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NEWS 11/16/14 8:40pm

Allied Church worker relates to those he serves

By ktracy4

National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week occurs the week prior Thanksgiving; according to a statistic issued by the Center for the Carolinas, there are 144 people affected by homelessness in Alamance County. "I could've been out on the street because I didn't have a way to go," Allied Churches worker Marcus Sowell said. Sowell is a maintenance worker at Allied Churches, helping the people who are somewhere he almost ended up. "I just feel the biggest empathy and respect for everybody who can get up and still want to live after sleeping on the ground," he said. When Sowell was younger, he ventured out on his own and struggled with finding a job and keeping steady housing. "At one point you feel the need to give up.

NEWS 11/16/14 7:15pm

Elon senior to compete in national pageant competition

By jhook3

While some students begin to plan their winter breaks, one Elon senior plans to compete. Senior Yasmine Arrington has many titles to her name: she's a College Fellow, the founder of ScholarCHIPS, and soon, she may be Miss Plus U-S-of-A. "I'm just really thrilled to be in the running and to be the official representative of the District of Columbia and of course, I'll be joined with other young women through out the fifty states," Arrington said. Miss Plus USofA is a national, multifaceted competition for plus sized women.

SPORTS 11/15/14 11:34pm

Elon falls to Maine on Senior Day

By afeather

Following Elon's 24-17 loss to Maine on Saturday evening, Phoenix seniors hung around on the field for a few extra moments as they left Rhode's Stadium for the final time. "We've shared a lot of disappointment and some success together," Elon senior linebacker Jonathan Spain said of his fellow seniors.

NEWS 11/15/14 10:08pm

Not again — Elon comes up short against Maine

By Miles Garrett

It was a chilly afternoon for the Elon University faithful who braved freezing temperatures in order to see their football seniors one last time. It was not meant to be, with the Phoenix losing to the University of Maine 24-17 after a late comeback by Elon fell short on Saturday, Nov.

NEWS 11/15/14 9:40pm

Semester at Sea wellness update

By Lindsey Lanquist

Spending 14 days at sea has proven a lot less difficult than I’d initially imagined. In fact, the time is flying, and I can’t believe I’m already halfway done with my wellness challenge! As you’ll see, I’ve had a lot of time to relax, enjoy the sun and catch up with friends, and it’s been nice to have a break from traveling to focus on myself and my personal goals. I’m proud to say I’ve managed to avoid dessert entirely so far (which really says something because some of the desserts they serve on this ship are amazing). I’m also glad that I’ve been doing well in terms of eating fruit and veggies, but I’ve clearly been slacking off in the exercise and reading departments.

NEWS 11/15/14 9:09pm

Elon volleyball drops final two games of season

By Tommy Hamzik

The Elon University volleyball team lost its last two matches of the year this past weekend, getting swept by the University of Delaware (25-21, 27-25, 25-14) and falling in four sets to Towson University (25-18, 22-25, 25-19, 25-19). The Phoenix ends its inaugural season in the Colonial Athletic Association with an overall record of 6-26 and a mark of 1-15 in CAA play.

NEWS 11/15/14 1:53pm

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WE would like to have ELONOnLine cover our production. Our production team and actors are available this we week for on-air and taped interviews. Thank you for considering this request. Alyssa McAnany and the Musical Theatre Class of 2015. PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ELON UNIVERSITY MUSIC THEATRE CLASS OF 2015 PRODUCES TONY WINNING MUSICAL - THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD ELON, NC, November 11, 2014 - The ELON University Musical Theatre Class of 2015 is excited to present the whodunit musical comedy "The Mystery of Edwin Drood, The Musical" on November 21, 22 and 23.

