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NEWS 10/27/18 8:00am

ASCH: This midterm election is the most important of our lifetimes

By Michael Asch

The Nov. 6 midterm elections are fast approaching. For many of us, including myself, this is the first midterm election we are even eligible to vote in. Lucky for us, this is probably the most important midterm election in modern history.

SPORTS 10/26/18 9:51pm

Elon volleyball loses to Northeastern in straight sets

By Anthony Chatman

Elon University volleyball (13-10, 4-7) lost in straight sets Friday evening to the Northeastern University Huskies (13-11, 6-5). This was the Phoenix’s second loss to the Huskies in less than a month, snapping their five-game winning streak. For the Huskies, this is their second win in a row, after having dropped their previous three.

NEWS 10/26/18 7:07pm

Elon's SGA announces events for Homecoming week

SGA has events planned for this upcoming week to kick off Homecoming weekend

NEWS 10/26/18 6:40pm

Students play dodge ball for cancer research and suicide prevention

By Grace Morris

On Friday, Oct. 26, Relay for Life, partnered with the club baseball team, hosted Doge for a Cause, a fundraiser for cancer research and suicide prevention with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society and the American Suicide Prevention Society.

NEWS 10/26/18 8:00am

WILKES: Respecting others in your community

By Mackenzie Wilkes

A campus is one big community and should be treated as such. On campus, you can see dogs playing, people biking and walking or a game of cornhole ensuing. Everyone has a space here, and it’s important to respect that space.

LIFESTYLE 10/26/18 8:00am

Alamance Arts hosts its first fashion show

By Amanda Gibson

Never-before seen designs will be the main feature at this year’s Alamance Arts Fashion Show.

NEWS 10/25/18 8:00am

Serving and Studying: Elon continues Hurricane Florence relief with research and service

Students and staff conduct a survey to investigate the impact of Hurricane Florence and respond to these impacts by volunteering in Fayetteville.

LIFESTYLE 10/25/18 8:00am

Branding St. Xavier Fashion Line

By Diego Pineda

Senior Kaveen Solanki remembers joking around with his roommate, at their College Station apartment about building a fashion brand. Through sleepless nights and trial and error for the past two years, Solanki took what was once a simple idea of having a fashion brand and made it a reality. Saint Xavier had its first clothing launch on Oct. 15.

SPORTS 10/25/18 8:00am

The gridiron floor: Fantasy football brings a floor together

By Jon Sarver Jr.

Aside from class and extracurricular activities, the students living on the second floor of Sloan Residence Hall, the site of the Sports Management Living and Learning Community, have found a way to mix friendship with football.

NEWS 10/25/18 1:00am

LIVE UPDATES: Full coverage of President Connie Book's inauguration

By Elon News Network

On Oct. 18, Connie Book will be ceremonially inaugurated as Elon University 's ninth president. Elon News Network will have continuous updates throughout the weekend.

NEWS 10/24/18 8:42pm

Tibetan monk visits Elon's campus to construct a sand mandala

By Hannah Massen

In the Buddhist religion, sand mandalas represent peace and creation. This week, the Elon University community will once again be able to experience a sand mandala for themselves.

NEWS 10/24/18 8:00am

Behind the Screen: Understanding Turner Theatre selections

By Oliver Smith

Since opening in December 2016, Turner Theatre has brought a wide variety of films for Elon University students, faculty and staff to enjoy in the comfort of their own campus. All anyone needs is a Phoenix Card and some free time to settle into comfortable seats in Schar Hall for a cinematic experience.

LIFESTYLE 10/24/18 8:00am

Ballads from the Barber: Elon musical theater raises goosebumps in “Sweeney Todd”

By Deirdre Kronschnabel

The music of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” was written by composer Stephen Sondheim. From Oct. 25 to 27 and Nov. 1 to 3 in McCrary Theatre, his score will underlie the story of a broken barber exacting bloody revenge.

NEWS 10/23/18 6:53pm

New Odyssey scholarships seen as 'significant' addition for Center for Access and Success

As part of her inaugural address, President Book announces new Odyssey Program scholarships made possible on behalf of Louis DeJoy and Dr. Aldona Wos

LIFESTYLE 10/23/18 10:41am

Family-owned stand pops kettle corn for a cause

By Selina Guevara

Carolina Kettle Corn donates their profits to help the school for the blind, while the owner's family gets quality bonding time doing the work.

SPORTS 10/22/18 3:26pm

Football returns to the top 10

By Jack Haley

Elon University Football (5-2, 3-1) moved to No. 8 in the country in the STATS Top-25 poll and No. 6 in the FCS Coaches Poll following their win on Saturday over the University of Richmond Spiders 38-28. This is the third time this season that Elon has cracked the top 10 this season.

NEWS 10/22/18 12:45pm

Mold and mildew in Virginia dorms

By Maya Eaglin

Students say they are more than frustrated with the mold outbreak in Virginia. This issue started earlier in the semester, but the roommates say they didn't receive help until Fall Break.

NEWS 10/22/18 12:43pm

Groundbreaking of the Inn at Elon

By Mackenzie Wilkes

As part of the inaugural events, a groundbreaking ceremony was held to commemorate the construction of the Inn at Elon.

SPORTS 10/20/18 11:32pm

Elon's playoff hopes end with home loss to Hofstra

By BJ Horton

The Elon Phoenix celebrated senior night by taking on Hofstra University on Saturday night under the lights. The Phoenix were unable to pull out the victory, finishing the year winless at home. Elon’s playoff hopes are gone, as they needed a win to qualify for the tournament.

SPORTS 10/20/18 5:04pm

Football bounces back, beats Richmond

By Jack Haley

Elon football (5-2, 3-1) got back into the win column against a struggling University of Richmond (3-5, 1-4) at Rhodes Stadium on Saturday. An unfamiliar looking Phoenix squad was able to prevail in a seesaw contest that went down to the wire.

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