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Back in the flow: Bonney's resurgent night helps Phoenix men dominate Furman

Not since 2010 had Elon University senior guard Josh Bonney had a night like Thursday. But the off-the-court rapper got into his flow a bit.

Movie review: ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’ is fearless, inspiring and full of heart

Captivating. Moving. Poignant. Emotional. "Beasts of the Southern Wild," directed by Benh Zeitlin, is a movie infused with passion, both from the actors and the brains behind the film’s production.

NFL conference championship games provide intriguing matchups

Super Bowl Sunday is one of the most-hyped days in American culture. People all over the country gather for parties to watch the big game and enjoy a slice of what makes America great.

Residence Life offers new housing options in 2013

Residence Life at Elon University recently announced all students will be able to return to their current residence halls or apartments during the 2013-2014 academic year, a change in policy from the previous year.

Elon students gain better understanding of the Hajj

McKinnon Hall underwent a transformation from a spacious room in Moseley Center to a small-scale reproduction of Mecca Jan.

Inaugural Parade Floats

Floats are the main attraction at many parades but at Saturday's Gubernatorial Inaugural Parade, one of the floats promoted a local industry. With more than 70 floats taking part in the parade it was hard to stand out, but ELN found one that made parade goers re-think how they buy their food. Joe Sanderson, the Assistant Director of Marketing for the North Carolina Department of Agriculture said, "The cart is one of a few that are available.

Gap semester students arrive at Elon

More than 70 percent of Elon students study abroad during their four years but imagine going abroad before your life at Elon even starts.

Fiscal Cliff Affects Elon

As 2012 came to a close, Congress and the White House were able to avert the so-called "fiscal cliff", that would have caused more than a five-hundred-thousand dollar tax increase and across-the-board spending cuts. Though they were able to avoid the fiscal cliff, the nation will still be affected.

Elon@Sundance hosts film festival for student productions, professional movies

The Winter Term class, elon@sundance, held an intimate, student-produced mini film festival called sundance@elon Jan.

Sports: January 14th, 2013

Analysis: How Austin Hamilton's injury could affect the men's basketball team

Elon University men's basketball sophomore guard Austin Hamilton injured his leg Monday night against Western Carolina in a big win for the Phoenix. According to media relations, Hamilton is seeing the team physician today but there is "no official word or diagnosis yet." This is what Hamilton has brought Elon so far this season: [box]Austin Hamilton Season Stats Games Played: 16 Points per game: 7.4 Assists per game: 3.3 (1st on team) Rebounds per game: 2.6 Field goal %: .360 Free throw %: .605 Steals: 24 (1st on team) [/box] If Hamilton was indeed to miss games because of this leg injury, the Phoenix would be losing its starting point guard and a pretty consistent presence on the floor.

January 14 Newscast

College Students Take Their Relationship to the Next Level

Today, several people choose careers and to have life experiences before settling down. As a result, the average age at which a couple gets married is increasing.

Greyhound Friends

Families across America are adopting dogs, but the one species that is often overlooked is the greyhound.

Elon Cares builds ‘Beautiful City' of hope, awareness about HIV/AIDS

“He loved to have fun.” Claudia Ronayne’s words were true. The qualities of her brother, John, listed in his obituary also applied to the performers and audience members. Ronayne, mother of Elon Cares 2013 director and Elon senior Sean Ronayne, was a guest speaker at the eighth annual Elon Cares benefit concert in support of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Jan.

Snowflakes for Sandy Hook

Making snowflakes is an activity children do every year, but on Saturday, January 5th the children in Graham were designing snowflakes for a cause. "We're going to send them to the kids in Connecticut to the Sandy Hook Elementary School," explained nine-year-old Delilah Bose. In response to the Connecticut PTA's nationwide call for the victims of Sandy Hook, Susan Holland organized this event. "The children should walk into a winter wonderland," Holland vividly explained, "the idea that each snowflake is different from one another, there are no two alike.

Executive Mansion Tours

On Saturday afternoon, crowds of people lined the streets of Raleigh as they awaited a glimpse into Governor McCrory's new home.

Big second half pushes Phoenix women to conference win over UNCG

The Elon University women’s basketball team defeated in-state and Southern Conference rival University of North Carolina at Greensboro 71-60 Monday night. The win brings the Phoenix back over the .500 mark.

Brief: Men's basketball returns to win column with defeat of Western Carolina

Riding a disappointing two-game losing streak, the Elon University Phoenix men’s basketball team headed to Cullowhee, North Carolina on Monday night and defeated the Western Carolina University Catamounts, 80-67.

Rapid Reaction: Elon men's basketball defeats Western Carolina, 80-67

Rapid Reaction as the Elon Phoenix (9-7, 4-1) defeated the Western Carolina Catamounts (7-10, 4-1) 80-67 Monday night. Players of the Game Junior forward Lucas Troutman posted a double-double for the Phoenix, scoring 20 points and posting 10 rebounds.