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LIFESTYLE 4/17/23 9:00am

Elon University to celebrate Earth Week 2023

By Elon News Network

Elon University will celebrate Earth Week April 17 to 23, giving members of the campus community an opportunity to explore their own habits pertaining to sustainability. Students, faculty and staff have the chance to win prizes by attending these events.

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SPORTS 4/16/23 6:40pm

Strong final day push propels Elon University women’s golf to third-place finish at CAA championship

By Jacob Kisamore

After holing out on the 18th green at The Reserve Club at St. James to complete her final round of the Colonial Athletic Association women’s golf championship, senior Svarin Yuenyong began to walk behind the green to greet her teammates. The round was the final of Yuenyong’s Elon career. As she approached her teammates, she was surprised as they presented her with a bouquet of flowers to commemorate the completion of her four years with the Phoenix. As tears began to well in her eyes, she shared a hug with all of teammates and friends. 

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SPORTS 4/16/23 6:21pm

Elon University softball steals series win from University of North Carolina, Wilmington

By Joanna Dwyer

The Elon University softball team entered Hunt Softball Park to face the University of North Carolina, Wilmington Seahawks in the rubber match of the three-game weekend series. After splitting the doubleheader yesterday, the Phoenix came in hungry and ready to play, defeating the Seahawks 7-5 in comeback fashion. Head coach Kathy Bocock said she knew this was an important weekend for the team.

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LIFESTYLE 4/16/23 4:08pm

Elon Muses hosts first concert

By Jenna Rudolph

Upon walking into Yeager Recital Hall, not a single person sat still in their seats. The crowd filled with friends and family of the performers as Elon Muses hosted its spring concert April15. The performance included a series of songs from Hamilton, Hercules, Taylor Swift, Adele and more. Each song was accompanied with choreography, a cappella, acting and featured soloists. 

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NEWS 4/16/23 3:55pm

Cheat Sheet: Environmental policy works to mitigate effects of natural disasters and climate change

By Avery Sloan

The Cheat Sheet is an interview with a relevant expert to explain complex topics. 

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SPORTS 4/15/23 10:52pm

Elon University softball splits doubleheader against UNC Wilmington

By Jack Prahinski

The Elon University softball team split a doubleheader against the University of North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks on Saturday afternoon, winning game one 6-1 and losing game two 2-1 at Hunt Softball Park. The team also hosted its annual alumni weekend with team alumni taking the field in their former position for the National Anthem. 

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SPORTS 4/15/23 9:03pm

Elon University women’s golf moves up team standings at CAA championship

By Jacob Kisamore

The Elon University women’s golf team improved on its first-round score by five shots Saturday to move up a spot in the team standings at the CAA women’s golf championship. 

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SPORTS 4/15/23 3:46pm

Elon University lacrosse defeated by Hofstra University

By Chase Strawser

In a battle for its first conference win of 2023, the Elon University lacrosse team fell short to Hofstra University, 17-12. A back-and-forth first quarter eventually became a Hofstra lead which the Pride held for the remainder of the afternoon. The Pride entered Rudd Field with a six-game losing streak, snapping it with a solid offensive performance.

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LIFESTYLE 4/15/23 1:20pm

Elon University students write, produce and perform set-specific theater

By Sarah T. Moore

Elon University’s club for student playwrights, NewWorks, is set to premiere a series of site-specific theatrical pieces written, directed and performed by Elon students April 23 to 25. These performances will not take place on stage and will instead be scattered throughout campus in spots that directly represent the sets of the five different scenes.

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SPORTS 4/14/23 11:09pm

Elon University women’s golf in fifth after first round at CAA championship

By Jacob Kisamore

The Elon University women’s golf team finished the first round of the Colonial Athletic Association championship with an 18-over par score of 306. The Phoenix trails leader and defending champion College of Charleston by 11 shots.  

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NEWS 4/14/23 6:13pm

Over 1,000 Elon University graduating seniors request commencement tickets

By Kyra O'Connor

The ticket requesting app opened Wednesday April 12 at 9 a.m. and will remain open through April 17 at 11:59 p.m. for the remaining 441 graduates who have yet to request tickets. 

