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NEWS 4/12/14 6:39pm

Offense comes late in Kennedy's 600th win for Elon

By Tommy Hamzik

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Things looked bleak for the Elon University baseball team at the plate through six innings against Wofford College. That is, until one pitch in the seventh changed everything. Junior first baseman Tyler McVicar blasted a 2-1 pitch over the wall in left field for a three-run home run, providing the spark Elon needed for a 12-2 win over the Terriers. “We needed that,” senior Sebastian Gomez said.

NEWS 4/12/14 6:06pm

Senior Day woes: Elon falls to East Carolina

By Jordan Spritzer

The Elon University men’s tennis team’s 12-game winning streak came to an end on senior day, as the Phoenix fell to East Carolina University 4-1 at the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center. “We need to get tested sometimes,” junior Stefan Fortmann said.

NEWS 4/12/14 6:05pm

Elon finishes regular season on high note

By Matt Mallian

In its final match at the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center for the 2014 spring season, the Elon University women’s tennis team sent off its three seniors — Jordan Johnston, Frida Jansaker and Bryn Khoury — in style by defeating the Catamounts of Western Carolina University, 7-0, on senior day, April 12. The Phoenix won the doubles point, only losing a combined two games on the three doubles courts.  On court No.

NEWS 4/12/14 1:16pm

Holi Photo Gallery

By emcgillivray

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NEWS 4/11/14 10:42pm

King's home run lifts Elon over Wofford

By Tommy Hamzik

After a seesaw fifth inning, it was a two-run home run by junior designated hitter Chris King in the eighth inning that gave the Elon University baseball team a 10-9 win over Wofford College April 11 in Spartanburg, S.C. With a runner on first and two outs, King took a 1-0 pitch over the wall in left field to give Elon a 10-8 lead that would be enough for the win.

NEWS 4/11/14 2:08pm

Gun control starts with mental health care

By Leah Channas

A recent shooting at Fort Hood in Texas left three dead and 16 wounded before the shooter turned the gun on himself, fueling a debate on gun control and mental health on military bases. Specialist Ivan Lopez bought a .45 caliber handgun before bringing the weapon onto the base, violating military protocol because the weapon was not registered there.

NEWS 4/11/14 2:06pm

Political correctness has gone too far

By Alex Francis

In a world where an NFL team name perpetuates a 24-hour debate, organizations are kicked off college campuses for themed parties being “insensitive,” and New York City school boards try to ban the word “dinosaur” for fear of offending those who do not believe in evolution, political correctness, or “being PC” has gone way too far. Political correctness deems certain topics, ideas, expressions and even symbols off-limits.

NEWS 4/11/14 12:53pm

Indiana Pacers in deep trouble as playoffs near

By Matt Mallian

When the 2014 NBA playoffs begin in just over a week, the Miami Heat will be looking to win its third NBA title in as many years.  The Heat has dominated the landscape of professional basketball over the past few seasons, but last year showed signs of hope that another team could topple Miami and its “Big Three.” Fast forward to early this season, and things are looking good for the Indiana Pacers.  With Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls sidelined by yet another season-ending knee injury, the Pacers were automatically considered to be Miami’s greatest threat.  Led by Paul George and Roy Hibbert, Indiana started the season 19-3 after an emotional win over the Heat Dec.

NEWS 4/10/14 11:19pm

Elon women's tennis picks up win at UNCG

By Matt Mallian

The Elon University women’s tennis team rolled to a 6-1 win against the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in its final road match of the regular season April 10 at the UNCG Tennis Courts in Greensboro, N.C. The Phoenix began the match down 1-0 after losing the doubles point, but did not lose a singles match en route to the victory. Elon lost doubles matches on courts No.

NEWS 4/10/14 3:40pm

Liverpool winning title would benefit EPL

By Jordan Spritzer

Steven Gerrard is the John Stockton or Karl Malone of the English Premier League. The captain of England’s national team and Liverpool is the best player to have never won the Premier League. The Merseyside club has gone over two decades since being crowned champions of England.

NEWS 4/10/14 10:41am

Offense stays hot as Elon baseball bounces back

By Tommy Hamzik

Building upon a weekend in which the team scored 23 runs in three games while bouncing back from two gut-wrenching defeats, the Elon University baseball team sped past High Point University 12-2 April 10 at Latham Park. Elon had lost twice early in the season to High Point.

NEWS 4/9/14 11:46pm

New School of Communications curriculum begins Fall 2014

By cphelan

The School of Communications introduced a new curriculum that will take effect beginning as early as fall 2014. This curriculum, which places a greater focus on better preparing students for successful communications careers, has six important changes.

NEWS 4/9/14 10:21pm

Elon takes on the climate change divide

By Michael Papich

Students and faculty were invited April 9 to debate and discuss climate change and pick apart why it’s dividing the country. For those who deny climate change, it is a scientific falsehood that could derail needed economic investment.

NEWS 4/9/14 9:37pm

Elon men's tennis wins SoCon regular season title

By Jordan Spritzer

The Elon University men’s tennis team clinched its second straight Southern Conference regular season title with a 6-1 win over Appalachian State University. The Phoenix jumped out to an early 1-0 lead by taking the doubles point.  Juniors Juan Madrid and Stefan Fortmann eased past junior Steve Lake and freshman Jack Maddocks 8-3 at No.

NEWS 4/9/14 9:15pm

Rachel Ramirez unifying Elon defense

By Kate Murphy

Thrill. Aggression. Confidence. These three elements form the foundation of the success of Elon University women’s lacrosse goalie Rachel Ramirez. “Rachel is a huge confidence builder.

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LIFESTYLE 02/25/2026 10:54pm
El Centro, CREDE host Carnaval celebration in McKinnon Hall

Mckinnon Hall was decorated in gold, green and red on Feb. 25 as students came together for Elon’s Carnaval celebration, a festival celebrated across Latin America before Lent begins. The event featured food, crafts and performances from Elon’s drum line and traditional Afro-Brazilian dance.

NEWS 02/25/2026 5:09pm
Elon to adopt new learning management system following fall review of Moodle platform

Students logging into their courses next academic year may notice a shift in how assignments, grades and course materials are organized as Elon transitions from Moodle, its old learning management system, to Canvas by Instructure, its new one. The decision followed a campuswide evaluation of Moodle that included surveys and open forums, according to Teaching and Learning Technologies Senior Director Kelly Reimer.

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