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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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LIFESTYLE 2/1/22 11:38pm

ELON WATCHES: SUBCinema to show movies celebrating Black History Month

By Ryan Kupperman

Turner Theatre is a 220-seat auditorium located in Elon University’s School of Communications. Since 2016, the theater has shown movies and documentaries for students and community members free of charge. 

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NEWS 1/31/22 10:45pm

Elon Law alumni named 17th Clerk of Court for the Supreme Court of North Carolina

By Kyra O'Connor

Buckner has served within the Supreme Court since his graduation, from providing legal counsel and drafting rule amendments to his role as clerk for Robert N. Hunter Jr. at the North Carolina Court of Appeals and for former Supreme Court of North Carolina Chief Justice Mark Martin.

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NEWS 1/31/22 3:40pm

Elon University student employee wage increased by $1 per hour

By Kyra O'Connor

Effective Feb. 12, Elon University student employees are now eligible to receive an hourly wage of $1 more per hour. The change comes two years after the hiring freeze that the university put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic, which did not allow for any wage increases. 

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SPORTS 1/29/22 9:54pm

Elon University running back Jaylan Thomas will transfer to Samford University

By Jacob Kisamore

Thomas will have one year of athletic eligibility remaining at Samford. The Bulldogs, Samford’s football team, are a member of the Southern Conference and went 4-7 last season.  

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SPORTS 1/29/22 7:36pm

Comeback attempt falls short for Elon University men’s basketball against William & Mary

By Jacob Kisamore

With the loss, Elon remains winless in road games this season and falls to 3-6 in Colonial Athletic Association games. The team returns home for a game against the University of North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks on Feb. 3 at 7 p.m.  

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SPORTS 1/28/22 8:05pm

Elon University women’s basketball comes up short against Drexel University Dragons, 72-60

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon, now 2-4 in the CAA, is back in action Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. at Schar Center against the University of Delaware Blue Hens, who hold a 5-1 CAA record with the only loss against first-place Drexel.  

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SPORTS 1/28/22 9:36am

Elon University men’s basketball team comes out on top in crucial conference game against William & Mary

By Vance Allen

This win improves Elon’s conference record to 3-5. The two teams will square off again on Jan. 29 in Williamsburg, Virginia. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. 

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NEWS 1/27/22 5:23pm

Boom Supersonic selects Greensboro as site of aircraft manufacturing facility

By Joseph Navin

The manufacturing facility will consist of the final assembly line test facility, along with an aircraft delivery center for customers. The factory is being built for their supersonic airliner called the Overture.  

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LIFESTYLE 1/27/22 5:11pm

Carolina Sundries opens in downtown Burlington

By Kyra O'Connor

Carolina Sundries, owned by husband and wife team Casey and Emily Lewis, is a small, local grocery store that focuses on locally-produced brands, sustainability and community building. The store held a soft opening in late January and will have a grand opening on Feb. 5. 

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NEWS 1/26/22 9:38pm

Elon University students adjust to Panhellenic recruitment going hybrid

By Naomi Washington

Panhellenic recruitment, or ‘rush’ as it is commonly referred to as, is Jan. 26 to Jan. 30 and will be held virtually for at least three of the five days due to coronavirus concerns on campus.  

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SPORTS 1/25/22 9:10pm

CAA announces expansion, Hampton University becomes first HBCU to join league

By Jacob Kisamore

The Colonial Athletic Association announced the addition of three new schools on Jan. 25. The league will expand to 12 full-fledged schools beginning on July 1, 2022. Among the additions is Hampton University, the first HBCU to join the league.  

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