Letters to the Editor

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SPORTS 10/26/22 12:12pm

Top college football recruit tackles challenges on and off the field

By Mason Willett

With 23 scholarship offers and a state championship under his belt, Hugh M. Cummings High School junior and running back Jonathan Paylor has emerged as the second-best player in North Carolina and 34th-best in the country for the Class of 2024. 

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NEWS 10/26/22 10:59am

Town of Elon council approves new residence hall

By Kyra O'Connor

Beginning in June 2023, Elon University will be home to an additional residence hall in East Neighborhood. The new building will have 90 beds as well as a common area for students located at the front of the building. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/25/22 11:00pm

PHOTO GALLERY: Elon University’s Truitt Center hosts Diwali celebration

By Elon News Network

Hosted by the Truitt Center and co-sponsored by EMPRESS and the Surtal Bollywood dance team, the Diwali celebration at Elon University included henna, food, a dance performance by the Surtal and sparklers. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/25/22 10:54pm

Elon University’s Greek Week continues with field day competition

By Sarah T. Moore

The second day of Greek Week featured a field day on the Phi Beta Kappa Commons. Affiliated students had opportunities to earn points for their team by participating in events or showing up in support. Team 2 was the only team that moved up in the rankings on Tuesday. 

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NEWS 10/25/22 12:10pm

OnTrack to undergo updates Nov. 1

By Sydney Spencer

OnTrack will be undergoing reconstruction to have a more streamlined look and feel for users, according to Elon University’s Office of Information Technology. 

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SPORTS 10/25/22 7:30am

Jon Seaton signs deal with Outback Steakhouse

By Mason Willett

Elon University football walk-on Jon Seaton signed a major name, image and likeness deal with Outback Steakhouse. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/25/22 12:23am

Greek Week, Dance returns to Elon University fraternity, sorority life

By Elon News Network

Through Oct. 28, 16 greek organizations will participate in contests and fundraising efforts as a way to unify the greek community. This year’s theme is “back and better than ever.” 

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NEWS 10/24/22 10:29pm

Elon campus police kicks off neighborhood office hours

By Haley Phelps

Elon University Campus Safety and Police is in the early weeks of its new program, Campus Safety Office Hours, taking place in each residential neighborhood. 

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NEWS 10/24/22 10:16pm

Town of Elon welcomes new police officers, discusses Link Transit

By Kyra O'Connor

The town of Elon welcomed two new police officers, discussed the addition of Link Transit to the town and approved development plans for Elon University’s campus at the Oct. 24 work session. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/24/22 11:29am

PHOTO GALLERY: North Carolina State Fair

By Sarah T. Moore

The 2022 North Carolina State Fair ran from Oct. 13 to Oct. 23 and welcomed over 854,368 visitors, according to the fair’s attendance records as of Oct. 23. Though the fair is yet to reach its pre-pandemic attendance levels, the number of visitors has increased since last year. 

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SPORTS 10/23/22 8:10pm

Elon University volleyball avoids weekend sweep by defeating College of Charleston

By Sydney Spencer

The Elon University volleyball team returned to Schar Center today to avoid a sweep at home after losing 3-1 on Oct. 22 to the College of Charleston. The Phoenix defeated the Cougars 3-2 in an intense, back and forth five-set battle. 

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SPORTS 10/22/22 11:22pm

Elon University men's soccer fights past College of Charleston

By Matthew Farina

Elon’s seven-man senior class stepped up for the Elon University men’s soccer team on Senior Day, as three seniors netted goals to propel the Phoenix past College of Charleston in a crucial 3-2 conference victory. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/22/22 1:36pm

Student improv group performs for Elon Community

By Sarah T. Moore

Elon University senior Ross Brunschwig joined Instant Laughter his freshman year after hearing about the improv troupe from several upperclassmen who encouraged him to audition.

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SPORTS 10/21/22 3:41pm

Elon dance team buzzing about performance at Charlotte Hornets season opener

By Miranda Ferrante

The team will perform at the Charlotte Hornets’ season opener against the New Orleans Pelicans just before the start of the game at 7 p.m. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/21/22 11:56am

Social justice advocate discusses the evolution from reproductive choice to ‘reproductive justice’

By Jenna Rudolph

Dorothy Roberts, a social justice advocate and award-winning scholar, explained race, gender and social class inequalities — and their effects on reproductive rights in America — on Oct. 20 at Elon University’s Whitley Auditorium.  

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NEWS 10/20/22 8:42pm

Elon’s Center for Writing Excellence celebrates National Day on Writing with workshop

By Anjolina Fantaroni

Elon’s Center for Writing Excellence celebrates National Day on Writing with Halloween-themed workshop aimed to help students overcome their writing fears.

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NEWS 10/20/22 5:09pm

2022 Voting Guide to Alamance County

By Elon News Network

Nov. 8 is Election Day and early voting began Oct. 20. Along with information on who’s running, where to vote and what times, linked, are also profiles on all candidates that will be on the ballot in Alamance County. 

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NEWS 10/20/22 5:06pm

Burglary reminds Elon students to lock up

By Miranda Ferrante

Following a report of a burglary on West Trollinger Avenue, town of Elon and campus police are encouraging the community to lock up and remain vigilant when leaving for breaks. 

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NEWS 10/20/22 12:02pm

Campaigning for North Carolina Court of Appeals Seat 09: Donna Stroud hopes to enforce laws as written, uphold Constitutional values and ensure fairness

By Betsy Schlehuber

After 16 years of serving on the North Carolina Court of Appeals, the incumbent in this race Chief Judge Donna Stroud is not ready to give up the gavel just yet.

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NEWS 10/19/22 11:53pm

Campaigning for County Commissioner: Craig Turner hopes to improve retention rates, lower taxes and increase funding for schools

By Annemarie Bonner

Local attorney Craig Turner is putting his name on the ballot for Alamance County Board of Commissioners. The Alamance County native is running for reelection as a Republican.

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