Letters to the Editor

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NEWS 11/28/17 10:07am

Panic penciled in: Exploring high functioning mental illnesses in college aged individuals

By Kayla Hoey

Looks can be deceiving, and "high functioning" students with a mental illness are more common than one might think. The term "anxiety" is thrown around in varying levels of severity and seriousness, from a group of friends talking about how texting their crush gives them "anxiety" to a student having a very real diagnosed panic disorder. 

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NEWS 11/26/17 10:32am

Elon Poll indicates change in holiday season shopping habits, perspective on the state of the economy

By Alex Roat

More than a third of North Carolina residents plan to shop online for Cyber Monday, compared to the 21 percent who plan to shop in-stores on Black Friday. 

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SPORTS 11/25/17 6:15pm

Elon falls to Furman in first round of FCS playoffs

By Erik Webb

A blocked extra point was the deciding factor Saturday as the Elon University football team fell in the first round of the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) to Furman University, 28-27. In a game that witnessed three lead changes and eight touchdowns, No. 15 Phoenix was upset by the No. 22 Paladins in Rhodes Stadium.

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SPORTS 11/24/17 12:28pm

PREVIEW: Elon takes on Furman in FCS playoffs

By Erik Webb

With the Elon University football team set to make its first postseason appearance since 2009, the No. 15 Phoenix prepares to host tomorrow’s playoff game against No. 22 Furman University.

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NEWS 11/24/17 11:53am

CAMPUS VOICES: An open letter to the Elon football team from abroad

 

From surprising starts to heart-stopping finishes and even tough losses, this entire season has said, “Why Not Us?” It’s a similar mindset that I have used during my time here at Elon. 

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NEWS 11/23/17 11:31am

With more deals online, shoppers weigh importance of Black Friday

By Carly Thomas

As people prepare their stomachs for Thanksgiving, they are also preparing their wallets. More than 154 million people went shopping on Black Friday in 2016, according to a National Retail Federation. But in the age of the internet, is Black Friday still the best day for deals?

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LIFESTYLE 11/22/17 11:05am

Switching skates for books: Elon sophomore's Olympic dreams derailed by health concerns

By MaryKate Forte

As she trained for the Olympics, Elon University sophomore Whitney Miller sustained a concussion that changed the track of her athletic dreams forever. The concussion that shattered her hopes of qualifying for the 2014 Winter Olympics came after she fell head first on the ice. She was dropped by her partner in a fluke accident during a run-through for their program, and she suffered a traumatic brain injury.

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NEWS 11/21/17 12:15pm

Community members take different stances on gun control following mass shootings

By Rachel Ellis

The United States experienced two of the worst mass shootings in modern history only 36 days apart; just over a month's time. But, while many are mourning, the issue of gun control has reared its ugly head — again. While these violent acts have contributed to speculations about guns, others believe guns are a form of protection in violent situations. Both sides of the spectrum are present at Elon University's campus and the Burlington community. 

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SPORTS 11/19/17 11:10am

Elon football is playoffs bound

By Erik Webb

Following an 8-3 (6-2 in conference) season, the Elon University football team is playoffs bound.  The Phoenix will play host to the Furman University Paladins on Saturday, Nov. 25, the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs committee announced during the selection show on ESPNU this morning.

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SPORTS 11/18/17 6:06pm

Top ranked James Madison defeats Elon, wins CAA title

By Emmanuel Morgan

After losing to James Madison University 31-3 Saturday, the Phoenix walked to its locker room with lowered heads in its final regular season game. And now, with the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs looming in the near future, instead of asking, "Why not us," Elon (8-3, 6-2) is wondering what will happen next.  With Elon losing 31-3 to the reigning national champions, Elon now must look to the postseason. 

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SPORTS 11/17/17 9:32pm

Women's basketball maintains perfect season

By Erik Webb

It was the battle of undefeated teams Friday night as the Elon University women’s basketball team (2-0) took on Hampton University (1-0). The Phoenix’s perfect season was able to stay in tack, cruising past the Pirates 82-59.

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NEWS 11/17/17 12:12pm

The checkout game: How some students try and get out of room violations

By Liam Collins

With Thanksgiving Break just a few days away, many students are in a hurry to rush out the door and get their breaks started. But on-campus dorm rooms still need to be check-out ready. Unlike the first health and safety checks of the semester, there won't be any follow-up room checks, so if a violation, like string lights, alcohol or alcohol paraphernalia, or items hanging from the ceiling, is found, $25 fine per violation will be issued.

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SPORTS 11/16/17 2:49pm

Football team looking to tighten screws with JMU, playoffs on horizon

By Alex Hager

The Elon University football team enters this weekend with a loss in its rearview mirror. It is the first time its been in that situation since the first week of September. With a 16-6 loss at the University of New Hampshire on Nov. 11 in the books and a matchup against No. 1 James Madison University coming up this weekend, the momentum may be slowing.

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NEWS 11/15/17 8:32am

The elephants in the room: Elon Republicans still seek open dialogue one year after election

By Diego Pineda

Last week marked the one year anniversary of Trump’s stunning election victory. On Elon’s campus, political views are still polarized. In particular, Republicans say they feel the brunt of the division. 

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NEWS 11/15/17 7:34am

Students across the political spectrum come together for civil discussion

By Jack Norcross

Students and alumni gathered in McCoy Commons to discuss several current issues troubling American politics Nov. 14 at a meeting sponsored by the Elon Political Forum and moderated by senior Jackie Pascale and junior Lucia Jervis from the Elon News Network. 

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NEWS 11/15/17 7:00am

Many Elon students were no-shows at polls in 2016

By Abby Gibbs

In the 2016 election, 50.4 percent of students in over a thousand secondary-level institutions voted, according to the National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement (NSLVE).

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NEWS 11/14/17 6:32pm

Suicide prevention QPR program promoted through Elon

By Oliver Fischer

Suicide is the second most common cause of death among college students, according to the American Psychological Association. An online suicide-prevention training that launched in March 2017 is available to members of Elon University, but according to Anita Smith, assistant director of counseling services, it doesn’t replace mental health experts.

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NEWS 11/14/17 5:52pm

Kat Blaque offers Elon students insight as social media influencer

By Ana Gabriela García

 Last Saturday, the 2017 Intersect Conference keynote speaker, Kat Blaque, candidly addressed important, yet ignored topics on gender and sexuality, dating, growing up, failures and white supremacy.

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NEWS 11/14/17 5:14pm

Elon Poll reveals North Carolina voters concerned about Russia investigation

By Margaret Malone

North Carolina voters think the investigation into President Donald Trump’s administration’s potential Russian connections is a “serious matter,” and will likely reveal more criminal activity, according to the Elon University Poll results released Nov. 14.

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LIFESTYLE 11/14/17 2:49pm

New studio to bring local businesswoman to Downtown Elon

By Kelly Valerio and Nica Lasater

The empty building on the corner of Williamson Avenue, across from the McEwen building and next to Eleonore’s Hair Design will soon no longer be lacking business. Cynthia Huffines & Associates, an up-and-coming interior design company, is moving in and expected to open their doors on Nov. 29.

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