Elon students, war veterans and ROTC cadets gathered to play kickball this past Saturday. The tournament raised money for "Paws and Stripes," a nonprofit organization that rescues dogs and helps train them to be service dogs for war veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
The Elon women's Ultimate Frisbee team hosted their 3rd annual "Nutty Huck" tournament this past weekend.
[column size="1-2"] For some people, football is more than a sport. For Elon senior Aaron Mellette, it's a dream, a passion, a lifestyle.
On Saturday night November 10, 2012 at the Wake Med Soccer Fields in Cary, NC the Elon Men's Soccer team defeated Wofford 2-1 in the Southern Conference Tournament Championship game.
On Saturday night November 10, 2012 at the Wake Med Soccer Fields in Cary, NC the Elon Men's Soccer team defeated Wofford 2-1 in the Southern Conference Tournament Championship game.
Earlier this month, Elon's men's basketball team held tryouts, and for two freshmen, it was an accomplishment to make the team. Freshmen Wes Brewer and Sam Hershberger are two of the team's newest additions to the squad.
Men's Soccer: Wednesday- WIn against William & Mary 2-1, Saturday- Win against #6 Charlotte 2-0 Women's Volleyball: Thursday- Loss against UNCG 3-2, Saturday- Loss against College of Charleston 3-0 Women's Soccer: Sunday- Loss against Appalachian State 2-1 Football Saturday:- Loss against Georgia Southern 26-23 [div class="alignleft"] [/div]
Elon Men's Basketball players, Jack Isenbarger and Austin Hamilton, spoke to Jamie Daffner about the 2012-2013 season. [div class="alignleft"] [/div]
Early morning wake up calls, endless reps in the weight room, the blood, sweat and tears amounting in countless hours of hard-work. For five dedicated former Elon athletes, all that time and energy devoted to bettering themselves and their teams is recognized by induction into the Elon Sports Hall of Fame. [div class="alignleft"] [/div] "Once I'm gone my son can see there is my dad's name.
There are several initiatives going on all around campus that are focusing on inclusion and Elon is adding new programs to campus this fall handling sexual harassment. "It was really time for this and it was an important institutional priority," said Leigh-Anne Royster, Director of Health Services and Health Promotion at Elon. For the first time this fall, students can use the internet to make a report of sexual or bias harassment.
The Elon football team will get underway this Saturday against ACC opponent UNC. Last year's squad posted a record of five and six, and a big reason for their success came by the hands of Aaron Mellette, literally.
In front of a record crowd at Rhodes Stadium Elon's men's soccer team kicked off their season against visiting rival High Point.
Senior Andrew Creech wears his uniform like a badge of honor and is very proud of his decision to enlist in the army.
Ahead this week in sports the women's volleyball team will play North Carolina on Wednesday. On thursday the women's soccer team will look for their second win of the season against Coastal Carolina.
