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NEWS 8/23/14 12:33am

Bennett and Insley lead Elon past Jacksonville State

By Jordan Spritzer

The Elon University women’s soccer team opened up its 2014 season in winning fashion with a 2-0 victory against Jacksonville State University. Freshman forward Grace Bennett scored her first collegiate goal and junior defender Mel Insley scored a beautiful free kick from 40 yards out to seal the victory for the Phoenix. “I’m really happy with the outcome, but…I think there’s so much more potential,” Insley said. Elon’s first chance of the season came from a cross from senior forward Raychel Diver, but the ball was cleared away nicely for a throw-in.

NEWS 8/22/14 10:46am

A Day in Pictures: Best of #ElonMoveIn

By elonlocalnews

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NEWS 8/22/14 9:29am

Aramark looks to learn from past mistakes at Elon, gain back student trust

By Michael Bodley

Under the guidance of a recently hired manager, Aramark has added new options in an effort to learn from last year’s mistakes — undercooked chicken, a moldy ice bin and a litany of other health code violations. Pulkit Vigg, Aramark’s new resident district manager for Elon University, has been thinking big since he left a position at Mississippi State University and joined Elon last spring.

NEWS 8/22/14 9:28am

Move-in day 2014 brings active orientation leaders

By Kimberly Honiball

The never-ending line of students waiting to get keys to their homes for the next 10 months reminds everyone on Elon University’s campus that move-in day for the 2014-2015 school year has arrived. While some upperclassmen try to avoid the swarm of freshmen, others revel in the spirit of move-in day. “I love move-in day.

NEWS 8/22/14 9:23am

New Elon facilities reflect intellectual climate, inclusivity

By Katy Canada

A movement to advance the intellectual climate is reflected in Elon University’s latest construction projects. The Global Village was born out of the Residential Campus Initiative, a plan to integrate the academic and residential experience at Elon, and is ready to house students and faculty.

NEWS 8/22/14 9:16am

Elon Core Curriculum replaces General Studies program

By Kaitlin Dunn

An overhaul of general studies courses at Elon University has resulted in a new Core Corriculum, which will take effect this fall. According to Jeffrey Coker, director of the Core Curriculum, the changes are mostly just in the name, but there are also some changes to the General Studies — GST -— seminar courses.  The new Core Curriculum offices in the Global Neighborhood will hopefully forge the way for interaction and integration, Coke said.

NEWS 8/20/14 4:54pm

Elon releases 2014 cross country schedule

By Tommy Hamzik

It took until ten days before the season starts, but Elon University has finally released its 2014 cross country slate. Elon is under the leadership of new head coach Nick Polk, who was hired last week after Christine Engel left at the beginning of the month to become the head women's cross country coach at Duke University. The schedule was pretty much set when Polk arrived. "That was pretty much pre-made," Polk said.

NEWS 8/19/14 1:47pm

Elon volleyball slated last in CAA preseason poll

By Tommy Hamzik

RICHMOND, Va. — The Elon University volleyball team was projected to finish ninth — last place — in the Colonial Athletic Association's preseason coaches poll released by the league Tuesday. Elon enters its first year in the CAA after 11 years in the Southern Conference.

NEWS 8/14/14 10:21am

Faith Rivers James' New Position at Elon Law

By mhawkins7

Professor of Law Faith Rivers James has been named Elon University School of Law's first associate dean for experiential learning and leadership. As the director of leadership programs at Elon Law since 2012 and the creator of the school's Public Law and Leadership course, Rivers James has the necessary experience for this role. "Faith Rivers James has been instrumental in building signature programs at Elon Law, including the law school's nationally recognized leadership and attorney mentor programs," said Elon University School of Law Dean Luke Bierman in a statement released by Elon University.

NEWS 8/13/14 8:14pm

Nick Polk named Elon head cross country coach

By Tommy Hamzik

One week after formally announcing the resignation of Christine Engel, Elon University has found a new head cross country coach. Elon director of athletics Dave Blank announced Wednesday evening that Nick Polk will take over the reins of both the men's and women's cross country teams, along with being an assistant women's track and field coach. Engel left to become the head women's cross country coach at Duke University. That move was announced last Wednesday, Aug.

SPORTS 8/12/14 4:39pm

Daniel Lovitz ('13) thriving with Toronto F.C.

By afeather

Former Elon midfielder Daniel Lovitz, now a rookie with Major League Soccer's Toronto F.C., has taken steps in his career he never thought possible just eight months ago. Leading up to the MLS SuperDraft in January 2014, Lovitz, who graduated from Elon in 2013, was not sure he would even hear his name called.

NEWS 8/8/14 3:18pm

Shedding light on acceptance

By Jonathan Black

On Thursday, I lost my best friend for the last 13 years, my dog Sadie. I was at my internship when I got a text from my dad asking me to give the house a call when I was home.

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NEWS 12/17/2025 3:18pm
North Carolinians rate public schools poorly in new Elon Poll

As K-12 students across North Carolina prepare for their winter break, the Elon University Poll released poll data on Dec. 17 finding that most North Carolinians gave mediocre or poor grades to public schools across the state. “The states have always had deep authority on education, but there has been more federal involvement in various years,” Director of the Elon University Poll Jason Husser said. “So we thought, well, this is the time for us to really look in depth about what do people think about North Carolina schools.”

LIFESTYLE 12/16/2025 10:30am
Grief, loss support group provides comfort for Elon faculty, staff

Elon University associate chaplain Rev. Julie Tonnesen said loss and grief are universal emotions, but found that they can be difficult for faculty and staff to process while continuing their usual routines. “Even when we show up to work, that doesn’t mean that we get to put the rest of our lives on the back burner,” Tonnesen said. “Our grief comes with us. It’s not something we can just keep on a shelf at home.” In collaboration with Counseling Services, the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, began offering a monthly group for faculty and staff to support those affected by loss. 

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