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NEWS 3/7/14 7:46pm

Tree branches block paths across campus

By arose8

In less than three months, graduating seniors will sit under the oaks for the commencement ceremony, but right now, branches, twigs and ice cover Elon's campus after an ice storm. Many tree branches fell on brick paths, blocking the way for students to walk. Physical Plant workers have been doing anything they can to clear the debris. The ice that coats the limbs makes them so heavy, it's hard for workers to pick them up on their own.

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NEWS 3/7/14 5:33pm

Elon Ice Storm: Photo Gallery

By elonlocalnews

As ice hits the Triad area, Elon University has canceled classes for Friday. Ice weighed down tree branches to breaking point, knocked out power to several areas on campus and off, and made driving conditions much more perilous.

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NEWS 3/7/14 4:21pm

Emilia Sotolongo - 2014-03-07 16:21:41

 

Good afternoon, My name is Emilia Sotolongo and I graduated from Elon in 2013. In 2010 an article was run about me on the Phoenix 14 blog including my photo.

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NEWS 3/7/14 3:01pm

University deals with Belk Pavilion damages

By Katy Canada

A tree fell on Belk Pavilion in the Academic Village early in the day March 7. According to University Communications, the tree was more than 100 years old.

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NEWS 3/7/14 2:49pm

#ElonIce: A look at Elon University during the March 7 ice storm

By ekantlehner

Though classes were cancelled due to dangerous weather, Elon Local News has been covering the weather all morning.

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NEWS 3/7/14 2:05pm

Elon University prepares for possible continued power outages

By Michael Bodley

In the wake of a massive regional ice storm that brought freezing rain to North Carolina last night through today, the university canceled Fellows Weekend event Friday, as well as all other campus events.

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NEWS 3/7/14 11:02am

Elon Ice Storm: Live Updates

By elonlocalnews

From Thursday night to Friday morning, an ice storm hit Elon University and the surrounding area in Alamance County.

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NEWS 3/7/14 10:09am

Men's tennis prepares for showdown with Samford

By Jordan Spritzer

Riding high after a blowout victory in its Southern Conference opener March 1, the Elon University men’s tennis team is looking to remain focused on its main goal: win the SoCon. “We have to stay hungry,” Elon senior Cameron Silverman said.

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NEWS 3/6/14 11:02pm

Davidson proving to be SoCon favorite

By Tommy Hamzik

With tune-ups against Division II schools, brutal nonconference slates and crosstown rivalries now on the back burner, Southern Conference teams now move their focus to one common goal: earning an NCAA Tournament bid. One of 68 slots on the bracket will be filled March 10 when the SoCon Tournament culminates in Asheville.

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NEWS 3/6/14 10:57pm

Elon women's tennis wins sixth straight

By Matt Mallian

The weather outside was less than ideal, but the Elon University women’s tennis team felt just fine inside the comforts of the ECU Indoor Tennis Facility, as the team cruised to a 4-0 defeat of East Carolina University March 6 in Greenville, N.C. The win was the sixth straight for the Phoenix and improved the team’s record to 6-4 on the season.  It was also the team’s fourth straight sweep and fifth in the past six matches. Senior Jordan Johnston and junior Barbora Lazarova led the way to another sweep of the doubles action for Elon, as the pair defeated junior Dana Gray and freshman Maria Storozheva, 8-3.

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NEWS 3/6/14 4:47pm

The end of an era: Hester set to move on

By Matt Mallian

According to multiple reports, one of the greatest kick returners to ever play the game of football is parting ways with the team that drafted him with the 57th overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. Devin Hester, the record-setting kick/punt returner for the Chicago Bears, will not return to the team next season and is set to become a free agent when free agency begins March 11. While rumors swirled about his possible departure, Hester made it official March 5, posting the following message to his official Facebook page: “To all my Chicago people...I can't thank you all enough for my time in Chicago.

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NEWS 3/6/14 1:44pm

Elon Poll shows drop in approval for Kay Hagan, General Assembly

By Stephanie Lamm

Last week, the Elon University Poll surveyed people across North Carolina about their opinion on state and national leadership as well as social issues. More than 925 registered voters were polled via telephone from Feb.

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NEWS 3/6/14 1:37pm

Visiting professor explores Jewish faith through music

By Stephanie Lamm

Students braved the snow March 3 to hear Daniel Asia, composer and professor of music at the University of Arizona, speak on the connections between classical music and Jewish prayer.

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NEWS 3/6/14 1:19pm

Renovations to the writing center draw record number of students

By Stephanie Lamm

Elon University’s Writing Center boasted a record number of appointments last fall as the Writing Excellence Initiative moved into year two of its five-year plan. The Writing Center, now located in the back of the first floor of Belk Library, was founded as a part of the Writing Excellence Initiative.

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NEWS 3/6/14 11:24am

Inconsistent Phoenix preparing for SoCon Tournament

By Kyle Maher

After a grueling 28-game regular season that had its ups and downs, the most important games of the Elon University women’s basketball team’s season have yet to be played. The Phoenix will play Appalachian State University at 2:15 p.m.

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NEWS 3/6/14 10:17am

Elon shows resilience in A-Sun win over Detroit

By Kate Murphy

The Elon University women’s lacrosse team opened up Atlantic Sun conference play with an exciting win over the University of Detroit Mercy Titans on Wednesday, March 5, in Rhodes Stadium.

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NEWS 3/5/14 11:53pm

North Carolina mid-majors to be familiar with

By Matt Krause

Without opening the can of worms that is the debate as to “which U.S. state has the best college basketball,” it is safe to say that North Carolina is among the very best.

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NEWS 3/5/14 9:27pm

Phoenix holds off Blue Hose for fifth straight win

By Kyle Maher

The Elon University softball team used timely hitting and a dominant showing on the mound from junior Caitlin O’Shea to hold off Presbyterian College, 4-2, March 5 at Hunt Softball Park. Phoenix sophomore starter Kayla Caruso lasted just two innings, giving up two runs on two hits.

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NEWS 3/5/14 9:15pm

Elon drops 12-inning tilt with High Point

By Tommy Hamzik

Days after losing a tight one at home to High Point University, the Elon University baseball team fell to the Panthers, 2-1, in 12 innings March 5 at High Point. With one out in the 12th and runners at the corners, High Point center fielder Josh Greene lofted a 3-2 pitch into center, good for a sacrifice fly and to score the winning run. The Panthers drew a leadoff walk from Elon senior Jacob Baker, and Elon coach Mike Kennedy pulled Baker in favor of freshman Dimitri Lettas.

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NEWS 3/5/14 6:26pm

It's all smoke and mirrors in agronomics

By Jonathan Black

I have been surrounded by cigarettes since before I was born. No, my family wasn’t made up of smokers, nor have I ever smoked, but it’s been prevalent in my life nonetheless.

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