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SPORTS 2/7/17 12:00pm

Softball swinging into a new season

By Ellie Whittington

When Elon University head softball coach Kathy Bocock looks around the field, she finds a lot of familiar faces. And, as the Phoenix enters its third season in the Colonial Athletic Association, Bocock feels confident in the team’s familiarity with each other and the expectations needed.

SPORTS 2/7/17 10:42am

Little resigns as men's soccer coach

By Alex Simon

Elon University head men's soccer coach Chris Little resigned from his position Tuesday morning to become the Director of Coaching for the academy of the MLS' Seattle Sounders FC. In his three seasons as head coach, Little led the Phoenix to a 30-18-9 record, earning one NCAA Tournament appearance and getting the school's first win in an NCAA Tournament match in 2015. Elon won a share of the Colonial Athletic Association regular season championship in 2015, a season in which the Phoenix reached its highest-ever national ranking, at eighth. He becomes the second consecutive men's soccer head coach to leave the program for an MLS academy director job after Darren Powell left after 2013 to lead Orlando City SC's Academy.

SPORTS 2/5/17 11:55am

Women's lacrosse cruises over Campbell in season opener

By Roman Costa

The Elon University women’s lacrosse team opened its season with an emphatic victory, cruising to a 15-5 win over Campbell University Saturday afternoon at Rudd Field. The Phoenix jumped out to an early 5-0 lead within the first five minutes and never looked back, going on to score nine goals in the first half and six in the second.

NEWS 2/4/17 6:52pm

'The Black Man in America' course helps bring diverse students together in classroom

By Perla Salazar-Rangel

Elon University started a conversation of diversity years ago and it is still implemented now more than ever considering the state of the country. Approached two years ago by the administration, Damion Blake, assistant professor of political science and policy studies, introduced the course, “The Black Man in America,” to Elon’s curriculum last year. Police brutality towards African Americans has been a point of contention in the U.S.

SPORTS 2/3/17 10:22pm

Hot 2nd half leads Elon to rout of Towson

By Alex Simon

The Elon University women’s basketball team used a second half onslaught from deep to roll to an 83-55 win over Towson University Friday night in Alumni Gym. And, with the win, the Phoenix started the second half of Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) play with its 13th win in the last 14 games, a streak that has “I’m so excited that we came out focused and ready to handle business today,” said head coach Charlotte Smith.

NEWS 2/3/17 3:22pm

Long Building renovation underway

By Soula Kosti

Elon University’s School of Communications has been expanding rapidly in the past couple years buy the school’s most recent construction projects are coming to an end with the renovation of Long Building.

NEWS 2/3/17 11:38am

BENSON: The binge generation

By Hannah Benson

“The next episode of 'Grey’s Anatomy' will play in 15 seconds,” you read on your screen as Netflix churns out the next chapter in the McDreamy saga. Without even having to blink an eye, you are soon watching season 8, episode 12, and wondering how you got here.

SPORTS 2/2/17 10:56pm

Swoope's late 3 gives Elon 5th-straight win

By Alex Simon

With a wide-open look a result lightning-quick press break just a few seconds after James Madison University had tied the game, sophomore guard Dainan Swoope buried a 3-pointer that clinched the Elon University men’s basketball team fifth-straight win, a 67-61 defeat over the Dukes Thursday night in Alumni Gym. After James Madison hit two free throws to tie the game at 59 with 2:08 left, Swoope drilled the 3-pointer seven seconds later, the exclamation point to his team-high 17 points on the night, including 14 in the second half.

SPORTS 2/2/17 9:46am

Football signs 14 in Cignetti's 1st class

By Alex Simon

The Elon University football team announced its 2017 signing class Wednesday, as head coach Curt Cignetti’s first touch on the program brings in 14 players. Most noticeably, both quarterbacks — Butler’s Davis Cheek and Southern Durham’s Jalen Greene — have already enrolled at Elon and started classes Monday.

SPORTS 2/1/17 6:09pm

CAA pulls women's golf title from NC because of HB2

By Alex Simon

The Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) has made its first major move in response to North Carolina’s House Bill 2, moving its neutral-site 2017 women’s golf championship out of the state. And, while Elon University released its 2017 football schedule with a game against the State University of New York at Albany Sept. 30, Commissioner Joe D’Antonio said in a phone call that the issue is not fully resolved.

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LIFESTYLE 02/09/2026 11:13am
Mebane bookstore provides escape for readers

For just over five months, Mebane resident Taylor Collier has worked to create an inclusive space and community for book lovers inside a small corner in Sweet Grace Market in Mebane. Her new bookstore, No Bad Books, has been open since Nov. 1, selling a variety of books alongside hosting events like book clubs and book release parties. 

SPORTS 02/08/2026 12:32pm
Breakout performances power Elon athletics

Across multiple sports, several Elon athletes are stepping into larger roles and delivering pivotal performances. From breakout scorers on the court to record-setting runs on the track, the Phoenix have found impact players up and down the roster, offering a snapshot of the depth and momentum building across Elon athletics. In the past two weeks, these four athletes have showcased themselves as predominant parts of their teams and Elon athletics overall. 

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