Editorials

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NEWS 8/20/21 2:23pm

Get to know your on-campus neighborhoods

By Abby Goretsky and Sophie Rosenthal

The freshman housing experience is often either a treasured or terrible memory for many college students, and it’s where students begin to find their first sense of community on campus. Elon University has eight residential neighborhoods, five of which are open to freshmen. These neighborhoods boast varying themes and traditions, creating the opportunity for students to bond and connect with one another. 

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NEWS 8/20/21 11:52am

MOVE-IN 2021: New students arrive in the Global Neighborhood

By Graysen Shirley

Students and families arriving in the Global Neighborhood for move-in day were greeted on Friday by orientation leaders like Adams, resident assistants and older students eager to assist them with getting settled into their new dorms. 

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NEWS 8/20/21 11:35am

MOVE-IN 2021: Waving goodbye from the Historic Neighborhood

By Miranda Ferrante

Cars line East Haggard and boxes fill Historic Neighborhood while parents soak in the last few days before they say goodbye — leaving their children to start their college journeys at Elon University. 

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NEWS 8/20/21 11:03am

Get to know your orientation leaders

By Nyah Phengsitthy

From leading new students to their first residential neighborhood meeting to attending the hypnotist event together at Rhodes Stadium, orientation leaders are one of the first faces incoming students see when they arrive on campus.

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LIFESTYLE 8/20/21 10:17am

Transforming the Elon transfer student experience

By Miranda Ferrante

President of Elon’s Transfer Student Organization, Claire Quinlivan, said the desire to ease the transition for students sparked discussions with Director of Transfer and Special Admissions James Thurnes and Transfer Student Coordinator and Assistant Director of Academic Advising Rebecca Krylow. The conversations ultimately led to reinstating the TSO in the fall of 2020. 

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NEWS 8/20/21 9:49am

MOVE-IN 2021: Elon University welcomes the Class of 2025

By Elon News Network

Follow Elon News Network's Coverage of move-in, Aug. 20, 2021.

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NEWS 8/20/21 9:15am

Class of 2025 to be welcomed at New Student Convocation

By Graysen Shirley

More than 1,600 incoming students will be welcomed into the Elon community to celebrate the beginning of their university academic careers at New Student Convocation on Aug. 21.

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SPORTS 8/20/21 4:00am

Elon women’s soccer opens season with win over George Washington

By Jacob Kisamore

In the Elon University women’s soccer season opener against the George Washington University Colonials on Aug. 19, junior forward Molly Mahoney scored the team’s first goal of the season in the 39th minute to give the Phoenix a 1-0 lead. The team went on to win the match 2-0, with Mahoney’s goal ultimately serving as the game winner. 

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SPORTS 8/19/21 10:30pm

Women’s soccer looking to start another successful season

By Caleigh Lawlor

With the 2021 Elon University women’s soccer season underway, players and coaches alike are preparing for another winning year.  

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NEWS 8/19/21 5:07pm

Parking lots blocked, roads closed for move-in 2021

By Ellis Chandler

Students with cars parked in residential neighborhoods are asked to move them to alternate locations by 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 19. Faculty and staff are asked to park in the Arts West, Oaks, South Campus and Station at Mill Point lots. Campus roads are partially closed and one-way from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 19.

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NEWS 8/19/21 2:26pm

New student orientation to be in-person, some virtual sections

By Nyah Phengsitthy

The moment after each New Student Orientation ends, Director of New Student and Transitions Programs Emily Krechel and her team are already planning for the next one. But after the 2020-21 school year, Krechel was unsure of what would be in store for the class of 2025’s arrival. 

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OPINIONS 8/19/21 12:12pm

Letters from the leaders: Elon News Network Executives

By Nyah Phengsitthy , Kyra O'Connor and Ellis Chandler

Elon University juniors and Elon News Network Executives Ellis Chandler, Kyra O'Connor and Nyah Phengsitthy welcome the class of 2025 ahead of move-in weekend.

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OPINIONS 8/19/21 11:06am

Letters from the leaders: Black Student Union President Christina Carr

By Christina Carr

Elon University junior and President of Black Student Union Christina Carr welcomes the class of 2025 ahead of move-in weekend.

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OPINIONS 8/19/21 10:24am

Letters from the leaders: Student Body President Jack Corby

By Jack Corby

Elon University senior and Student Government Association Executive President Jack Corby welcomes the class of 2025 ahead of move-in weekend.

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NEWS 8/18/21 1:04pm

CDC recommends COVID-19 Pfizer, Moderna booster shots after eight months

By Sophie Rosenthal and Graysen Shirley

The Centers for Disease Control recommends Americans who received the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna coronavirus vaccines get a booster vaccine dose eight months after receiving their second doses, starting Sept. 20. 

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LIFESTYLE 8/17/21 4:01pm

Storage Scholars brings back the boxes, eases move-in experience

By Miranda Ferrante

While the official move-in day for underclassmen comes later this week, some students are already moving in— and they’re using moving companies like Storage Scholars to help. The company was on campus Aug. 17 and will return Aug. 18 to assist students who have signed up for the service.

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NEWS 8/16/21 2:30pm

Iconic Plaza renamed Medallion Plaza

By Kyra O'Connor

At the Elon University 2021 opening day ceremony, President Connie Book announced the renaming of Iconic Plaza to Medallion Plaza, to honor the service of both individual medallion recipients and the Elon community as a whole. Book also discussed the Boldly Elon strategic plan and what the upcoming academic year will hold.

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NEWS 8/16/21 2:12pm

Elon University awards endowed professorships for three faculty members

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon University named three faculty members to endowed professorships on Monday, Aug. 16 during the opening day ceremony officially beginning the 2021-22 academic year. 

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NEWS 8/13/21 2:49pm

CDC votes to recommend booster vaccines

By Kyra O'Connor

The Centers for Disease Control voted today to recommend extra vaccines for immunocompromised individuals.

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NEWS 8/12/21 1:20pm

Redistricting data for NC released

By Graysen Shirley

The United States Census Bureau is set to release redistricting data for North Carolina from the 2020 Census on Aug. 12. Legislators in the North Carolina General Assembly will use Redistricting data to redraw congressional districts, state senate districts and state house districts. 

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