The Edge

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LIFESTYLE 9/14/20 2:34pm

Pandemic messes with in-person connections

By Quinn Corrigan

A key component of every introduction to sociology class is the “looking glass self,” a concept created by American sociologist Charles Horton Cooley. The looking glass self describes how people develop their characters from interactions with others. But due to COVID-19 physical distancing regulations, interactions with others have changed, leaving some to wonder what the long-term impact on mental health and interpersonal relations will be. 

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NEWS 9/14/20 7:45am

Elon University ranks No.88 overall on the U.S. News and World Report 2021 list of best national universities

By Grace Terry

Elon University ranks No. 88 among national universities and No. 55 among private universities on the U.S. News and World Report 2021 list of best national universities. This ranking is down four spots both overall and for private universities from the 2020 list, when Elon ranked No. 84 and No. 51 一 Elon’s first year of eligibility for the list.

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LIFESTYLE 9/12/20 4:11pm

Panhellenic recruitment moves online

By Kira Silbergeld

Now that Elon University’s Panhellenic Association has announced that 2021 sorority recruitment will be officially moved to a virtual format because of the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, many freshmen like  are wondering what joining a fraternity or sorority will look like this year.

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NEWS 9/11/20 2:18pm

Elon Dining worker returns to work after suspension

By Margaret Faust

Elon students aren’t the only ones getting suspended for violating coronavirus restrictions. Elon Dining employee Amanda Parrish was suspended last weekend for taking off her mask during her shift. 

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SPORTS 9/11/20 11:04am

One Elon basketball player's experience with race in athletics

By Caitlin Rundle

Chuck Hannah was just a high schooler when he started to become aware of what “code-switching” was. Growing up in suburban areas, the now-Elon University junior and men’s basketball player found himself changing his appearance and actions to fit in with his peers.

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SPORTS 9/10/20 6:30pm

Elon football seniors step up for team during delayed season

By Jon Sarver Jr.

As Elon football sets its sights on a spring season after the coronavirus pandemic squashed a traditional fall campaign, head coach Tony Trisciani said that he is impressed by the leadership his veterans have displayed while preparing for the spring season.

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NEWS 9/9/20 10:35pm

Eric Trump speaks at a President Trump campaign event in High Point

By Christian Galvano

Eric Trump — the son of President Donald Trump — spoke to supporters of the president’s reelection campaign at a horse stable in High Point Wednesday. Eric Trump claimed the incompetence of the Democratic Party will ultimately lead to the reelection of his father.

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NEWS 9/9/20 3:09pm

In suicide prevention month, Elon club baseball player reflects on depression, growth

By Brian Rea

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness to the issue. One student is working to bring awareness to mental health issues.

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NEWS 9/9/20 9:12am

A look inside Elon University's quarantine spaces

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon University sophomore Bella Roy said she had to go into quarantine after an individual she had been in close contact with tested positive for COVID-19. Roy had a negative test result, but still had to undergo a two-week quarantine. The two-week quarantine period for close contacts are the guidance and directives of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the Alamance County Health Department.

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NEWS 9/9/20 1:33am

President Trump’s North Carolina rally met with support, protest

By Kieran Ungemach

President Donald Trump held a campaign rally at the Smith-Reynolds Regional Airport in Winston-Salem Tuesday night, which was his third campaign event in North Carolina in just two weeks. The rally was met with 

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NEWS 9/8/20 10:52pm

Elon Aldermen approve coronavirus relief funds, prepare to open playgrounds

By Kyra O'Connor

After passing a motion to update the town of Elon’s budget with the coronavirus relief funds, the town of Elon Board of Alderman discussed an increase in sales tax revenue in the month of June, reopening playgrounds and the possibility of a citizen’s advisory committee to town of Elon Police at their September regular session.

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NEWS 9/8/20 9:25am

Elon University randomly selects hundreds of students, faculty and staff each week for COVID-19 testing

By Grace Terry

Currently, the random COVID-19 testing for students is being conducted every Wednesday in Alumni Gym while testing for faculty and staff is being done through mail-in tests. Students receive instructions on how to sign-up for a time and more information about what to expect in the email from Stein.

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LIFESTYLE 9/7/20 2:17pm

Meals on Wheels delivers hope to Alamance County senior community

By Graysen Shirley

Over 800 Meals on Wheels volunteers are traveling around Alamance County to deliver meals to seniors, families, and other individuals who are currently homebound due to the coronavirus pandemic. Social distancing and isolation has created an increased need for residents to receive meals and aid.

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NEWS 9/7/20 9:10am

Faculty motion regarding postmaster general passes

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University professors voted in favor of a motion asking Postmaster General and Board of Trustee member Louis DeJoy to commit to improving the service provided by the United States Postal Service and absolve his personal conflict of interests or step down as trustee to the university at the Sept. 4 faculty meeting.

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NEWS 9/5/20 10:59pm

March in Greensboro honors Marcus Smith almost two years after his death

By Grace Terry

On Saturday Sept. 5, protesters marched through the streets of Greensboro in honor of the  upcoming anniversary of the Black man’s death. The event was called the March for Marcus and was put on WHOA: Working Class & Houseless Organizing Alliance — a group that helps promote change for “the working class, homeless, migrant and other disenfranchised communities,” according to the groups Facebook page. 

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NEWS 9/4/20 9:25am

SGA town hall focuses on issues of diversity on campus

By Emery Eisner

Elon University’s Student Government Association met for a virtual town hall on the issue of diversity, equity and inclusion on campus on Thursday evening. Junior Malia Takei moderated the town hall, which featured Vice President and Associate Provost for Inclusive Excellence Randy Williams,  Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley and Director of the Center for Equity and Inclusive Excellence Leigh-Anne Royster. 

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NEWS 9/3/20 9:51pm

COVID-19 desproporcionadamente afecta la comunidad Latino de Alamance County

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Los hispanos son el 61% de los casos de COVID-19 en Alamance County, o 1,731 de los 2,838 casos en el condado, según el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Sociales. Pero de la población total estimada de Alamance County, sólo el 13.1% son hispanos, aún así ellos son la mayor porción de los infectados con el virus.

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NEWS 9/3/20 9:50pm

COVID-19 disproportionately hits Alamance County Latino community

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Hispanic people make up 61% of COVID-19 cases in Alamance County, or 1,731 of the 2,838 cases in the county, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. But of the estimated total population of Alamance County, only 13.1% is Hispanic, yet they make up a large portion of those infected with the virus.

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LIFESTYLE 9/3/20 6:29pm

Elon University’s performing arts adjust their curriculum to maintain physical distancing

By Anna Terry

While actors, singers and dancers traditionally aim to provoke emotions in their audience while on stage, this fall, Elon University’s performing arts students must learn to act and dance in a new setting — a virtual one. 

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NEWS 9/3/20 6:21pm

Mass gathering limits in town of Elon to remain same

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Gatherings in the town of Elon will remain capped at 10 people indoors and 25 people outdoors, despite Gov. Roy Cooper’s recent executive order lifting some coronavirus restrictions.The town of Elon declared a state of emergency Sept. 3.

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