Features

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NEWS 3/11/21 11:13am

Board of Aldermen addresses mass gathering limits, university financial contribution

By Kyra O'Connor

The Board of Aldermen discussed the town of Elon’s executive order for mass gathering limits at their March 9 meeting. The board also discussed Elon University’s financial contribution to the town, which includes $80,000 annually to the fire department with a 2% increase each year to account for inflation and passed a budget amendment.

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LIFESTYLE 3/10/21 9:06am

Chemistry professor highlights importance of diversity in STEM

By Madalyn Howard

Nyote Calixte knew by the age of 10 she wanted to become a doctor. It was the obvious choice — growing up, the Elon University professor was fascinated by all things science, and the subject came to her naturally. As a first-generation college student and Black woman pursuing a career in STEM, Calixte recognized she would be paving her own path to success. 

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SPORTS 3/9/21 9:02pm

Elon falls to Drexel in CAA championship game, ending their season

By Annemarie Bonner

Elon’s men’s basketball season is over. Drexel University beat the Phoenix 63-56 in the Colonial Athletic Association championship, securing the Dragons a spot in the NCAA March Madness tournament. This was the Phoenix’s first time ever advancing to the CAA championship game and the first time a no. 8 seed has advanced to the final.

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SPORTS 3/9/21 5:38pm

What to know ahead of Elon men’s basketball CAA championship game

By Annemarie Bonner

Elon men’s basketball faces off against Drexel tonight in the Colonial Athletic Association championship game. If the Phoenix win, they’ll head to the NCAA March Madness tournament for the first time in program history. The winning team will also be crowned CAA champions, which would be another first for Elon’s program. If they lose, their season will be over. 

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LIFESTYLE 3/9/21 3:48pm

Studying abroad amid COVID-19 pandemic

By Caroline Donohue and Cate McCahill

Elon University junior Heeba Chergui was studying abroad in Jordan last spring when she and many other students across the globe were sent home at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Determined to get her full experience abroad, Chergui is currently in Jordan for the second time. However, study abroad programs were not guaranteed for Elon students during the 2020-21 academic year. 

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NEWS 3/8/21 10:41pm

SGA announces candidates for spring 2021 election

By Kieran Ungemach

The Elon Student Government Association announced the candidates for the 2021 spring elections, with 32 positions on the ballots, as well as the new constitutional changes ratified by the organization. Elections will be held from March 18 to 19. 

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SPORTS 3/8/21 10:25pm

Elon advances to first-ever CAA final with win over Hofstra

By Daniel Schulman

The Elon men’s basketball team advanced to the Colonial Athletic Association tournament final Monday night for the first time in school history after beating 4th-seed Hofstra University in a 76-58 semifinal win. Next up for the Phoenix is a finals clash with the winner of the Drexel/Northeastern game on Tuesday at 7 p.m. on CBS Sports Network.

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NEWS 3/8/21 9:59pm

Elon University names Tiffany Morris as chair of new nursing department

By Naomi Washington

Tiffany Morris was named Elon University’s inaugural chair of the department of nursing in the School of Health Sciences. Morris — who has a doctorate in nursing practice in executive leadership — began the role as the department chair on March 1.

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NEWS 3/8/21 2:11pm

Redesigning Elon University's bias reporting system

By Kyra O'Connor

The working group to design the Elon University bias response system has begun to hold listening sessions with students, faculty and staff. The sessions will allow university community members and those who receive bias reports to provide feedback before a preliminary report is delivered to vice presidents Jon Dooley and Randy Williams on April 15.

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LIFESTYLE 3/8/21 12:25pm

Elon’s virtual IFC recruitment to take place this spring

By Claire Schoenfeld

After many weeks of planning, IFC will be holding spring recruitment virtually from March 8 to March 14. All events will be held on Zoom to ensure physical distancing practices are followed and so men who are in quarantine or living off campus can participate. 

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SPORTS 3/7/21 8:52pm

Elon tops no. 1 seed James Madison, advances to CAA semifinals

By Daniel Schulman

The Elon men’s basketball team advanced to the Colonial Athletic Association tournament semifinals for the second straight season after beating top seed James Madison University in a 72-71 quarterfinal win. The Phoenix, seeded eight in the conference tournament, now move to a 9-8 record on the season, as James Madison, the one seed, drops to 13-7.

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NEWS 3/7/21 2:13pm

Elon University's proposed amendment to mutual aid agreement leaves law enforcement agencies wary

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Elon University’s proposed amendment to the 2021 Annual Alamance County Mutual Aid Agreement between local law enforcement groups was rejected by those agencies, leading the university to use “direct communication” regarding aid requests instead. House said the committee decided that communication with law enforcement agencies regarding mutual aid requests is how the university will address issues within the agreement.

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SPORTS 3/6/21 6:08pm

Elon falls to James Madison in football conference opener

By Annemarie Bonner

Elon University football struggled to maintain their lead, resulting in a 20-17 loss against James Madison University in their first conference matchup of the season. Freshman and third-string quarterback JR Martin made his season debut as the third string quarterback, due to the first and second string both being out for injuries.

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NEWS 3/5/21 10:09am

North Carolina, Alamance County work to bridge digital divide during remote learning

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Remote and online work has been the reality for teachers and students in Alamance County for the past 11 months, and even as the county returns to in-person learning, three out of five school days will be remote. For some kids, accessing the internet isn’t always feasible and Alamance-Burlington School System has tried to bridge the digital divide — the gap between those who have internet access and those who don’t — as most schools have been engaging in remote learning. 

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LIFESTYLE 3/5/21 9:05am

Campus club empowers women, creates space for conversation

By Miranda Ferrante

I Am That Girl is a national organization that focuses on providing a safe environment for young women and girls to create open and vulnerable dialogue. For some members, the club is an opportunity to meet friends, but also to continue conversations on women’s issues.

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NEWS 3/5/21 12:17am

SGA approves gender based violence prevention pilot program

By Alexander George

Elon University’s Student Government Association approved a bill to create a gender based violence prevention pilot program for the student body. SGA authorized $19,000 from its reserve fund for the creation of a two-part gender based violence prevention pilot program. The goal is to have 20% of undergraduate students participate in the program.

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NEWS 3/4/21 5:27pm

Elon University to bargain with faculty union

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University administration will bargain with the faculty union, according to an email from Provost Aswani Volety to faculty and staff on March 4. This decision follows the certification of the faculty union by the National Labor Relations Board on Feb. 19. The decision determined that part-time, limited term and visiting faculty at Elon are eligible to form a union.

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NEWS 3/4/21 1:24pm

Staff, students integrate selves into online learning

By Abby Goretsky

Online learning has generated concern among parents and students all over the country as they worry whether or not they are still receiving a quality education. Elon University, which has hosted in-person classes for the entire 2020-2021 academic year, is not immune to such concern. At Elon, 432 students were approved for remote learning either for this semester or during Winter Term.  

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NEWS 3/4/21 9:35am

Where you can get the COVID-19 vaccine in Alamance County

By Christian Galvano

In Group 3 frontline essential workers are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services defines frontline essential workers in categories that include: childcare and pre-K -12 workers, higher education and support staff, essential goods, food and agriculture, government and community service, public health, public safety and transportation.

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SPORTS 3/3/21 3:22pm

Elon Athletics surveys varsity athletes about diversity

By Margaret Faust

Elon Athletics sent an anonymous survey to all athletes last week about diversity and inclusion in the school’s varsity athletics programs, according to Associate Director of Athletics Faith Shearer. Shearer also serves as the deputy Title IX coordinator and oversees diversity and inclusion efforts in Elon Athletics. 

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