Letters to the Editor

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NEWS 2/11/21 11:11pm

SGA discusses high alert COVID-19 status, overrides veto on study abroad bill

By Kieran Ungemach

In the first business meeting of the new semester, Elon University student government representatives discussed the status of COVID-19 at the university as the campus moves to Level 2 — High Alert on Feb. 11, and voted to override a vetoed bill that would allow students studying abroad to run for senate.

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NEWS 2/11/21 1:44pm

Elon University shifts to high alert coronavirus status

By Nyah Phengsitthy

The shift to High Alert orders Elon students and faculty to limit activities and restrict personal social circles to a few individuals. The change in levels does not have any concrete impact on campus operations.

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NEWS 2/10/21 8:45pm

Board of Aldermen discuss littering in town of Elon neighborhood

By Kyra O'Connor

The town of Elon Board of Aldermen discussed litter issues in neighborhoods, recognized two town of Elon police officers and heard from Elon University officials on COVID-19 cases at the agenda-setting meeting on Feb. 9. 

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SPORTS 2/10/21 3:51pm

Elon Athletics announces limited fan attendance for spring football season

By Annemarie Bonner

Rhodes Stadium will welcome back fans during the coronavirus pandemic after Elon Athletics announced today that the stadium will operate at 7% capacity during the spring football season. Tickets are $20 and will be sent via email. There will be no general admission seating in the stadium and reservations will determine seating.

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NEWS 2/9/21 11:56pm

Elon School of Education has hosted ‘white caucus’ since fall, now faces backlash

By Jack Norcross , Maeve Ashbrook and Mackenzie Wilkes

Elon University’s School of Education planned to host, for the second semester in a row, a “white caucus” for “white-identifying” education majors or minors. As of Feb. 10, the program has been canceled. The program, which had the goal to explore race and systemic oppression in education, comes after a summer of protests against racial injustice. 

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SPORTS 2/9/21 11:29pm

Elon men’s basketball loses to James Madison in second game of series

By Annemarie Bonner

Following two postponed games, the Elon University men’s basketball team took to the hardwood against the James Madison University Dukes at Schar Center for the first time since December in a Tuesday-evening Colonial Athletic Association matchup. The Dukes came out victorious 70-61 on the back of senior guard Matt Lewis’ 22 points.

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NEWS 2/9/21 11:17am

Elon University narrows down 2021 commencement plans

By Jacob Kisamore

The school has announced three potential formats for commencement: a fully virtual option with no in-person gatherings, an in-person ceremony with a limited number of guests that would be live-streamed and an in-person ceremony for students only that would be live-streamed for all others. A final decision for the format is expected to be announced no later than March 26.

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NEWS 2/9/21 9:13am

Weekly COVID-19 testing gives some students security during pandemic

By Miles Vance

With a new semester comes new COVID-19 protocols at Elon University. All students will now be tested weekly for the coronavirus, a change from the fall semester that began over Winter Term. For some students weekly testing makes them feel more secure on campus.

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LIFESTYLE 2/8/21 3:36pm

Elon alumni find work while theaters remain dark

By Ellis Chandler

During a time where live theatre is at a standstill, Broadway professionals and Elon alumni have taken to television acting and even Tik Tok to continue their careers. One alumnus J.J.  Niemann starred in “Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical” which has raised over $2 million for The Actor’s Fund, a charity that supports workers in the performing arts and entertainment industries.

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LIFESTYLE 2/8/21 11:27am

Proud but wary, Elon music theatre students discuss pick for commencement speaker

By Miranda Ferrante

The university's announcement of Daniel J. Watts ‘04 as the 2021 undergraduate commencement speaker Friday incited both feelings of pride and apprehension from the student body, particularly from members of the class of 2021’s performing arts department. Some students believe the university could do more to support them during their undergraduate years

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NEWS 2/8/21 8:53am

Elon students weigh staying home for spring semester

By Jinger Callwood

The academic experience — all-nighters in the library, lab experiments, class field trips and connecting with professors during office hours — are all aspects of in-person instruction that have been redesigned due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, students are adjusting to an online learning environment as virtual instruction has become widely prevalent in the education process over the past 11 months.

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NEWS 2/5/21 12:35pm

Daniel J. Watts selected as Elon 2021 commencement speaker

By Mackenzie Wilkes

The musical theatre alumnus is set give the commencement address on May 21, 2021. Plans for the class of 2021 and 2020  commencement have not been finalized. According to the press release, commencement plans will be announced on March 26.

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NEWS 2/2/21 8:31pm

Final candidate for Elon director of campus safety and police gives presentation

By Kyra O'Connor

Joe LeMire presented on-campus as the final candidate in the search for Elon’s next chief of campus safety and police. He presented his background, leadership philosophy, their vision for campus policing and the challenges and opportunities in campus policing to students, faculty and staff, as part of the fifth and final stage of the interview process.

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NEWS 2/2/21 8:17pm

Alamance County Commissioners approve 25,000 square foot COVID-19 vaccine site

By Graysen Shirley

The approval of the indoor space comes after Tony Lo Giudice, the Alamance County health director, told the board that the county’s demand for COVID-19 vaccinations is growing. The new indoor vaccination site will help with the county’s growing demand and is set to be leased for at least 3 months starting Feb. 1. The lease cost for the space will be $23,958.33 per month and can be renewed on a monthly basis 

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SPORTS 2/1/21 3:23pm

Burlington Baseball rebrands to new name Sock Puppets

By Annemarie Bonner

After a six month search reviewing over 1,200 names as well as keeping in consideration Alamance County’s history in the textile industry, the owners of the Burlington Baseball team landed on the new name — the Burlington Sock Puppets. 

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LIFESTYLE 1/29/21 6:53pm

President Book welcomes home new puppy

By Anna Terry

A mere four pounds and full of energy, this week, Elon University President Connie Book welcomed home her new dog, Beaux Oakley. The 12-week-old Yorkshire Terrier was adopted from a breeder in Oak Ridge; a town about 35 miles west from Elon. 

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NEWS 1/29/21 9:47am

Elon University commencement plans in flux

By Jacob Kisamore

According to a university spokesman, there is currently no timeline for making a decision regarding commencement for the class of 2021. But Jeff Stein, chair of the Ready & Resilient committee, said right now, the university is planning for both the possibility of commencement happening or not — for both the class of 2020 and 2021. He said it would be “foolish” of them to make a decision now, but hopes to alert students and families of a decision by March.

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LIFESTYLE 1/28/21 9:13am

Elon schedules dates for IFC and Panhellenic recruitment

By Jack Norcross

Elon University’s Panhellenic Association is planning for a delayed sorority recruitment spread across two weeks at the end of February and into the beginning of March, according to an email addressed to panhellenic leaders.

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SPORTS 1/26/21 5:33pm

Elon men's basketball look to future after long layoff

By Alex Reynolds

The team’s last matchup was a double-header against the Northeastern Huskies on Jan. 2-3. After postponements, the Phoenix’s next potential game would be Jan. 30 at the University of Delaware. If the Phoenix take on the Blue Hens at the end of the month, it will be a full 27 days since its last game. 

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NEWS 1/26/21 12:20pm

Elon student remembered as 'someone to rely on'

By Mackenzie Wilkes

James Markley, an Elon University sophomore, has died at 20. Markley, a Burlington resident and Western Alamance High School graduate, died at his home and his cause of death is unknown at this time, according to a university wide email.

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