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University presidents advocate campus gun control after Conn. shooting

In the wake of the Newtown shooting last month, more than 320 university presidents in the United States have signed a petition against legislation for legal possession of firearms on university campuses. Although Elon University President Leo Lambert has not signed the petition, Elon strictly prohibits the possession or use of weapons on university property.

Inaugural Celebration ties up a week of festivities

Pat McCrory and guests gathered at the Raleigh Convention Center on Saturday for a final celebration to end a week of inaugural events. The night had a "Nothing Could Be Finer" theme, featuring music, food and decorations that come from the area. The walls of the main ballroom were adorned with scenes from various regions of North Carolina, including the coast and mountain regions. The menu consisted of samples of pork barbeque, fried green tomatoes, and Cheerwine cupcakes. While many public and political figures were in attendance, there were some younger groups joining in the fun as well. Eighth grader Dillon Wingo was at the Convention Center with a friend and said she wanted to "eat food, listen to music and just celebrate." Another guest, Chip Neff, contributed to McCrory's campaign and said it was important to expose younger generations to the political process early. "I thought there would be nothing better than to bring my fourteen year-old daughter and one of her friends to see what promises are being made and when they reach my age, they get a chance to see whether or not they've been delivered on," Neff said. Even the newly elected governor himself believed in the power of the young. "One of my goals is to get young people involved in the political process.

Manchester United off to a hot start in Premier League

The 2012/2013 Barclays Premier League season is in full swing and is just coming off the busy holiday season in which all teams played four games in 12 days. The season is now just more than half over and Manchester United has emerged as the team to beat.  United have won the league a record 19 times, so being at the top of the table is not strange place for the Red Devils. However, this season has been especially important. Last year was a sheer disappointment. It all started on a cold December 2011 day in Basel, Switzerland where United lost not only a game, but their captain Namanja Vidic for the season to injury.  The loss for United also meant they were eliminated from the Champions League.  Six months later, United lost the league title on the final day of season in the most dramatic day in English soccer history.

Winterfaith Lunch-N-Learn embraces diversity, acts as springboard for future endeavors

This Winter Term, diversity is the big topic of discussion and the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life is not letting a theme like this go to waste.

Rapid Reaction: Elon men's basketball at Appalachian State, Jan. 12

The Appalachian State University men's basketball team defeated the Elon University men's basketball team 80-70 Saturday afternoon in a critical Southern Conference matchup.

Google anti-trust case may affect future Internet regulations

Google Inc., creator of the world’s most popular search engine and owner of sites such as YouTube and Blogger, recently faced one of its few real challenges to future growth.

Elon faculty, students bear weight of federal budget decision

As the United States hung suspended from the “fiscal cliff” early this month, both the Senate and the House of Representatives approved legislation to raise taxes on America’s wealthiest and suspend deep cuts in federal spending, a complicated last-minute deal that may directly impact taxpayers in every income bracket, including Elon University students, faculty and staff. By passing the legislation, Congress narrowly averted automatic tax increases and federal budget sequestration cuts scheduled to take effect at the start of the New Year, but the deal is likely to affect other changes in the economic climate.

Elon rape trial expected to conclude this week

The trial of a September 2011 incident was scheduled to conclude today. The alleged victim, an Elon student, claims Jonathan Olson, 20, an ex-Marine and close high school friend, sexually assaulted her in her room, following a night of heavy drinking by both parties. The alleged victim testified she had blacked out on the night during Labor Day weekend 2011, during which she and a group of friends, along with Olson and two other Marines, attended a fraternity party before returning to the dormitory, where the group continued to drink.

Pat McCrory delivers inaugural address in Raleigh

Pat McCrory, the 74th governor of North Carolina, delivered his inaugural speech Jan.

Men's basketball concludes non-conference play with mixed feelings

A little up, a little down. Perhaps a good way to describe the Elon University men's basketball team. The Phoenix entered its Saturday matinee matchup with Princeton University on a two-game winning streak, but was unable to close out its non-conference slate on a good note by falling 74-64. “It hurts, because we felt like were very prepared for them and we came out and played tentative the first half,” junior guard Jack Isenbarger said.

