The Edge

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SPORTS 4/30/22 10:34pm

Elon University softball team defeats UNC Wilmington, clinches CAA Tournament berth

By Jacob Kisamore

With a 3-1 victory in its series opener against the University of North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks, the Elon University softball team clinched a spot in May’s Colonial Athletic Association Tournament. 

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SPORTS 4/30/22 10:25pm

Elon University baseball falls to UNC Wilmington

By Liam Stephens

After an extra innings win in yesterday’s series opener, the Elon University baseball team lost 16-7 to the University of North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks on Saturday, April 30. 

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SPORTS 4/30/22 8:38pm

Former Elon University quarterback Davis Cheek signed by Carolina Panthers

By Jacob Kisamore

Since the first NFL Draft in 1936, only 17 players from Elon University’s football team have been selected by NFL franchises, and only three have been taken since 1992. Cheek is the eighth Elon player to be signed by an NFL team as an undrafted free agent.

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SPORTS 4/30/22 5:13pm

Elon University women’s tennis rallies to upset Charleston, advance to CAA championship match

By Jacob Kisamore

For the first time since joining the Colonial Athletic Association in 2014, the Elon University women’s tennis team has advanced to the CAA Women’s Tennis Tournament championship match after coming from behind to upset the top-seeded College of Charleston Cougars 4-3. 

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SPORTS 4/30/22 3:48pm

Elon University lacrosse team loses final regular season game

By Chase Strawser

The Elon University lacrosse team lost its fifth straight game in its regular season finale, falling to the Hofstra University Pride 18-12. 

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LIFESTYLE 4/30/22 3:21pm

Elon’s Asian Pacific Student Association rolls out spring dumpling making event

By Brent Chandler

The spring dumpling making event was one of the final events the Asian Pacific Student Association hosted this April in honor of Elon University celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. 

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NEWS 4/29/22 10:42pm

Elon University’s 10th Lavender Graduation celebrates LGBTQIA graduates, history

By Sophie Rosenthal

Hosted by the Gender and LGBTQIA Center, Lavender Graduation is a ceremony that honors graduating students who identify within the LGBTQIA communities. With 48 students participating, the 2022 celebration had the largest class of graduates in the event’s history. 

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SPORTS 4/29/22 9:45pm

Elon University baseball team earns comeback win versus UNC Wilmington

By Jacob Kisamore

Entering the ninth inning against the University of North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks, the Elon University baseball team trailed 1-0. However, a late rally propelled Elon to a 2-1 win, ending a three-game losing streak. 

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LIFESTYLE 4/29/22 5:09pm

Local textile mill celebrates 140th anniversary

By Abigail Hobbs

Alamance County had 30 textile mills running by the end of the 20th Century according to the Textile Heritage Museum. Elon University history professor Mary Jo Festle thinks textile mills played a big part in forming the values of Alamance County that can still be seen today.  

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SPORTS 4/29/22 5:03pm

Elon University women’s tennis team sweeps UNC Wilmington in CAA Tournament quarterfinals

By Jacob Kisamore

With the win, Elon advances to play top seeded College of Charleston tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the semifinals. Charleston defeated Hofstra University 4-0 in its quarterfinal match and beat Elon 5-2 on March 15 in Charleston.  

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NEWS 4/29/22 2:11pm

Voter guide: primary elections are underway

By Avery Sloan and Annemarie Bonner

During early voting, registered voters can go to any polling place in their district to vote until May 14. On election day this is not the case and voters should go to their registered polling place. Registered voters can also send in an absentee ballot until May 10.

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NEWS 4/28/22 11:42pm

Megan Curling appointed as Elon University SGA’s vice president of finance

By Avery Sloan

Student Body President Nadine Jose also introduced the appointment of four additional students to vacant positions within SGA. The final SGA business meeting of the semester will be next Thursday, May 5. 

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NEWS 4/28/22 2:56pm

A look at Elon University's 2022 Lumen Scholars

By Brent Chandler

Meet this year's Elon University Lumen Scholars. 

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NEWS 4/28/22 11:38am

Ukrainians in the Carolinas group emphasizes education

By Erin Martin

Every day, Walter Ostrowka checks the news for the latest updates from Ukraine. The Ukrainian North Carolina resident has watched his family’s country be attacked by Russia for over two months. But while Ostrowka is concerned about those facing daily attacks, shellings and deaths in Ukraine, he is also concerned about how Americans view the war and other international issues. 

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NEWS 4/27/22 11:09pm

Elon University GLC hosts Spring Pride

By Michael Wolff

The Elon University Gender and LGBTQIA Center held its annual Spring Pride event this afternoon on Medallion Plaza. The event was open to the Elon community, with the purpose of helping to educate the community on LGBTQIA identities. 

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NEWS 4/27/22 6:32pm

Three-car collision cleared

By Kyra O'Connor

The three-car collision was cleared as of 6:15 p.m., according to the Elon University Police Department.

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NEWS 4/27/22 12:11pm

Elon University students host benefit concert in honor of Ukraine

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Over 50 Elon University students will come together on April 28 to showcase their talents, skills and other gifts for a special talent show — “Elon Elite.” From live singing and band performances to fire throwing, this talent will showcase students’ special skills. But it’s also about raising money for those in need. 

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NEWS 4/26/22 11:22pm

A look at the Elon University 29th annual Spring Undergraduate Research Forum

By Chloe Franklin

Over 200 students presented this year at the 29th annual Spring Undergraduate Research Forum, or SURF Day. While communications students are not required to do research, one communications major went the extra mile. 

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SPORTS 4/26/22 3:14pm

Elon University men’s golf team finishes fourth at CAA Championship

By Jacob Kisamore

The fourth place finish for Elon is one spot better than the team’s finish at this tournament last season, which was also played at the Dataw Island Club-Cotton Dike Course.  

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NEWS 4/26/22 3:10pm

"Elon" trending on Twitter

By Baylor Rodman

The transaction, unanimously approved by the Twitter Board of Directors, is expected to close this year, subject to the approval of Twitter stockholders. Once finalized, the social platform will become a privately held company.

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