Editorials

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LIFESTYLE 2/18/22 5:46pm

Elon University WIS:E preparing women in STEM for life post graduation

By Alexandra Borda

Women in STEM: Elon — a student organization formed early last spring, provides a community of individuals who aspire to support women in all disciplines within the science, technology, engineering and math fields, according to their president Anna Sheinberg. 

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NEWS 2/18/22 3:11pm

As campus growth and sustainability intersect, LEED certification seeks to remedy concerns

By Sam Hess

The sustainability plan also incorporates the Elon Green Building Policy from 2009, which says any new construction or renovations exceeding 8,000 square feet of conditioned, occupied space will achieve LEED certification, preferably at the Silver level.  

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NEWS 2/18/22 1:43pm

Book bans, challenges impact local Burlington bookstore

By Kyra O'Connor

When a book is placed on a banned book list, Owner of Persnickety Books Ian Baltutis notices — right before the title flies off the shelf. The Burlington used bookstore has everything from textbooks and classics to graphic novels and children’s chapter books, and Baltutis said banned books find their ways onto the shelves, too. 

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SPORTS 2/18/22 12:04am

Elon University men’s basketball team falls to Delaware 71-62

By Caitlin Rundle

Tipoff against Drexel is set for 4 p.m. this Saturday as the Phoenix look to win their final home game of the season.  

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NEWS 2/17/22 11:30pm

Elon University SGA passes election packet, establishes judiciary for next term

By Avery Sloan

SGA’s next business meeting will be March 3, and the election packet will open March 1, beginning the election process.  

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NEWS 2/17/22 10:16pm

Black residents in Alamance County search for a safe space

By Nyah Phengsitthy

According to Seneca Rogers, a candidate for the Alamance Board of Education, the need for more meeting spaces throughout Burlington has been a goal for many members of the Black community. These spaces can be used for civic engagement, meetings with personal agendas and, most importantly, a place to express voices. 

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NEWS 2/17/22 9:32pm

Healthy Elon looks to ease restrictions in coming weeks

By Sophie Rosenthal

Despite the high vaccination rate and decrease in daily positive cases at Elon since mid-January, some professors have concerns of what the Elon environment will soon look like.  

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LIFESTYLE 2/17/22 9:07am

Out-of-state Alternative Break options return to Elon University

By Samantha Sussman

The trips will be returning to communities outside of North Carolina and creating partnerships to cause a lasting impact with their service, no matter how small the task, according to senior Zoë Rein. 

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SPORTS 2/16/22 10:43pm

Elon University softball delivers walk-off hit to defeat North Carolina

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon continues its season opening nine-game homestand on Friday, Feb. 18 with a pair of games against the Providence University Friars.  

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LIFESTYLE 2/16/22 10:01am

Vital Signs holds ninth annual fundraiser concert for the Make-A-Wish Foundation

By Betsy Schlehuber

Vital Signs, a co-ed a cappella group at Elon University, is hosting their ninth annual Make-A-Wish fundraiser concert at 7 p.m. on Feb. 19 in Whitley Auditorium. This is one of three concerts Vital Signs performs throughout the academic year. Their fundraising goal, same as every year, is $10,000. 

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SPORTS 2/15/22 11:40pm

Elon University men’s basketball dominated by Hofstra

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon will play Hofstra again on Feb. 24 in Hempstead, New York. The Phoenix continues its three game homestand on Thursday, Feb. 17 against the University of Delaware Blue Hens. The game at Schar Center will begin at 7 p.m.  

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NEWS 2/15/22 11:32pm

Town of Elon approves new holiday, decriminalizes land development

By Gram Brownlee

Juneteenth will now be an official holiday in the town of Elon, after a unanimous vote in the Board of Aldermen meeting on Feb. 15. The board also passed a new land development ordinance. 

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NEWS 2/15/22 10:07pm

Zoinks! Burlington's very own "Shaggy" sells his Mystery Machine

By Kyra O'Connor and Ellis Chandler

The classic cartoon car is moving to Florida where a new owner will keep it on the road.

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NEWS 2/14/22 2:07pm

Elon University Francis Center continues property renovations

By Ryan Kupperman

According to the Dean of the School of Health Sciences Becky Neiduski, the school’s renovations are predicted to be complete by fall 2023.

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NEWS 2/14/22 9:12am

CHEAT SHEET: Elon University political science professor breaks down gerrymandering

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon News Network spoke with Professor of Political Science and Policy Studies Thomas Kerr to explain gerrymandering and how it impacts North Carolina. 

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SPORTS 2/13/22 7:38pm

Elon University women’s basketball survives overtime thriller against College of Charleston

By Benjamin Muse

Elon returns home on Feb. 18 to play Hofstra University Pride at the Schar Center. The Phoenix will look to extend its winning streak to three against the Pride, who currently rank ninth place in the conference standings.  

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SPORTS 2/13/22 7:18pm

Elon University lacrosse team suffers 25-5 loss against Duke

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon will get 12 days off before its next game against Vanderbilt University on Feb. 25 at Rudd Field. 

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OPINIONS 2/13/22 6:19pm

ELON EATS: Harusaki Sushi

By Eddie Keefe

Elon Eats is a column that reviews restaurants and food vendors in the local area.

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NEWS 2/13/22 11:46am

Elon University alumni work behind the scenes of Winter Olympics 2022

By Naomi Washington

For Elon alumna Ellie Whittington ʼ18, reporting on the Olympics was a childhood dream. When she found herself working for NBC Sports, that dream was finally within reach. Now, she is covering the Olympic Games in Beijing. 

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SPORTS 2/12/22 11:08pm

Elon University softball wins both legs of doubleheader

By Liam Stephens

Elon looks to stay undefeated Sunday against the Appalachian State University Mountaineers. The game at Hunt Park will begin at approximately 2:30 p.m.  

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