Features

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SPORTS 10/18/22 7:57pm

Former Elon pitcher receives high praise

By Mason Willett

In a recent article by Bleacher Report, Former Elon baseball pitcher, George Kirby, was ranked as the seventh best rookie for the season.

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NEWS 10/18/22 6:15pm

Town of Elon Police to fill upcoming officer vacancy

By Miranda Ferrante

The town of Elon Police announced the department will have a new officer position open aligned with the 30x30 initiative — advancing nationwide experiences and representation of women in policing agencies — Oct. 18.

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NEWS 10/18/22 11:38am

Elon Law’s associate director of career development elected to leadership role with Hispanic Bar Association

By Miranda Ferrante

Krista Contino Saumby first joined Elon University School of Law as a career counselor in June, and now, she is taking on a new leadership role with the Hispanic National Bar Association, the country’s largest professional organization representing and advocating on behalf of Hispanic attorneys. 

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NEWS 10/17/22 9:45pm

Elon University’s Active Minds hosts walk for suicide prevention

By Fiona McAllister

 In collaboration with Alpha Omicron Pi, the Walk for Suicide Prevention was organized to increase mental health awareness throughout the Elon community and featured tables hosted by various organizations and local businesses. Along with Active Minds, which raised nearly $1,500, AOII, Smitty’s Ice Cream, Phoenix Free, Counseling Services and Nate’s Cookies had tables at the walk to show their support for mental health awareness. 

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NEWS 10/17/22 6:11pm

Biden officially launches student loan forgiveness application

By Miranda Ferrante

President Joe Biden announced the official launch of the federal application for Americans seeking student loan forgiveness Oct. 17. 

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NEWS 10/17/22 5:04pm

Elon campus police to test outdoor alarm system

By Claire Schoenfeld

Elon University Campus Safety and Police is set to conduct a test of the outdoor alarm system and the emergency alert systems at 9:45 a.m. Oct. 18. 

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SPORTS 10/16/22 7:14pm

Elon University volleyball loses in four sets against Towson

By Jesse Gordon

After snapping Towson’s 18-match winning streak on Saturday, the Elon University volleyball team fell in four sets to the Tigers on Sunday. A late rally was not enough for the Phoenix, who is now 4-4 in CAA play. 

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SPORTS 10/16/22 6:24pm

Elon University women’s soccer blanks William & Mary in seniors’ last regular season game at Rudd Field

By Daniel Schulman

In its final home game of the regular season, the Elon University women’s soccer team defeated William & Mary to clinch a spot in the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament. Elon has won three matches in a row and can still win the regular season championship next week. 

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SPORTS 10/15/22 7:50pm

Leah Daniel becomes Elon University’s volleyball all-time kill leader in win against Towson

By Sydney Spencer

Senior outside hitter Leah Daniel made history in Elon University volleyball’s Oct. 15 match against Towson University, as she recorded 16 kills against the Tigers to become Elon all-time kills leader. With her efforts today, she surpassed the previous record of 1,461 career kills — previously held by Velma Degree. 

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NEWS 10/14/22 10:00am

Storage Scholars to appear on Shark Tank

By Miranda Ferrante

Storage Scholars, which has partnered with Elon since 2020, was founded by Wake Forest University class of 2020 graduates Sam Chason and Matt Gronberg. 

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SPORTS 10/13/22 9:34pm

Elon University women’s soccer beats Hampton for second straight conference win

By Max Wallace

The Elon University women’s soccer team outshot Hampton 32-3 and won 2-0 for its second straight CAA win on Thursday night. Abby Fusca and Ashlee Brehio scored the Phoenix’s two goals. 

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NEWS 10/12/22 9:31pm

Elon Fire Department aided Graham in controlling mill fire

By Sarah T. Moore

The fire was declared as under control with no reported injuries of firefighters or civilians at 1:20 a.m. Oct 12. Personnel from the city of Graham Fire Department stayed on site to extinguish any hot spots that might flare up throughout the day.

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NEWS 10/12/22 2:05pm

Moseley airport shuttles return for Fall Break

By Sydney Spencer

Elon University campus will be slowing down as Fall Break begins after classes Oct. 12 and manystudents will use the break to travel off campus. And while most areas on campus are closing, the Moseley Center will stay open. 

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NEWS 10/12/22 9:00am

Elon’s Park Place seeks recommendations for Mediterranean Deli replacement

By Claire Schoenfeld and Miranda Ferrante

Mediterranean Deli, in downtown Elon, announced it was closing permanently in August, but the location has yet to be filled. 

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NEWS 10/11/22 11:05pm

New Elon University residence hall plans shared with Town of Elon council

By Kyra O'Connor

Construction plans for a new Elon University residence hall were presented to Elon Town Council at the regular meeting on Oct. 11. The council also approved a budgetary amendment and heard a presentation from the town of Elon Fire Chief Landon Massey. 

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NEWS 10/11/22 10:30pm

Leonard Harrison drops out of ABSS Board of Education race

By Avery Sloan

Leonard Harrison, one of six candidates running for a seat on the Alamance-Burlington School System Board of Education, dropped out of the race during the Oct. 11 ABSS Board of Education candidate forum. The forum, cosponsored by Elon University, was moderated by Ann Bullock, dean of the Jo Watts William School of Education.

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SPORTS 10/11/22 7:51pm

Elon University men’s golf defends Phoenix Invitational title

By Jacob Kisamore

For the second consecutive season, the Elon University men’s golf team won its home tournament, as the Phoenix carded a final round score of 280 on Tuesday to win the team competition at the Phoenix Invitational by five strokes. 

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NEWS 10/11/22 7:37pm

Alamance County candidates pound the pavement ahead of midterm elections

By Kyra O'Connor

Music, food and people filled Gibsonville this weekend for the second annual Fall Festival. While some community members were there for the pumpkins and face paint, others were pounding the pavement: campaigning for the midterm elections in Alamance County. 

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NEWS 10/11/22 6:21pm

Elon University study abroad participation spikes as pandemic lessens

By Sarah T. Moore and Miranda Ferrante

After two years of interrupted travel, Elon University’s study abroad program saw an increase in participation in 2021-22, according to the Elon Experiences annual report.

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LIFESTYLE 10/11/22 1:56pm

Elon University celebrates diverse identities

By Erin Martin

Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day. 

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