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Elon contains Western Carolina attack, struggles with passing in loss

WINSTON-SALEM — Facing a familiar opponent, albeit in a different setting, the Elon University volleyball team knew what to prepare for. Keys in practice all week were centered around stopping Western Carolina University’s outside hitters, particularly some strong hitters on the left side and a lefty that proved to be powerful. Elon executed its plan against the attack, but found flaws in its passing game in a 3-0 loss (26-24, 25-13, 25-21), a matchup of old Southern Conference foes on Sept.

Neal wins 100th game as Elon beats Gardner-Webb

Elon University head women’s soccer coach Chris Neal won his 100th career match as his team beat Gardner-Webb University 2-0 on Friday, Sept.

Chris Neal gets 100th career win

Entering Friday evening's game, Elon head women's soccer coach Chris Neal was sitting on win number 99, but with a 2-0 victory over Gardner-Webb, Neal finally hit the century mark. "A win always feels great," said Neal.

Buy responsibly, consume happily

Buy local. Buy organic. Buy cage-free. As a student on a tight budget, this can translate to money, more money and even more money.

Elon searches for first win against Charlotte

The Elon University football team, still seeking its first win of the 2014 campaign, will host the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Sept.

'Can I Kiss You?' answers consent questions at Elon

In a time when sexual assault issues are dominating college campuses across the country, the founder of a national company dedicated to raising awareness of consent and other issues paid Elon University a visit Wednesday. Called “Can I Kiss You?” the talk, brought to campus Wednesday evening by SPARKS Peer Education, allowed founder of The Date Safe Project, Mike Domitrz,  to raise awareness among students regarding the risks for sexual assault and accountability issues for bystanders. “Our main goal is teaching students to learn how to intervene, ask and open the door for survivors.” Domirtz said. It was a joint effort of the SPARKS team to bring Domitrz to Elon during a crucial time to inform students, but especially freshmen, during “the red zone” of the first six weeks of school for sexual assault. “We wanted to incorporate it during orientation,” Kaufmann said.

Hollywood comes to Haggard

Every year, the students in the Elon in Los Angeles program produce a number of film projects, but their work isn’t as well-known back on Elon University’s campus.

Gallagher provides Elon with much-needed red zone stability

One for eight. Oh, the irony in the ratio, one that equates to 12.5 percent. A year ago, Elon University true freshman kicker John Gallagher began the season making just 1-of-8 field goal attempts. Through two games this season, Elon has converted just one out of eight trips to the red zone for a touchdown. Last year, kicking was the problem.

Limelight Music Group holds auditions, signs fresh Elon talent

Limelight Music Group, Elon University’s record label, just concluded its annual auditions last Thursday in its new location at Trollinger House.

Elon cross country thrives during home meets

Weaving throughout the South Campus intramural fields, the Elon University Cross Country Course is home to many Phoenix cross country practices.

Rafetto shines as Elon sweeps N.C. A&T

It was an unfamiliar setting for Chelsea Rafetto, despite playing at home in Alumni Gym. She was making her first start this year for the Elon University volleyball team.

Elon women's tennis freshmen show promise in fall tournament

The Elon University women’s tennis squad surprised many teams by capturing a Southern Conference title last year.  But the Phoenix now faces new challenges with a younger, inexperienced roster while entering the more challenging Colonial Athletic Association.

Addition of LGBTQIA question is right decision

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Elon golfers finish at the top in fall tournaments

Both of the Elon University golf teams found the top of the leaderboard in their fall tournaments this past weekend.

Yik Yak spells trouble for Elon students

There’s a cyber-beast living in devices across the country. Its users are nameless but its name is famous.

Finding a balance: Elon looks to spark struggling offense while defense shines

There is one glaring weakness, at least in the season’s early stages, for the Elon University men’s soccer team, and it’s on the offensive end.  The unit has no shortage of dynamic playmakers, starting with senior forward Jason Waterman and junior midfielder James Brace.

Demand exceeds supply for Elon's Argo Tea in opening weeks

Dan Tart sat on a cushy, green couch in the lounge of Argo Tea, reflecting on an opening week in which demand exceeded supply on more than one occasion.

Upgraded Elon printing system more efficient, when understood

A new campus-wide printing system was installed at Elon University this summer, intending to make the printing process more efficient.

Elon application now inquires about sexual orientation, gender identity

Beginning this month and for the first time, applicants to Elon University will be given the option to identify themselves as part of the LGBTQIA community on the admissions application. The decision to ask Elon hopefuls an optional question about sexual orientation and gender identity is part of an effort to create an atmosphere of inclusion on campus before students arrive at Elon, said Matthew Antonio Bosch, director of the Gender and LGBTQIA Center. “We’ve created an institutional center, where people feel they belong, and that belonging now starts from the first moment of inquiring about the application process,” Bosch said. Elon and Duke University are the first schools in North Carolina to inquire about sexual orientation and gender identity on the admissions application.