Letters to the Editor

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SPORTS 11/12/21 11:30pm

Elon University men’s basketball wins home opener

By Chase Strawser

The Elon University men’s basketball team came away from its 2021 home opener with its first win of the season, as the Phoenix defeated the Randolph College WildCats in an impressive offensive display, 107-62. 

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SPORTS 11/12/21 9:47pm

Elon University cross country complete team seasons

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon University’s cross country teams completed the team portion of their seasons at the NCAA Southeast Regional meet, with the women’s team placing ninth and the men’s team 21st. The NCAA will announce 13 at-large selections for the NCAA Championships on Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. Neither Elon’s men’s or women’s team has ever earned an at-large selection to the event. 

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SPORTS 11/12/21 2:04pm

Elon University men’s soccer beats Northeastern, advances to CAA title match

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon will face the Hofstra University Pride in the championship match on Sunday at 1 p.m. The winner of the match will receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.  

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SPORTS 11/11/21 4:42pm

Elon University celebrates 21 years since the unveiling of the Phoenix

By Jacqueline Vontersch

Before the Phoenix, Elon sports were represented by the Fightin’ Christians, a mascot that has evolved with the university since the 1920s. Now, the Phoenix celebrates 21 years as Elon’s mascot.

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NEWS 11/11/21 9:13am

Elon University staff member reflects on service in Air Force

By John Luke Farah

Warren Daye went from securing nuclear weapons in Minote Air Force Base, North Dakota to serving in Diyarbakır Turkey, to finally settling in Burlington, North Carolina.

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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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