Features

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NEWS 11/13/19 7:21am

Wings in waiting: ROTC at Elon

By Hannah Massen

With the demands of both college and armed forces training to balance, members of ROTC at Elon need to be conscious of their time management. 

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NEWS 11/12/19 11:44pm

Director of Campus Safety and Police Dennis Franks hired as chief of police in Stallings, NC

By Jack Haley

Elon University's Director of Campus Safety and Police Dennis Franks has been named the next chief of police in Stallings, North Carolina — the town announced over Facebook on Nov. 6. Franks will take the new role on Jan. 6, 2020.

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LIFESTYLE 11/12/19 10:03pm

International students come together for Thanksgiving

By Borghild Kvaeven

Students from different countries were given the opportunity to experience the uniquely American holiday with the company of President Connie Book.  

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NEWS 11/12/19 8:33pm

Elon annexation of Gibsonville approved

By Mackenzie Wilkes

The Elon Board of Aldermen passed the ordinance which approved the annexation agreement between the town of Elon and town of Gibsonville 3-0.

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NEWS 11/12/19 2:44pm

CHEAT SHEET: Addressing literary censorship in US prisons

By Ali Butler

Craig Morehead, assistant professor of English, focuses on the similarities in law, criminology, class and literature discusses the impact of books that have been banned in some US prisons. 

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NEWS 11/12/19 1:12pm

Pinpointing the opioid epidemic: Mother says expanded medicaid could have saved her daughter's life

By Liam Collins

Jessica Jordan lost custody of her daughter when she was two years-old, making her ineligible for the federal healthcare program.

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NEWS 11/12/19 7:09am

Hillel provides a home for Jewish students at Elon

By Molly Sposato

The student body of Elon University has grown significantly in the past ten years, diversifying the religious landscape, specifically the Jewish population. Students credit the Hillel House for this increase.

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NEWS 11/11/19 9:24pm

Speakers at the Faces of Homelessness Panel raise awareness on Elon's campus

By Maeve Ashbrook

On Monday night, a panel of speakers who have all seen the effects homelessness in some way spoke to a crowded McKinnon Hall at the Faces of Homelessness Panel. 

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NEWS 11/11/19 8:27pm

The search for a town manager

By Mackenzie Wilkes

A seven-month search is coming to a close in the town of Elon for its next town manager. The Board of Aldermen has offered the town manager position to one of the two final candidates.

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LIFESTYLE 11/11/19 2:43pm

Tail of the Dragon attracts thrill-seekers and motorcyclists

By Oliver Fischer

FORNEYS GAP, NC - Deep in the Appalachian Mountains dwells a beast known as Tail of the Dragon. It might be named after a mythical creature, but the 318 curves packed into this 11-mile stretch of mountain road present an all too real challenge.

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NEWS 11/11/19 1:51pm

Class of 1969 celebrates half-century anniversary

By Emilia Muniz

Fifty years ago, Elon University was a very different campus than it is today. Students at the time were faced with the presence of the Vietnam War and the beginnings of nationwide anti-war movements, accompanied by the early stages of countercultures such as the hippie movement. 

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NEWS 11/11/19 9:13am

Elon 'alternative breaks' take aim at nationwide social issues

By Livi Lesch

Elon’s Alternative Break program, helps students immerse themselves in new communities through domestic and international service learning.

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NEWS 11/10/19 4:26pm

Elon Catholic Campus Ministry reaches 30 years of service

By Liz Crouse

On its 30th anniversary, the Catholic Campus Ministry celebrated Sunday mass during Homecoming Weekend in Holt Chapel, later welcoming alumni to Holland House, with its signature life-size cutout of Pope Francis greeting guests and community members.

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NEWS 11/10/19 7:11am

Agnosticism at Elon University

By Elliott Rivette

Agnosticism is on the rise among Elon University students this year, mirroring religious tradition trends across the country.

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SPORTS 11/9/19 11:17pm

Phoenix lock down Catamounts

By Alex Reynolds

Elon University's women’s basketball (1-0) downed the Western Carolina Catamounts (1-2) 68-24 in its first regular season game in Schar Center. 

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SPORTS 11/9/19 7:15pm

Black Bears Maul Phoenix

By Caitlin Rundle

Elon Football (4-6, 3-4) fell hard to the University of Maine Black Bears  (5-5, 3-3) 31-17 in its final home game. This game was also senior day and 23 seniors were commemorated before the game. 

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SPORTS 11/9/19 11:42am

Keeping family close to football

By Grace Terry

On the Friday night before an Elon University football game, the Steed family begins their eight-hour car ride to North Carolina from Alabama at about 11:30 p.m.

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LIFESTYLE 11/9/19 6:47am

Positivity and pride during homecoming weekend

By Borghild Kvaeven

Homecoming Weekend marks the yearly occasion on which graduates of Elon University return to campus. As the school expands, more and more alumni make the trip to North Carolina each fall, intrigued by the growing campus and the events planned by the school.

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SPORTS 11/8/19 10:38pm

Men's basketball's hot shooting continues as Phoenix roll past Milligan

By Alexander Rievman

Elon’s scorching start from three-point land continued as the Phoenix overwhelmed the Milligan Buffaloes (1-2) 95-54.

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NEWS 11/8/19 6:36pm

Student Government holds final town hall of semester to discuss funding model

By Molly Healy

Student Government Association held its final town hall of the semester about the new funding model for the treasurer's manual. Treasurer Amanda Yaffa and assistant comptroller Frankie Storm facilitated the forum, splitting it up into sections: Applying for Funding, Reimbursement Process and Questions.

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