Letters to the Editor

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NEWS 9/13/21 11:15am

Elon University named #1 national university for excellence in undergraduate teaching by U.S. News & World Report

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University is ranked No. 1 for excellence in undergraduate teaching by the annual U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” Guide, which released rankings on Sept. 13. The university also received a No. 9 ranking in the “Most Innovative” category, tied with University of Michigan Ann Arbor, and was ranked No. 83 overall among national universities. 

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SPORTS 9/13/21 7:43am

Jon Seaton plays student, athlete and TikTok star

By Joanna Dwyer

Student athletes balance classes, extracurricular activities and their social lives, but one Elon University football player has one more responsibility on his plate — managing his social media stardom. 

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SPORTS 9/12/21 10:09am

Marc Reeves earns 100th career win in CAA opener against Delaware

By Ian Taylor

Elon University’s men’s soccer team began its Colonial Athletic Association conference campaign with a 1-0 win against the Delaware Blue Hens at Rudd Field. The game was won with a solitary goal courtesy of Elon University junior and captain Jeppe Jordoson. The victory marked Head Coach Marc Reeves’ 100th career win. 

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SPORTS 9/11/21 11:00pm

Elon football pulls out first win against Campbell, 24-23

By Caitlin Rundle

The Elon University football team scraped together it’s first win of the 2021 season and first win since February of 2020, against the Campbell University Fighting Camels, 24-23.  

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SPORTS 9/11/21 8:05pm

Phoenix trail the Fighting Camels 10-7 at half

By Caitlin Rundle

The Elon Phoenix finished the first half behind the Campbell University Fighting Camels, 10-7, on Sept. 11, 2021. An unproductive half by both sides led to the low score going into the second half, with the Camels scoring opportunities coming off of a blocked punt and a sack.  

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NEWS 9/11/21 10:07am

Student journalists in 2001 spark coverage for 9/11

By Nyah Phengsitthy

“We couldn’t make sense of what was happening that day,” Jennifer Parris, one of the leaders of the Pendulum team covering 9/11 at Elon University, said. “I remember going up to The Pendulum office and regrouping with all of the team like, ‘OK, what do we do now?’ As the university was announcing prayer vigils and meetings and gatherings, we just spread out and tried to cover them the best we could.”

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NEWS 9/10/21 5:33pm

Bob Byrd campaigning for economic growth and racial equity for Burlington

By Graysen Shirley

Bob Byrd served as an Alamance County Commissioner from 2014 to 2018 and is now setting his sights on a seat on the Burlington City Council this fall. He hopes his campaign will push forth efforts of economic development and inclusion within the city.

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NEWS 9/10/21 2:47pm

Study abroad programs in the Middle East after 9/11

By Madison Powers

Following 9/11, Middle Eastern study abroad opportunities at Elon and enrollment across the country grew

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NEWS 9/10/21 10:23am

Global Experience class uses 9/11 to build international perspectives

By Abigail Hobbs

As Director for Global Educational Initiatives Mark Dalhouse structures his COR 1100 class for students to build a global foundation of the world’s current events and understanding diverse communities. He hopes this course will help students to become more involved in what’s happening around them. 

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NEWS 9/10/21 7:03am

How the events of 9/11 shaped the U.S. economy

By Graysen Shirley

Steve DeLoach, Elon University professor of economics, shares his memories about 9/11 and the effect it had on the New York Stock Exchange, airline and travel industries and the overall economic recovery of the U.S during a period of decline.

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NEWS 9/10/21 12:23am

SGA town hall focuses on remembrance of 9/11, 20 years later

By Graysen Shirley

Members of Elon University’s Student Government Association met for a town hall meeting focused on the remembrance of 9/11, 20 years later, on Thursday night. Members heard from Mark Dalhouse, director for global education initiatives, and then gathered in groups to discuss their thoughts about the events on 9/11 and how they connect to current events and issues, such as the pandemic, racial equity and inclusion, and mental health of college students. 

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NEWS 9/10/21 12:17am

CHEAT SHEET: What does it mean to approve a vaccine?

By Nick Wald

Jessica Merricks, assistant professor of biology, discusses the FDA approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine and its impact, as well as the process for vaccine approval in the United States

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SPORTS 9/9/21 11:55pm

Elon University Women’s soccer secures 3rd season shutout

By Carter Craig

Thanks to a dominant offensive performance, Elon University’s women’s soccer defeated the Gardner-Webb University Bulldogs 2-0 with two second-half goals.    

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NEWS 9/9/21 11:12pm

Town of Elon Board of Aldermen considers new location for police station

By Graysen Shirley

Toward the end of their agenda session meeting on Sept. 7, the Town of Elon’s Board of Aldermen went into a closed session to discuss a potential new land acquisition. The property will be the location for the new police station, according to Town Manager Rich Roedner. 

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LIFESTYLE 9/9/21 2:14pm

Oak House welcomes back Elon community with an in-person concert, more to come

By Brent Chandler

Sarah Bright was looking for a cup of coffee when she walked into Oak House her first time. But the Elon University freshman had no idea she would also find a place to perform, shedding light on a new opportunity for other students. 

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NEWS 9/9/21 11:28am

Elon University welcomes its first class of nursing students

By Olivia Romano

Elon welcomed the university’s first cohort of nursing students to campus this fall. The program has been in development for five years with the inaugural cohort consisting of 31 freshmen and three sophomore students. 

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NEWS 9/9/21 9:02am

Mill Point pool faces inconsistent hours due to staff shortage

By Ellis Chandler

The pool closes for the season on Sept. 30. The pool is open from 3-7 p.m. Mon. through Fri. and noon to 6 p.m. on the weekends and is only open to Station at Mill Point residents.

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NEWS 9/9/21 6:54am

The impact 9/11 has on the teaching experience 20 years later

By Samantha Sussman

Faculty share how their teaching has changed in the 20 years after 9/11.

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SPORTS 9/8/21 10:32pm

Elon Volleyball drops home opener to Charlotte

By Luke Jackson

It was a battle of two freshmen Wednesday night in the Schar Center, as Elon lost in straight sets (25-22, 25-22, 25-19) to a tough University of North Carolina Charlotte team.

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NEWS 9/8/21 9:13pm

Elon University faculty panel addresses the aftermath of 9/11, 20 years later

By Kyra O'Connor

The panel, “20 Years After: The Legacies of 9/11 and the ‘war on terror’” will take place from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the LaRose Digital Theater. Sponsored by the International and Global Studies program and the Political Science and Policy Studies department, faculty will reflect on the legacies of 9/11 two decades later from their professional and personal experiences. 

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