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LIFESTYLE 4/1/23 11:26am

Elon University and Vital Signs alum forms Charlotte-based a cappella group

By Jenna Rudolph

Elon University and Vital Signs alum Miles Caraballo ‘22 forms Queen City Vocals, a Charlotte-based a cappella group, to continue his passion for music beyond college.

SPORTS 3/31/23 9:05pm

Olivia Archer sets all-time singles win record, Elon University women’s tennis beats Radford

By Jack Prahinski

With her win against Radford on Friday, Olivia Archer became the all-time leader in career singles victories for the Elon University women’s tennis program with 69. Elon defeated the Highlanders 6-1.

NEWS 3/31/23 6:57pm

Elon University’s Hillel raises awareness on antisemitism in local community

By Fiona McAllister

Elon University’s Hillel raises awareness on antisemitism in the community, as student leaders review history and discuss counter strategies for Jewish discrimination.

NEWS 3/31/23 6:04pm

Elon University students, faculty disturbed over passing of North Carolina Senate Bill 41

By Alicia Clanton

Some Elon University students and faculty are disturbed over the passing of North Carolina Senate Bill 41, which appealed handgun permit requirements for individuals looking to purchase handguns.

NEWS 3/31/23 5:27pm

Elon University students call for more security measures in wake of Colonnades breaking or entering

By Ryan Kupperman

Elon University students call for more security measures in wake of Colonnades breaking or entering incident of multiple dorm rooms in Moffitt Hall.

NEWS 3/31/23 1:44pm

Chloe Higgins appointed Elon University Student Government Association’s speaker of the senate

By Michael Leung

Junior and Class of 2024 President Chloe Higgins was appointed the Student Government Association’s speaker of the senate at its first meeting since election results were finalized.

LIFESTYLE 3/31/23 8:45am

Student-Led K-Pop Dancing N’Singing Club created at Elon University

By Erin Martin

Student-Led K-Pop Dancing N’Singing Club created at Elon University from Burst the Bubble class.

NEWS 3/30/23 10:10pm

Former President Donald Trump indicted March 30

By Avery Sloan

A Manhattan grand jury voted to indict former President Donald Trump March 30. The charges are for paying hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels in his 2016 campaign, the first time a former president of the U.S. has been indicted. The felony indictment was filed under seal by the Manhattan district attorney and Trump has not been arrested yet and the specific charges have not been announced yet.

LIFESTYLE 3/30/23 3:09pm

‘Game Over’ senior dance concert to show at Elon University

By Annemarie Bonner

Thirteen Elon senior BFA dance majors make up Motion Dance Collaborative, and for the last time, they will share the stage together, closing the curtain on their four years at the university. The production, set to run from March 31 to April 2, is called “Game Over” and consists of nine pieces total, seven of which are choreographed by students.

NEWS 3/30/23 12:42pm

Bed Bath & Beyond to close in Burlington, other North Carolina stores

By Anjolina Fantaroni

Bed Bath & Beyond, a popular homegoods store, to close in Burlington and other North Carolina locations.

SPORTS 3/30/23 9:31am

Elon University baseball brings in four junior college transfers for the 2022-23 season

By Joanna Dwyer

Tanner Holliman and Adam Berry join Elon University baseball for the 2022-23 season after special path to Division I athletics as junior college transfers.

NEWS 3/30/23 8:23am

Elon University President Connie Book discusses concerns with students at Student Government Association Fireside Chat

By Erin Hroncich

Elon University President Connie Book discusses concerns of mental and housing with students at Student Government Association Fireside Chat.

SPORTS 3/29/23 6:38pm

Elon University women’s tennis has eight-match winning streak snapped

By Sydney Spencer

Elon University graduate student Olivia Archer ties for all-time singles record, but Elon women’s tennis earns first 2022-23 loss at home and snaps eight match win streak.

NEWS 3/29/23 11:28am

Pistol purchase permits no longer required in state of North Carolina

By Elon News Network

With the statewide change, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office will no longer issue or require pistol purchase permits. The process to purchase a handgun in the state is now only limited by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, instead of both the NICS and a state pistol purchase permit.

NEWS 3/29/23 9:49am

Elon University pushes wellbeing awareness through first annual HealthEU Day

By Ryan Kupperman

While admiring the hammock set up on the lawn of Young Commons, Charlotte Williams noticed the tightrope at the very beginning of her day. After going through her daily routine and passing it back and forth, Williams said she finally worked up the courage to attempt it.

NEWS 3/29/23 8:00am

CHEAT SHEET: TikTok CEO questioned about national security in congressional hearing

By Abigail Hobbs

The Cheat Sheet is an interview with a relevant expert to explain complex topics.

LIFESTYLE 3/28/23 11:23pm

Dr. Sanjay Gupta delivers Elon University’s 2023 Baird Lecture

By Jenna Rudolph

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN’s chief medical correspondent, delivered Elon University's 2023 Baird Lecture on Tuesday night. Gupta, a practicing neurosurgeon, said he knew he wanted to be a doctor from a very young age. He began working at CNN shortly before 9/11 and began covering global conflicts after that.

SPORTS 3/28/23 10:16pm

Elon University baseball extends winning streak to four games with dominant offense, pitching

By Audrey Toscano

It was a strong win for the Elon University baseball team as the Phoenix surpassed USC Upstate 14-1 during the midweek match-up at Latham Park. Graduate student right-handed pitcher Joe Sprake began on the mound, his first start of the 2022-23 season.

NEWS 3/28/23 7:37pm

President Joe Biden visits Durham, kicks off ‘Investing in America’ tour

By Mason Willett and Joseph Navin

U.S. President Joe Biden kicked off his “Investing in America” tour with a visit to the Tar Heel State Tuesday, highlighting multiple pieces of legislation related to the tour’s agenda. These include the Inflation Reduction Act, the CHIPS and Science Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the American Rescue Plan. The White House is using the tour to highlight Biden’s domestic agenda of growing the economy from the “bottom up.”

NEWS 3/28/23 6:14pm

Britt Mobley elected Elon University student body president

By Sophie Rosenthal

Elon University junior Britt Mobley will be Student Government Association’s next student body president after winning 68.9% of the vote. This year, 1,825 students voted in the election, which is 29.9% of the student body.

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NEWS 04/24/2024 3:34pm

Office of sustainability hosts events across campus

Elon’s office of sustainability plans events throughout the year in collaboration with other student organizations, according to Kelly Harer, associate director of sustainability for education and outreach. Elon is focusing on improving sustainability efforts specifically waste reduction. A system Elon uses to measure its sustainability efforts is the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System. Based on data from Elon’s submission Feb. 11, 2022, which is valid until March 16, 2025, Elon received a silver rating, earning 59.12 points out of 100. The points are broken down in different categories across academics, engagement, operations, planning and administration and innovation and leadership.

NEWS 04/24/2024 11:35am

Elon announces 2024 Lumen Scholar winners

The Lumen Advisory Committee has announced Elon University’s 2024 Lumen Scholar winners. Lumen Prize winners are granted $20,000 to support their mentored research and creative projects over the next two years. “The competitive level was extraordinary this year and these winners deserve admiration for the creativity, thoroughness, and potential impact their proposals represent,” Mike Carigan, director of the Lumen Prize, wrote. There are 15 prize winners for the 2024 Lumen Scholarship.

NEWS 04/24/2024 10:57am