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SPORTS 2/13/15 8:03pm

Elon escapes Penn State in opening day victory

By afeather

Up by 10 heading into the eighth inning it looked like the Elon baseball team would coast to victory in its season opener against Penn State Friday evening, but it came down to the last pitch, as the Nittany Lions scored nine runs over the final two innings and the Phoenix escaped Latham Park with a 16-15 win. "It was a win no matter how it looks," Elon first baseman Casey Jones said.

NEWS 2/13/15 7:45pm

Elon chapter of Pi Kappa Phi currently under investigation for alleged hazing

By Leena Dahal

Elon University's chapter of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity is currently under investigation for alleged hazing in its new member education program, according to a statement by Vice President for Student Life Smith Jackson. All Pi Kappa Phi activities and operations — including any formal or informal new member meetings, activities such as brotherhood events, chapter meetings, intramurals or philanthropy on or off campus — have been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation. “The university takes these allegations seriously,” Jackson said.

NEWS 2/13/15 1:00pm

Tillis sparks hand washing controversy

By Leena Dahal

Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., caused many people around the nation to question his sanitary routines: Tillis doesn’t think restaurant employees should be required to wash their hands. At the end of his appearance at the Bipartisan Policy Center in D.C.

NEWS 2/13/15 12:00pm

Turning the other Greek cheek

By Janat Bashir

The animosity between unaffiliated and Greek students on campus has risen to new peaks over the last year as national and campus events exploded across social media.

SPORTS 2/12/15 10:59pm

Late surge from Elon not enough to top UNCW

By dmaclaury

A last second surge from the Elon Women's Basketball was not enough as the Phoenix fell to UNCW 86-82 on Thursday night. Elon trailed for much of the game, but was able to pull it within striking distance with moments to go.

NEWS 2/12/15 4:00pm

Elon almost meets full U.S. representation

By Diana Stancy

An increasing student body and recent plans for the construction of multiple buildings in the last few years all point to Elon University’s growth, evidence Elon is attempting to become a more diverse campus nationally, internationally and culturally. Currently, students from every state except for North Dakota are represented in the student body.

NEWS 2/12/15 1:52pm

NC underage drinking campaign comes to Alamance County

By Michael Bodley

UPDATED: 1:52 p.m. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  In an effort to curb a drinking culture in which the average North Carolina child takes their first sip of alcohol just before their 14th birthday, the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission (ABC) has launched a new statewide initiative to raise awareness of the extent of the problem. It was immediately unclear what effect the campaign might have on colleges campuses — particularly at Elon University. "Talk It Out," a joint venture supported locally by Alamance Citizens for a Drug Free Community and the Burlington Police Department, has a two-fold mission of education and prevention.

NEWS 2/12/15 12:00pm

Doctor's Orders: Tall tale-telling tour guides

By Frankie Campisano

Doctor’s Orders is a weekly humor column in which Lauryl Fischer and Frankie Campisano, two unprofessional, untrained, non-medical definitely fake Doctors, offer up some prescriptions for their Phoenix patients. We’ve all heard about them. Some of us have even been unfortunate enough to be innocent bystanders.

NEWS 2/12/15 9:39am

Danish pop star hopes to make it in America

By scowans

I recently returned from a semester abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark and was able to sit down with one of the country's most famous singers. Thousands of teenage girls lined up eagerly for hours in the harsh Denmark cold, a giant line snaking around the concert venue "Vega" in Copenhagen.

NEWS 2/12/15 8:00am

Elon SGA 'Acorn Fund' to support student entrepreneurs

By Michael Bodley

The Student Government Association (SGA) recently announced the launch of a $200,000 initiative to further student innovation outside of the classroom. The new endowed program, dubbed the “Acorn Fund,” is said to support projects that have a positive impact in the community — both nonprofit and for-profit business models are eligible.

SPORTS 2/11/15 10:24pm

Elon losing streak reaches five games as Phoenix fall in Williamsburg

By jbiegel

A long two week stretch of losing continued for the Elon Men's Basketball team as the Phoenix fell for the fifth consecutive game, 58-77 on the road Wednesday night against William and Mary. Elon (11-15, 3-10) has dropped nine of its last ten games and sits only above College of Charleston in the CAA standings. William & Mary (16-8, 10-3) got out in front early, scoring 42 points in the first half.

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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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