University men’s basketball loses to West Virginia at Charleston Classic

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon will face the University of Mississippi Rebels tomorrow at approximately 9:00 p.m in the consolation bracket. The Rebels lost to Marquette University 78-72 in its quarterfinal. 

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NEWS 11/19/21 12:21am

Phoenix Cards to be turned off over break for over 500 students who haven’t submitted flu shot records

By Avery Sloan

During the Nov. 18 Elon University SGA business meeting, members heard an update about flu vaccination rates on campus, the new E-alert system and the updated registration process for the upcoming academic year.

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SPORTS 11/18/21 11:10pm

Elon University women’s basketball rolls to another win, stays undefeated

By Trevor Boehm

Elon moves to 3-0 and will look to keep its undefeated record intact when the Phoenix plays North Carolina A&T at the Schar Center on Nov. 22. With a win, Smith would set the all-time record for wins at Elon. 

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SPORTS 11/18/21 6:06pm

Elon University men’s basketball excited for opportunity to play in Charleston Classic

By Luke Jackson

The Phoenix opens the tournament against West Virginia in primetime on Thursday night and will also play games on Friday and Sunday. The Phoenix and the Mountaineers will tip off at approximately 9:00 p.m. in TD Arena. The game will be televised on ESPN2. 

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SPORTS 11/18/21 5:58pm

Elon University volleyball looks for CAA Tournament title

By Jacob Kisamore

Coming off the most successful regular season in program history, Elon University’s volleyball team is now focused on its next goal-winning its first ever Colonial Athletic Association championship and earning its first ever bid in the NCAA Tournament. 

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SPORTS 11/18/21 5:17pm

Elon University volleyball earns CAA postseason awards

By Jacob Kisamore

After its most successful season since joining the Colonial Athletic Association, Elon University’s volleyball team earned several conference postseason awards.

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NEWS 11/18/21 4:58pm

Elon University to launch new E-Alert system in 2022

By Avery Sloan and Samantha Sussman

Elon University is upgrading its E-Alert system in early 2022 to help spread information to students in a more timely manner in order to help maintain their safety in an emergency. 

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SPORTS 11/18/21 4:57pm

Q&A with Ikenna Ndugba

By Jacob Kisamore

Former Elon University men’s basketball player Ikenna Ndugba ‘21 recently became a member of the Greensboro Swarm of the NBA Gatorade League. The Swarm is the G-League affiliate of the Charlotte Hornets.

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SPORTS 11/18/21 4:28pm

Elon University men’s basketball hopes to leave a legacy

By Jacob Kisamore

Last season, the Phoenix reached its first ever Colonial Athletic Association Tournament championship game as an eight seed. Though the team lost, falling just one game short of an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament, it was the closest the program has ever been to reaching March Madness. 

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