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NEWS 1/25/22 2:05pm

Elon University mask mandate extended through spring semester

By Ryan Kupperman

The decision stems from high transmission of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. According to the Healthy Elon dashboard, as of Jan. 24, there are 18 current active cases among students and 32 active cases among employees.

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NEWS 1/25/22 10:48am

North Williamson Avenue closed due to odor investigation

By Kyra O'Connor

The roadway, which was blocked on North Williamson Avenue and on parts of Lebanon Avenue and East Haggard Avenue, re-opened as of 11:05 a.m. 

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SPORTS 1/24/22 7:37pm

CAA to discuss conference’s membership at press conference tomorrow

By Jacob Kisamore

The Colonial Athletic Association will host a press conference Jan. 25 to discuss “membership matters,” according to an advisory issued by the conference. Conference Commissioner Joe D’Antonio will speak at 10:30 a.m.  Follow along here for updates from the press conference.  

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LIFESTYLE 1/24/22 5:07pm

Elon University alumni become hidden heroes of theatre

By Ellis Chandler

The show must go on” is a common mantra in theatre, and the Omicron variant is proving that it wouldn’t be possible for the show to go on without swings, understudies and standbys. These performers cover the lead and ensemble tracks in a production and are becoming a new kind of essential worker within the realm of theatre.  

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SPORTS 1/22/22 6:09pm

Road woes continue for the Elon University men’s basketball team in loss to Delaware

By Liam Stephens

The Phoenix aim to get back in the win column when it faces William & Mary on Thursday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m.  

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NEWS 1/22/22 2:28pm

Elon University Jewish community heals through unity

By Caitlin Rundle

In the spirit of teaching others to tolerate each other, Minkowitz said that the Chabad center will be offering a new course called “outsmarting antisemitism” starting this spring. The course is not offered for credit through Elon but is open to all in an effort to stop acts of antisemitism before it occurs. 

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SPORTS 1/21/22 9:15pm

Elon University women’s basketball struggles late in loss to Northeastern

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon, now 1-3 in Colonial Athletic Association games, plays again Sunday against the Hofstra University Pride. The game will begin at 1 p.m.   

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SPORTS 1/20/22 9:40pm

Elon University men’s basketball defeated by Drexel

By Jacob Kisamore

Now 2-4 in CAA games, Elon sits in eighth in the conference standings. The team continues its road trip with a game against the University of Delaware on Saturday. The game is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.   

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NEWS 1/20/22 6:42pm

Elon University students unaware of, confused by changes to Title IX

By Sophie Rosenthal

An email sent out during the fall semester informed students about the changes made to Elon University’s Title IX and sexual misconduct policy. Months later, many students still don’t know what the changes are, or even that changes had been made in the first place.

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NEWS 1/20/22 2:47pm

Elon University Winter Term study abroad programs combat COVID-19

By Jenna Manderioli

Each study abroad program is assessed individually based on the country’s local health conditions, restrictions, isolation requirements and on-site partners that can help facilitate the program if needed, according to the GEC.

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NEWS 1/20/22 9:34am

Campus to be closed Friday Jan. 21

By Ryan Kupperman

According to Dooley, the opening night performance of Sense and Sensibility on Friday, Jan. 21 will be canceled. Reservations are still available online, however, for the remaining January and February performances.

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NEWS 1/20/22 9:23am

Construction of Elon University Innovation Quad nears finish

By Joseph Navin

Construction on Elon University’s future Innovation Quad is in its final months prior to the set completion date of June 1. The Innovation Quad will be open for classes at the start of the fall 2022 semester.  

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LIFESTYLE 1/19/22 9:07am

From the Leader: Elon News Network’s Lifestyle Editor

By Miranda Ferrante

Best Of is an annual publication by Elon News Network that surveys students, faculty, staff and the general community on their favorite dining, entertainment outlets, academics and more.   

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NEWS 1/18/22 5:12pm

Campus to operate as normal Jan. 19

By Ryan Kupperman

Elon intends to operate as normal on Wed, Jan. 19, after class and facility schedules were revised due to severe winter weather conditions.

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LIFESTYLE 1/18/22 3:35pm

BEST OF: Food Truck

By Caleigh Lawlor

Best Of is an annual publication by Elon News Network that surveys students, faculty, staff and the general community on their favorite dining, entertainment outlets, academics and more.   

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LIFESTYLE 1/18/22 3:17pm

STAFF PICKS: Not having a car on campus

By Sophie Rosenthal

Best Of is an annual publication by Elon News Network that surveys students, faculty, staff and the general community on their favorite dining, entertainment outlets, academics and more.   

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LIFESTYLE 1/18/22 10:30am

Elon University chooses Sense and Sensibility as winter play

By Cailey Cetani

The Winter play this year is Sense and Sensibility written by Kate Hamil, which is an adaptation of Jane Austen’s book. The play utilizes the Dashwood sisterhood as a way to introduce the ideas of power, love and gender. Sense and Sensibility is set to perform Jan. 22-24 and Feb. 1-5.

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LIFESTYLE 1/18/22 9:23am

Elon University student clothing brand symbolizes personal growth in life

By Ana Luisa Scholtes

What started as a passion project quickly turned into a clothing brand business for sophomore David Lenenberg. The business, Outlasting, was created to symbolize overcoming and growing from one’s past — this meaning has had an impact on Lenenberg’s life as he shares his story through his merchandise. 

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NEWS 1/17/22 9:08pm

Local animal shelters seek to honor Betty White, her legacy

By Erin Martin

Shelters across the nation are participating in the “Betty White Challenge” on Jan. 17 — what would have been the actress’ 100th birthday — to honor her legacy. What started out as a tweet following her death on Dec. 31, 2021 has now grown into a viral challenge spanning the country.  

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LIFESTYLE 1/17/22 8:58pm

Elon University students host Burst the Bubble classes for 15th consecutive year

By Erin Martin

This year, 13 different courses — ranging in topics from Marvel history and Dungeons and Dragons to children's theatre and embroidery — are being offered.  

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