Letters to the Editor

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NEWS 10/1/21 3:37pm

Elon University’s $695 million economic impact

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Elon University’s economic impact study found that the university generates $695 million in annual economic impact. According to a press release from the university, Elon has sustained more than 7,400 jobs while producing $34.6 million in tax revenue in the state of North Carolina. 

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NEWS 10/1/21 3:11pm

Elon University releases annual fire and safety report

By Ellis Chandler

Elon University released the 2020 Fire and Safety Report on Oct. 1, 2021. 

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SPORTS 9/30/21 4:38pm

Elon football hopes for first CAA win at Richmond

By Jacob Kisamore

This weekend is Elon’s first game outside the state of North Carolina this season and first Colonial Athletic Association road game. 

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NEWS 9/30/21 12:22pm

University chaplain reflects ahead of welcome service

By Erin Martin

At the Truitt Center on Sept. 30, Rev. Kirstin Boswell will have an official welcome service. This ceremony will be held at 6:00pm with a reception in the McBride space. 

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NEWS 9/30/21 12:06am

SexEU begins at Elon University

By Avery Sloan

SexEU is a new organization at Elon with the goal of creating comprehensive sex education with a focus on marginalized identities, specifically including Black, Latinx, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. 

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SPORTS 9/29/21 11:18pm

Sam Durand nets first career goal to propel Elon men’s soccer win over Campbell

By Luke Jackson

Going into Wednesday night’s game at Rudd Field, Elon and Campbell shared a head-to-head record of 10-10-1.

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NEWS 9/29/21 11:33am

Elon University makes no change to end of semester plans

By Kyra O'Connor

All undergraduate and graduate classes and exams will take place in-person, according to an email from Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley. 

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NEWS 9/28/21 11:50pm

Members of the Elon University community reflect on the importance of suicide prevention

By Annemarie Bonner

For some students, Suicide Prevention month serves a time to reflect on their friendship with James Markley, who died by suicide in January. 

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NEWS 9/28/21 11:32pm

Without a trace

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Elon News Network spoke with students who said neither the university nor a local health official directly asked for a list of close contacts after testing positive for coronavirus. 

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LIFESTYLE 9/28/21 10:06am

Elon University student advocates for alopecia awareness

By Claire Schoenfeld

Elon University sophomore Samantha Katz spent over 14 years using different treatments to combat hair loss due to alopecia, but at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, she decided to go completely bald. At the same time, Katz decided to start a YouTube channel to spread information, tips and tricks for those living with alopecia. 

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NEWS 9/28/21 7:17am

Post-consumer composting efforts return to Elon

By Abigail Hobbs

Elon Dining’s green reusable to-go boxes are back, reviving the university’s efforts to become carbon neutral by 2037. 

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NEWS 9/28/21 5:26am

El Taquito De Oro trae raíces hispanas a Burlington

By Jess Baker

En la esquina de South Church Street y South Williamson Avenue se encuentra El Taquito De Oro, un camión de tacos de propiedad local, operado por una madre soltera y su hija. 

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NEWS 9/28/21 5:26am

El Taquito De Oro brings Hispanic roots to Burlington

By Jess Baker

On the corner of South Church Street and South Williamson Avenue sits El Taquito De Oro, a locally owned taco truck, operated by a single mother and her daughter. 

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LIFESTYLE 9/27/21 8:48pm

Pet Therapy event comes to Elon University’s campus

By Amanda Cantale

SPARKS Peer Educators will host Pet Therapy with PAAWS Oct. 6 for students to take a break from their day with a therapeutic activity. Dogs, cats and bunnies will be waiting on the Moseley West Lawn for friendly interaction. 

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NEWS 9/27/21 6:16pm

Vanessa Bravo pide representación latina junto al lanzamiento de su nuevo libro

By Luke Jackson

Una de diez profesores latinos en Elon, Vanessa Bravo es miembro de una población que es a menudo  poco representada en la academia. Bravo, profesora asociada y jefe del departamento de comunicaciones estratégicas, es un apasionado miembro de la comunidad latina en el campus.

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NEWS 9/27/21 6:16pm

Vanessa Bravo pushes for Latinx representation alongside release of new book

By Luke Jackson

One of 10 Latinx professors at Elon, Vanessa Bravo is a member of a population that’s often underrepresented in academia. Bravo, associate professor and department chair of strategic communications, is an impassioned member of the Latinx community on campus.

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SPORTS 9/26/21 6:44pm

Elon women’s volleyball winning streak continues

By Trevor Boehm

Elon Women’s volleyball team continued its 2021 Colonial Athletic Association conference slate with a straight set victory over the University of Delaware Blue Hens on Sept. 26. 

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SPORTS 9/26/21 4:38pm

Elon’s women’s soccer team unable to continue winning streak

By Ryan Kupperman

Elon University’s women’s soccer team lost 2-1 against the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Seahawks in its first Colonial Athletic Association match of the season. 

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SPORTS 9/26/21 12:13pm

Elon suffers first conference defeat against James Madison

By Ian Taylor

Elon University’s men’s soccer team suffered its first Colonial Athletic Association conference defeat in a 2-0 loss at home against James Madison University Dukes.  

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SPORTS 9/26/21 10:10am

Elon Volleyball pulls off gut-wrenching win

By Liam Stephens

Elon University’s volleyball team earned a hard fought win against the Delaware Blue Hens on Sept. 25, rallying from behind in the fifth set to avoid a potential collapse.  

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