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NEWS 11/7/22 5:13pm

Elon University students navigate voting absentee while abroad

By Annemarie Bonner

When Elon University junior Caroline DiPesa was growing up, her mother worked at their local polling place in Massachusetts. From a young age, DiPesa said she understood the importance of voting. 

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NEWS 11/7/22 4:52pm

Mebane teen named suspect in murders of Devin Clark, Lyric Woods

By Annemarie Bonner

In a Monday afternoon press conference, the Orange County Sheriff's Office confirmed Issiah Ross, 17, will be tried as an adult for the Sept. 18 murders of two teenagers after Ross’ attorneys did not appeal to try him as a juvenile. 

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NEWS 11/7/22 2:24pm

Elon University celebrates first-generation students

By Chloe Franklin and Miranda Ferrante

Elon University will host First-Generation College Celebration events from Nov. 7 to 11.  

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SPORTS 11/6/22 5:51pm

Elon University men’s soccer survives Drexel in Colonial Athletic Association semifinal

By Max Wallace

The Elon University men’s soccer team has advanced to its second straight Colonial Athletic Association championship match, as a Ben Rosenblatt goal propelled the Phoenix to a 1-0 victory in the semifinal match at Rudd Field. 

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NEWS 11/6/22 12:58pm

Elon University's Innovation Quad continues to impress 2 months in

By Anjolina Fantaroni

Located beside the McMichael Science Center, the Innovation Quad opened its doors in August as a hub for both studying and bringing new engineering resources to Elon. Within its facilities, the building contains Founders Hall, Hunt Atrium, the Advanced Prototype Lab and many other classrooms and study spaces where students can collaborate effectively. 

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LIFESTYLE 11/5/22 10:40pm

Elon University alumni, campus community enjoy annual Homecoming tailgate

By Rachel Holley and Anjolina Fantaroni

Elon University alumni of all ages came back to campus to celebrate the annual Homecoming tailgate on the Lake Mary Nell promenade Nov. 5. 

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NEWS 11/5/22 9:33pm

Christina Carr and Mahogany Madden-Roberts crowned Homecoming royalty

By Sydney Spencer

Elon University seniors Christina Carr and Mahogany Madden-Roberts were greeted by a cheering crowd of students, alumni and families after they were crowned Homecoming royalty on Nov. 5. 

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SPORTS 11/5/22 9:16pm

Elon University football locks down University at Albany

By Mason Willett

Elon University football finished 5-0 at home this season after the win against University at Albany. 

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SPORTS 11/4/22 2:43pm

Elon University club hockey travels to Washington D.C.

By Brett Turnbull

Elon University’s club ice hockey team will venture to the Washington D.C. metro area to take part in the Atlantic Coast Collegiate Hockey League’s division II  fall showcase at the St. James rink in Springfield, Virginia this upcoming weekend. 

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SPORTS 11/4/22 11:02am

Elon University men’s club volleyball hopes to rebuild team culture

By Lexi Rogers

Elon University men’s club volleyball team found historic success in its last season, coming in second at the Eastern Collegiate Volleyball Association East Coast Championship and making a run at nationals in 2021. But that success turned to struggle at the end of the season, when the team graduated five seniors. 

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NEWS 11/4/22 7:43am

Behind the badge: A look into Burlington Police Department’s role in reform, officer training

By Annemarie Bonner

Lt. Shelly Katkowski puts on her police uniform, straps a gun to her waist and heads to the Burlington Police Department. But when she takes off the widely recognizable outfit each day, she keeps her occupation close to her chest. 

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NEWS 11/3/22 11:53pm

Elon University Student Government Association hears student health insurance presentation

By Kiran Matthews

During its Nov. 3 business meeting, Elon University’s Student Government Association heard from representatives of a new quality enhancement plan and heard an outlook into the future of student insurance.  

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SPORTS 11/3/22 4:26pm

Elon prepares to flood Rudd Field

By Max Wallace

A season ago, Elon University’s men’s soccer playoff run ended in heartbreak with a 3-2 loss to Hofstra University in the Colonial Athletic Association championship tournament final. While all 30 members of the team were forced to move on, the 21 players that returned to the locker room for the next season would not forget that loss. 

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NEWS 11/3/22 10:48am

Rebecca Kohn to be Elon University’s next provost

By Abigail Hobbs

Rebecca Kohn was announced as Elon University’s next provost and vice president for academic affairs, according to a Nov. 3 email from university President Connie Book. 

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NEWS 11/3/22 9:00am

Protecting Confederate monuments: How statues across the state of North Carolina remain standing

By Kyra O'Connor

Walking through downtown Graham, citizens and visitors alike are greeted by locally owned businesses and restaurants, colorful murals and the historic Alamance County Courthouse — home to one of 42 Confederate monuments that stand across the state of North Carolina.

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NEWS 11/2/22 11:25pm

Tai Verdes headlines Elon University Student Union Board’s fall concert

By Miranda Ferrante

Tai Verdes headlined Elon University Student Union Board’s fall concert on Nov. 2 at Schar Center. The floor and pit were minimally filled, while the upper levels remained completely empty.

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LIFESTYLE 11/2/22 10:56pm

Elon University School of Law hosts Dan Abrams for speaker series

By Lexi Rogers and Grace Stetler

Dan Abrams spoke tonight at the Carolina Theater in Greensboro as a part of Elon Law’s 2022-23 Distinguished Leadership Lecture Series. 

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SPORTS 11/2/22 1:31pm

Phoenix presented with prestigious CAA awards

By Max Wallace

After leading Elon University Men’s soccer to one of its most historic seasons, head coach Marc Reeves was unanimously awarded the Colonial Athletic Association head coach of the year on Nov. 2. 

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NEWS 11/2/22 9:27am

Elon University requests rezoning permit for research farm

By Abigail Hobbs

Brad Moore, Elon University architect and Elon’s director of planning, design and construction management, proposed a rezoning request for 19.6 acres within the city limits of Burlington to the Planning and Zoning Commission — which unanimously voted to recommend the request to city council — at a meeting on Oct. 24. 

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SPORTS 11/2/22 8:00am

Elon University athlete heals through lacrosse, teammate support

By Mason Willett

Editor’s Note: This story includes descriptions of personal accounts of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Feb. 14, 2018. A spot on an all-conference rookie team is a major accomplishment for any new collegiate athlete, but the recognition means much more for Sammy Fisher — a midfielder for Elon University’s lacrosse team and survivor of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

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