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LIFESTYLE 4/2/23 4:33pm

Vital Signs Music Director aims to highlight Elon University a cappella through love for music, community

By Betsy Schlehuber

Vital Signs Music Director sophomore Prabh Saini aims to highlight Elon University a cappella through love for music and community.

LIFESTYLE 4/2/23 2:10pm

Day in the life of a student with autism at Elon University

By Betsy Schlehuber

Elon University junior Ryan Campbell wakes up at 7 a.m. each day and eats breakfast at 7:30 a.m. On March 28, he ate eggs and sausage at McEwen Dining Hall, but on some mornings, he just eats at his apartment in Oaks.

SPORTS 4/1/23 11:09pm

Elon University men’s tennis drops tight conference match to William & Mary

By Jack Prahinski

The shouts and roars of victory from the William & Mary Tribe were heard across the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center Saturday, as the Elon University men’s tennis team fell 4-2. The Phoenix had a chance to win a contentious conference matchup down the stretch, as the last two singles matches went to final sets.

LIFESTYLE 4/1/23 12:08pm

Elon University’s production of ‘Clue’ greeted with nostalgia, laughter

By Sarah T. Moore

Elon University’s production of ‘Clue’ was greeted with nostalgia laughter after it opened Friday night. Three more performances are scheduled for this weekend.

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.

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Elon discontinues Cinema, Television Arts BFA program for incoming students

Starting with students who enter Elon University in Fall 2024, cinema and television arts majors will no longer be able to pursue a bachelor of fine arts degree. The decision to discontinue the program was not simple, professor Staci Saltz, chair of the CTA department, said. A BFA committee with faculty members and advisers discussed curriculum, the depth of the thesis project and the amount of resources available to the students in the program, such as money, equipment and rental spaces. In any given year, only between 15 and 20 seniors out of around 200 students pursue BFAs in the CTA department.

LIFESTYLE 05/03/2024 4:54pm

El Centro celebrates Elon University’s LatinX/Hispanic community with release of “Perspectivas”

Elon University’s Latinx/Hispanic student center, El Centro, celebrated their value of “mi comunidad” with the release of its zine, “Perspectivas.” “Perspectivas,” is a zine published on a semesterly basis that gives a space for Latinx/Hispanic-identifying students the opportunity to publish their art. The first edition of the magazine was released last fall and was created and supervised by junior Leslie Aviles. This edition is centered around the value of “mi comunidad,” one of El Centro’s core values that can be found on their website.

NEWS 05/03/2024 10:46am