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NEWS 9/28/19 11:26am

President Book updates parents on new Strategic Plan

By Lauren Singles

President Book addressed faculty, students and their families Saturday morning to talk about Elon’s accomplishments and goals for the university in the next decade. The president gave updates on the current strategic plan, recent accomplishments and the plan going forward.

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SPORTS 9/28/19 9:54am

Volleyball downs reigning champs

By Alex Reynolds

The Phoenix (6-8, 1-0) took down the Pride (7-6, 0-1) 3-1 (25-20, 25-27, 25-20, 25-18). This was not only the opening game of family weekend but it was their first conference match of the season.

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NEWS 9/28/19 8:00am

FERREYROS: 'Why aren't you brown?'

By Carolina Ferreyros

One of my favorite things to do is ask people where they think I am from. It starts out as a game, but deep down, I want people to ask me about my culture and question their stereotypes rather than my identity based on the color of my skin. 

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LIFESTYLE 9/27/19 9:21pm

Phoenix Fourth Friday fills downtown Burlington

By Liam Collins

Fourth Fridays in Downtown Burlington typically finds itself in the Historic Depot once a month during the summer – but this time it’s landed in the fall with a fiery theme.

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NEWS 9/27/19 7:26pm

"Valuing Democracy": Nikki Haley addresses Fall Convocation

By Baylor Rodman and Emery Eisner

Her address comes as the opening of this year’s speaker series, the theme of which, “The Quest for Truth,” focuses on freedom of expression. 

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NEWS 9/27/19 10:00am

CREDLE: Student Democrat discusses Nikki Haley's visit to Elon

By Hank Credle

If Nikki Haley stands not for human rights, what does she stand for then?

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NEWS 9/27/19 10:00am

OPINION: Student Republican discusses Nikki Haley's visit to Elon

By Gabrielle Cifelli

My sister gave me some really good life advice before I started college: “Sometimes you have to be a little ninja.” A little ninja does not associate with any concrete set of qualities but overall embodies someone who is determined to succeed. 

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NEWS 9/27/19 9:21am

ENN Radio Sept. 27, 2019

By Mackenzie Wilkes

This week's episode is a special Hispanic Heritage Month edition of ENN Radio. We're joined by reporter Maria Ramirez Uribe to understand what Hispanic and Latinx representation looks like at Elon University. Kyra O'Connor talks about the ways that representation not only includes students, but faculty and staff. One international student is bringing their passion on the track to Elon.

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NEWS 9/27/19 8:00am

Hispanic professors at Elon reflect on representation

By Kyra O'Connor , Leila Wilhelm and Emily Prins

Only nine faculty members at Elon University identify as Hispanic, according to the Office of Institutional Research & Assessment 2018-2019 Fact Book.

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NEWS 9/26/19 11:43pm

Student Union Board discusses $10 concert fee, funding at Student Government

By Maggie Brown

In a presentation to Student Government Thursday night, the Student Union Board addressed concerns about the $10 ticket fee for the Homecoming concert in Schar Center featuring rap artist T-Pain.

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SPORTS 9/26/19 10:40pm

Women's soccer beat UNCW for first time in program history

By Colby Cook

Elon Women’s soccer (7-2-1) defeated the UNC Wilmington Seahawks (4-4-0) 3-1 on Thursday night. They looked to come away victorious against the former Elon head coach Chris Neal who is now in his second year at the helm of UNCW.

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NEWS 9/26/19 12:00pm

Report highlights shifting majors and university trends

By Anton L. Delgado

It’s always been Geoffrey Claussen’s dream to expand the study of religion at Elon University. Now, in his eighth year as a professor of religious studies and second year as chair of the department, that expansion has been accomplished. The University Curriculum Committee has approved nearly 10 introductory courses, six being brand new, in the Department of Religious Studies.

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NEWS 9/26/19 8:00am

S.M.A.R.T. program provides guidance and connections

By Jon Sarver Jr.

The Student Mentors Advising Rising Talent program partners freshman students with older students of color to foster positive relationships.

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SPORTS 9/25/19 11:03pm

Freshman leads Phoenix to 3-0 victory

By Carter Horan

The Elon University Phoenix (2-4-1) faced off against the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Spartans (2-5) and defeated them 3-0 in their second straight home win.

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NEWS 9/25/19 12:00pm

University committee plans ahead for next decade

By Hannah Massen

After a decade of capital projects, curriculum changes, enrollment growth and student-centered initiatives, Elon University’s 2010-2020 strategic plan is 96.9% complete, according to the plan’s website.

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NEWS 9/25/19 8:36am

Elon hosts climate change forum

By Grace Morris

Elon hosted a forum on climate change, on Sept. 24, to discuss the effect of climate change on nature.

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NEWS 9/25/19 8:00am

Elon's changing rates of national and international Latinx/Hispanic students

By Maria Ramirez Uribe

As a graduate of the American School of El Salvador, Lucia Safie’s family always expected her to attend college in the United States — she is now a senior at Elon University and one of only two Salvadorans on campus.

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NEWS 9/25/19 1:11am

'A co-curricular moment': Contextualizing Nikki Haley

By Emery Eisner

Nikki Haley, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, is the keynote speaker at this year’s Fall Convocation. Haley’s visit has sparked discussion on campus regarding her political beliefs and her previous role in the Trump administration.

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NEWS 9/24/19 2:00pm

Local seasonal businesses brace for off-season

By Brian Rea

January is always a low point for business activity, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But for local businesses that rely on warmer weather, that slump can come as early as October. 

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LIFESTYLE 9/24/19 12:36pm

This weekend's Burlington Carousel Festival lacked its main attraction

By Ashley Moran

The three-row Dentzel Menagerie Carousel is currently undergoing repairs and refurbishment for the first time in 35 years.

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