Features

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NEWS 10/26/21 9:33pm

Elon University tuition increase for upcoming academic year remains unclear

By Kyra O'Connor

Following the board of trustees meeting, as of Oct. 26, the university has not announced any change in tuition for the 2022-23 school year. According to a university spokesperson, while the board did adopt a budget for next year, the information from the budget will be shared with the Elon community “in the future.” 

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LIFESTYLE 10/26/21 12:54am

Nail salons nearby Elon University, booking tips

By Ava Girardi

Five local nail salons share how they got their start and continue to make themselves available to the university community.

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OPINIONS 10/26/21 12:21am

ELON EATS: Grab a bite of Converge Coffee’s tasty Fall Menu

By Eddie Keefe

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

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NEWS 10/25/21 1:15pm

Childcare difficulties push Elon University professors to seek university assistance

By Avery Sloan

Childcare in the town of Elon is a challenge for communications professor Kathleen Stansberry, and has been a consistent struggle since Elon University shut down in March 2020, the same time her three kids were also sent home from Elon Elementary.  But even after the return to in-person learning, this experience has only continued for Stansberry, and other faculty members are facing it too.  

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LIFESTYLE 10/25/21 11:46am

Dance research collaborates with multifaith scholars program at Elon University

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Senior Emily Wilbourne will present her research on Thursday, Oct. 28, at the Tradition & Innovation in Korean Dance event, sharing the richness and depth of Korean dance both then and now, in addition to highlighting adjunct instructor in performing arts Jiwon Ha. Ha, who is from Busan, South Korea, virtually guided Wilbourne while she studied there in both the fall and the summer.  

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SPORTS 10/24/21 9:14pm

Elon University women’s soccer team earns crucial CAA victory over Hofstra

By Hope Valenti

The Phoenix continue its chase to qualify for the CAA Tournament with a pair of road matches to close out the season, beginning with a crucial contest against James Madison on Oct. 28.   

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SPORTS 10/24/21 9:10pm

Elon University men’s golf places fifth at Grandover Invitational

By Jacob Kisamore

This was the final match of the fall season for Elon’s men’s golf team, with the spring schedule yet to be announced.  

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SPORTS 10/24/21 8:44pm

Elon University volleyball falls to Northeastern in straight sets

By Ryan Kupperman

Elon’s volleyball team is scheduled to face William & Mary next Saturday and Sunday in Williamsburg, Virginia.  

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SPORTS 10/23/21 10:21pm

Former Elon University basketball player drafted into NBA G-League

By Jacob Kisamore

The Greensboro Swarm, the NBA Gatorade League affiliate team for the Charlotte Hornets, selected Ndugba with the 54th overall pick in the 2021 NBA G-League Draft. 

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SPORTS 10/23/21 10:16pm

Elon University football defeats the University of New Hampshire for first home win of season

By Luke Jackson

The Phoenix head on the road to James Madison University on Oct.  30 before returning home the following Saturday to face Villanova University on Homecoming weekend. 

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SPORTS 10/23/21 7:52pm

Elon University men’s soccer loses to West Virginia

By Ian Taylor

The Phoenix will be back in action at Radford on Tuesday, Oct. 26, with kick off set for 6 p.m., before returning to Rudd Field to play Hofstra on Saturday, Oct. 30, at 1 p.m. in a conference game.  

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NEWS 10/23/21 7:47pm

Elon University volleyball falls to Northeastern in five sets

By Liam Stephens

With this loss, Elon falls to second place in the CAA standings behind James Madison University. Elon will face Northeastern again tomorrow, with the match beginning at 2 p.m. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/23/21 7:42pm

Fall Pride at Elon University

By Samantha Sussman

Elon University’s Gender and LGBTQIA Center held a Fall Pride event this Friday, Oct. 22 at the Phi Beta Kappa Commons from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event had games, tie-dye, GLC information and a safe environment to meet new people.  

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SPORTS 10/22/21 5:47pm

Tailgating returns for Elon University football

By Joanna Dwyer

The revival of good food and a lively environment tends to attract a wide audience, including students, staff and alumni.

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NEWS 10/22/21 3:16pm

CHEAT SHEET: What to know about debt ceiling and its impacts on U.S. federal government

By Gabriella Sable

Dillan Bono-Lunn, professor of political science and policy studies, discusses what the debt ceiling is and how it impacts the federal government’s operations.

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NEWS 10/22/21 1:42pm

Elon University poll finds support for additional COVID-19 booster shots among North Carolina adults

By Joseph Navin

The poll found that 92% of individuals who got a vaccination are “glad they did,” while 65% of individuals say they have already taken the booster shot or are planning to once it is available. 

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NEWS 10/22/21 1:12pm

Elon University board of trustees considers tuition increase for upcoming academic year

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University’s board of trustees is considering a tuition increase that could be near 7% for the upcoming academic year, according to sources familiar with the proposal. Last year’s increase was 3.7%.

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SPORTS 10/22/21 10:00am

Elon University men’s soccer prepares to face West Virginia University

By Kaelyn Elien

The matchup at Dick Dlesk Stadium in Morgantown will air on ESPN+ Saturday at 2 p.m.

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LIFESTYLE 10/22/21 1:11am

Elon dance documentary furthers education on Black maternal health crisis

By Haley Phelps

Elon University Assistant Professor of Dance Keisha Wall, along with Associate Professor of Public Health Studies Stephanie Baker, wanted to bring attention to the Black maternal health crisis and agreed dance would be the best way to make an impact on a large audience.   

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NEWS 10/22/21 12:06am

Nearly 74% of Elon University students have not yet complied with the university flu shot mandate

By Avery Sloan

Elon University's Student Government Association had a business meeting on October 21. At this meeting, senators heard an update from Dean of Students Jana Lynn Patterson on the current flu vaccination numbers and cases of COVID-19 on Elon University’s campus. 

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