Editorials

NEWS 3/10/22 9:49am

Upcoming tuition increase pushes local Elon University students to look into commuting

By Naomi Washington

Beginning in the 2022-23 academic school year, Elon University will raise its tuition and fees, leaving some low-income students to live off-campus and commute to Elon every day. The total price, including room and board, to attend Elon next fall will be $56,127. Students who commute next year will save $13,886 by not paying room and board costs.

LIFESTYLE 3/10/22 7:21am

Mediation service at Elon University raises awareness on student conflict services

By Betsy Schlehuber

Under the Office of Student Conduct at Elon, there is conflict coaching, facilitated dialogue, mediation, and restorative circle or conversation. The mediation service inside the Office of Student Conduct resolves conflicts between students confidentially and without punishment.

SPORTS 3/9/22 10:22pm

Former Elon University football player to play in Sweden

By Jack Spalding

For the past four years, Cox was a staple on Elon’s defensive line, winning the team’s Most Valuable Player award for his performance in the spring 2021 season and served as the team captain for his last two seasons before graduating last fall. Cox is set to move over to Sweden on March 13 and the Swedish Superserian season will begin in April.

SPORTS 3/9/22 4:14pm

The Elon community enters pro disc golf scene

By Ian Taylor

When wrist injuries and the pandemic robbed her of an outlet for her competitive spirit, Sarah Austin rediscovered disc golf. Austin, an Elon senior, now frequents local courses and tournaments as a proud professional disc golfer.

NEWS 3/9/22 9:55am

Elon University student emails will change to Outlook from Gmail over Spring Break

By Mason Willett

The change only affects sophomores, juniors, graduate and law students. Undergraduate seniors aren't changing their platforms. The freshman class and other first-year students have only had access to Outlook for email, so the switch will not impact them.

NEWS 3/9/22 8:30am

Majority of tuition increase going toward financial aid for incoming students, according to President Book

By Avery Sloan

On March 8, the Student Government Association hosted a Fireside Chat with President Book and Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley. The pair gave context about the tuition increase, a new core curriculum requirement and renovations to the Francis Center.

NEWS 3/8/22 11:06pm

Transracial adoption documentary screening serves as support for Elon’s multiracial community

By Jess Baker

Every March, the Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education hosts a Multiracial Awareness Week with events centered around recognition of cultural diversity in the form of food, film and heritage.

NEWS 3/8/22 3:36pm

Concerns about free speech, conflict of interest arise in Graham City Council vote

By Ryan Kupperman

Concerns about free speech and conflict of interest surfaced in Graham City Council special meeting on Feb. 23. The council voted to temporarily suspend the city's Special Events Committee, leaving some local activists confused and fearful.

NEWS 3/8/22 2:31pm

Elon University academic council plans for final months of the semester

By Kyra O'Connor

As students, faculty and staff head into the final months on campus for the 2021-22 academic school year, Elon University’s academic council met to discuss a new course requirement for future students, elections for faculty councils and streamlining on-campus, faculty committee work.

NEWS 3/8/22 1:19pm

New Alamance county sheriff candidate announces campaign focused on diversity

By Avery Sloan

After filing his candidacy in the last hour before the deadline last Friday, Kelly White publicly announced his campaign for Sheriff in Alamance County. He is running against incumbent Terry Johnson, who has been in the position since 2002 and hasn’t faced a challenger in his past two elections.

NEWS 3/8/22 11:00am

Moodle will be down Tuesday, March 15

By Ryan Kupperman

Moodle will be unavailable Tuesday, March 15 from 2 to 6 a.m. for server updates.

NEWS 3/7/22 11:37pm

Elon Board of Aldermen discusses new zoning laws, announces resignation of planning director

By Gram Brownlee

In the March 7 planning session, the town of Elon’s Board of Aldermen announced that Pamela DeSoto, the assistant town manager and planning director, will be resigning March 25. The board also discussed plans to add alternative zoning laws, improve police relations with the community and change the Board’s meeting dates and name per the town charter.

OPINIONS 3/7/22 10:26pm

ELON WATCHES: The Batman

By Tucker Price

Elon Watches is a column that reviews films and TV shows

NEWS 3/7/22 9:16pm

Unpacking Elon Day 2022

By Samantha Sussman

Elon Day is celebrated annually and raises money for Elon University. Want to see the Elon Day breakdown? Click here.

SPORTS 3/7/22 8:19pm

Elon University junior Lauryn Carlton shares throwing success locally

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Lauryn Carlton grew up in Burlington and attended Western Alamance High School — just a few miles from Elon University’s campus. Carlton said she’d anticipated that if she continued with a sport in college, it would be soccer — not football or track and field. But when she accepted Elon’s offer, she didn’t realize that she would continue to share her strength and success with her hometown.

NEWS 3/7/22 3:45pm

No set date for when construction on downtown Elon patio will begin

By Erin Martin

After months of waiting, there is still no set date for construction on downtown Elon’s plaza, despite the plans having been drawn up for months. Town of Elon manager Rich Roedner said that before the town can start construction, they have to figure out the finances.

SPORTS 3/6/22 9:51pm

Elon University baseball wins final game of series against Toledo

By Arianna Tristani

Elon returns to Latham Park on Tuesday, March 8 to host the University of Notre Dame at 4 p.m.

SPORTS 3/6/22 7:34pm

Elon University men’s basketball falls to UNC Wilmington 75-58

By Caitlin Rundle

The Elon University men’s basketball team season came to an end with a 75-58 loss to the University of North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks in the quarterfinal game of the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament. Despite the Phoenix maintaining a lead for the entirety of the first half, UNCW came out flying in the second half to take the lead, and never let it go.

SPORTS 3/6/22 5:15pm

Taylor Cherry throws third perfect game in Elon University softball history

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon will face North Carolina Central University on March 9 in the final contest of a 10 game homestand. The game is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.

SPORTS 3/5/22 10:47pm

Impressive offensive performance fuels Elon baseball victory over Toledo

By Liam Stephens

Elon faces Toledo again tomorrow to finish off the weekend series. The game at Latham Park will begin at 2 p.m.

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