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SPORTS 11/10/20 5:16pm

Hope springs eternal for Elon football

By Daniel Schulman

The CAA announced that it would be playing on an adjusted schedule in the spring, which includes six conference games with the option for individual teams to schedule two out-of-conference games. The team has been doing what it can to stay ready for the spring. On Oct. 17, the team started full team practices with COVID-19 guidelines. 

SPORTS 11/9/20 1:06pm

Volleyball seniors adjust to new reality

By Annemarie Bonner

Some of the COVID-19 restrictions include: players not being allowed to physically congratulate each other after plays, something that would be standard in practices and games. If a player breaks this protocol, their coaches will warn them. Players also hold each other accountable. 

NEWS 11/9/20 10:37am

COVID-19 affects early decision applications for incoming students

By Sophie Rosenthal

Elon University offers all three of these options and on average, 393 students apply early decision per year. This year, however, the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a wrench into the college application process. As the pandemic has impacted the economy and workforce, many students have had to reevaluate their college choice.

LIFESTYLE 11/6/20 10:43am

N.C. zoos impacted by COVID-19

By Miranda Ferrante

Despite the overwhelming impact of the coronavirus, representatives from local zoos said that animal care must continue regardless of the status of the pandemic. The representatives said they hope to continue to educate the public while still following precautionary guidelines. 

NEWS 11/4/20 3:22pm

ABSS teachers, families grapple with online learning

By Mackenzie Wilkes

The Alamance-Burlington School System originally planned to start the year remotely and transition to Plan B halfway through the semester. But on Oct. 23, ABSS reversed course and decided pre-K through 12th grade students would not return to the classroom until January 2021. 

NEWS 11/4/20 2:29pm

Where do we go from here?

By Kieran Ungemach

America in 2020 has emerged as a divided country. The country’s divergence came to a head with an intense Election Day that saw former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump face off. The path ahead has the American people wondering how they got here and where they go from here.

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NEWS 09/23/2026 6:47pm
Emergency, hazmat vehicles respond to fire at Danieley Center construction site

At least 20 emergency response vehicles from multiple departments responded to an emergency situation at the construction site of the Danieley Center D and E apartments. Units from Town of Elon Police, Campus Safety and Police, Gibsonville Fire Department, Town of Elon Fire Department and Guilford County Emergency Services Hazmat Team responded to the site. The apartments are currently vacant as they undergo a remodel for the second half of the 2026-2027 school year. 

NEWS 09/23/2026 1:42pm
Elon University announces new name for Queens University

Elon University President Connie Book, along with Queens University Acting President Jesse Cureton, announced the new official name for the merged universities: “Elon University | Queens College.” The announcement came Sept. 23 during a one-year update presentation hosted at Queens and livestreamed to Elon staff on campus. It also included a merger progress update and next steps, such as recent achievements and the accreditation process.

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