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A glimpse of West Africa: Elon kicks off International Education Week 2012

Drums, food and a variety of market items filled McKinnon Hall at Elon University on Monday night. The West African Market is one of many events that make up International Education Week, 2012.

Phoenix tame Rams behind Evans’ big night

As senior forward Kelsey Evans had a career night, the Elon University women’s basketball team picked up it’s first win of the season with a 74-58 win over the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams in the home opener of the 2012-2013 season. Evans finished with 13 points, a career-high 17 rebounds and a career-high four assists.

Men’s soccer to face Coastal Carolina to open NCAA Tournament

The Elon University men’s soccer team will face the No. 12 Coastal Carolina University Chanticleers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at 7 p.m.

Review: Elon Dance Company pushes boundaries in Black Box

Passion, commitment and artistry. Elon Dance Program’s new motto propelled the group toward opening night of the "Dancing in the Black Box" performance Nov.

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week breaks down misconceptions with educational programs

In honor of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, Campus Kitchen and Elon Volunteers are co-hosting a series of events November 12-16 in an effort to shed light on common misconceptions about homelessness, and introduce Elon University students to the ways they can help the homeless in the community. “I think a lot of times we have preconceived notions about homelessness,” said Rachel Lewis, hunger and homelessness co-coordinator for Elon Volunteers.

Back-to-back champs: Men's soccer brings home second straight Southern Conference title

It’s tough to imagine a more storybook ending to the season for the Elon University men’s soccer team. They won the Southern Conference regular season title and the tournament's No.

Empty offensive first half dooms Phoenix as Samford rolls 26-15

No points on the board in the first three quarters of a football game helps no one. Giving up a lot of running yards doesn’t help either. The Elon University football team dropped its third game in a row and sixth in its last seven, as Samford University defeated the Phoenix 26-15 in Southern Conference action Saturday at Rhodes Stadium. Samford junior running back Fabian Truss was a workhouse, notching 34 carries for 219 yards and two touchdowns as the Bulldogs had 290 total rushing yards on the day. Elon head coach Jason Swepson said Samford’s bullish offensive and defensive lines prevented the Phoenix from getting much going. “We played a very big, physical football team that we just didn’t match up well with,” he said.

Winter Term at Elon will focus on diversity

Elon University’s Winter Term 2013 will center on diversity.

Elon unites to aid victims of Hurricane Sandy

Gale force winds and heavy rainfall proved a dangerous combination in the 24 states affected by Sandy, the most destructive Atlantic hurricane in history.

What's in the future for the GOP?

In an election the media is calling as divisive as politics has ever been, President Barrack Obama secured victory for re-election after his majority in the state of Ohio put him over the top.

Natural disaster helps adversaries transcend partisan politics

I will admit that I have never been an avid fan of Chris Christie, the Republican governor of my home state of New Jersey.

Analysis: 2012-2013 Southern Conference Men's Basketball Preview

It's time for Southern Conference basketball yet again, and I'm thrilled to be able to cover the men's team at Elon University this season.

Women's basketball seniors bring strong leadership to young team

Scouring preseason polls is nothing new for the five seniors on Elon University’s women’s basketball team.

Local player Wes Brewer living the dream

Elon University men’s basketball freshman walk-on Wes Brewer didn’t have to come to Elon, the school so near and dear to his family’s heart.

Statistician links medicine, genetics in lecture at Elon

Marie Davidian, a statistics professor at North Carolina State University, connected the seemingly unrelated topics of statistics and the Human Genome Project by explaining their role in determining the best possible treatment for medical patients during her talk at Elon University Nov.

Maureen Dowd argues U.S. presidents reflect paternal influence

One day after the presidential election, New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd offered a psychoanalysis of the nation's leaders, relating the political arena to a theatrical display of family drama. Dowd, Elon University's Baird Pulitzer Prize lecturer, turned attention away from the most recent political contest and instead emphasized how father-son relationships influence the behaviors of United States presidents. "Presidential campaigns have an underlying paternal theme," Dowd said, referencing promises to protect the house against international invaders or a menacing financial situation. The candidates continually compete to portray themselves as America's father, king or hero, according to the Pulitzer Prize winner. The constructed narrative presents a nobleman's quest, a revered victory and a shared celebration with their constituents, she said.

Despite Alamance voters’ focus on economy, Obama defeats Romney

The economy was the deciding factor in the presidential election for many Alamance County voters. But despite their support for Republican candidate Mitt Romney, President Barack Obama has been re-elected.

A look at campaign spending: What could you do with $1,664,000,000

Visiting professors discuss how to broach volatile subjects in classroom

Robert Nash and Sydnee Viray, professors from the University of Vermont, visited Elon University Nov.

Seniors look to push Phoenix to victory in final home game

According to Elon University head coach Jason Swepson, his team has just one thing to play for Saturday afternoon against Samford University.Pride. “That’s what it’s all about,” Swepson said.