Track and Field

Women's basketball struggles on offense in loss to Drexel

The Elon University women’s basketball team lost to Drexel University on Friday, 54-51. The Phoenix struggled from the field, shooting just 36 percent. The teams fought for control in the first half, with Drexel leading by as many as six with 12:00 remaining.

Cheat Sheet: ISIS in a nutshell

How did ISIS begin? The history of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) can be traced back to the Iraqi faction of al-Qaida, a Sunni terrorist organization.

Elon's Campus Kitchen seeks increased funding

Elon University is working with Campus Kitchens across the country to “Raise the Dough,” a weeklong national competition to raise money for educational efforts and food contributions. Elon’s chapter’s goal is to raise $1,800 by Feb.

The problem with Yik Yak and the ‘ideal’ user

Since its launch in 2013, social media app Yik Yak has managed to secure a position as one of the most popular sources of mobile information sharing today, especially within college communities.

Elon makes strides in sparking discussions about mental health

During his visit to Elon, Ross Szabo, CEO of the Human Power Project and co-author of “Behind Happy Faces: Taking Charge of your Mental Health,” urged a crowd of Elon University community members to move past the social stigma against mental health and recognize the importance of seeking help for themselves and peers. “Mental health isn’t a problem,” he said.

Phoenix down Northeastern, earn first back-to-back conference wins

The Elon University men’s basketball team defeated Northeastern University on Thursday, 72-65. The win marks the Phoenix’s second consecutive victory and its first back-to-back wins in conference play. Elon and Northeastern traded the lead throughout the first half, with the Phoenix leading by as many as 11 point with 7:59 to play.

Elon takes down Northeastern for second consecutive win

"Pound the rock." That's been the message that Elon University basketball coach Matt Matheny has been telling his team all year. And after snapping a seven-game losing streak on Saturday against Delaware, the Phoenix continued to chip away at that rock with a 72-65 win over preseason Colonial Athletic Association favorite Northeastern. "You come to Alumni Gym you're going to play a team that's going to fight for 40 minutes," Elon forward Christian Hairston said, "We're not where we want to be in the standings, but we just keep fighting.

Elon housing divides students by class

The 2015 Housing Selection process, which begins Feb. 25 and continues until March 11, will direct students to certain neighborhoods by class, unless they apply for a Living and Learning Community (LLC). According to MarQuita Barker, associate director of residence life for operations and information management, sophomores can expect to find their future homes in Danieley flats and apartments.

Phoenix bats erupt in early innings to defeat UNCG

The Elon University Phoenix baseball team defeated the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Spartans 7-2 on a chilly Wednesday afternoon at Latham Park. Starting at the mound for the Phoenix was sophomore RHP Matt Harris who pitched six innings, giving up only two runs while matching his career-high in strikeouts with eight. “Me and coach [Kennedy] were pretty much on the same page with the pitch count all game long,” Harris said.

Getting to know SGA's president elect

Avery Steadman, figure skating enthusiast, accounting major, and newly elected SGA President. Steadman was raised in Buffalo, N.Y., where she acquired a passion for figure skating. "When we moved to Buffalo, I needed to get involved in something.

Changing majors leads to added stress

At the end of my first semester as a freshman at Elon University, I was overwhelmed with campus opportunities.

Voices of Elon: Bethany Beckham

Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Bethany is an ambitious freshman at Elon University. After only one semester on campus, she is the president of the latest all-female a cappella group, Shirley Tempos.

Housing prices should reflect housing quality

Inside an Elon snow day

Contrary to popular belief, Smith Jackson, vice president for student life, does not have the final say on when Elon University gets a snow day. The power to close the university ultimately rests with Steven House, university provost, and Gerald Whittington, senior vice president for business, finance and technology.

Chi Upsilon Sigma promotes inclusivity, women empowerment

The road to bring a new sorority to campus is a long one. After a push from students, Chi Upsilon Sigma, Elon University’s only Latina sorority, has emerged. While 38 percent of female undergraduates are involved in a Greek organization, some women felt that they did not belong in any of the nine pre-existing sororities that make up Elon ’s Panhellenic Council (PHC). The start of a Latina sorority was just a thought for students and is now the introduction of Chi Upsilon Sigma is being celebrated.

Elon’s Mansfield opens for ‘SNL’s’ Pedrad

Life may be tough, but Powell Mansfield can still find the humor in it. As a child, he performed dance shows for his friends and relatives.

Guy Harvey awarded for entrepreneurship

Elon University awarded the Medal for Entrepreneurial Leadership to Guy Harvey in a packed LaRose Digital Theatre Monday night.

Eating disorder awareness week keys on intervention

Freshman Rachel Kauwe has struggled with anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder since childhood. Coming from a broken family, Kauwe has had anything but an easy upbringing.

Students, employers face challenges with internship hiring process

The number of Elon students completing internships or co-ops has significantly increased over time, though there have been some growing pains. According to the Elon Career Center, 55 percent of graduating seniors from 1993-94 participated in at least one for-credit internship or co-op.

Elon's second annual TEDx offers practical solutions to change

Elon University’s second-annual TEDx pushed the ideal that changing the world starts with the individual. Nearly 125 students, faculty, staff and community members gathered in Yeager Hall Feb.