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NEWS 9/16/20 11:36am

Elon English professor’s experience in quarantine

By Ashlyn DeLoughy

Senior Lecturer in English Paula Patch had been teaching all of her classes in-person. She had plans for students to learn remotely, but never thought she would have to use them herself. Patch said she thought she might get COVID-19 from being on campus, but never thought the virus would be brought into her home.

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LIFESTYLE 9/16/20 12:29am

El Centro kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month

By Madalyn Howard

Hispanic Heritage Month is officially observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, beginning on the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile also celebrate their independence on Sept. 16 and Sept.18, respectively.

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NEWS 9/15/20 6:57pm

Elon SGA announces freshman class election results

By Kieran Ungemach

Elon University’s Student Government Association announced the election results for the class of 2024 race tonight in front of Moseley Center. 603 freshman casted ballots to elect their representatives.

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LIFESTYLE 9/15/20 1:13pm

Irish step dance teammates reflect on past performances

By Livi Lesch

While the spotlights’ beam descended onto their costumes at the 2020 Spring Relay for Life, the team soaked up the audience’s praise. After the celebratory dance concluded, Elon Junior Ellie Mitchell took a moment to observe how the team’s hard work paid off in the crowd’s reaction.

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NEWS 9/14/20 6:05pm

27 students have or are facing conduct charges for hosting gatherings

By Mackenzie Wilkes

27 students have faced or are in the process of facing conduct charges for hosting mass gatherings as of Sept. 12, according to Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley, representing an increase of 20 students since Aug. 25. Students who are charged with hosting gatherings larger than what is allowed by the university and town of Elon are suspended from campus.

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NEWS 9/14/20 4:02pm

Mask study gives insights into low-cost way to test effectiveness of masks

By Grace Terry

David Grass, a research assistant at Duke University, is one of seven researchers who were involved and who created this device. The group’s goal was to create a low-cost way to test the effectiveness of different face coverings. 

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LIFESTYLE 9/14/20 2:34pm

Pandemic messes with in-person connections

By Quinn Corrigan

A key component of every introduction to sociology class is the “looking glass self,” a concept created by American sociologist Charles Horton Cooley. The looking glass self describes how people develop their characters from interactions with others. But due to COVID-19 physical distancing regulations, interactions with others have changed, leaving some to wonder what the long-term impact on mental health and interpersonal relations will be. 

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NEWS 9/14/20 7:45am

Elon University ranks No.88 overall on the U.S. News and World Report 2021 list of best national universities

By Grace Terry

Elon University ranks No. 88 among national universities and No. 55 among private universities on the U.S. News and World Report 2021 list of best national universities. This ranking is down four spots both overall and for private universities from the 2020 list, when Elon ranked No. 84 and No. 51 一 Elon’s first year of eligibility for the list.

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LIFESTYLE 9/12/20 4:11pm

Panhellenic recruitment moves online

By Kira Silbergeld

Now that Elon University’s Panhellenic Association has announced that 2021 sorority recruitment will be officially moved to a virtual format because of the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic, many freshmen like  are wondering what joining a fraternity or sorority will look like this year.

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NEWS 9/11/20 2:18pm

Elon Dining worker returns to work after suspension

By Margaret Faust

Elon students aren’t the only ones getting suspended for violating coronavirus restrictions. Elon Dining employee Amanda Parrish was suspended last weekend for taking off her mask during her shift. 

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SPORTS 9/11/20 11:04am

One Elon basketball player's experience with race in athletics

By Caitlin Rundle

Chuck Hannah was just a high schooler when he started to become aware of what “code-switching” was. Growing up in suburban areas, the now-Elon University junior and men’s basketball player found himself changing his appearance and actions to fit in with his peers.

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SPORTS 9/10/20 6:30pm

Elon football seniors step up for team during delayed season

By Jon Sarver Jr.

As Elon football sets its sights on a spring season after the coronavirus pandemic squashed a traditional fall campaign, head coach Tony Trisciani said that he is impressed by the leadership his veterans have displayed while preparing for the spring season.

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NEWS 9/9/20 10:35pm

Eric Trump speaks at a President Trump campaign event in High Point

By Christian Galvano

Eric Trump — the son of President Donald Trump — spoke to supporters of the president’s reelection campaign at a horse stable in High Point Wednesday. Eric Trump claimed the incompetence of the Democratic Party will ultimately lead to the reelection of his father.

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NEWS 9/9/20 3:09pm

In suicide prevention month, Elon club baseball player reflects on depression, growth

By Brian Rea

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness to the issue. One student is working to bring awareness to mental health issues.

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NEWS 9/9/20 9:12am

A look inside Elon University's quarantine spaces

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon University sophomore Bella Roy said she had to go into quarantine after an individual she had been in close contact with tested positive for COVID-19. Roy had a negative test result, but still had to undergo a two-week quarantine. The two-week quarantine period for close contacts are the guidance and directives of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the Alamance County Health Department.

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NEWS 9/9/20 1:33am

President Trump’s North Carolina rally met with support, protest

By Kieran Ungemach

President Donald Trump held a campaign rally at the Smith-Reynolds Regional Airport in Winston-Salem Tuesday night, which was his third campaign event in North Carolina in just two weeks. The rally was met with 

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NEWS 9/8/20 10:52pm

Elon Aldermen approve coronavirus relief funds, prepare to open playgrounds

By Kyra O'Connor

After passing a motion to update the town of Elon’s budget with the coronavirus relief funds, the town of Elon Board of Alderman discussed an increase in sales tax revenue in the month of June, reopening playgrounds and the possibility of a citizen’s advisory committee to town of Elon Police at their September regular session.

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NEWS 9/8/20 9:25am

Elon University randomly selects hundreds of students, faculty and staff each week for COVID-19 testing

By Grace Terry

Currently, the random COVID-19 testing for students is being conducted every Wednesday in Alumni Gym while testing for faculty and staff is being done through mail-in tests. Students receive instructions on how to sign-up for a time and more information about what to expect in the email from Stein.

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LIFESTYLE 9/7/20 2:17pm

Meals on Wheels delivers hope to Alamance County senior community

By Graysen Shirley

Over 800 Meals on Wheels volunteers are traveling around Alamance County to deliver meals to seniors, families, and other individuals who are currently homebound due to the coronavirus pandemic. Social distancing and isolation has created an increased need for residents to receive meals and aid.

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NEWS 9/7/20 9:10am

Faculty motion regarding postmaster general passes

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University professors voted in favor of a motion asking Postmaster General and Board of Trustee member Louis DeJoy to commit to improving the service provided by the United States Postal Service and absolve his personal conflict of interests or step down as trustee to the university at the Sept. 4 faculty meeting.

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