Letters to the Editor

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NEWS 11/11/21 12:07am

President Book says university aims for $15 minimum wage for student employees

By Avery Sloan

Elon’s Student Government hosted a fireside chat event with President Connie Book and Vice President of Student Life Jon Dooley to answer student questions regarding student pay, COVID-19 and green initiatives on campus. 

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NEWS 11/10/21 4:12pm

Elon University’s growing campus brings adaptability concerns for students with physical disabilities

By Nyah Phengsitthy

While Elon has tried to make its campus more accessible to his needs and to other students with physical disabilities, the university’s older campus, which is continuously growing in population size and property width, brings new changes every day. 

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NEWS 11/10/21 2:13pm

CHEAT SHEET: New vaccine eligibility effect on professors

By Avery Sloan

Jessica Merricks, assistant professor of biology, discusses how the approval of the Pfizer-BioTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 through 11 is helping professors with young kids feel safer being back in person. 

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LIFESTYLE 11/10/21 11:42am

Tech week at Elon University takes toll on dancer’s body, mental health

By Samantha Sussman

This year, dancers will be able to perform maskless, but audience members will be required to wear masks during the performance. Social distancing regulations have been put in place requiring six feet between dancers and the front row of the audience, with the audience wearing masks during performances. 

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OPINIONS 11/10/21 8:09am

ELON EATS: Blended Nutrition & Energy

By Eddie Keefe

Elon Eats is a column that reviews restaurants and food vendors in the local area.

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NEWS 11/10/21 12:32am

Board of Aldermen discusses issues of paying sewage bills, town accessibility

By Avery Sloan

The Board of Aldermen met for a regular meeting on Nov. 9 to discuss issues of water and sewage bills, as well as projects to help improve accessibility in the town of Elon.

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LIFESTYLE 11/10/21 12:14am

Elon University did not 'throw away its shot' to bring Broadway hit Hamilton to campus

By Haley Phelps

Broadway’s hit show Hamilton is making its way to Elon University’s musical theater program this week. Associate choreographer of the original Broadway show Hamilton, Stephanie Klemons, will visit campus to teach a choreography master class for seniors. 

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SPORTS 11/10/21 12:03am

Elon University men’s basketball falls to Florida in season opener

By Jacob Kisamore

The Phoenix will return to action on Friday, Nov. 12 for its home opener against the Randolph College WildCats, an NCAA Division III opponent. 

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SPORTS 11/9/21 10:58pm

Elon University women’s basketball upsets High Point in season opener

By Liam Stephens

The Phoenix take on the Howard University Bison in its home opener on Monday, Nov. 15.  

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NEWS 11/9/21 5:07pm

Addressing chemicals in the Haw River

By Mackenzie Wilkes

The Haw River is Pittsboro’s drinking water supply, and upstream wastewater pollution has spilled industrial contaminants into the river.

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OPINIONS 11/9/21 3:49pm

OPINION: Did your activism help or hinder the fight for justice?

By Shannon Seignious

While this surge in awareness brought some legislative change and forced people to educate themselves on racism, it also led to a movement of performative activism that may have done more harm than good.

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SPORTS 11/9/21 2:47pm

Elon University men’s soccer looks forward to CAA semifinal

By Jacob Kisamore

The match at the Hofstra University Soccer Stadium in Hempstead, New York, will begin at 7:30 p.m. The winner will face either the fourth seeded Drexel University Dragons or the first seeded Hofstra University Pride in Sunday’s championship match. 

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LIFESTYLE 11/8/21 8:00am

Empanada carting business turned successful Gibsonville storefront

By Olivia Roederer

While Ines Bakery has provided the couple with a form of new income, pride and satisfaction, it has ultimately resulted in a sense of community. Selling cakes and empanada’s has formed new friendships and lasting memories.  

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SPORTS 11/7/21 12:06am

Elon University volleyball defeats Hofstra in straight sets to complete historic regular season

By Liam Stephens

Elon is the only team in the conference that will not play any matches next weekend, but the record-breaking Phoenix will look to capture its first ever CAA championship in two weeks' time.   

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SPORTS 11/7/21 12:00am

Elon University men’s soccer defeats William & Mary, qualifies for CAA Tournament

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon finishes its regular season with an overall record of 8-7-2, including a 4-2-2 mark in CAA matches.

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SPORTS 11/6/21 6:47pm

Wildcats shut out the Phoenix on Homecoming weekend

By Caitlin Rundle

The Elon Phoenix fell to the Villanova University Wildcats 35-0 in the 2021 Homecoming Weekend game. 

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SPORTS 11/6/21 1:38am

Elon University volleyball defeats Hofstra in straight sets

By Liam Stephens

Coming off of a tough loss at William & Mary last weekend, Elon University’s volleyball team bounced back and defeated Hofstra in straight sets.

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SPORTS 11/5/21 12:52pm

James Madison University receives final approval to join Sun Belt Conference

By Jacob Kisamore and Caitlin Rundle

The conference championship ban could have immediate implications for Elon’s men’s soccer team.  

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NEWS 11/5/21 12:43pm

Florence study abroad program sees increased enrollment

By Claudia Risner

According to Bill Burress, director of study abroad at Elon University, programs like Florence, Italy have seen an increase in enrollment because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a normal semester, Burress said programs are limited to no more than 80 students, but this year, that’s changed.  

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SPORTS 11/5/21 8:22am

Elon University student-athletes balance mental health with sports

By Caleigh Lawlor

According to Bilal Ghandour, assistant professor of psychology, understanding the mental health behind student-athletes, especially in American sports, focuses on the outcome of the sport — winning or losing. The result of a game, practice or test can lead to mental and physical health issues in athletes. 

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