Features

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SPORTS 9/2/22 7:00am

Elon football preseason sees tight quarterback battle

By Mason Willett

  After making the conference finals for the first time last year, the Elon men’s soccer team returned to Rhodes Stadium for an Aug. 19 exhibition game against East Tennessee State University. 

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SPORTS 9/1/22 11:37pm

Elon University women’s soccer loses to NC State

By Jacob Kisamore

The Elon University women’s soccer team scored first but could not hold its lead against the North Carolina State Wolfpack, as a goal in the 78th minute helped the Wolfpack defeat the Phoenix 2-1. Coming off a 5-1 loss to Virginia Tech on Aug. 28, head coach Neil Payne said he was much happier with how the Phoenix performed against the Wolfpack. 

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NEWS 9/1/22 11:06pm

HealthEU brings more mental, medical health resources to students, faculty and staff

By Ryan Kupperman

Dean of Students Jana Lynn Patterson gave campus-wide mental and physical health updates for the Elon community, on Sept. 1 during Elon University’s Student Government Association’s first business meeting of the 2022-23 academic year. During the meeting, three students were appointed to the Senate and three students were appointed into new roles. 

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NEWS 9/1/22 5:45pm

Kamala Harris visits Durham, speaks on Inflation Reduction Act

By Avery Sloan and Miranda Ferrante

Vice President Kamala Harris visited North Carolina to discuss the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to reduce health care costs and increase access. 

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NEWS 9/1/22 7:00am

The buzz about Fizz at Elon University

By Claire Schoenfeld

The app was created in 2020 by Teddy Solomon and Ashton Cofer. The two were incoming freshmen at Stanford University but due to COVID were not allowed to come on campus and felt disconnected from the university’s community. Their solution to this disconnect was to create a centralized platform for other students to connect with each other. Fizz currently has branches at 13 other universities.

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NEWS 8/31/22 8:13pm

EPA advisory outlines increasing levels of PFAS in drinking water

By Miranda Ferrante

Burlington supplies water to approximately 23,000 customer accounts and 57,000 residents  across Alamance and Guilford Counties, as well as communities including Gibsonville, Whitsett and Elon, according to Bob Patterson, water resource director. 

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NEWS 8/31/22 5:48pm

Southeast Alamance High School named by ABSS board

By Avery Sloan

The Alamance-Burlington School System Board of Education voted during its Aug. 30 meeting to name a new high school, Southeast Alamance High School. 

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NEWS 8/31/22 1:44pm

Billy D’s Fried Chicken opening date delayed

By Margaret Faust

Billy D’s Fried Chicken still isn’t here. The new retail dining option set to replace Pei Wei Asian Kitchen in McEwen Food Hall was intended to open with the fall semester. 

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LIFESTYLE 8/31/22 11:08am

All That JAS celebrates 20 years of business

By Ellis Chandler

Since opening, the store has moved locations three times and changed its inventory throughout. All That JAS started in Graybeal’s basement before moving to downtown Burlington. It relocated to the Faucette House on East Trollinger Avenue before finding its latest home at the downtown Elon location, where it’s been for over 10 years. 

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LIFESTYLE 8/31/22 9:12am

Burlington residents grateful for new, outdoor gym

By Ryan Kupperman

The completion of Burlington’s outdoor gym makes it the third one of its kind in the Alamance County area, along with the ones located on Elon University’s campus and in Mebane. Each court is essentially a mirrored version of one another — containing variants in color and visual aesthetic — as they were all designed by the National Fitness Campaign.

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NEWS 8/30/22 7:24pm

Seniors kick off 2022-23 academic year, reflect on Elon experience

By Avery Sloan

During Elon University’s Senior Kickoff celebration, Book encouraged students to enjoy their final year, to remember to give back and to reflect on their time at Elon. University President Connie Book said seeing seniors grow throughout their time at Elon is her favorite part of working in higher education. 

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NEWS 8/30/22 6:51pm

Elon University reports uptick in COVID-19 cases

By Sophie Rosenthal

Elon University reported 189 cases in the week ending Aug. 29, up from 23 the week before. An email from Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley Aug. 29 informed students of the uptick in cases. University physician Dr. Ginette Archinal said the increase doesn’t surprise her.

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NEWS 8/30/22 4:53pm

2023 Fiske Guide to Colleges recognizes Elon University

By Ryan Kupperman

Elon University was recognized by the 2023 Fiske Guide to Colleges as a pioneer in experiential learning and global engagement, according to a news release. 

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NEWS 8/29/22 8:23pm

ABSS celebrates first day of new school year

By Margaret Faust

Stepping off buses, hopping out of cars, waving from the doorway. Students said goodbye to parents and hello to a new  school year. Aug. 29 was the first day of school for everyone in the Alamance-Burlington School System. 

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LIFESTYLE 8/29/22 7:18pm

Burlington baker discusses setting boundaries as a Black woman business owner

By Chloe Franklin

August is National Black Business Month. Founded in 2004, the month seeks to both highlight and celebrate Black-owned businesses.

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NEWS 8/29/22 1:37pm

Elon engineering earns accreditation

By Avery Sloan

Elon University’s engineering program is now accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. This accreditation means that the program meets standards that will produce graduates able to enter technical fields. 

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NEWS 8/29/22 11:12am

Town of Elon residents pay fees for extra trash pick up

By Margaret Faust

Decluttering is often coupled with the beginning of the school year as students move into new homes off campus. Across the train tracks on Atkinson Avenue, a pile of discarded furniture such as mattresses, bed frames and lounge chairs sat on the curb. 

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SPORTS 8/29/22 12:53am

Elon University women’s soccer suffers first season loss to Virginia Tech

By Sammy Johnson

Elon University’s women’s soccer team was defeated by the Virginia Tech Hokies 5-1 at Rudd Field Aug. 28, making the team 1-1-1 this season. 

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NEWS 8/28/22 7:56pm

Answering questions about Elon campus safety

By Annemarie Bonner

Campus Police Chief Joe LeMire discussed safety for the school year, changes made to the department and the biggest concerns for the new academic year.

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SPORTS 8/28/22 3:56pm

Second-half surge propels Elon University men’s soccer to win against San Diego

By Jacob Kisamore

A trio of second-half goals propelled the Elon University men’s soccer team to a 3-0 win against the University of San Diego Toreros, as the Phoenix improved to 2-0-0 on the season. 

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