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NEWS 1/18/20 10:59pm

Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks at Simpson College

By Isabella Seman

About 350 people gathered at the Grand Hall at Simpson College to hear from former Vice President Joe Biden. Biden was welcomed by former Iowa State Sen. Staci Appel and Rep. Abby Finkenauer, who have both endorsed Biden.

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OPINIONS 1/18/20 9:41am

POWELL: Privilege and belonging at Elon, diversity promotion

By Alicia Powell

Our commitment to higher education should also coincide with our values as human beings. I want to believe that we still hold true the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s claim that the content of one’s character should matter more than the color of one’s skin.

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NEWS 1/17/20 3:57pm

Vaping on the campaign trail

By Emery Eisner

After a slew of vaping-related illnesses led to more stringent federal regulations, some presidential candidates on the campaign trail have been pushed to confront their stances on vaping and e-cigarettes. 

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LIFESTYLE 1/17/20 7:39am

Dancing with 'The Wolves': Elon’s newest production

By Miranda Ferrante

In a traditionally male-dominated industry, Sarah DeLappe’s “The Wolves” is a modern play by a woman for women, which raises the curtain on the world’s most pressing issues through an incredible coming-of-age story, highlighting atomic girl power.

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NEWS 1/16/20 8:26am

SGA treasurer, finance board amend treasurer’s manual

By Emery Eisner

Throughout Winter Term, Amanda Yaffa, senior and executive treasurer of Elon University’s Student Government Association, will draft changes to the treasurer’s manual with the finance board. Yaffa said she hopes to see the changes implemented in the spring semester when she said SGA will likely vote on the issue at the first or second business meeting in February.

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NEWS 1/15/20 12:57pm

College students react to the Democratic debate

By Elon News Network

The final Democratic debate before the Iowa caucuses, hosted by CNN and the Des Moines Register, was held at Drake University on Jan. 14. Even though most Drake students were unable to attend the debate, candidates and student groups hosted multiple watch parties in and around the campus. 

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NEWS 1/15/20 8:26am

Elon programs help extend education's reach

By Christian Galvano

Lashika Charles sometimes drives her daughter to Elon University on Wednesday evenings. But sometimes her mother will, depending on if Charles has enough money for gas.

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NEWS 1/14/20 10:59pm

Presidential candidates discuss some of college students' top issues

By Emery Eisner

At the Democratic Presidential Debate hosted by CNN and the Des Moines Register at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, presidential candidates are discussing issues important to college students, ranging from foreign policy to feminism. 

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NEWS 1/14/20 10:02pm

Protesters take to the streets of Drake University before Democratic debate

By Maria Ramirez Uribe

The Poor People’s Campaign took to the streets of Drake University, protesting a few hours before the CNN/Des Moines Register debate began on the university’s campus.

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NEWS 1/14/20 8:08pm

Sonia Manzano talks Diversity, current Social Climate

By Christian Galvano

Emmy-winning actress Sonia Manzano addressed Elon University, talking about topics regarding diversity and the current social climate in McCrary theater on January 14th, 2020.  

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NEWS 1/14/20 1:05am

Andrew Yang campaigns at Drake University

By Jon Sarver Jr.

Presidential hopeful Andrew Yang addressed Drake University, talking about topics from automation and climate change to student loans and his proposed freedom dividend.

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NEWS 1/13/20 6:06pm

Former Mayor Pete Buttigieg addresses Iowans

By Emery Eisner

Presidential hopeful, Pete Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, spoke to roughly 300 people in attendance about the issues of climate change, economic instability and gun control, among other topics. Many of Buttigieg’s talking points were related to President Donald Trump.

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NEWS 1/13/20 5:36pm

John Kerry doubles down in defense of Joe Biden's diplomatic record

By Liam Collins

As former Secretary of State John Kerry descended from the Joe Biden campaign bus and entered a small room of around 25 at a brewery in Knoxville, he prepared to deliver his speech in support of the former vice president. 

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NEWS 1/13/20 11:23am

Cory Booker suspends his presidential campaign

By Jack Norcross

Cory Booker has suspended his campaign for president. The New Jersey senator was struggling to fundraise and gain traction in both state and national polls. Booker’s decision comes after he failed to qualify for the CNN/ Des Moines Register debate on Tuesday. 

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NEWS 1/13/20 2:45am

Pete Buttigieg’s message of unification disrupted by demonstrators

By Maria Ramirez Uribe

Former South Bend, Indiana mayor, Pete Buttigieg started his rally in Des Moines, Iowa with a call of unification if elected, but his uplifting message was interrupted by protests over racial issues that have plagued his campaign. 

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NEWS 1/12/20 11:41pm

Elizabeth Warren talks education, climate change and economy

By Jon Sarver Jr.

Surrounded by about 410 attendees, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) addressed potential voters 22 days before the Iowa caucuses in the gymnasium of Fisher Elementary School in Marshalltown, Iowa. 

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SPORTS 1/12/20 6:32pm

Women's basketball topples Seahawks for its second win of the weekend

By Carter Horan

The Elon Phoenix Women’s basketball team (8-7, 3-1 CAA) took down the Seahawks of North Carolina Wilmington (5-10, 2-2 CAA) 77-53 in a Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) conference matchup Sunday afternoon at Schar Center.

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SPORTS 1/12/20 11:48am

Men's basketball claims first CAA win over Seahawks

By BreShawn Holley

On Saturday afternoon, the Elon University Phoenix (5-13, 1-4 CAA) got a huge win over the University of North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks (5-14, 0-6 CAA), 80-63. 

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NEWS 1/11/20 10:00pm

Sparking interest in young voters: Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks on issues important to college students

By Emery Eisner

Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) spoke at Berg Middle School in Newton, Iowa just 23 days before the 2020 Iowa caucuses. While he spent the majority of the town hall speaking on the issues of universal health care, voting rights and climate change, he also addressed universal child care, alleviating student debt and his issues with President Donald Trump. 

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NEWS 1/11/20 11:00am

Reminding Iowans and college students of political alternatives

By Emery Eisner

Vote Common Good, an organization promoting liberal activism during the 2020 election cycle will be taking its message across all 50 states and is looking to give a voice to college students. VCG Political Director Rob Ryerse said this is the type of outlet certain students are looking for. 

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