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NEWS 12/2/13 1:34pm

Elon releases tough 2014 softball schedule

By Andrew Wilson

With four teams that participated in the 2013 NCAA Tournament on the 2014 Elon University softball schedule, the Phoenix will face an uphill battle trying to rebound from a down year last season. Finishing with a record of 21-31 in 2013 and a 8-14 mark in Southern Conference play, the Phoenix struggled to maintain consistency throughout the season, winning just two weekend series’ in SoCon play and dropping out of the conference tournament in the play-in game against Samford University to end the season. This year, the Phoenix will compete in four weekend tournaments, including two hosted at Hunt Softball Park. Elon opens the season in the Charleston Southern Tournament in Charleston, S.C., Saturday, Feb.

NEWS 11/30/13 5:52pm

'Catching Fire' ignites the spark in viewers

By Casey Brown

In the world of movies, sequels can be a hit or a miss. Some, like “The Dark Knight” and “The Empire Strikes Back,” successfully build from their originals to become beloved films in their own right, while others, like the sequels of “Bring it On,” fail to bring anything new to the table.

NEWS 11/29/13 5:49pm

Elon student raises money for firefighter in need

By scowans

When he was in first grade, Nick Cianciara lost his home in a fire. It was this experience that inspired the now Elon sophomore, to become a volunteer firefighter in his hometown. "You meet people at the worst times in their lives," Cianciara said.

NEWS 11/28/13 12:11pm

Inside the removal of former Elon football coach Jason Swepson

By Matt Krause

Saturday night, Nov. 23, in Birmingham, Ala., the Samford University football team scored a last-second touchdown to defeat Elon University, 33-32. The loss dropped Elon to 2-10 overall and 1-7 in the Southern Conference, the second year in a row in which Elon held that mark in conference play under head coach Jason Swepson.

NEWS 11/28/13 12:45am

Decadent divulgence: The world’s best hot chocolate locations

By Kyra Gemberling

It’s always a good night when you can enjoy a mug of hot chocolate as you do homework on a chilly fall evening. Though a packet of Swiss Miss with mini marshmallows is good enough for most college students, imagine the possibility of being able to fly to some of the world’s best, most luxurious hot chocolate destinations instead. Here are a few locations where drinking hot chocolate is serious business, and your cup of Swiss Miss will likely pale in comparison: Café Angelina: Paris, France Rumored to be the best hot chocolate — as well as the most expensive — in the world, refined Café Angelina makes sure its hot chocolate is worth every euro.

NEWS 11/27/13 2:43pm

What not to eat on Thanksigiving

By imazzola

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, which means it is time for many people to go grocery shopping for their holiday favorites. People typically indulge in unhealthy foods during this holiday; however, there are several tips for people to keep in mind when buying all the ingredients they need to prepare the feast. Beginning with produce, people should always look to buy fresh fruits and vegetables. When considering what types of potatoes to buy, instant potatoes can be easier to make, but fresh potatoes are a much healthier option.

NEWS 11/27/13 11:43am

Oklahoma State’s Marcus Smart bursts back onto national scene

By Tommy Hamzik

They’re all over ESPN. They are the faces of College Basketball. “The Diaper Dandies!” as Dick Vitale would say. All the buzz and more in this young college basketball season has been surrounding the freshmen phenoms that plan to take over the landscape of the sport for a year before bolting for the glamour and money of the NBA.

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NEWS 12/17/2025 3:18pm
North Carolinians rate public schools poorly in new Elon Poll

As K-12 students across North Carolina prepare for their winter break, the Elon University Poll released poll data on Dec. 17 finding that most North Carolinians gave mediocre or poor grades to public schools across the state. “The states have always had deep authority on education, but there has been more federal involvement in various years,” Director of the Elon University Poll Jason Husser said. “So we thought, well, this is the time for us to really look in depth about what do people think about North Carolina schools.”

LIFESTYLE 12/16/2025 10:30am
Grief, loss support group provides comfort for Elon faculty, staff

Elon University associate chaplain Rev. Julie Tonnesen said loss and grief are universal emotions, but found that they can be difficult for faculty and staff to process while continuing their usual routines. “Even when we show up to work, that doesn’t mean that we get to put the rest of our lives on the back burner,” Tonnesen said. “Our grief comes with us. It’s not something we can just keep on a shelf at home.” In collaboration with Counseling Services, the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, began offering a monthly group for faculty and staff to support those affected by loss. 

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