International

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NEWS 3/24/23 10:23am

Elon Dining struggles with staffing shortages

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon University is one of many institutions nationwide facing labor shortages in its dining halls. These shortages result in a build up of dishes, delays in mobile orders and more work for employees. One dining worker, Kevin Taylor, has worked under Aramark Corporation since August 2004. Taylor, a dishwasher in Lakeside Dining Hall, has seen the staffing shortages lead to piles of dishes in the hallways of Lakeside’s kitchen. 

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NEWS 3/23/23 10:59pm

Elon University’s Student Government Association funds on-campus mural

By Avery Sloan

During the last business meeting of SGA’s 2022-23 term, senators passed three pieces of legislation and governing documents. SGA elections for the 2023-24 term open on PhoenixCONNECT Monday, March 27 at 8 a.m. and close Tuesday, March 28 at 5 p.m.

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NEWS 3/23/23 2:41pm

Elon University SGA executive candidates discuss goals, answer questions ahead of election

By Sophie Rosenthal

The two candidates for student body president and two candidates for vice president of finance answered student questions at Elon’s Student Government Association executive candidate forum Wednesday night in The Oak House. Voting for SGA elections open March 27 at 8 a.m. and close March 28 at 5 p.m. Students can vote on PhoenixCONNECT.

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NEWS 3/22/23 3:29pm

Elon University hosts Iraq War panel 20 years after invasion

By Margaret Faust

When the U.S. invaded Afghanistan in 2001, Ahmed Abdullah Al Fadaam, Elon University professor of communication design, lived with his wife and two children in Baghdad. He suspected Iraq would be next. Then in 2003, a mortar shell — an explosive weapon — fell in their neighbor’s yard, making his prediction a reality. 

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SPORTS 3/22/23 1:19pm

Elon University Director of Athletics to step down

By Sydney Spencer

Elon University Director of Athletics Dave Blank will step down from his role as director at the end of the 2022-23 academic year after leading the program for 17 years.

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SPORTS 3/21/23 10:58pm

Elon University baseball thrashed in matchup against No. 2 Wake Forest

By Liam Stephens

Freshly off a six-game win streak, the Elon University baseball team traveled to face the Wake Forest Demon Deacons for its toughest game of the season on Tuesday. The Demon Deacons shutout the Phoenix 20-0.

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LIFESTYLE 3/21/23 2:19pm

Printmaker visits Elon University, displays gallery

By Alex Nettles

Amos Kennedy filled the walls of Arts West Gallery 406 with hues and aphorisms Monday evening. The artist spoke to a room full of students and faculty, discussing the life, process and meaning behind his art. 

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LIFESTYLE 3/21/23 2:13pm

PHOTO GALLERY: Elon University celebrates first annual HealthEU Day

By Elon News Network

Elon University celebrated its first annual HealthEU Day March 21. 

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NEWS 3/20/23 10:37pm

Elon University Student Government Association announces candidates for 2023-24 academic year

By Michael Leung

Elon University’s Student Government Association elections will open at 8 a.m. March 27 and close at 5 p.m. March 28. There are a total of 33 candidates running. All Elon students may vote on PhoenixCONNECT for their desired class representatives, finance board members and academic senators. 

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SPORTS 3/17/23 8:53pm

Elon University baseball powers past Monmouth, wins fourth straight

By Sydney Spencer

Offensive power continued for the Elon University baseball team in its 12-5 victory against Colonial Athletic Association opponent Monmouth University.  

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NEWS 3/16/23 10:32am

Elon University students look for counseling services elsewhere due to lack of accessibility on campus

By Caitlan Hannegan

According to its website, Elon’s student health and counseling services’ mission is to provide medical and mental health care to students. The university's counseling services offer students access to mental health support with a staff that is trained and prepared to help students with a wide range of educational, social and emotional challenges through goal-oriented therapeutic sessions. 

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LIFESTYLE 3/15/23 2:45pm

Elon University student teachers experience unique senior spring schedule

By Nyah Phengsitthy

As Elon University students left campus for spring break this week, some students stayed back due to a full-time work schedule. Many of those students include seniors in Elon’s Teacher Education Program, requiring the education majors to align their schedules with a K-12 school system calendar. 

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OPINIONS 3/15/23 2:05pm

SAMUELS: I won’t be playing Hogwarts Legacy

By Lucy Samuels

It felt like the internet was constantly reminding me of the existence of Hogwarts Legacy for the length of 2022, trying to sweep me up into the hype for the game. On Feb. 10, Portkey Games released the long anticipated Hogwarts Legacy to gamers and “Harry Potter” fans all across the world. Despite being such an influential intellectual property, The Wizarding World is no world I want a part of, especially not for $70. 

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NEWS 3/13/23 3:20pm

Elon University’s Student Government Association works to improve vacancies, voter turnout

By Avery Sloan

Elon University’s Student Government Association Vice President of Communications William Wood and Senior Class President Lily Kays said they hope more people decide to run for SGA this year. 

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NEWS 3/13/23 12:40pm

ELON WATCHES: Cocaine Bear

By Tucker Price

Elon Watches is a column that reviews movies and TV shows.

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LIFESTYLE 3/11/23 11:19am

Elon University’s Jewish Learning Fellowship welcomes largest cohort yet

By Sarah T. Moore

Sophomore Julia Finkle first joined the Jewish Learning Fellowship in the fall and returned this semester as the program’s intern. Her cohort had around 13 students who met every week. 

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SPORTS 3/11/23 10:02am

Elon University athletics, Opendorse partner to expand athlete's name, image and likeness

By Max Wallace

Over a year and a half later, Elon University Athletics and Opendorse, the NIL company, announced a partnership. On Feb. 27 the two teamed up to create the Forever Phoenix NIL Network. The deal will allow Elon athletes to elevate their personal NIL’s across social platforms. 

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SPORTS 3/10/23 8:35pm

Elon University softball wins conference opener

By Jacob Kisamore

When junior Meredith Wells entered to pitch in top of the fourth inning for the Elon University softball team against Stony Brook University on Friday, she inherited a challenging situation. 

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NEWS 3/10/23 2:29pm

16 faculty granted permanence at Elon University through tenure

By Annemarie Bonner

Elon announced granted tenure for 16 faculty members Feb. 24. According to Elon’s faculty handbook, its goal each year is to have 85 to 90% of faculty tenured. As of the 2021-22 academic year, just under 50% of faculty were tenured — with another roughly 22% being on track for tenure. 

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NEWS 3/10/23 9:29am

Elon in LA program adds 5 new business courses

By Madison Powers

The Elon in Los Angeles program added four new business courses and a business internship for fall 2023 to its mainly communications-focused catalog.

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