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NEWS 3/10/20 8:14pm

Process to find next Elon director of Campus Safety and Police coming to a close

By Kyra O'Connor

The police chief search committee is deciding among its final four candidates for the position of director of Campus Safety and Police.

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NEWS 3/10/20 7:25pm

Alamance County Commissioner candidates on education, economic reform

By Lauren Singles

Six candidates will be on the November 3 ballots for Alamance County Commissioner after the March 3 primary election. Out of the six candidates, only three seats are open for election.

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NEWS 3/10/20 3:24pm

North Carolina declares state of emergency in response to coronavirus

By Mackenzie Wilkes

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency in response to five new cases of COVID-19 — also known as the novel coronavirus — bringing the total number of presumed positive cases to seven. The state cannot confirm these cases as positive until they are confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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LIFESTYLE 3/10/20 8:33am

Activating online success with eSports

By Lauren Singles

A cascade of characters leap over obstacles and evade opponents. They face off against each other, fighting until the last breath. The match ends with one player left standing — it always comes down to the final seconds.

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SPORTS 3/10/20 12:42am

Phoenix fall one game short of conference final

By Jon Sarver Jr.

The final game of coach Mike Schrage’s first season with the Phoenix saw the team start off slow after back-to-back emotional wins through the conference tournament. The Phoenix showed flashes down the stretch but 20-point efforts by graduate guard Marcus Sheffield II and freshman guard Hunter McIntosh couldn’t overcome the Huskies.

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NEWS 3/9/20 2:38pm

Sweet Signatures hosts ‘decappallooza’ a cappella concert

By Livi Lesch

Student a cappella groups gathered at the Whitley Auditorium on Saturday, March 7 for the annual spring concert hosted by Sweet Signatures.

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SPORTS 3/9/20 11:34am

Chip shots and "chasing the weather" with men's golf

By Alex Reynolds

In the winter months when the weather is cold and the sky is dark, it can be hard to think about the bright green grass and shining sun associated with golf. 

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SPORTS 3/9/20 11:32am

Track and Field strides for elusive conference championship

By BreShawn Holley

The women’s track and field seniors are chasing the glory of winning a championship after coming close the past three years. 

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SPORTS 3/9/20 11:31am

Global golfers develop from the ground up

By Alex Reynolds

For an international student coming to the U.S. for the first time, the transition can be overwhelming. There are aspects such as new culture, new friends and for some, a new time zone to get used to. 

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SPORTS 3/8/20 9:58pm

Men’s basketball stays hot, upsets William & Mary in CAA quarterfinals

By Jon Sarver Jr.

After a comeback victory the previous night, Elon men’s basketball faced off against the College of William & Mary in the Colonial Athletic Association Championship quarterfinals on Sunday. The Phoenix pulled off the upset victory against the Tribe by a final score of 68-63, and advance to the CAA semifinals for the first time in the program’s history.

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SPORTS 3/8/20 3:04pm

New quick sticks reinforce championship drive for lacrosse

By Alex Reynolds

There is a new leader behind the crease for Elon University’s women’s lacrosse. Two main point scorers led the team last year: sophomore Mae McGlynn and freshman Kaley Thompson. Current freshman midfield/attack Hannah McCarthy is taking up a major role on offense.

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OPINIONS 3/8/20 8:23am

WEBER: A lack of recognition for Women’s History Month at Elon

By Lizzy Weber

Women’s History Month, which takes place every March, provides a distinct moment to recognize and discuss women’s history. Yet, Elon University’s recognition of Women’s History Month is inadequate given its academic and financial resources. 

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SPORTS 3/7/20 10:53pm

Men's basketball advances after epic comeback victory

By Jon Sarver Jr.

Elon University men’s basketball took the court in the Colonial Athletic Association Men’s Basketball Championship for the first time under head coach Mike Schrage on Saturday. One of Schrage’s recruits, graduate guard Marcus Sheffield II, helped in securing a come-from-behind, 63-61 victory against James Madison University. 

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NEWS 3/7/20 5:27pm

Elon student John Varney dies after battling extended illness

By Jack Norcross

Elon freshman John Varney died Friday, March 6 after battling osteosarcoma, an aggressive form of bone cancer.

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NEWS 3/7/20 11:55am

Black Fridays hosts ‘Black Girl Magic’ Panel

By Kyra O'Connor

Black Fridays hosted a panel of five Black women from across campus to speak to the theme ‘Black Girl Magic,’ for International Women’s Day.

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LIFESTYLE 3/7/20 7:50am

Trail adds new section close to campus

By Victoria Traxler

A new segment has been added to the Mountains-to-Sea Trail near Guilford County Farm, creating new opportunities for people to connect with North Carolina’s outdoors. The trail is a 10-minute drive from Elon’s campus.

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SPORTS 3/6/20 1:04pm

Men's basketball's McIntosh wins CAA's highest freshman honor

By Alex Reynolds

Freshman guard Hunter McIntosh was named the 2020 Colonial Athletic Association Rookie of the Year. McIntosh was joined by fellow freshman guard Hunter Woods as members of the CAA All-Rookie team this year. Graduate transfer guard Marcus Sheffield II was named to the All-CAA second team.

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SPORTS 3/6/20 1:04pm

Elon men's tennis attempts to defend the King’s court this season

By Colby Cook

The early signs of spring also signal the beginning of the 2020 men’s tennis season. The Phoenix looks to maintain its CAA Championship and make it to the NCAA tournament for the second consecutive season.

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SPORTS 3/6/20 1:03pm

Elon women's tennis is looking to follow through on a promise

By Caitlin Rundle

The loss of one match ended Elon University women’s tennis teams’ collective dream to make it to the conference title last year. The memory of losing to the College of William & Mary is keeping the team — especially head coach Elizabeth Anderson — motivated to achieve what last year’s team couldn’t.

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NEWS 3/6/20 10:10am

Elon SGA holds mental health town hall meeting

By Kieran Ungemach

Student Government Association held a mental health town hall in Moseley Center on March 5 to discuss college mental health and some programs at Elon designed to help students cope with the stresses of college.

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