Letters to the Editor

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SPORTS 10/30/21 11:38pm

Elon University men’s soccer loses crucial game to Hofstra

By Liam Stephens

Seven teams entered the day within six points of first place in the CAA standings and just the top four after will qualify for the CAA Tournament after the regular season concludes next Saturday. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/30/21 1:22pm

Trending Halloween costumes this year

By Juliana Kuhno

This weekend marks the peak of “spooky season,” for Elon University students like sophomore Riley Otis, who said she is excited to experience a more normal Halloween after the social hiatus that was in place on campus this time last year.  

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SPORTS 10/30/21 1:17pm

Elon University women’s cross country defends titles at CAA Championship meet

By Jacob Kisamore

The Phoenix continue its postseason on Nov. 12, when the teams will compete in the NCAA Southeast Regionals meet in Lexington, Kentucky.  

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LIFESTYLE 10/29/21 5:03pm

Fall musical reimagines Broadway classic

By Ellis Chandler

The Elon University performing arts department is presenting its fall musical — “42nd Street” — beginning Oct. 29 and running through Oct. 31. This weekend’s performances consist of two evening shows at 7:30 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for the general public or free for students with your Phoenix Card.

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LIFESTYLE 10/29/21 1:30pm

Burlington pumpkin patch sees ‘growing’ success

By Naomi Washington

Over 25,000 pumpkins were harvested for the fall season at Sophia’s Pumpkin Patch, a family-run business just eight minutes from Elon University’s campus in Burlington.  

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SPORTS 10/29/21 11:59am

Elon University men’s soccer ready for Senior Day battle with Hofstra

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon is 0-5-1 all-time against Hofstra, with the lone tie coming in 2017. The match at Rudd Field will begin at 1 p.m. with the Senior Day ceremony shortly before kickoff.  

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SPORTS 10/28/21 4:05pm

Elon University cross country ready for CAA Championship meet

By Jacob Kisamore

The CAA Championship meet is not the end of the season for Elon’s cross country team. The team will compete in the NCAA Southeast Regionals meet in Lexington, Kentucky on Nov. 12.  

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NEWS 10/28/21 3:51pm

Town of Elon extends water bill deadline

By Graysen Shirley

All residents in the town of Elon have until the end of this month to pay their water bills. Residents that have not paid their bills by Nov. 3 will be disconnected from access to water, according to Town Manager Richard Roedner.  

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SPORTS 10/28/21 3:47pm

Elon University football set for crucial clash with James Madison

By Jacob Kisamore

The game at Bridgeforth Stadium in Harrisonburg, Virginia will begin at 2 p.m.   

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LIFESTYLE 10/28/21 3:24pm

Station at Mill Point to host Trick-or-Treat community event

By Graceanne Gaudiello

The Station at Mill Point welcomes university students, faculty, and local families on Oct. 31 for its Mill Point trick-or-treat.

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LIFESTYLE 10/27/21 2:07pm

Elon small business owner faces supply chain disruptions

By Ashlyn DeLoughy

Across the globe, massive COVID-19 related supply chain disruptions are occurring with the container market, shipping routes, ports, trucking lines and warehouses.

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LIFESTYLE 10/27/21 9:57am

Live theater returns to Elon University

By Caitlin McAuliffe

Online auditions, masked rehearsals, show cancellations and virtual performances. While the traditional theater experience was modified by the COVID-19 pandemic, this academic year, live performances are making a comeback at Elon University. 

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NEWS 10/27/21 8:06am

New medical, mental health resource available for Elon University students

By Jenna Manderioli

After one week of the launch of TimelyCare, over 100 students had signed up for the service, according to Associate Vice President for Student Life Jana Lynn Patterson. 

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SPORTS 10/27/21 7:55am

Elon University club swim hosts largest club sports event since pandemic began

By Jacqueline Vontersch

Elon University club swim, while not hosting any more meets this semester, is expecting to race in their next away meet in November at University of Georgia. 

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NEWS 10/26/21 9:56pm

Mandating flu shot, managing exemptions and extensions

By Kyra O'Connor

Days before the Oct.29 deadline to submit documentation of receiving the flu shot, student uploads are still trickling in. This is the second semester Elon University has required the flu shot for students. 

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SPORTS 10/26/21 9:43pm

Elon University men’s soccer dominant at Reeves’ return to Radford

By Jacob Kisamore

The Phoenix shut down the Highlanders for the remainder of the second half to secure a shutout victory. 

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NEWS 10/26/21 9:33pm

Elon University tuition increase for upcoming academic year remains unclear

By Kyra O'Connor

Following the board of trustees meeting, as of Oct. 26, the university has not announced any change in tuition for the 2022-23 school year. According to a university spokesperson, while the board did adopt a budget for next year, the information from the budget will be shared with the Elon community “in the future.” 

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LIFESTYLE 10/26/21 12:54am

Nail salons nearby Elon University, booking tips

By Ava Girardi

Five local nail salons share how they got their start and continue to make themselves available to the university community.

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OPINIONS 10/26/21 12:21am

ELON EATS: Grab a bite of Converge Coffee’s tasty Fall Menu

By Eddie Keefe

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

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NEWS 10/25/21 1:15pm

Childcare difficulties push Elon University professors to seek university assistance

By Avery Sloan

Childcare in the town of Elon is a challenge for communications professor Kathleen Stansberry, and has been a consistent struggle since Elon University shut down in March 2020, the same time her three kids were also sent home from Elon Elementary.  But even after the return to in-person learning, this experience has only continued for Stansberry, and other faculty members are facing it too.  

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