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NEWS 9/23/11 5:48pm

Scientific Illiteracy: A National Problem, Localized

By Nick Zanetti

by Nick Zanetti Senior Reporter While talking to Tony Crider, chair of the physics department, this week about the National Science Foundation grant Elon University recently received, he was telling me about how the United States has fallen behind in science and math education.

NEWS 9/22/11 11:50pm

Women finish first, men take third place at Elon Invitational

By Sam Calvert

With just two meets left before the Southern Conference championships, the Elon University women's cross country team got its first win ever on its home course in the Elon Invitational. This win is the second in a row for the women, and the importance of these wins in preparation for the SoCon is not lost on the runners, junior Emily Tryon said. "Every meet helps you work on our competitive edge," she said.

NEWS 9/22/11 11:06pm

Football moves ahead to 'new season'

By Jack Rodenfels

First-year head coach Jason Swepson preaches to his team to "never disrespect a win." This mindset is one the Elon Phoenix football team took to heart following its embattled 23-22 victory against the North Carolina Central University Eagles Sept.

NEWS 9/22/11 11:05pm

Volleyball team returns to Elon as tournament co-champions

By Adam Lawson

After dropping its first match of the Butler Tournament to host Butler University, the Elon University volleyball team rallied throughout the weekend to come back and become co-champions of the tournament and looks to use its momentum this weekend, starting with a game against Campbell University. The Phoenix started the doubleheader portion of the tournament Saturday morning against Central Michigan University.

NEWS 9/22/11 10:47am

New country, new expectations

By Edith Veremu

From the time he started playing soccer at age four, freshman forward Thorsten Pacher knew he wanted to continue playing the sport and be part of a soccer program at a university in the United States. Now, he's getting that chance. Pacher, a native of Rottenmann, Austria, has been playing soccer for 13 years and said he enjoys the sport even though it isn't popular in Austria. "Skiing is more popular in my country, but I started playing soccer with my friends," Pacher said.

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.

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NEWS 08/04/2026 9:11pm
Alamance County community members gather to protest N.C. HB 958

The Poor People’s Campaign North Carolina Division hosted a protest against N.C. House Bill 958, a bill focused on new voting regulations, in front of Elon’s Town Hall. Approximately 40 community members attended the protest, which lasted around an hour Monday evening. 

NEWS 07/30/2026 8:00am
N.C. attorney general will not sign new Duke Energy settlement

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is not joining a proposed settlement submitted by Duke Energy Carolinas, the largest electricity provider in Alamance County. Jackson acknowledged the concessions Duke Energy has made, but he was not satisfied with the proposed rates, according to a press release by the North Carolina Department of Justice.

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