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NEWS 2/20/15 11:45am

Elon hosts award-winning poet

By Diana Stancy

Phil Kaye, the only two-time recipient of the National College Poetry Slam award, opened his performance in Whitley Auditorium Thursday evening by explaining how he began to write his poem, “Surplus.” The Liberal Arts Forum at Elon University brought the award-winning poet to campus for a spoken word performance as the first event of the spring semester. “I am not a strong boy, but I am trying to learn what it means to build,” Kaye said. He then introduced himself to the audience. “I’m going to tell you some stories — some bad jokes.

NEWS 2/19/15 5:36pm

The Oak House bartender cited for selling alcohol to underage buyer

By Gary Grumbach

A bartender at Elon's The Oak House was cited for "selling a malt beverage" to a person under the age of 21 after Elon Town Police say they conducted an alcohol compliance check on February 5. According to the Elon Police report, the underage participant was sold a beer without being asked to provide identification. Phil Smith, owner of The Oak House, said he has met with each employee to discuss the importance of checking IDs. "It is our policy to only serve alcoholic beverages to those allowed by state law," Smith said.

NEWS 2/19/15 5:11pm

Campus invests in SMART Board technology

By Ashley Lowe

The start of a new semester comes with an exciting new addition in the School of Education: A SMART Board lab has officially been added to Mooney 206. This lab will enhance the learning experience for Elon students studying to be educators.

NEWS 2/19/15 1:38pm

Invest in Elon's future before its facilities

By Michael Bodley

Bigger and better does not the best campus make — despite what Elon University would have you think. The latest in a series of dramatic transformations, plans for a new “Convocation Center,” a 5,000-seat stadium and gathering place, have been backed already by an $8 million donation.

NEWS 2/19/15 1:16pm

Athletic recruitment begins with facilities

By Tommy Hamzik

A prized basketball recruit makes his visit to Elon University, and as the coaching staff tries to schmooze him and his parents as best they can, the group arrives at Alumni Gym. They walk into the arena where the recruit would be playing his home games for the next four years should he decide to attend Elon.

NEWS 2/19/15 1:05pm

Men's tennis wins three straight at home

By Jordan Spritzer

It was never going to be easy to duplicate last year’s success. In 2014, the Elon University men’s tennis team won 19 matches, both the Southern Conference regular and post-season championships and swept both player and coach of the year honors. With six losses to open the season, it appeared the Phoenix was headed for a period of regression.

NEWS 2/19/15 12:58pm

Column: Matheny peers into crystal ball

By Tommy Hamzik

As the losses pile up, Elon University    men’s basketball coach Matt Matheny decided to look to the future. Last Saturday, the Phoenix lost for the 10th time in its last 11 games, an 86-75 shortcoming to hot-shooting James Madison University.

NEWS 2/19/15 12:38pm

Offense highlights series win over Penn State

By Miles Garrett

The Elon University baseball team opened up the 2015 season with an impressive debut from its offense in a three-game series against the Penn State University Nittany Lions. After scoring 34 runs, the Phoenix sits undefeated at 3-0. Elon swept Penn State with an offensive effort that yielded 16, 11 and seven runs in three games, respectively. “We were very good offensively,” said head coach Mike Kennedy following Elon’s first victory over the Nittany Lions.

NEWS 2/19/15 11:45am

Samson breaks 3-point record as Elon falls to College of Charleston

By Jordan Spritzer

The Elon University men’s basketball team has dropped its seventh straight following a 77-63 loss to the College of Charleston. Junior guard Tanner Samson broke Elon’s single season three-pointer record with his six three’s, but it was not enough to top the College of Charleston. Having tied Jack Isenbarger’s record going to the matchup at the TD Arena, the Littleton, Colorado native hit his 83rd three of the season with 10:39 remaining in the first half to cut Elon’s deficit to just two at 16-14. Samson kept the Phoenix in the game early scoring 17 of his 22 points coming in the first half.

NEWS 2/19/15 9:51am

App of the Week - interview prep

By malfini

Applying for jobs and internships can be stressful, but this this app can make the process a little less stressful. Job Interview Question-Answer is a free interview prep app that gives the user the chance to try a virtual interview before sitting down for the real thing. The user can pick from a list of a few typical interview questions, an interview coach asks the question and then the app connects to the camera in your phone so that you can record your answer.

NEWS 2/19/15 9:38am

Elon's losing streak stretches to seven in loss at Charleston

By afeather

The Elon University men's basketball team's losing streak continued on Wednesday night as the College of Charleston used a hot shooting hand to down the Phoenix 77-63. The loss is Elon's seventh straight, and its 11th in its last 12 games. Much like in the pair's last contest, a 66-50 Charleston win at Alumni Gym, Cougars guard Canyon Barry put on a show.

NEWS 2/19/15 9:30am

ELN Morning: Chocolate Mint Mug Cake recipe

By cbohle

Thursday, Feb. 19, is National Chocolate Mint Day, according to food.com. Valentine's Day has come and gone, but that doesn't mean you have to give up your chocolate fix just yet. Here's a quick and easy recipe from the blog, Accidental Farm Wife, for you to get your chocolate mint fix. All it takes is about three minutes to cook using your microwave two simple steps for one delicious treat. You need measuring spoons, a spoon, a microwave and a mug. The recipe has been adapted slightly. Ingredients 4 Tablespoons of milk (whatever kind you prefer should be fine) 3 Tablespoons of semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 Tablespoons of flour 1/4 Teaspoon of baking powder 2 Tablespoons of cocoa powder 2 Tablespoons of sugar 1/2 Tablespoon of vegetable oil 1/2 Teaspoon of peppermint extract. 1/4 Teaspoon of vanilla Directions: 1.

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NEWS 12/12/2025 12:25pm
Elon University students prepare for internship, job searches

From freshmen starting to navigate the professional world to seniors preparing for post-graduate opportunities, understanding how to navigate the application process can make all the difference in landing an internship. “That doesn’t mean they need to start seeking out an internship right away,” Amber Moser, director of internships in the School of Communications, said. “Planning for it and researching and putting the pieces in place to be successful in your first year is really beneficial, particularly if students are double majoring, depending on the kind of double major they have.”

NEWS 12/11/2025 2:48pm
‘Definitivamente no queremos que nadie pase hambre’: ABSS gestiona comidas gratuitas, aumento de la deuda en almuerzos

A las 10:32 a. m., el sonido de las bandejas resuena en la Escuela Primaria Harvey R. Newlin mientras los trabajadores del comedor se apresuran a preparar el almuerzo para el primer grupo de estudiantes. En esta escuela, la mayoru00eda de los alumnos comen gratis: sin formularios, sin pagos y sin preguntas. Para muchos, esta puede ser la comida mu00e1s segura que reciben en todo el du00eda. El Distrito Escolar de Alamance-Burlington cuenta con 28 escuelas que participan en el Programa de Elegibilidad Comunitaria (CEP), como la Escuela Primaria Harvey R. Newlin. El CEP es un programa que permite a las escuelas de zonas de bajos ingresos ofrecer desayuno y almuerzo gratuitos a todos los estudiantes sin necesidad de solicitar comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido.

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