Recapping the 2012 college football bowl season

Four months ago, thousands of young men set out on the journey that was the 2012 NCAA football season.

Movie review: 'Chungking Express' defies typical Hollywood cinema

A few days ago, I saw a film that completely mesmerized me. The amount of cinematic style, finesse and overall enjoyment I experienced while viewing it helped me come to the conclusion that it was one of my new favorite movies.

For the NHL, it's finally time...to be real

The Carolina Hurricanes National Hockey League team posted this video on the landing page for their website with the simple Twitter hashtag "#ItsTime" above it. The video shows the current team working out during the offseason, highlighting the team's newest marquee acquisition Jordan Staal, a forward and brother of team captain and center Eric Staal.

Women's basketball wins third straight SoCon game, upends Wofford

The Elon University women’s basketball team won its third consecutive game Wednesday night by defeating the Wofford Terriers 67-57. Senior forward Kelsey Evans once again led the way with 12 points and grabbing seven boards, leading balanced scoring for the Phoenix.  Aside from Evans, sophomore forward Sam Coffer had 11 points, and senior guard Ali Ford and junior guard Kelsey Harris chipped in with 10 apiece.

Analysis: Evans' hot play has women's basketball poised for run

Elon University women's basketball senior forward Kelsey Evans has had a week that has raised more than a few eyebrows. The Raleigh, N.C., native narrowly missed out on a double-double in Elon’s 65-41 blowout win Saturday against Samford with 18 points and 9 rebounds.  Two days later, Evans had a monster performance by posting 19 points and grabbing 21 rebounds as well as 5 blocks in the 70-60 win versus the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Evans’ 21 rebounds were a season high as well as a career high, and her 19 points was her second highest tally this season. Going into Monday’s game, the 6-2 frontcourt star was averaging just over 14 points a game and 9.2 rebounds per contest. Evans’ strong showing in the past two games has helped the Phoenix defeat arguably the two best team in the Southern Conference in Samford, who has gone to back-to-back NCAA Tournaments and are the two-time defending conference champions, and Chattanooga, who upset highly-ranked Tennessee earlier in the season. Evans’ senior season has already been a special one, as on December 1, she eclipsed the 1,000-point mark for her Elon career.  The 2012-2013 season has Evans averaging career highs in several categories, including: field goal percentage (46.5 percent), three-point percentage (25 percent), free throw percentage (78.8 percent) and points per game (14.5). Monday night’s performance was Evans' sixth double-double of the season, which has included an impressive stretch of games where she had three consecutive double-doubles. The four-year starter has had a memorable career sporting the maroon and gold.  Her presence and leadership both on and off the court will surely be missed. Phoenix fans will have eight more chances to see the senior forward in a home jersey.  The next chance to see her will come on January 14 when the University of North Carolina at Greensboro comes to Alumni Gym. Until then, the Phoenix faces Wofford College (5-6, 0-3) tonight at 6 attempting to improve its conference mark to 4-1.

Alexis Gray's trial continued, new date set

Alexis Gray's trial, which was scheduled for Jan. 7, was continued. She will now be tried April 10, 2013. Gray, an 18-year-old student at Penn State University, entered Elon University’s campus Nov.

Airsoft Galore

Elon University technician Wayne Thompson is the co-owner of the new store, Airsoft R Us, a local business that caters to Airsoft players.

January 7 Newscast

Kyle Bowen discusses potential of ‘digital badges’ for students seeking employment

The way we learn is changing, according to Kyle Bowen, director of informatics at Purdue University — and it might just come in the form of computer icons. “It is increasingly important to recognize learning in all of its forms,” said Bowen in a Webinar Jan 7.

Upset special: Women's basketball dumps UT-Chattanooga in overtime thriller

“We’re going to win this game." The Elon University women’s basketball team held a firm belief all night long that it was destined to defeat the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Lady Mocs, a team that came into Monday’s game with seven more wins on the season and a 17-2 advantage in the all-time series. Behind senior leaders, guard Ali Ford and forward Kelsey Evans, the Phoenix did just that, claiming a 70-60 overtime triumph Monday night in Alumni Gym. Evans had a double-double on the night, scoring 19 points and snaring 21 rebounds.