Track and Field

SURPRISE: Elon students making Acorn worker's dream come true

The friendly faces behind the counter serving you cookies, sandwiches and coffee at Acorn are often thought of as just workers with some southern sweetness.

2016 Presidential candidates and their stances on student loans

With the presidential primary elections nearly four months away, candidates are laying out their platforms for many issues.

CHEAT SHEET – IRAN NUCLEAR DEAL The new Iran Nuclear agreement constructed by President Barack Obama, which would lift international sanctions against Iran in exchange for a halt to their nuclear program, could begin to be implemented by the end of this month, thanks to its recent backing by Senate Democrats. However, the deal, one of Obama’s most significant pieces of legislation during his presidency, and its future in relation to the United States could change with the next President.

Kenneth Brown Jr. endured challenges, hardships on path to Class of 2019 presidency

When Kenneth Brown, Jr. was helping his seven younger siblings and parents move into a bug-infested hotel room four years ago, his mother embraced him with tears in her eyes and said, “Tell me it’s going to be okay.”

Greensboro "Feeling the Bern"

North Carolina "Felt the Bern" Sunday night in Greensboro, as democratic presidential candidate Sen.

Sanders to packed Greensboro crowd: platform isn't radical

Derided by the right as too radical, Bernie Sanders said much of his policy is built on what works in other developed countries. 

Playing past regulation: Elon football notebook from Gardner-Webb

The triple-overtime victory for the Elon University football team Saturday night was the longest game in school history.

International photographer Edward Burntynsky shows how 'humans reshape the land'

World-renowned landscape photographer Edward Burntynsky visited Elon as the first speaker in the Liberal Arts Forum series. 

Selena Gomez shuts down haters

Selena Gomez has been making rounds promoting her new album, Revivial, and this time she's laying down the law.

Men's soccer starts 5-0 for first time in program history

Fortune scores twice in 4-0 win over Davidson

Elon splits final two matches of Popcorn Classic

Phoenix swept by Kennesaw State, sweeps Savannah State

Students value gender-inclusive, single-sex dorms

While gender-inclusive housing options are popping up on campuses across the country, some students question if single-sex housing should be eliminated at universities.

Elon escapes Gardner-Webb with 3-overtime win

Through two overtimes, the Elon University football team had run 72 offensive plays for just 184 yards against Gardner-Webb University Saturday night. The 73rd play, a 25-yard touchdown pass from redshirt freshman quarterback Connor Christiansen to freshman wide receiver Corey Joyner, was the deciding play, giving the Phoenix a 21-13 victory over the Runnin’ Bulldogs. “[Joyner] was behind the safety, and so I had to wait for him to get in front,” Christiansen said.

Elon men's soccer extends historic start in big win over Davidson

The fourth shutout in five games for goalkeeper Matthew Jegier helped the Elon University men's soccer team to a 4-0 win over former Southern Conference foe Davidson on Saturday night at Rudd Field.

A helping paw

Senior Emma Hughes made a new friend for her last year here at Elon.

Women, men both win at Elon Invitational

Home meet goes well for cross country

Volleyball drops both matches Friday

First day of Popcorn Classic bumpy for Phoenix

Insley's free kick gives Elon victory over Coastal Carolina

As senior defender Mel Insley stood over the ball for a potential game-changing free kick, she knew she wanted to put the ball in the top right corner of the net.

Balancing the three-and-outs

Series History Elon and Gardner-Webb have met 29 times total since the Runnin' Bulldogs started their football program in 1970, with Elon leading the series 20-9.

Elon Eats: NC Jelly Donuts

Most Saturday mornings for Elon University students are a time to relax, hang out with friends and get a usually late meal. While brunching is becoming the trendy meal for young adults — filling their plates with eggs benedict, pancakes and bottomless mimosas, a slightly faster and more economical option is munching on the beloved doughnut.