SPORTS 11/15/14 12:27am

Eddy, Sabato fuel Elon in season opener

By afeather

The Elon University men's basketball team kicked its season off with a bang Friday night as Luke Eddy and Tony Sabato led a Phoenix comeback to take down Florida Atlantic 64-58. Down by 10 just 12 minutes into the game something clicked for the Phoenix as they slowly but surely chipped away at the Owls' lead before taking the advantage for good with 8:35 left in the contest. Elon, despite going cold on the offensive end and scoring only one bucket over the next four minutes, managed to hold off the FAU attack with stingy defense that limited the Owls to 4-of-12 shooting over the game's final 8:52. "For an inexperienced team and a young team to stay as consistently focused as we did is a great tribute to our players," Elon Head Coach Matt Matheny said. The stars of the night for Elon was the unlikely duo of Eddy, who was starting in place of an injured Austin Hamilton, and Sabato, who was making only his second career start after backing up Lucas Troutman for the past two years. Eddy, who finished with 13 points on the night, was the sparkplug for Elon, running up and down the floor, driving the lane and fighting for every ball, making several key plays in the game's waning minutes that helped secure the win for the Phoenix. Sabato was Elon's leader down low, fighting through FAU's much bigger frontcourt on his way to a team-high 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting. A big factor in the win was the depth Elon displayed throughout the night, playing nine players for at least 17 minutes, including five underclassmen. "These guys came in and we knew from the first game of pickup that they were going to come in and be good," Sabato said.

NEWS 11/15/14 12:09am

Eddy, Sabato star as Elon clips Florida Atlantic

By Miles Garrett

The Elon University Phoenix men’s basketball team opened up regular season play on Friday night by defeating the Florida Atlantic University Owls 64-58 at Alumni Gym. The Phoenix trailed the Owls for a majority of the game up until midway through the second half when sophomore guard Luke Eddy drained a 3-pointer to put Elon up 52-49. Eddy was a bright spot for the Phoenix, making his first career start in place of injured senior guard Austin Hamilton, by being one of Elon’s leading scorers with 13 total points. “I thought [Eddy] was very aggressive offensively,” Elon head coach Matt Matheny said.

NEWS 11/15/14 12:03am

Phoenix squeaks past Trojans

By Kyle Maher

Chalk it up to first game jitters or early season rustiness. Whatever the reason, the Elon University women’s basketball team was unable to pull away and was pushed to the brink by Division II Anderson University before creating separation late and escaping with a 77-72 win in its season opener Nov.

NEWS 11/14/14 3:02pm

Senior acting majors host senior showcase

By Leah Channas

The members of the BFA acting Class of 2015 are taking a big step toward making their dreams a reality with their Senior Showcase, a performance event that compiles the students’ past four years of hard work and acting education. Each actor will contribute to a total of 11 monologues and six scenes.

NEWS 11/13/14 3:49pm

Administration makes new plans for building projects on campus

By eharrison7

Expect to see more construction cones around campus. The board of trustees recently approved a project to add additional facilities to the Danieley neighborhood. The new facilities will include a fitness center, various offices, a demonstrative kitchen and Einstein Bagels, which will be located next to Qdoba.

NEWS 11/13/14 10:53am

Fitness obsession just as dangerous as eating disorders

By Ailee Ballard

We see it every time we turn on our phones, open our laptops or watch television: the “ideal” body. This concept of unattainable beauty has plagued women and men alike for decades, causing an estimated 24 million people in the United States to suffer from disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating, according to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD). The majority of those suffering from these disorders are teenagers and young adults, who are far more likely to be swayed by the messages given out by me- dia outlets.

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LIFESTYLE 12/14/2025 11:03am
‘Hemos olvidado la conversación’: el VIH/SIDA todavía afecta al Sur a medida que disminuye la conciencia

45 años después de los primeros casos de VIH/SIDA reportados en Estados Unidos, la lucha contra esta enfermedad está lejos de terminar, especialmente en el sur del país. Según los datos más recientes de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades, el sur representó el 52% de todos los diagnósticos de VIH en Estados Unidos en 2023. "Sabemos que el VIH/SIDA ha afectado de manera desproporcionada a las personas de color y a las personas LGBTQ+ de color en este país", afirmó Jeff Bennett, profesor de estudios de comunicación en la Universidad de Vanderbilt. "Hay muchas personas que viven en zonas rurales, existe desconfianza hacia los profesionales de la salud y persiste el estigma social".

LIFESTYLE 12/14/2025 11:03am
‘We've forgotten about the conversation’: HIV/AIDS still hits the South as awareness fades

45 years after the first reported cases of HIV/AIDS in the U.S., the fight against this disease is far from over, especially in the South. According to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the South accounted for 52% of all HIV diagnoses in the U.S. in 2023. "We know that HIV/AIDS has had a disproportionate effect on people of color or queer people of color in this country," Professor of communication studies at Vanderbilt University Jeff Bennett said. "You have many people living in rural areas. You might have distrust of medical providers, you have the social stigma.”

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