Track and Field

Men's basketball gets back to winning ways against Central Penn

After losing three consecutive games in California, Elon men’s basketball (3-4) returned to the familiar hardwood of Schar Center and took down Central Penn College on Tuesday night, beating the Knights 92-59.

Elon University wins civil case brought by a former employee

Elon University won a case against a former custodian after he failed to prove he was passed up for a promotion and terminated because of racial discrimination.

Burglaries over Thanksgiving Break leave students shaken up

On Monday night, Elon University senior Kent Chance’s living room looked like any other college bachelor pad. Things were strewn about the room — stray beer glasses dotted the furniture; mismatched remotes shared space on a cooler serving as a makeshift coffee table. But it was all a bit more disheveled than usual after a break-in only a few days before.

Postmortem: Reflecting on Elon football's 2018 season

The ramifications of the game against Wofford College were very simple: win and advance to play Kennesaw State University the following weekend. Lose – and it was the end of the road for this campaign.

No. 17 Elon loses 19-7 to No. 12 Wofford in first round of playoffs

Turnovers prove costly for Phoenix as offense stalls after halftime. 

Senior hired into Google’s post-grad program

Elon University senior Anna Cosentino was at Pandora’s Pies when she received the call that she had been accepted into Google’s Associate Product Marketing Manager (APMM) program after a month-long application process.

Thomas wins CAA Offensive Rookie of the Year

Freshman running back Jaylan Thomas was named Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Offensive Rookie of the Year for 2018 in a press release from the CAA league offices on Tuesday, Nov. 20.

MORGAN: Schar Center sold out against UNC. But will it happen again?

Elon men's basketball was able to exceed capacity for the opening of Schar Center on Nov. 9. With over 5,200 fans packed in the space, it truly was a sight to see, but will we ever witness that again?

Popular campus dog faces recent medical problems

On a typical day around campus, you might see students rushing from one class to another, golf carts driving around and tours strolling through campus. 

Playoff bound: Elon football sneaks into FCS Playoffs

Elon University football (6-4, 4-3) is returning to the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Playoffs to visit the Wofford College Terriers on Nov. 24 in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Elon Eats: Bringing community to younger generations

Tickle My Ribs sits at the corner of an unassuming strip center just a few minutes down University Drive. This little shop is a little unique.

BECK: Adopt a growth mindset for long-term success

Link Transit looks to provide needed services to community

When compared to statewide averages, Alamance County has higher rate of food insecurity, a lower median household income and more people without health insurance. The idea of fighting hunger, addiction and joblessness usually brings to mind shelters and soup kitchens, but Link Transit is providing a different kind of resource to address the county’s problems.

Student association saves space for heritage

Though the three founders of Elon University’s Native American Student Association (NASA) graduated last spring, dedicated students and faculty are working to save a space for Native-identifying students on campus.

Men's basketball dominates Milligan for first Schar Center win

The Elon University men's basketball team got its first career Schar Center win on Thursday night, defeating Milligan College 98-71. The Phoenix hit a record 19 three-pointers en route to its blowout victory. 

Inviting conversation around sensitive subjects

Through a collaboration between Students Promoting Awareness, Responsibility, Knowledge and Success (SPARKS) and the Gender and LGBTQIA Center (GLC), a #MeToo board has been set up in Moseley 106 to share testimonies from individuals who have experienced sexual assault.

One last time: Senior Day for Elon football

Sixteen senior Elon University football players made their way from the locker room in Alumni Field House, down the hill behind the north end zone and through the smoke, onto the field one last time at Rhodes Stadium. Running, walking or hobbling, the seniors took to the sod for their final home game.

MACK: Social justice is key to global citizenship

Elon University prides itself on the concept of global citizenship. This is evident on homepage of Elon's website, which boasts about being globally engaged and ranking No. 1 in Study Abroad and says that Elon students learn in every corner of the world. But I’m not convinced that learning in every corner of the world gets at the depth of what it means to be a global citizen. 

Looking for Light: Elon student starts petition to get more Blue Light Phones for safety, emergency calls

Blue Light Phones stand in various spots on campus. Students who feel unsafe on campus can use one to call Campus Police. But for some Elon University students, there’s something missing when walking on campus in the dark. 

Students represent Elon at international faith conference

Elon University sent 11 students and five faculty members to the Parliament of the World's Religions in Toronto to share research, wisdom and multi-faith experiences.