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NEWS 9/26/11 12:40am

Phoenix to face No. 1 Georgia Southern

By Jack Rodenfels

Despite leading in almost every statistical category against The Citadel Sept. 24, it took everything the Elon University men's football team had to kick a 33-yard field goal in overtime and scrape by with an 18-15 win against The Citadel. Although Elon heads into this weekend's matchup against Georgia Southern University at 3-1, two of Elon's wins have come in the last drive of the game, and by a combined four points. The Phoenix knows what it needs to work on and what to change as it hosts the No.

NEWS 9/22/11 11:06pm

Football moves ahead to 'new season'

By Jack Rodenfels

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.

NEWS 9/22/11 10:42am

Football prepares for final test before SoCon

By Jack Rodenfels

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.

NEWS 9/11/11 12:50am

Stauch defense, balanced offense leads Elon at half

By Jack Rodenfels

In the first half, Elon controlled the tempo on both sides of the ball, leading a balanced attack of 201 yards through the air and 151 yards on the ground, and leads 28-7 over visiting Concord University. Senior running back Dontay Taylor leads the rushing attack for the Phoenix with 53 yards rushing.

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NEWS 05/14/2024 7:24pm
Rainfall causes road damage on East Haggard Ave

The road between Crest Apartments and North Oak Street has sustained major road damage due to heavy rainfall, according to an E-Alert sent May 14. Though another E-Alert also stated that East Haggard is closed due to a gas leak, Chief of Campus Safety and Police Joe LeMire clarified that that message was a mistake and there is no gas leak. LeMire recommended that everyone get off East Haggard Avenue entirely leading up to Oak Street. As of 9:40 p.m., Campus Police reported that East Haggard has been temporarily repaired by using gravel to level the road. 

NEWS 05/14/2024 1:34pm
Elon University expands scope of sustainability initiatives to Kentucky

Elon University is collaborating with eight other colleges and universities to fund the construction of a large solar facility in Kentucky. The project, called the Sebree Solar II Project, is in association with NextEra Energy Resources — the world’s largest generator of wind and solar energy. Construction for the solar farm will begin in 2025 and the facility is set to open for commercial use in late 2026. Participation in this Power Purchase Agreement is just one part of Elon’s Sustainability Master Plan. The plan, updated this year, states that the university aims to be carbon neutral by 2037, among other goals.

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