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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.

NEWS 9/20/11 11:12pm

Tuning in and logging on to a new cultural face of feminism

By Zachary Horner

When looking at this season's fall TV lineup, one cultural trend is incredibly clear: women rule. Since the start of the most recent feminist movement in the 1970s, it has been common for female-led shows to dominate their timeslots, both critically and in viewership. "United States of Tara," starring Toni Collette, "The Good Wife," starring Julianna Margulies and "Parks and Recreation" starring Amy Poehler and many others all feature actresses in powerful roles working to get something accomplished. Other shows, like "Law and Order: SVU" show women stepping beyond the gender line and making a difference in a job traditionally occupied by men. New shows this season are also capitalizing on the "girls rule" idea, like NBC's "Are You There, Vodka?

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LIFESTYLE 05/08/2026 11:39pm
Elon senior honored at ROTC commissioning ceremony

The North Carolina A&T State University Army ROTC program held its spring 2026 commissioning ceremony May 8. The program is commonly referred to as the Aggie Battalion and includes several colleges and universities in the Greensboro area, including Elon University. Elon senior Erin Hroncich was among twelve cadets who transitioned to second lieutenants in the United States Army.

LIFESTYLE 05/08/2026 9:58pm
Rainbow stoles celebrate identity tradition,visibility at Elon

Seventy-three graduating students donned rainbow stoles May 8 at Elon University's 14th annual Lavender Celebration run by the Gender and LGBTQIA Center. The ceremony honored LGBTQIA students for their contributions to inclusion on campus ahead of commencement later this month. The celebration, held in Alumni Gym, recognized both undergraduate and graduate students. Luis Garay, director of the Gender and LGBTQIA Center, has coordinated the event for the past six years and said the ceremony has grown significantly. 

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