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LIFESTYLE 4/14/23 11:57am

‘Empathy through empowerment’: Ashley Judd delivers Elon University’s spring convocation address

By Anne Thyfault

Editor’s Note: This article includes discussion of sexual violence and suicide. The audience went from laughter one moment to tears the next in Alumni Gym Thursday night as Ashley Judd delivered Elon University’s Spring Convocation address. The actress and activist candidly spoke about her life, journey of healing from trauma and the search for discovery, peace and resilience. 

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LIFESTYLE 4/14/23 11:45am

Elon students call for chess club after popularity increases

By Anjolina Fantaroni

Chess is played with two players, each moving their appropriate pieces during their turn. The objective of the game is to put the opponent’s king in “checkmate” — a move where the king can no longer escape without losing the match. Currently, many players are opting to play online, on a computer or on a mobile device. 

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NEWS 4/14/23 10:13am

Vice President of Strategic Initiatives to leave Elon University after two decades

By Elon News Network

Jeff Stein, vice president of strategic initiatives, is leaving Elon University to become president of Mary Baldwin University in Virginia. In the last two years, former Dean of the School of Communications Rochelle Ford, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Aswani Volety and Dean of the School of Health Sciences Rebecca Neiduski left Elon to become presidents of other universities. He will succeed Pamela Fox, current Mary Baldwin president, as the first man to hold the position in almost five decades. He will officially begin his new position on July 1.

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NEWS 4/13/23 6:27pm

Actress, activist imparts wisdom ahead of speech at Elon University

By Miranda Ferrante

Editor’s Note: The content of this interview includes discussion of sexual violence, harassment and suicide. Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actress Ashley Judd is at Elon University today and will deliver the Spring Convocation address at 7 p.m. in Alumni Gym as part of the 2022-23 speaker series. Judd, an activist and humanitarian, is a champion for women’s rights and public health issues. She was one of the most vocal figures of the #MeToo movement and named TIME’s 2017 “Person of the Year.”

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LIFESTYLE 4/13/23 4:47pm

Elon University student brings his hometown hobby to campus

By Naomi Washington and Joanna Dwyer

Everyone has their own way to unwind. Freshman Jorden Carter does just that, by going outdoors to practice lassoing. Lassoing, or as Carter calls it, “roping,” started off as something he had to do for work on his family’s farm. Now, he gets to do it for fun. 

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LIFESTYLE 4/13/23 4:42pm

Shannon Bream of FOX News gives lecture at Elon University School of Law

By Fiona McAllister

Shannon Bream, chief legal correspondent for FOX News, spoke at the Carolina Theatre in Greensboro Wednesday evening about social media, being a woman in journalism and her books. Bream was welcomed and introduced by Elon Law Leadership Fellow Courtney Latourrette and Interim Dean and professor of law Alan D. Woodlief, Jr. The conversation held on stage with Bream was moderated by Professor Catherine Dunham. 

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NEWS 4/13/23 9:16am

Town of Elon to add more parking on West Lebanon

By Avery Sloan

Elon News Network spoke with Jill Weston, Elon’s downtown development director, on the town’s future plans for parking. Weston spoke about adding additional spaces and what the current issues with downtown parking are. 

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SPORTS 4/12/23 7:35pm

Elon University women’s tennis shines on Senior Day

By Joanna Dwyer

The Elon University women’s tennis team hosted North Carolina Central University at the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center for Senior Day. Julie Ball, Olivia Archer and Shauna Galvin were honored prior to the 5-2 Phoenix victory.

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SPORTS 4/12/23 7:00pm

Elon University football team works with Be The Match

By Sarah T. Moore and Joanna Dwyer

This is the fifth annual drive Elon’s football team has helped with. Elon community members were also able to sign up via a QR-code to become a donor. Once signed up, participants swabbed their cheeks and submitted the samples. If a participant is selected as a match, they will receive further instructions on what to do next. 

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