Hurricane Florence Coverage

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SPORTS 2/14/20 10:26am

New year, new pitchers, same goal for Elon baseball

By Jon Sarver Jr.

On a windy Friday afternoon, a week from the start of his 24th season as the head coach of Elon University’s baseball team, Mike Kennedy began practice with a walk to the bullpen to see junior starting pitcher Jared Wetherbee warm up.

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NEWS 2/14/20 10:07am

Holocaust survivors share their stories with the Elon community

By Hannah Massen

Holocaust Survivors Robert and Agnes Heller visited Elon last night to share their stories of love, loss and survival on an auspicious day for Robert: Feb. 13 marked the 75 year anniversary of being reunited with his mother and sister in 1945 after years of hardship.

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NEWS 2/14/20 9:14am

Elon suspends semester programs in China

By Lauren Singles

Elon University’s Spring 2020 program in Beijing has been suspended due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. 

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SPORTS 2/14/20 12:11am

Blue Hens end Phoenix hot streak

By Courtney Weiner

Elon University men's basketball (9-18, 5-9 CAA) fell to the No. 2 ranked team in the conference, the University of Delaware Blue Hens (18-7, 9-4 CAA) 81-75 on Thursday night. The Phoenix looked to continue a three-game win streak, but fell short down the stretch.

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NEWS 2/13/20 11:20pm

SGA passes bill to replace Safe Rides with Uber

By Molly Healy

In the first phase of the pilot program beginning after Spring Break, students will get two discounted Uber rides to anywhere geographically close to campus. It will replicate the range of Safe Rides, with off-campus housing along with Crest and Danieley included.

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NEWS 2/13/20 11:13pm

SGA allocates funds to enhance National Pan-Hellenic monuments

By Molly Healy

The bill — S.B. 20-2.2 — will put $20,000 towards enhancing the National Pan-Hellenic Council monuments. SGA said that these monuments will serve as a gathering space, a place to go during homecoming and a physical representation of inclusion. 

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NEWS 2/13/20 6:07pm

Mike Bloomberg visits Greensboro

By Emery Eisner

Throughout his speech, former Mayor of New York City Mike Bloomberg referenced Trump multiple times, calling him a “New York Bully.”

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NEWS 2/13/20 8:41am

Early primary voting begins across North Carolina

By Annemarie Bonner

The North Carolina primary is here. Voters can indicate their preference for their party’s candidate. For voters looking to participate prior to the primary date, early voting is an alternative solution. This process has been known to decrease lines and encourage voter participation. Any person looking to participate must be registered to vote in the state of North Carolina, no photo ID is required.

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LIFESTYLE 2/13/20 8:18am

‘We Will Rock You’ combines Queen music and the struggle for individuality

By Leila Jackson

Elon University’s upcoming performance of “We Will Rock You,” guest-directed by Paul Stancato, explores themes of non-conformity and oppression in a dystopian society. By the end of the night, audiences will get to experience a rock concert with all the hits from British pop rock band Queen.

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NEWS 2/12/20 12:47pm

Required registration hinders local low-risk sex offenders during reintegration

By Anton L. Delgado

While the sex offender registry is intended to keep the community safe, researchers have questioned its effectiveness. Studies have found that the difficulties offenders face as a result of the registry can lead to recidivism, the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend. Left disadvantaged by the public registry and without a state-funded support structure, local offenders rely on community organizations for guidance.

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LIFESTYLE 2/12/20 12:18pm

Students explore womanhood and femininity in play, opening Valentine’s Day

By Kyra O'Connor

This Valentine’s Day, 22 Elon women will be taking the stage in the production Vagina Monologues, a play by Eve Ensler. Produced by Elon Feminist for Equality Change and Transformation, Vagina Monologues will have showings 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Feb. 14.

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NEWS 2/12/20 12:17pm

Elon University launches its 2030 strategic plan

By Hannah Massen

Elon’s Strategic Planning Committee presented the final draft of the 2020 – 2030 strategic plan at College Coffee on Tuesday, Feb. 11. “Boldly Elon” will dictate the university’s actions and initiatives over the next decade.

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SPORTS 2/9/20 8:42pm

Phoenix finish softball classic with back-to-back wins

By Carter Horan

After finishing 1-1 on Saturday, Elon softball (3-1) defeated the Longwood Lancers (2-2) Sunday afternoon at Hunt Softball Park for the last two games of the Elon Softball Classic.

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SPORTS 2/9/20 11:38am

Elon softball splits double header

By Jon Sarver Jr.

Elon University softball started the 2020 season with a double header at home. The Phoenix hosted the Elon Softball Classic after placing second in the Colonial Athletic Association Preseason Coaches’ Poll earlier this month. Elon collected its first victory of the season against the University of Rhode Island Rams, but lost in its second matchup against the Seton Hall University Pirates.

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SPORTS 2/8/20 7:01pm

Lacrosse downs Campbell in season opener for second year in a row

By BreShawn Holley

Elon lacrosse (1-0) routed the Campbell University Camels 12-5  (0-1) for its season opener against on Saturday afternoon. The Phoenix repeated dominance from last year’s opener when they defeated the Camels 15-5 on the road.

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NEWS 2/6/20 9:41am

County commissioners candidates discuss education, challenges the community face

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Ahead of the March 3 primary elections in North Carolina, candidates for Alamance County commissioners answered questions on Wednesday evening at a forum in a packed McKinnon hall at Elon University. There are 12 candidates,10 of which were present at the forum.

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LIFESTYLE 2/6/20 8:47am

BEST OF: Staff pick - favorite building on campus

By Jack Haley

A first impression is always important. Elon makes a statement with my personal favorite building on campus. Standing across from Belk Library, hiding Loy Commons from the rest of campus, is the Inman Admissions Building. 

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SPORTS 2/5/20 8:05pm

Power Five transfers sign-on to Elon football

By Alex Reynolds

Elon Football added 20 new players to its 2020 roster as a part of National Signing Day Feb. 5, 2020. The recruiting class consists of 14 freshmen and six transfer students, three of whom came from Power Five conferences.

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NEWS 2/5/20 12:43pm

One dead, one injured in shooting near Mill Point, no students involved

By Alex Roat and Grace Morris

This morning Elon Town Police responded to a shooting at 206 Pinedale Drive, about five minutes  from The Station at Mill Point, where they found two injured individuals. Jon Dooley, vice president for student life, also confirmed over email that "no students were involved in the incident."

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LIFESTYLE 2/5/20 8:34am

BEST OF: Best late-night food

By Sarah Daly

Open until 3 a.m. on Friday nights and located on campus, Lakeside Dining Hall provides an easy late-night option for students on a meal plan.

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