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Survivors speak out at Take Back the Night

Take Back the Night is an event hosted once a semester by the Gender and LGBTQIA Center (GLC) in partnership with the Iota Psi chapter of Alpha Chi Omega and other student organizations, according to Becca Bishopric Patterson, assistant director of the GLC. Students have the option to speak about their experiences in a designated safe space.

Oli Udoh Drafted 193 Overall by Minnesota Vikings

Udoh is the first Elon football player to be drafted since 2013 and the 12th player in Elon history to be drafted.

North Carolina paramedic, fire engineer serves community from behind the wheel of first response vehicles

Paul McNabb is a third-generation firefighter — now, fire engineer — and a first-generation paramedic. His family history and 11 years as a first responder allow him to provide insight into different high (and low) pressure scenarios — and the climate surrounding the people who navigate them.

GALANTE: Support first-generation college students at Elon

As the daughter of an "illegal" immigrant and a landscaper, Nicole Galante will defy the odds by becoming the first in her family to graduate from college come May.  

Elon University Holi celebration postponed again

Elon University’s Holi celebration — originally set for Friday, April 5 — has been postponed again until Friday, May 3, at 4 p.m. due to inclement weather concerns, according to Carrie Seigler, multifaith coordinator for Elon's Truitt Center.

SGA Town Hall addresses relationship between student, town residents

The April 2019 SGA Town Hall centered around safety and ways Elon University students and town residents can better co-exist. 

Food for thought: The story behind Greensboro’s immigrant-owned restaurants

With a diverse background and larger than average immigrant population, the city of Greensboro is peppered with several immigrant-owned restaurants. 

Navigating obstacles: An Elon student's unique hobby

For some, "American Ninja Warrior" may just be an entertaining television show. But for one Elon student, it’s a passion.

Burglary, shooting reported near campus

A burglary turned shooting took place in the early hours of April 24. No students were involved in the incident. 

Maria Paraja's lasting legacy

With Elon University’s 2019 women’s tennis season coming to an end at the hands of No. 1 seed College of William and Mary in the CAA semifinals, the Phoenix must say goodbye to one of its leaders, senior Maria Paraja.

Former NBA Commissioner David Stern visits Elon as keynote speaker at Sport Management Symposium

Former NBA Commissioner David Stern previously testified against the legalization of sports betting, but since leaving his role, he has grown to accept betting as a future for the industry. He visited Elon University as the keynote speaker at the university's first Sport Management Symposium on Tuesday, April 23, in Turner Theatre.

NC governor vetoes "Born-Alive" abortion bill

Governor of North Carolina Roy Cooper vetoes the "Born-Alive" bill. The bill would have required doctors to save the lives of infants who were born after an attempted abortion.

Could a resignation at UNC mean changes for the Phoenix?

With Sylvia Hatchell out as the head coach at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, could her protégé Charlotte Smith be next in line?

Felipe Sarrasague serving in style

Senior Felipe Sarrasague's raw talent has grown throughout his four years at Elon, and in response, he has been showered with accolades and awards. But these accomplishments have been a blessing and a curse for Sarrasague.

Men’s tennis secures CAA Championship

Men's tennis knocked off No. 1 seeded UNC Wilmington for first ever CAA championship for the program, and the first CAA Title for any men's program in school history.

Kirby starting to turn Major League heads

With just under a month to go in the season, Elon University baseball has a winning record and currently sits atop the Colonial Athletic Association standings. One of the reasons for the team’s success is junior pitcher George Kirby.

Men victorious, women fall in tennis CAA tournament semis

The men's tennis team reaches its first ever CAA Tournament finals. They will play the Seahawks of UNCW on Saturday for a chance to move on to the NCAA Regionals.

Tornado Watch issued for Alamance County extended until 8 p.m.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Alamance County and surrounding areas. The tornado watch is in effect from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Flights experiencing delays due to severe weather conditions

Because of severe weather, delays are halting one of the busiest travel days of the year. 

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