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NEWS 9/22/11 10:46am

Volleyball takes 11-4 record into SoCon play

By Adam Lawson

Despite one loss while hosting the Elon Phoenix Classic Sept. 16-17, the Elon University volleyball team has completed its out of conference schedule and looks to begin its second season: Southern Conference play. After taking the first two matches of the Elon Phoenix Classic, it looked like the Elon Phoenix might find itself with a 12-3 record after a three-game sweep of Campbell University, North Carolina Central University and Winthrop University.

NEWS 9/22/11 10:44am

A look back: Seniors relive last four seasons

By Edith Veremu

At season's end, the women's soccer team will have a void to fill. There are only two seniors on the squad, but coach Chris Neal says the experience and leadership will be difficult to fill after the graduation of defender Andrea Keller and midfielder Noell McCain. "They are the best human beings I've ever coached and they are great role models," Neal said.

NEWS 9/22/11 10:42am

Football prepares for final test before SoCon

By Jack Rodenfels

Following a 48-10 victory against Concord University Sept. 10, Elon University head football coach Jason Swepson looked apprehensive. Although the team won by a decisive margin, Swepson said he was already looking ahead, knowing there is a lot of practice needed before the Phoenix travels to North Carolina Central University to face the Eagles Saturday. "We have a lot of work to do.

NEWS 9/22/11 10:40am

Men's soccer anxious to begin Southern Conference play

By Justin Veldhuis

The Elon University men's soccer team fought its way back from a 2-0 deficit against Old Dominion University and forced the nation's 11th-ranked team into an overtime period before losing 3-2 in an exciting finish Saturday night at Rudd Field. The comeback comes just one game before the team must begin its Southern Conference schedule. After trailing at halftime, the Phoenix came back to tie the game with goals by senior midfielder James Carroll and freshman defender Tommy Allen.

NEWS 9/22/11 10:37am

Play abroad aids men's basketball team in growth, unity

By Adam Lawson

After Matt Matheny was hired in March 2009 as Elon University's 17th head basketball coach, he and athletic director Dave Blank discussed an innovative idea. "When we were discussing the possibility of this position back in 2009, we talked about a lot of things," said Matheny, who became the new coach after serving 16 years as an assistant at Davidson College.

NEWS 9/21/11 11:13pm

Check it out: Musical mix in Chapel Hill

By Stephanie Butzer

Rock, soul, blues, folk, country and indie music combined in Chapel Hill through the outlet of Lizzy Ross, lead singer and bandleader of the Lizzy Ross Band. The band consists of Ross, Jock Pyle, Brett Hart and Drew Daniel.

NEWS 9/21/11 2:50pm

Defining Diversity: Campus grapples with response to discrimination

By Natalie Allison

Although diversity on campus is now at its highest level since Elon University became an institution, discrimination has not disappeared, and the campus community's commitment to responding to discrimination is nothing new. When Elon College's marching band stopped at a restaurant in Raleigh on the way back from a football game in 1963, the restaurant owner told Glenda Phillips, the first black student to attend Elon College, that she was not allowed to enter.

NEWS 9/20/11 11:44pm

High levels of mildew found in Hook, students evacuated to off-campus apartment complex

By Kassondra Cloos

Sixteen freshmen were evacuated from Hook Residence Hall Saturday morning as a precautionary measure after an elevated level of mildew was detected in the air. The air quality in the building had been tested at least twice per week since the beginning of the school year, when eight freshmen boys were reassigned prior to move-in weekend because of severe water damage in their suite, according to Angel Garcia, assistant director of Residence Life in East Area. "I know it's an inconvenience and we understand that," Garcia said.

NEWS 9/20/11 11:34pm

Marriage bill passes Senate, moves to statewide vote in May

By Kassondra Cloos

When it comes to marriage equality in North Carolina, the polls seem to show the state is confused. Elon Poll results from February indicated the population was split almost down the middle on whether to vote on a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage. Only 28 percent of respondents said they supported full marriage rights for gay couples. But senators in the North Carolina state legislature insist they are doing what North Carolina citizens want by giving the state an opportunity to vote on whether the state constitution should include an amendment to define marriage as a union between one man and one woman. Same-sex marriage is already illegal in North Carolina but a constitutional amendment would make the existing law nearly impossible to overturn. It would also likely deal a harsh blow to the state economy. The United States' economy currently relies much more on the creation of ideas, such as inventions, than the manufacturing of goods, said Tom Tiemann, professor of economics at Elon University.

NEWS 9/20/11 11:28pm

Increase in student loans, defaulting leads to problems for students, lenders

By Caitlin O'Donnell

Jaclyn Cabral always knew she would attend a reputable university. She knew Elon University was her first choice when she stepped onto campus. But what the 2011 alumna didn't know was that she would be without a job months after graduation — and more than $90,000 in debt because of student loans. "You can't get a good job without an education, but you can't get an education without being in debt," she said.

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ABSS plans to better district with 6-step rezoning plan

The Alamance-Burlington School System has a six-step plan for its district-wide rezoning, developed in collaboration with SchoolCAMP, a professional consulting firm affiliated with North Carolina State University’s Institute for Transportation Research and Education. The plan, currently in its second phase, is expected to be complete by spring 2026. It includes a land use study, community engagement, zonal mapping, a board vote, family notification and implementation. The rezoning will then take effect in the 2026-27 academic year. 

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Leslie Jones to perform at Elon Day 2026

Elon senior Khoreen Johnson already knows where she will be on March 5. “In the front row is where I plan to be,” Johnson said. “One thousand percent with the rest of my friend group. We already talked about it.” She wants to be front and center when comedian and former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Leslie Jones performs as this year’s Elon Day comedian. 

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