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LIFESTYLE 2/9/22 9:00pm

Professors struggle to navigate the drawbacks of social media and demonstrate proper use

By Hope Valenti

Now a staple in today’s society, social media has grown from merely being a source of entertainment. With a presence in political and professional realms, it yields a great influence. As it expands into educational environments, social media presents drawbacks and benefits to be navigated by faculty and students alike.

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NEWS 2/8/22 4:43pm

Alamance County employers face labor shortages, challenges as pandemic nears two years

By Kyra O'Connor

From the town of Elon government to new businesses like local grocery store Carolina Sundries, not being able to find people to fill positions is a challenge exacerbated by the pandemic.

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SPORTS 2/8/22 9:29am

Standout volleyball player Kellyn Trowse pivots to basketball for senior season

By Luke Jackson

In her time as head coach of Elon women’s volleyball, Mary Tendler never had a player on her team elect to play a second sport. This year, Kellyn Trowse, outside hitter from Tampa, Florida has become the first one. 

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NEWS 2/7/22 10:14pm

Elon University alumna Hilary Corna to deliver 2022 undergraduate commencement address

By Avery Sloan

Elon’s 132nd Commencement will take place Friday, May 20, 2022.

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NEWS 2/7/22 8:48pm

Over 97% of Elon University students are booster compliant

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University reported 97% of students are in compliance with the COVID-19 booster mandate as of Feb. 8. According to Dean of Students Jana Lynn Patterson, the term compliant includes both students who received the booster dose of the vaccine and those who have exemptions, whether medical or religious, and deferrals. 

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SPORTS 2/7/22 8:44pm

Elon University football players prepare for NFL Draft

By Jacob Kisamore

With the 2022 NFL Draft set for April 28 to 30 in Las Vegas, Nevada, four Elon players are preparing for a potential career in the league and hoping to get an opportunity. 

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SPORTS 2/6/22 8:12pm

Elon University women’s basketball falls to Towson in CAA battle

By Trevor Boehm

Elon’s women’s basketball team returns to action this Friday, Feb. 11, as the Phoenix travel to UNC Wilmington to face off against the Seahawks. Elon will look to defeat the Seahawks and gain momentum before heading to the CAA conference tournament in just over a month’s time. 

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SPORTS 2/5/22 9:28pm

Elon University men’s basketball loses on late basket against College of Charleston

By Chase Strawser

The Phoenix will return to action on Thursday, Feb. 10, for a rematch against the James Madison Dukes. The Phoenix won the first round in commanding fashion, 90-67. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m on FloSports. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/4/22 10:57pm

Elon University students express frustration, dissatisfaction over gluten-free options in dining halls

By Ava Girardi

All of Elon’s dining halls offer gluten free options and update their menus each week so students still have variety at the dining halls even with dietary restrictions. Elon Dining Guest Experience Manager Casey Claflin said the main priority for dining staff is to ensure the safety of students. 

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SPORTS 2/4/22 10:48pm

Elon University women’s basketball team falls to James Madison

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon has now lost three consecutive Colonial Athletic Association games and has a 2-6 conference record. The team finishes its four game homestand on Sunday against Towson, with tipoff scheduled for 2 p.m.   

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LIFESTYLE 2/4/22 4:32pm

PHOTO GALLERY: Photos of the week

By Elon News Network

Elon News Network photographers capture moments on and off-campus throughout the week: Here are this week's top photos.

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SPORTS 2/4/22 2:17pm

Q&A with Elon University women’s lacrosse head coach Josh Hexter

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University women’s lacrosse head coach Josh Hexter sat down with Elon News Network to discuss the team’s goals and challenges for the upcoming season.

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LIFESTYLE 2/4/22 11:43am

Elon University tech takes the spotlight

By Samantha Sussman

As the stage lights up in McCrary Theatre, the audience can see the story come to life with the sets, costumes and designs. According to senior stage manager for Elon University’s production of Into the Woods, Sydney Bell, said this is due to the months of hard work by the crew prior to the performance. Bell said that although the technical side of theater is often overlooked by the audience, it is what makes the magic happen. 

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NEWS 2/4/22 6:18am

CHEAT SHEET: Biologist David Parker discusses practicality of using genetically modified animal organs in human organ transplants

By Ryan Kupperman

The first successful organ transplantation between a genetically-modified pig and a human patient was recorded in January. The process of performing an organ transplant between two different species is called xenotransplantation. 

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NEWS 2/4/22 12:22am

Elon University Student Government adviser to step down

By Avery Sloan

Following Tuesday’s cabinet session, SGA cabinet members will meet again next Tuesday to vote on changes to the student handbook and there will be no SGA business meeting next week. Instead there will be a financial literacy training next Thursday Feb. 10 open to the student body.

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SPORTS 2/3/22 11:44pm

Elon University men’s basketball team ends UNC-Wilmington’s 12 game win streak

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon returns to Schar Center on Saturday for another conference game against the College of Charleston Cougars. Tipoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. 

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NEWS 2/3/22 9:02pm

Elon University faculty union hopes for contracts by fall semester

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon Faculty Forward is hopeful that after bargaining this year members of the union will have contracts establishing the terms of employment of part-time, limited term and visiting faculty at Elon for the upcoming semester.

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LIFESTYLE 2/3/22 8:45pm

Clohan deli station returns for spring semester

By Avery Sloan

According to past statements from Elon Dining, Clohan went fully plant based at the beginning of the school year to accommodate students' different dietary needs, yet it was unsustainable as this led to other dining halls becoming overcrowded. Elon Dining has previously said that they have frequently changed their menu items based on what students are asking for.

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NEWS 2/3/22 10:16am

Town of Elon police chief shares goals for town, university

By Avery Sloan

Town of Elon Police Chief Kelly Blackwelder  her main goals as police chief are to further the neighborhood coalition and attend more student-run events.  

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NEWS 2/1/22 11:43pm

Elon University student government seeks student feedback for student handbook review changes

By Ryan Kupperman

According to Executive President of the Student Government Association Jack Corby, the Office of the Dean of Students will begin reviewing student handbook suggestions for the next academic year on Feb. 14, so SGA will have to submit their suggestions by Feb. 11. 

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