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LIFESTYLE 11/10/21 11:42am

Tech week at Elon University takes toll on dancer’s body, mental health

By Samantha Sussman

This year, dancers will be able to perform maskless, but audience members will be required to wear masks during the performance. Social distancing regulations have been put in place requiring six feet between dancers and the front row of the audience, with the audience wearing masks during performances. 

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OPINIONS 11/10/21 8:09am

ELON EATS: Blended Nutrition & Energy

By Eddie Keefe

Elon Eats is a column that reviews restaurants and food vendors in the local area.

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NEWS 11/10/21 12:32am

Board of Aldermen discusses issues of paying sewage bills, town accessibility

By Avery Sloan

The Board of Aldermen met for a regular meeting on Nov. 9 to discuss issues of water and sewage bills, as well as projects to help improve accessibility in the town of Elon.

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LIFESTYLE 11/10/21 12:14am

Elon University did not 'throw away its shot' to bring Broadway hit Hamilton to campus

By Haley Phelps

Broadway’s hit show Hamilton is making its way to Elon University’s musical theater program this week. Associate choreographer of the original Broadway show Hamilton, Stephanie Klemons, will visit campus to teach a choreography master class for seniors. 

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SPORTS 11/10/21 12:03am

Elon University men’s basketball falls to Florida in season opener

By Jacob Kisamore

The Phoenix will return to action on Friday, Nov. 12 for its home opener against the Randolph College WildCats, an NCAA Division III opponent. 

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SPORTS 11/9/21 10:58pm

Elon University women’s basketball upsets High Point in season opener

By Liam Stephens

The Phoenix take on the Howard University Bison in its home opener on Monday, Nov. 15.  

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NEWS 11/9/21 5:07pm

Addressing chemicals in the Haw River

By Mackenzie Wilkes

The Haw River is Pittsboro’s drinking water supply, and upstream wastewater pollution has spilled industrial contaminants into the river.

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OPINIONS 11/9/21 3:49pm

OPINION: Did your activism help or hinder the fight for justice?

By Shannon Seignious

While this surge in awareness brought some legislative change and forced people to educate themselves on racism, it also led to a movement of performative activism that may have done more harm than good.

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SPORTS 11/9/21 2:47pm

Elon University men’s soccer looks forward to CAA semifinal

By Jacob Kisamore

The match at the Hofstra University Soccer Stadium in Hempstead, New York, will begin at 7:30 p.m. The winner will face either the fourth seeded Drexel University Dragons or the first seeded Hofstra University Pride in Sunday’s championship match. 

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LIFESTYLE 11/8/21 8:00am

Empanada carting business turned successful Gibsonville storefront

By Olivia Roederer

While Ines Bakery has provided the couple with a form of new income, pride and satisfaction, it has ultimately resulted in a sense of community. Selling cakes and empanada’s has formed new friendships and lasting memories.  

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SPORTS 11/7/21 12:06am

Elon University volleyball defeats Hofstra in straight sets to complete historic regular season

By Liam Stephens

Elon is the only team in the conference that will not play any matches next weekend, but the record-breaking Phoenix will look to capture its first ever CAA championship in two weeks' time.   

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SPORTS 11/7/21 12:00am

Elon University men’s soccer defeats William & Mary, qualifies for CAA Tournament

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon finishes its regular season with an overall record of 8-7-2, including a 4-2-2 mark in CAA matches.

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SPORTS 11/6/21 6:47pm

Wildcats shut out the Phoenix on Homecoming weekend

By Caitlin Rundle

The Elon Phoenix fell to the Villanova University Wildcats 35-0 in the 2021 Homecoming Weekend game. 

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SPORTS 11/6/21 1:38am

Elon University volleyball defeats Hofstra in straight sets

By Liam Stephens

Coming off of a tough loss at William & Mary last weekend, Elon University’s volleyball team bounced back and defeated Hofstra in straight sets.

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SPORTS 11/5/21 12:52pm

James Madison University receives final approval to join Sun Belt Conference

By Jacob Kisamore and Caitlin Rundle

The conference championship ban could have immediate implications for Elon’s men’s soccer team.  

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NEWS 11/5/21 12:43pm

Florence study abroad program sees increased enrollment

By Claudia Risner

According to Bill Burress, director of study abroad at Elon University, programs like Florence, Italy have seen an increase in enrollment because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a normal semester, Burress said programs are limited to no more than 80 students, but this year, that’s changed.  

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SPORTS 11/5/21 8:22am

Elon University student-athletes balance mental health with sports

By Caleigh Lawlor

According to Bilal Ghandour, assistant professor of psychology, understanding the mental health behind student-athletes, especially in American sports, focuses on the outcome of the sport — winning or losing. The result of a game, practice or test can lead to mental and physical health issues in athletes. 

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NEWS 11/5/21 12:36am

Elon University students have one week to submit flu vaccination records before Phoenix card deactivation, disenrollment

By Avery Sloan

SGA members heard the flu vaccination update from Dean of Students Jana Lynn Patterson during a Student Government Association meeting on Thursday, in addition to hearing from Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Jeff Stein, who informed students there would be a clinic on campus after Thanksgiving for students to receive booster shots of the Pfizer-BioTech COVID-19 vaccine. 

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NEWS 11/4/21 6:36pm

RESULTS: Burlington mayoral race

By Graysen Shirley

Jim Butler campaigned against incumbent Ian Baltutis for being the mayor of Burlington, and won the position with 57.75% of the vote.  

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NEWS 11/4/21 6:34pm

RESULTS: Burlington City Council race

By Graysen Shirley

After the polls closed and all precincts were reported, Harold Owen and Ronnie Wall led the Burlington City Council race with 29.73% and 28.35% of all votes reported, respectively. 

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