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NEWS 9/8/13 11:17pm

Elon welcomes Biscuitville in grand opening ceremony

By Michael Bodley

Elon University held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday for Biscuitville, the newest addition to Lakeside Dining Hall’s Winter Garden Cafe. Serving its staple Southern offerings of biscuits made from scratch and a host of breakfast meats, Biscuitville will offer Elon students breakfast options all day long, from 7 a.m.

NEWS 9/8/13 4:50pm

Moving on: Elon football adjusts to life without Mellette

By Matt Krause

For the last four years, Elon University football has seen wide receiver Aaron Mellette break numerous school records while torching opposing Southern Conference defenses with ease. The hype and attention surrounding Mellette grew as he made more and more exciting plays and put up spectacular numbers as his Elon career progressed.

NEWS 9/8/13 3:57pm

Football uses offseason for strength, chemistry

By Matt Krause

The word “chemistry” might take one’s mind back to a high school science lab. For the Elon University football team, chemistry refers to getting all 11 players on both sides of the ball to play as one. Following the team’s spring game, the Phoenix discussed how important the summer would be for team bonding and building strength through workouts.

NEWS 9/8/13 3:42pm

Underage Drinking Rights

By scowans

Underage drinking is a common issue on college campuses and sometimes Elon students are unsure how to react when approached by a police officer, especially if they've been drinking underage. Here are some things to think about when it comes to students knowing their rights. "When an officer actually says 'hey stop' or "let me ask you a few questions,' you're not free to leave," Kristina Marshall, an attorney in Graham, N.C., said. But there are some situations where it's fine to walk away. "If an officer comes up to you when you're just hanging out and says 'Hey how about the Phoenix... how about your classes,' you're still free to go," Marshall said.

NEWS 9/8/13 1:22pm

Lovitz recalls life as a black belt

By Kyle Maher

Senior midfielder Daniel Lovitz of the Elon University men’s soccer team is a man of many talents, most of which he’s put in his rearview mirror as he prepares for his last season in maroon and gold.

NEWS 9/6/13 1:56pm

New defensive coordinator Brad Sherrod overhauls Elon defense

By Matt Krause

Quite simply, the Elon University football team’s defense struggled in 2012. Elon surrendered 350 points in 11 games a year ago for an average of 31.8 points per game — second to last in the Southern Conference. The Phoenix ranked sixth of nine teams in the conference, allowing 386.5 yards per game.

NEWS 9/5/13 10:11pm

SGA Senate Recap: Sept. 5

By Katherine Blunt

At Thursday night’s Student Government Association meeting, a bill, a special allocation and two executive orders passed in the Senate. The Senate first heard an allocation request from the Elon Local News Morning, a morning show created last spring by sophomore Katie Maraghy and other ELN staff members.

NEWS 9/5/13 4:11pm

Filling the gaps: Elon men's soccer looks to replace holes left by Thomas, Latigue

By Andrew Wilson

The holes in the Elon University men’s soccer team are very visible at a time when the Phoenix can least afford them. Coming off arguably the most successful season in program history, one in which then-senior Chris Thomas led the nation in goals scored with 23, the Phoenix enters 2013 as not only a team with a target on its back in the Southern Conference, but a team that can no longer slide under the radar and sneak up on nationally ranked programs. Thomas and Gabe Latigue, one of the anchors of the midfield from a season ago, are no longer donning the Elon uniform, which could be cause for concern with another tough schedule on tap and vital holes needing to be plugged. “Everybody now is more aware of our team and our program,” said Elon head coach Darren Powell.

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SPORTS 02/07/2026 4:59pm
Turnovers, 3-pointers lead to third straight loss for Elon

The Elon University men’s basketball team lost 82-77 to Drexel University in what is now their fifth loss in the last six games. Elon never led and now falls to a 5-7 record in the Coastal Athletic Association. Drexel, who entered the game last in conference scoring, put up 82 points in front of an energetic crowd that saw a season high 2,021 people in attendance.

NEWS 02/07/2026 1:47pm
Elon University sees registration for Scholarship Weekend increase

Elon University’s Scholarship Weekend is expected to see 1,143 applicants on campus, with 130 interviewing virtually, for the Fellows programs, Accelerated programs and the 3+1 Dual Degree program. According to Vice President for Enrollment Greg Zaiser, registration is approximately 30% higher than last year.

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