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NEWS 1/21/15 11:43am

Column: CAA hoops process taking time, but that's just fine

By Tommy Hamzik

With a cyclonic ending still on his mind, Elon University men’s basketball coach Matt Matheny chose to start his press conference by talking about the Colonial Athletic Association. Elon had just been handed its third straight loss in the CAA, a 75-72 defeat to James Madison University in which senior guard Austin Hamilton’s 3-pointer missed right before the final buzzer. Instead of talking about that play, Matheny focused on the conference, in which it’s clear Elon is still adjusting.

NEWS 1/20/15 7:54pm

iMedia Sampler garners unexpected interest

By Bryan Anderson

Amanda Sturgill, associate professor of communications, developed an iMedia Sampler to provide School of Communications graduates with up-to-date information about how media industry practices has changed since they’ve graduated. Sturgill anticipated that a few dozen students would register for the massive open online course (MOOC) but quickly realized that Elon student engagement continues after graduation. “I was kind of expecting maybe 30 people would enroll,” Sturgill said.

NEWS 1/19/15 10:52pm

Texas professor visits Elon for MLK Speaker Series

By Diana Stancy

Robert Jensen, professor at the University of Texas and author of “The Heart of Whiteness: Confronting Race, Racism and White Privilege,” visited Elon University Monday to lead “Addressing Institutionalized Racism.” The on-campus workshop in Alamance Building was part of the Martin Luther King, Jr.

NEWS 1/19/15 9:18pm

Administration cites green initiative in emailing Dean's list certificates

By Paul LeBlanc

While students at Elon University have become accustomed to rapid changes on an expanding campus, many were surprised after receiving their President’s List and Dean’s List certificates for the 2014 fall semester via email instead of the traditional printed ones. Although some students across campus have called the maneuver a way to cut costs, University Registrar Dr. Rodney Parks says the move was more concerned with saving the other kind of green. “We mainly changed it to support our green initiatives of being a paperless environment,” Parks said.

SPORTS 1/18/15 4:51pm

Strong second half propels Elon over Towson

By dmaclaury

A strong second half propelled the Elon University Women's Basketball team to a 58-43 win over the visiting Towson Tigers on Sunday afternoon. With the victory, Elon is now 4-2 in Colonial Athletic Association play, and 11-6 overall.

SPORTS 1/18/15 12:08am

Second-half rally falls short as Elon loses third straight

By afeather

HARRISONBURG, Va. -- Down by 10 with five minutes to go, the Elon University Men's Basketball Team went on a run, pulling the game as close one point, and creating an opportunity to send the game into overtime as the clock expired. But it was not meant to be as Phoenix guard Austin Hamilton's shot caught only air as the buzzer sounded and James Madison hung on to score a 75-72 win at JMU Convocation Center on Saturday night. In the seconds before the final shot, Elon was helped by a heady play by freshman Dmitri Thompson, who saw an opportunity to steal the ball instead of foul, snatching it away, quickly calling a timeout and giving the Phoenix one final possession with 8.2 seconds to go. The original play coming out of the timeout was called for sharpshooting guard Tanner Samson with freshman Elijah Bryant as the second option, but both were covered leaving the final chance to Hamilton. It was as much of the night had gone for the Phoenix, as James Madison played a zone defense that stymied Elon throughout the contest.

NEWS 1/17/15 11:53pm

Lost in the zone: James Madison keeps Elon rally in check

By Tommy Hamzik

HARRISONBURG, Va. — Even the one play where James Madison University didn’t play zone defense, the Elon University men’s basketball team still couldn’t execute. Down 10 with less than five minutes to go and seemingly crumpled up in the zone, Elon scratched its way through for a chance to tie in the waning seconds. But senior guard Austin Hamilton’s 3-point attempt from the right wing missed everything, handing the Phoenix a 75-72 defeat to the Dukes on Saturday, Jan.

NEWS 1/17/15 10:16pm

Elon track and field has strong showing at Liberty Open

By Kyle Lubinsky

The Elon University women’s track and field team had a strong performance at this weekend’s Liberty Open in Lynchburg, Va. Freshman Emily Dixon won the pentathlon title with a total score of 3,435 points, winning three out of five events- 60 meter hurdles, high jump and shot put. In the shot put, sophomore Bre’anna Warren won with a personal best of 44’ 4.25”, the second best mark in school history.

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LIFESTYLE 02/09/2026 11:13am
Mebane bookstore provides escape for readers

For just over five months, Mebane resident Taylor Collier has worked to create an inclusive space and community for book lovers inside a small corner in Sweet Grace Market in Mebane. Her new bookstore, No Bad Books, has been open since Nov. 1, selling a variety of books alongside hosting events like book clubs and book release parties. 

SPORTS 02/08/2026 12:32pm
Breakout performances power Elon athletics

Across multiple sports, several Elon athletes are stepping into larger roles and delivering pivotal performances. From breakout scorers on the court to record-setting runs on the track, the Phoenix have found impact players up and down the roster, offering a snapshot of the depth and momentum building across Elon athletics. In the past two weeks, these four athletes have showcased themselves as predominant parts of their teams and Elon athletics overall. 

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