Track and Field

Elon women's basketball falls to Hofstra in first round of CAA Tournament

The Elon University women’s basketball team’s ferocious fourth-quarter comeback fell short in the first round of the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament 77-75 to the Hofstra University Pride. This is the earliest exit for the team since the 2015-2016 season.

Two Elon girl bosses

Elon women's basketball attempting to three-peat as conference champions

Elon University women’s basketball will trek north to Newark, Delaware to attempt a second-straight defense of their Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) title on Wednesday. The Phoenix enters the bracket as the No. 8 seed and is set to square off with the Hofstra Pride in its first-round matchup.

Downtown Elon railroad malfunction causes delay

Elon police have responded to a malfunction in the railroad system where it crosses downtown Elon. There was heavy traffic for about 30 minutes on North Williamson Avenue crossing onto South Williamson Avenue.

Book announces faculty promotions, administrative reshuffling

President Connie Book announced administrative promotions and interim assignments for the 2019-2020 academic year at Elon University. 

Majority of eligible Elon faculty vote in favor of union at university

Adjunct, limited-term and visiting Elon University faculty members voted in favor of establishing a union at Elon. Out of the 283 eligible voters, 112 voted for the union, and 68 were against.

Town of Elon toughens its stance on noise complaints

Police officers are no longer required to give a verbal warning on their first notification when dispatched to a noise complaint under the Town of Elon Code of Ordinances. 

Remembering Associate Professor of Art L.M. Wood

The Elon University community remembers Associate Professor of Art L.M. Wood, who passed away Saturday. Students and professors reflect on the time they spent with their mentor and friend.

Elon professor dies in sleep

L.M. Wood, associate professor of art at Elon University, passed away in her sleep Saturday night. Her husband, David Schaeffer, who also taught courses at Elon in the art department, shared the news.

Downtown Burlington prepares for new brew-pub restaurant

Downtown Burlington business owners are hoping for a movement of revitalization with the upcoming opening of the Burlington Beer Works brew-pub cooperative. The restaurant is set to open in late March or early April 2019. 

Campus Voice: Jonas Brothers comeback

"S.O.S.," "Lovebug," "Year 3000," "Play My Music" and "Burnin’ Up" — the Jonas Brothers were a part of our childhood. For years, they graced their beautiful music in our souls only to break up too early and disappear. Until we saw a glimpse of light clad in prints, psychedelics and pastels. On Feb. 28 — for the first time in five years — the Jonas Brothers announced a reunion.

Phoenix falls in first round of CAA Tournament for fourth year in a row

Elon University men’s basketball fell for the fourth straight year in the first round of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Tournament in North Charleston, South Carolina. This year, it was at the hands of the University of North Carolina Wilmington 93-86.

FIRST HALF: Elon vs. UNC Wilmington

Elon University men’s basketball trails the University of North Carolina Wilmington 46-38 at halftime in the first round of the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament in North Charleston, South Carolina.

PREVIEW: Elon men's basketball at the CAA Tournament

Elon Eats: Dr. Milk

Dr. Milk is a new, locally-owned bubble tea, rolled ice cream and frozen yogurt store in Burlington.

Campus Voice: Support a pet-friendly campus

Elon lacrosse offensive struggles lead to fourth consecutive loss

Elon University women's lacrosse (2-5) fell to the University of Florida Gators (2-3) 15-5, handing the Phoenix its fourth consecutive loss of its grueling out-of-conference schedule.

Elon University women's basketball beats Hofstra 55-52

Elon University women's basketball faced off against the Hofstra University Pride on Thursday night as the Phoenix tried to break its five-game losing streak and make its last two games count. The Phoenix did come out with a win at 55-52, but it didn’t come easy.

Local high school coach returns home to join Elon football

Hal Capps has been coaching high school football in the Carolinas for over 30 years and is now making the leap to the college level. Capps is the new director of high school relations for Elon University football and is responsible for recruiting future Elon football players.

Elon poll finds majority of NC voters see election fraud as "major problem" in the state

A recent Elon University survey found that one in five people registered to vote in North Carolina think election fraud is a “major problem” across the state.