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NEWS 9/9/21 11:28am

Elon University welcomes its first class of nursing students

By Olivia Romano

Elon welcomed the university’s first cohort of nursing students to campus this fall. The program has been in development for five years with the inaugural cohort consisting of 31 freshmen and three sophomore students. 

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NEWS 9/9/21 9:02am

Mill Point pool faces inconsistent hours due to staff shortage

By Ellis Chandler

The pool closes for the season on Sept. 30. The pool is open from 3-7 p.m. Mon. through Fri. and noon to 6 p.m. on the weekends and is only open to Station at Mill Point residents.

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NEWS 9/9/21 6:54am

The impact 9/11 has on the teaching experience 20 years later

By Samantha Sussman

Faculty share how their teaching has changed in the 20 years after 9/11.

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SPORTS 9/8/21 10:32pm

Elon Volleyball drops home opener to Charlotte

By Luke Jackson

It was a battle of two freshmen Wednesday night in the Schar Center, as Elon lost in straight sets (25-22, 25-22, 25-19) to a tough University of North Carolina Charlotte team.

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NEWS 9/8/21 9:13pm

Elon University faculty panel addresses the aftermath of 9/11, 20 years later

By Kyra O'Connor

The panel, “20 Years After: The Legacies of 9/11 and the ‘war on terror’” will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the LaRose Digital Theater. Sponsored by the International and Global Studies program and the Political Science and Policy Studies department, faculty will reflect on the legacies of 9/11 two decades later from their professional and personal experiences. 

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SPORTS 9/8/21 8:47pm

Beck Pool reopened, ready for fall

By Ian Taylor

As Elon and the Koury Center begin to relax their coronavirus safety measures, one of the mainstays of campus life is back and open, the recently updated Beck Pool.

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NEWS 9/8/21 7:17pm

Muslims in America reflect on religious discrimination 20 years after 9/11

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Immediately following the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, Elon University junior Zain Khan’s parents were one of thousands of Muslims across America who faced religious and ethnic discrimination. 20 years later, some of the preconceived negative feelings about Muslims still exist. 

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NEWS 9/8/21 6:24pm

Board of Aldermen considers formation of ordinance and policy review committee

By Graysen Shirley

The town of Elon Board of Aldermen met for an agenda session on Sept. 7 to discuss the formation of an ordinance and policy review committee, changes to monthly billing for water and sewing services, financial incentives for the town’s police department and amendments to policies regarding COVID sick leave and vaccine incentives. 

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NEWS 9/7/21 4:31pm

Burlington to recognize 9/11 as National Day of Service and Remembrance

By Kyra O'Connor

The city’s proclamation calls for first responders, houses of worship and residents to join in ringing bells and sounding sirens for one minute at 8:46 a.m., which is when the first plane struck the twin towers on 9/11, this Saturday for a “Moment of Remembrance.”

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LIFESTYLE 9/7/21 3:21pm

Gibsonville welcomes new shops in growing community

By Abby Goretsky

With a population reaching more than 7,000 people, downtown Gibsonville is home to local restaurants, small businesses and a culture of its own. Three new businesses joining the growing area all have the same intention — bringing Elon students and the greater community through their doors.

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NEWS 9/7/21 10:08am

The Black Lumen Project leads conversations surrounding racial equity on campus

By Graysen Shirley

The Black Lumen Project aims to provide programming, procedures and policy changes related to racial equity at the university, including an annual report which helps to present transparency about the university’s past history.

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OPINIONS 9/6/21 9:52pm

ELON EATS: The Root’s Chicken Caesar wrap is not a meal to miss out on

By Eddie Keefe

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

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LIFESTYLE 9/6/21 9:25pm

Live shows return with the reopening of Paramount Theater

By Claire Schoenfeld

The Gallery Players, a community theater group based in Burlington, will kick off the Paramount Theater’s upcoming theatrical season with the musical adaptation of “Cinderella,” running Sept. 17 through Sept. 26. 

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LIFESTYLE 9/6/21 11:01am

Elon University’s Student Union Board announces fall concert

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon University’s Student Union Board announced Bryce Vine will headline this year’s fall concert on Friday, Oct. 8 at 8:00 p.m. in the Schar Center.  

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SPORTS 9/5/21 4:06pm

Burlington Sock Puppets complete debut season

By Jacob Kisamore

As the Burlington Sock Puppets close the book on its inaugural season, the revamped team has found a new direction and is becoming both a local and national phenomenon. 

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SPORTS 9/5/21 2:06pm

Elon University club and intramural sports hope for return to normal

By Jacob Kisamore

When Elon University sent students home in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, club and intramural sports came to an abrupt halt. While Elon offered them during the 2020-21 academic year, social restrictions forced a reduction in offerings and protocols. Now, 17 months after the pandemic began, there is hope that club and intramural sports are finally returning to normal. 

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NEWS 9/5/21 11:32am

Elon University’s ‘class of 2020 plus one’ graduates

By Elon News Network

Students, faculty, staff, friends and family members gathered Under the Oaks to celebrate the class of 2020, after eighteen months in the making. 

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LIFESTYLE 9/5/21 9:58am

Fourth Little Free Library in Elon added to Lawrence Slade Park

By Cailey Cetani

After an article in the News & Record about the non-profit organization Little Free Library caught her attention, Town of Elon Downtown Development Administrator Kathleen Patterson thought Elon’s community could use one itself.

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SPORTS 9/5/21 9:48am

Elon football falls to Wofford 24-22

By Kole Noble

The full football atmosphere of tailgating and fans in the stands was back at Rhodes Stadium celebrating the inaugural game of the 2021 season and the 20th anniversary of the stadium's opening. The fans roared when the theme of T.I.’s iconic “Bring Em Out” played as the Phoenix made their way onto the field.

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LIFESTYLE 9/4/21 8:04pm

Employment rates are on the rise in 2021

By Samantha Sussman

The Student Professional Development Center reported an increased engagement and job placement among 2021 graduates compared to the class of 2020, whose career opportunities were severely limited because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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