Editorials

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LIFESTYLE 2/24/22 12:03pm

Spotlighting queer theater through a series of interactive workshops at Elon University

By Jess Baker

This was the first of three “Queering the Stage” workshops brought to Elon University by junior Jack Morrill’s Lumen project. His ultimate goal is to bring queer artists and theater professionals to Elon through a series of interactive Zooms to engage with students and faculty. 

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NEWS 2/24/22 11:21am

Evolving education: Elon University professors reflect on teaching Black history today

By Caroline Mitchell

English professor Prudence Layne teaches African American studies at Elon University. Layne’s 22 years teaching at Elon have taught her many things, but if there is anything that has stood out, it’s that education surrounding African American and Black history is overlooked.   

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NEWS 2/23/22 11:23pm

Black Alamance to host first awards ceremony

By Nyah Phengsitthy

The Black Alamance County Awards mission is to celebrate Black owned and operated businesses, serving as a marketing and recognition platform for individuals. The awards give the community a voice in identifying and promoting businesses they most support. 

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SPORTS 2/23/22 10:50pm

Elon University women’s basketball extends winning streak to five in blowout over UNC Wilmington

By Liam Stephens

On Friday, Elon travels to Newark to take on the 18-6 University of Delaware Blue Hens, who are 12-2 in conference play. The Blue Hens beat the Phoenix by 22 in their previous matchup on Jan. 30.  

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SPORTS 2/23/22 10:32pm

Elon University softball falls to Duke after late home run

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon (7-3) looks forward to a three game series over the weekend against St. Bonaventure University, with two games on Saturday and another on Sunday at Hunt Softball Park.  

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SPORTS 2/23/22 10:27pm

Beyond the game: Q&A with an Elon University basketball player

By Caitlin Rundle

Junior Hunter McIntosh is an African American athlete and leader. He’s broken records, won over half a dozen awards and honors in just two and half years and has become known as a leader on the court. However, his leadership goes beyond basketball.  

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NEWS 2/23/22 9:45pm

Affirmative action in admissions to be challenged in Supreme Court

By Sophie Rosenthal

Race-conscious admissions have been challenged many times over the years, going all the way to the Supreme Court on multiple occasions. Now, Students for Fair Admissions, a conservative advocacy group, is taking two universities to the country's highest court in an attempt to end race-conscious admissions altogether. 

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SPORTS 2/22/22 10:55pm

Elon University baseball team loses to North Carolina

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon is now 1-3 in the season. The team will host three games against Longwood University with the first game on Friday, Feb. 25 at Latham Park.  

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NEWS 2/22/22 10:50pm

Q&A with Bryant Colson

By Naomi Washington

Bryant Colson served as the first Black Editor-In-Chief of The Pendulum and first Black SGA president.

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NEWS 2/22/22 10:12pm

Elon University holds eighth annual Black Solidarity Day conference

By Kyra O'Connor

While there are over 100 people signed up to attend the conference, Royal encourages students passing by McKinnon Hall on Friday to sign up the day of and enjoy the conference. 

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NEWS 2/22/22 7:10pm

Alamance Burlington School System drops mask mandate, Elon University president responds

By Mason Willett and Margaret Faust

In response to masks mandates being dropped in Alamance and Guilford county, President of Elon University Connie Book said the university’s mask policy is not changing as of now.  

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OPINIONS 2/21/22 10:16pm

OPINION: Greek life: It needs to change

By Chloe Yoon

As the sorority events pile up in the spring semester, the buzz of Greek life always dominates conversations of Elon, my own included. While we recognize the issues of Greek life in passing comments or brief conversations, the narrative continues to not only exist, but thrive, that Greek life reflects an intrinsic value about people.  

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NEWS 2/21/22 1:06pm

CHEAT SHEET: The ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis

By Joseph Navin

Jason Kirk provided historical context on this ongoing situation and is an expert in international relations and politics relating to India and is a professor of political science and policy studies at Elon University. Kirk discusses the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine. 

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OPINIONS 2/21/22 10:19am

Recognizing Black History

By Christina Carr

A letter from Christina Carr, President of Elon University’s Black Student Union

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SPORTS 2/20/22 5:25pm

Elon University women’s basketball neutralizes Northeastern in statement win on Senior Day

By Trevor Boehm

The Elon University women’s basketball team will look to build on the momentum gained from this contest as the Phoenix look to pick up another win against a Colonial Athletic Association opponent, the University of North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks. The Phoenix will welcome the Seahawks to the Schar Center on Feb. 23, for a Wednesday night showdown. The Phoenix will look to extend its win streak to five games.  

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SPORTS 2/20/22 5:10pm

Elon baseball begins spring season

By Jack Spalding

When asked about his expectations for the upcoming season, head coach Mike Kennedy said how important improvement in pitching was for the team as they enter the spring season. 

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SPORTS 2/19/22 9:59pm

Elon University men’s basketball loses on Senior Day against Drexel

By Chase Strawser

The Phoenix will end its season on a two-game road trip beginning with a matchup on Thursday, Feb. 24 against Hofstra. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. on FloSports. 

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SPORTS 2/19/22 8:43pm

Elon University baseball loses second straight against Fairfield University

By Liam Stephens

The Phoenix once again face the Stags on Sunday at noon in the final game of the team’s opening series.  

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SPORTS 2/19/22 5:15pm

Elon University softball splits doubleheader against Providence

By Arianna Tristani

The Phoenix will be back at Hunt Park for a doubleheader against the University of Massachusetts Lowell. 

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SPORTS 2/18/22 9:04pm

Elon University baseball team loses season opener against Fairfield

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon will play Fairfield again Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. to complete its first series of the season.

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