Letters to the Editor

Elon men's soccer wins third-straight SoCon Tournament title in double overtime

It took nearly two overtime sessions, but the Elon University men’s soccer team beat Wofford College 1-0 in the Southern Conference Tournament championship game to win its third-straight conference title and earn its third-straight berth into the NCAA Tournament. https://twitter.com/SoConSports/status/402174679420788737 Dealing with a driving rain and a boisterous, pro-Wofford crowd in Greenville, S.C., the Phoenix and Terriers played a hard-fought, tightly contested game that saw both sides have their fair share of chances.

McWorld Abroad

After a long night in the city of Florence, Italy, many Elon University students craving the comforts of home find their way to “The American Diner,” a restaurant in the heart of the City of Renaissance that’s been serving bacon, eggs and home fries since 2004. Greasy American diner food isn’t what normally comes to mind when one thinks of Italy.

One player away: Atlanta Falcons toxic philosophy brings future into question

“With the 6th pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons select Julio Jones, wide receiver, Alabama.” This announcement by Roger Goddell way back when confirmed exactly what the Falcons were thinking leading up to the 2011 season when they sacrificed two first round picks, a second round pick and two fourth round picks to swap spots with the Cleveland Browns to get Jones.

Early lead evaporates as Elon football drops home finale

Despite an early 6-0 lead, the Elon University football team dropped its fifth straight game Sat., Nov.

Elon volleyball ends regular season with 3-2 loss to Davidson

Senior hitter Cali Estes breathed a heavy sigh after Davidson College scored the last point to end her final match at Alumni Gym.

49ers hand Elon men's basketball first loss

Looking to run its record to 3-0 for the first time since the 1991-1992 season, the Elon University men's basketball team fell victim to a late run on the road at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte 83-69 Friday, Nov.

Powell ties program record, Elon men's soccer advances to SoCon finals

The Elon men’s soccer team advanced to the championship game of the Southern Conference tournament with a thoroughly dominant 5-1 semifinal win over Georgia Southern University in Greenville, S.C.

New details on the arrest of Alexis Gray

Alexis Gray charged in federal court

Alexis Gray, the 19-year-old who came to Elon's campus last year with a rifle, now faces federal charges in United States District Court. According to federal court documents, Gray was charged on Oct.

David Cutcliffe pioneers revival of Duke football

The terms “Duke University” and “basketball” are nearly synonymous with each other. When everyone thinks of Duke, an initial thought would be that of the Blue Devils four-time national champion men’s basketball team.

Why the Chicago Bulls need Derrick Rose to get it together

When Derrick Rose tore his ACL during the final minutes of Game 1 of the 2011 NBA Playoffs, Chicago Bulls fans were understandably distraught.

SGA Senate Recap: Nov. 14

At Thursday night's SGA Senate meeting, a resolution to express sympathy for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan and allocate funds toward disaster relief efforts passed in a unanimous vote. The resolution authorized the executive treasurer to donate $500 of SGA funds to the Red Cross and called upon leaders of campus organizations to donate $5 from their organizational budgets, if possible. Before the vote, several senators questioned whether it was appropriate to use student funds to aid an area that isn't strongly connected to Elon. But Will Galleher, senior class senator, mentioned his experiencing rooming with an Elon student who was from the Philippines. "This is a great cause to stand behind," he said.

Elon closes home schedule against Georgia Southern

For the final time on Saturday, Nov. 9, Elon University will take the field at Rhodes Stadium seeing a SoCon logo painted on the 25-yard lines.

Odds on who plays for the BCS National Championship

Last week was one of the most exciting and meaningful weeks in college football this season. Three top-15 matchups, including a pair of top-10 showdowns, helped to clear up (albeit in a small fashion) the national title hunt. The University of Oregon, one of the most overrated programs of the last few years, is out for now.

'I Choose U, Elon:' Timeflies Homecoming performance review

Elon University's Colonnades parking lot typically does not have flashing strobe lights, dancing students and Timeflies’ lead singer, Cal Shapiro, belting out selections from “The Scotch Tape” and “Pipe Dream.” But Elon’s 125th Homecoming brought this exact scene to campus Nov.

Review: Smooth Progressions show their stuff in fall concert

The music director of Elon University’s Smooth Progressions a cappella group, sophomore Addison Horner, said it best. “A good song is nothing without energy,” he said. Energy was certainly the theme of the Smooth Progressions fall concert on Saturday night.

Elon's 'Dancing in the Black Box' challenges audience to define dance

For students looking for a dance show they can passively enjoy, "Dancing in the Black Box" is not the show for them.

Elon women's basketball holds off Seahawks in Wilmington

The Elon University women’s basketball team went on the road and defeated future conference rival in the Colonial Athletic Association, the University of North Carolina at Wilmington Wednesday, Nov.

Chambers, Spartans power past Elon volleyball 3-0

The Elon University volleyball team fell to the University of North Carolina at Greensboro 3-0 (25-19, 25-21, 25-20) on Wednesday, Nov.

What went wrong for Georgia Southern football this season?

Although they were ineligible for the Southern Conference championship in 2013, Georgia Southern University’s Eagles were picked to finish with the best record in the league. Junior fullback Dominique Swope, who rushed for 1,246 yards in 2012, was back on a team that advanced to the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision quarterfinals.