Features

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NEWS 12/16/21 1:16pm

Elon University extends indoor mask policy through Winter Term

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Students, employees and visitors must continue to wear masks in indoor campus spaces, except when alone in a private office, in a residence hall or apartment, or while eating or drinking. 

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SPORTS 12/16/21 12:36pm

Istanbul to Elon University: International student reflects on her basketball journey

By Hope Valenti

Coming to Elon is an accomplishment that Elon University senior Duru Tasman holds in high regards, and one that she said made her journey worth it. The bold decision to study in another country, away from her family and home, was not an easy one — but one she said she stands by nonetheless.  

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SPORTS 12/15/21 10:22pm

Buzzer beater completes comeback for Elon University women’s basketball team

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon (7-2) returns home for its final two non-conference games against Gardner-Webb University and Francis Marion University on Dec. 20 and 30. Both games begin at 7 p.m. at Schar Center.   

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SPORTS 12/15/21 8:54am

Zac Ervin returns to Phoenix basketball

By Caleigh Lawlor

After missing the entire 2020-21 season due to a torn ACL, junior guard Zac Ervin has returned to Elon University’s men’s basketball team.  

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NEWS 12/14/21 8:13pm

New town of Elon Mayor Pro Tem Mark Greene sworn in

By Avery Sloan

Current Alderman Mark Greene was sworn in as mayor pro tem on  Dec. 14 at the town of Elon regular session Board of Aldermen meeting where the town approved a pedestrian walkway and new COVID-19 sick leave policy. 

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SPORTS 12/14/21 5:06pm

Rewriting the record books for Elon University women’s basketball

By Kole Noble

The 2021-22 season for Elon University women’s basketball is a noteworthy and historic one for head coach Charlotte Smith. 

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SPORTS 12/11/21 9:06pm

Elon University men’s basketball team falls to UNC

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon (2-8) will return to action on Dec. 15 for a game against Winthrop University. The game at Schar Center will begin at 7 p.m.   

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NEWS 12/8/21 2:01pm

Elon University students start housing process

By Greta Cunningham

Many students get their off-campus housing passed down to them through organizations or other students, and as the fall semester is coming to an end, students are beginning to look for 2022-23 housing. But this year, some students are struggling to find what’s left of the off-campus housing options. 

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LIFESTYLE 12/7/21 12:48pm

Bearpaw Campus Ranger Program is back in action for second year

By Cassidy Schumm

The Bearpaw Campus Ranger program made its way to Elon University’s campus this fall for the second year. From Sept. 27 to Dec. 5, students were given the chance to have a hands-on, paid experience with the Bearpaw Marketing Team.  

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NEWS 12/7/21 1:09am

New town of Elon mayor, board members sworn in

By Kyra O'Connor

The next board meeting will be Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. The town of Elon town hall will be closed Dec. 23, 24, 27 and 31 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. 

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SPORTS 12/5/21 4:26pm

Elon University women’s basketball falls to #2 NC State Wolfpack, 78-46

By Kyra O'Connor

The Phoenix are now 5-2 heading into the team’s next matchup against Davidson College in Schar Center on Dec. 12. 

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SPORTS 12/4/21 10:42pm

Elon University men’s basketball drops sixth straight game

By Chase Strawser

Looking to snap its losing streak, the Phoenix (2-7) will return to action on Saturday, Dec. 11, to face off against the UNC Chapel Hill Tar Heels. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m on the ACC Network. 

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SPORTS 12/3/21 10:26pm

Five Elon University football players entering NCAA transfer portal

By Jacob Kisamore

Five Elon University football players have entered the NCAA’s Transfer Portal and will look to finish their college football careers at a new school. 

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NEWS 12/3/21 10:22pm

Burn ban in effect due to Pilot Mountain fire

By Ellis Chandler

Less than 100 miles from campus near Winston-Salem is Pilot Mountain, where a forest fire started on Grindstone Trail is still burning after almost a week. Officials say it was caused by a campfire.  

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SPORTS 12/3/21 10:20pm

Elon University women's basketball senior takes the court

By Joanna Dwyer

Senior guard Brie Perpignan has been a leader for Elon University’s women’s basketball for the last four seasons. After the team’s last season was shortened due to COVID-19, Perpignan said she is excited to be back on the court.  

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NEWS 12/3/21 10:01pm

Memorial service at Elon University honors 'silent teachers'

By Ryan Kupperman

To honor the university’s silent teachers, a memorial service is held at the end of every semester in the spirit of reflecting on all that was accomplished with the help of each donor. The fall 2021 memorial service was held in Numen Lumen on Thursday, Dec. 2 and was open to professors, students and family of the silent teachers to attend. 

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NEWS 12/1/21 6:14pm

How local food banks prepared for Thanksgiving holiday

By Abigail Hobbs

Campus Kitchen, an Elon University organization works with students, Elon Dining, Loy Farm and Allied Churches of Alamance County. According to Feeding America, Alamance County had a 13.7% food insecurity rate in 2019, which is how local organizations measure the  lack of consistent access to food.

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SPORTS 11/30/21 10:44pm

Elon University men’s basketball suffers fifth straight loss

By Jacob Kisamore

Now 2-6 on the season, Elon will look to snap its losing streak on Saturday, Dec. 4 in a home tilt against the High Point University Panthers. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m.  

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NEWS 11/29/21 4:02pm

Town of Elon Fire Chief Sizemore retires after 45-year career

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Elon Fire Chief Alva Sizemore reflects on his time working in his fire career. Sizemore will retire at the end of November after serving as the chief since 2015. 

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NEWS 11/28/21 8:42pm

Crash at the corner of East Haggard and North Williamson

By Nyah Phengsitthy and Kyra O'Connor

While the crash blocks a portion of the road, the road is not completely closed off as of 8:33 p.m.

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