Volleyball

Elon's Renaissance man: Bill Morningstar

When Bill Morningstar joined the Elon University basketball coaching staff in 1972, there was a caveat that doesn't exist today: The assistant basketball coach had to also coach golf. Morningstar had played basketball for the Fighting Christians from 1961-1964 and had returned to his alma mater to coach.

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Elon Academy Mentorship Program

by Grace Elkus Senior Reporter This week, I spoke with Nathan Thomas, a senior at Elon and the lead male mentor for Elon Academy’s summer program.  The Elon Academy is a program for high school students from the Alamance-Burlington School System who will be first-generation college students.  Participants attend a four week summer session at Elon, where they work with Elon student mentors who help them strengthen their academic skills as well as assist them in college application process. Although the summer portion is the biggest part of Elon Academy, students also come to campus on various Saturday’s during the year, Thomas said.

Elon man injured in drive-by shooting

A resident of the Town of Elon was injured during a drive-by shooting at the intersection of South Church and Delaney streets Saturday afternoon. James Ricks, of Elon, was shot and treated at Alamance Regional Medical Center for an upper torso and arm injury.

The News Report - Sept. 25, 2011

http://stream.elon.edu/pendulum/2011fall/podcasts/news/News_9.25.mp3 The Pendulum news podcast is back as Caitlin and Kassondra look at this week's news and what you can expect in the upcoming issue of the newspaper.

Defensive struggle puts The Citadel up by 1

A tight defensive battle, highlighted by a long touchdown run, leaves The Citadel with a 7-6 lead over Elon after the first half. The Citadel sophomore running back Darien Robinson ran 67 yards for a score with 1:42 left in the second quarter, escaping a few tacklers and outrunning Phoenix defenders.

SGA passes bill emphasizing stance against discrimination

In response to the recent issues of diversity and the campus response, SGA passed a bill Thursday intended to emphasize the organization's stance on the issue and to promote cultural awareness on campus. "Whereas The Elon University community was aghast at discriminatory acts on our own campus, whereas students, faculty, and staff have experienced a loss of comfort on their valued college community and whereas the SGA of Elon University believes in our university's mission statement which demands respect for human differences and promotes personal integrity," the bill reads. At the recent SGA retreat, the student government decided they wanted to be transparent and show they were making a strong stance against the incidents that occurred. "It shows constituents that we will not stand for something like this," said Greg Zitelli, vice president for the Class of 2014. SGA is also forming an ad-hoc committee called the Diversity Committee to deal with future issues. In other news: *The location for the homecoming concert featuring Corey Smith was also discussed.

Football edges The Citadel 18-15 in overtime

It took a round of overtime, but the Elon football team managed to come away with an 18-15 victory over The Citadel in front of more than 10,000 fans at Rhodes Stadium on Saturday, Sept.

Scientific Illiteracy: A National Problem, Localized

by Nick Zanetti Senior Reporter While talking to Tony Crider, chair of the physics department, this week about the National Science Foundation grant Elon University recently received, he was telling me about how the United States has fallen behind in science and math education.

Women finish first, men take third place at Elon Invitational

With just two meets left before the Southern Conference championships, the Elon University women's cross country team got its first win ever on its home course in the Elon Invitational. This win is the second in a row for the women, and the importance of these wins in preparation for the SoCon is not lost on the runners, junior Emily Tryon said. "Every meet helps you work on our competitive edge," she said.

Football moves ahead to 'new season'

First-year head coach Jason Swepson preaches to his team to "never disrespect a win." This mindset is one the Elon Phoenix football team took to heart following its embattled 23-22 victory against the North Carolina Central University Eagles Sept.

Volleyball team returns to Elon as tournament co-champions

After dropping its first match of the Butler Tournament to host Butler University, the Elon University volleyball team rallied throughout the weekend to come back and become co-champions of the tournament and looks to use its momentum this weekend, starting with a game against Campbell University. The Phoenix started the doubleheader portion of the tournament Saturday morning against Central Michigan University.

New country, new expectations

From the time he started playing soccer at age four, freshman forward Thorsten Pacher knew he wanted to continue playing the sport and be part of a soccer program at a university in the United States. Now, he's getting that chance. Pacher, a native of Rottenmann, Austria, has been playing soccer for 13 years and said he enjoys the sport even though it isn't popular in Austria. "Skiing is more popular in my country, but I started playing soccer with my friends," Pacher said.

Volleyball takes 11-4 record into SoCon play

Despite one loss while hosting the Elon Phoenix Classic Sept. 16-17, the Elon University volleyball team has completed its out of conference schedule and looks to begin its second season: Southern Conference play. After taking the first two matches of the Elon Phoenix Classic, it looked like the Elon Phoenix might find itself with a 12-3 record after a three-game sweep of Campbell University, North Carolina Central University and Winthrop University.

A look back: Seniors relive last four seasons

At season's end, the women's soccer team will have a void to fill. There are only two seniors on the squad, but coach Chris Neal says the experience and leadership will be difficult to fill after the graduation of defender Andrea Keller and midfielder Noell McCain. "They are the best human beings I've ever coached and they are great role models," Neal said.

Football prepares for final test before SoCon

Following a 48-10 victory against Concord University Sept. 10, Elon University head football coach Jason Swepson looked apprehensive. Although the team won by a decisive margin, Swepson said he was already looking ahead, knowing there is a lot of practice needed before the Phoenix travels to North Carolina Central University to face the Eagles Saturday. "We have a lot of work to do.

Men's soccer anxious to begin Southern Conference play

The Elon University men's soccer team fought its way back from a 2-0 deficit against Old Dominion University and forced the nation's 11th-ranked team into an overtime period before losing 3-2 in an exciting finish Saturday night at Rudd Field. The comeback comes just one game before the team must begin its Southern Conference schedule. After trailing at halftime, the Phoenix came back to tie the game with goals by senior midfielder James Carroll and freshman defender Tommy Allen.

Men's soccer achieves first win of season, motivated to face undefeated Campbell

Although the Elon men's soccer team lost its match 3-0 to No. 21 UNC-Charlotte 49ers 3-0 Sept.

Play abroad aids men's basketball team in growth, unity

After Matt Matheny was hired in March 2009 as Elon University's 17th head basketball coach, he and athletic director Dave Blank discussed an innovative idea. "When we were discussing the possibility of this position back in 2009, we talked about a lot of things," said Matheny, who became the new coach after serving 16 years as an assistant at Davidson College.

Check it out: Musical mix in Chapel Hill

Rock, soul, blues, folk, country and indie music combined in Chapel Hill through the outlet of Lizzy Ross, lead singer and bandleader of the Lizzy Ross Band. The band consists of Ross, Jock Pyle, Brett Hart and Drew Daniel.