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NEWS 11/28/22 9:14am

Elon University to host Festival of Lights and Luminaries

By Anne Thyfault

Elon University’s campus will shine bright with lights Tuesday for its annual Festival of Lights and Luminaries. The campus tradition, held from 6:30 to 8 p.m., is a space where students and community members can learn about the diverse religions, cultures and traditions represented on Elon’s campus.

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SPORTS 11/27/22 6:17pm

Elon men’s basketball loses sixth straight game

By Mason Willett

After a strong first half, the Elon University struggled in the second half against Radford on Sunday, losing 69-53 for a sixth consecutive loss. The team is now 1-6 on the season. 

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SPORTS 11/26/22 5:32pm

Elon University football’s season ends with loss to Furman

By Kole Noble

The Elon University football team fell 31-6 to Furman in the first round of the FCS playoffs on Saturday, as the Phoenix offense struggled to establish its running game. 

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LIFESTYLE 11/23/22 9:46am

Burlington gym teaches self defense for women

By Sophie Rosenthal and Jules Martin

For Burlington resident Shannon Marshall-Hughes, Krav Maga is the key to unleashing her “inner lioness.” She opened Pink & Fierce, a women’s self-defense gym located in Burlington, to help other women do the same through martial arts.

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LIFESTYLE 11/22/22 2:45pm

Local gardener expands company; finds personal growth

By Caroline Mitchell and Gianna Smurro

Robert Thomas, or “Gardener Bob” as Elon students know him, is embarking on his second year through local farmers markets. 

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SPORTS 11/21/22 11:01am

5-star freshmen headline Elon’s women’s tennis

By Matthew Farina

Elon University’s women’s tennis team has a lot to look forward to in the spring. Freshmen Madison Cordisco and Helen Sarikulaya, both five-star recruits according to The Tennis Recruiting Network, are two of the highest ranked players the program has ever seen. Their skill translated fast, as they posted a combined 14-2 record in singles and 5-1 playing doubles together. 

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SPORTS 11/20/22 3:16pm

Elon University football selected to FCS playoffs

By Jacob Kisamore

For the first time since 2018, the Elon University football team has qualified for the FCS playoffs, as the Phoenix earned an at-large bid. Elon will travel to face Furman at noon on Nov. 26. 

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SPORTS 11/19/22 4:19pm

Elon University men’s basketball comes up short against NC State

By Mason Willett

The Elon University men’s basketball team kept it close throughout against NC State but came up short, falling 74-63 in its first road game of the season. 

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LIFESTYLE 11/18/22 12:16pm

PHOTO GALLERY: Preparing to light the green

By Elon News Network

The town of Elon will celebrate the holiday season Dec. 3 downtown. 

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NEWS 11/18/22 9:00am

Elon University partners its healthcare and communication systems with HealthEU, TimelyCare

By Caroline Beinfang , Sarah T. Moore and Ryan Kupperman

Elon’s partnership with TimelyCare comes in tandem with the launch of the HealthEU initiative — an integrated brand and hub of resources that looks at how to best help students, faculty and staff with their mental health, medical care and wellness needs.

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SPORTS 11/18/22 12:04am

Elon University men’s basketball drops third straight in 77-73 loss to North Dakota

By Luke Jackson

The Elon University men’s basketball team lost its third straight game on Thursday night, a 77-73 defeat against North Dakota. The Phoenix is now 1-3 on the season. 

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SPORTS 11/17/22 10:39pm

Elon University men’s soccer loses to Marshall in first round of NCAA Tournament

By Celsey McMahon

In its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2015, the Elon University men’s soccer team fell 1-0 to No. 9 Marshall at Rudd Field despite applying strong offensive pressure throughout the second half. 

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SPORTS 11/17/22 6:23pm

Elon University volleyball’s season ends in CAA Tournament quarterfinals

By Jacob Kisamore

A four-set loss to the Northeastern University Huskies ended the season for the Elon University volleyball team in the quarterfinal round of the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament. 

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NEWS 11/17/22 4:03pm

NC ABC Commission fines Paulie’s Pub and Grill over March 2021 incident

By Miranda Ferrante

Paulie’s Pub and Grill was fined $5,000 for serving alcohol to four underage people in March 2021, according to a November 2022 violation report from the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission.

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SPORTS 11/16/22 3:19pm

Elon university volleyball earns Colonial Athletic Association year-end honors

By Sydney Spencer

With the 2022 regular season ending Nov. 13, three Elon volleyball players were awarded with Colonial Athletic Association year-end honors. 

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LIFESTYLE 11/15/22 1:20pm

Wind Ensemble, Concert Band to hold first concert this year

By Fiona McAllister

Elon University's Wind Ensemble and Concert Band will have its first performance of the year tonight. The first concert was originally set for Family Weekend, but was canceled due to impacts from Hurricane Ian. 

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NEWS 11/14/22 8:52pm

Town of Elon holds student focus group on future development

By Abigail Hobbs

The town of Elon hired Benchmark Planning, a consulting firm based in Charlotte, to create a development plan for downtown. Members of the planning team Jason Epley and Dan Douglas are meeting with Elon University students, faculty and staff, as well as Elon locals and business owners, to figure out what would work best for the community.  

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NEWS 11/14/22 6:28pm

Elon University alumnus named assistant dean for development, alumni relations at Elon Law

By Miranda Ferrante

Scott Leighty ‘09 has had a number of titles at Elon University. From student to senior engagement officer — and most recently, assistant director of annual giving — Leighty is now joining Elon University School of Law in Greensboro as the assistant dean for development and alumni relations. 

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NEWS 11/14/22 5:05pm

Elon University campus police achieves reaccreditation

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon University Campus Safety and Police has earned reaccreditation from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators. The department was first accredited by the association in 2018.

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SPORTS 11/14/22 1:44pm

Elon University men’s soccer qualifies for NCAA tournament

By Daniel Schulman

For the first time since 2015, the Elon University men’s soccer team is heading to the NCAA tournament.

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