Letters to the Editor

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SPORTS 3/8/23 9:58pm

Elon University lacrosse unable to convert halftime lead against Virginia Tech

By Jacob Kisamore

In the Elon University lacrosse team’s first four games this season, sophomore attacker Catherine Merritt had just one goal. When Merritt netted a free position attempt in the third quarter Wednesday against the Virginia Tech Hokies to tie the game at 9-9, she secured her third straight hat trick.

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SPORTS 3/8/23 9:38pm

Elon University baseball falls to No. 12 East Carolina

By Lila Robotti

The Elon University baseball team had a tough 5-1 loss this Wednesday, March 8, at home against East Carolina University. 

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LIFESTYLE 3/8/23 1:39pm

Burlington Animal Services reaches capacity for dogs, limits intake

By Jenna Manderioli and Sophie Rosenthal

Burlington Animal Services sees a number of cats and dogs enter and leave the shelter everyday. But recently, dogs have been entering faster than they’re leaving, and last week, the shelter announced it reached capacity. 

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LIFESTYLE 3/8/23 1:28pm

Alex Moffat headlines Elon University’s Student Union Board spring comedy show

By Lila Robotti

Best known for his run on “Saturday Night Live,” comedian and actor Alex Moffat headlined Elon University’s Student Union Board spring comedy show March 7.

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NEWS 3/8/23 9:56am

Elon students volunteer with Center for New North Carolinians to provide vital tutoring services to immigrant, refugee children

By Madison Powers

Elon University’s Kernodle Center for Civic Life partners with the University of North Carolina-Greensboro’s Center for New North Carolinians in an after-school tutoring program for K-12 children of immigrant and refugee families. 

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SPORTS 3/7/23 9:29pm

Elon University softball beats Detroit Mercy, snaps losing streak

By Jacob Kisamore

The Elon University softball team ended its six-game winning streak with a 9-1 victory against Detroit Mercy on Tuesday behind an early home run by sophomore Allee Seering. 

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LIFESTYLE 3/7/23 11:18am

PHOTO GALLERY: 10th Elon Day

By Elon News Network

March 7 marks the 10th annual Elon Day, the largest day of the year for gifts and donations. Alumni, parents, students and the campus community are encouraged to show Elon pride.  

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LIFESTYLE 3/7/23 10:54am

Elon University hosts Indira Turney to talk about factors that contribute to an aging brain

By Anne Thyfault

Indira Turney, a postdoctoral fellow at Columbia University Medical Center, spoke to the Elon community Monday on factors that affect an aging brain. Turney works with the Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer’s Disease and the Aging Brain in the Department of Neurology at the Columbia University Medical Center. 

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NEWS 3/6/23 12:23pm

Elon to celebrate 10th Elon Day

By Ryan Kupperman

This year, the 10th annual Elon Day also falls on the 100th year since the 1923 fire — amplifying the spirit of community and giving that the Elon community will embody this Tuesday.

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SPORTS 3/5/23 6:55pm

Elon University men’s tennis sweeps its weekend sets, defeating Wofford College

By Celsey McMahon

The Elon University men’s tennis team could not be stopped this weekend, winning back-to-back matches against the Hampton University Pirates 7-0 Saturday and the Wofford College Terriers 6-1 Sunday. 

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SPORTS 3/5/23 5:49pm

Strong pitching, offensive comeback leads Elon University baseball to a 9-2 win

By Lila Robotti

The Elon University baseball team swept the Quinnipiac University Bobcats in the three-game series this weekend, with the final 9-2 victory completed today. The Phoenix came off of a walkoff win in 10 innings March 3 and an overpowering offensive victory 14-3 March 4.

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SPORTS 3/5/23 4:23pm

Elon University softball drops sixth in a row, swept by instate rival UNCG

By Max Wallace

The Elon University softball team entered the three-game series against the University of North Carolina, Greensboro on a three-game skid. When the series came to a close with a 3-1 loss Sunday, the drought doubled to six. Head coach Kathy Bocock said the team needs to keep its head held high but also play with more consistency.

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SPORTS 3/4/23 10:42pm

Elon University women’s tennis sweeps Saturday doubleheader

By Jack Prahinski

The Elon University women’s tennis team improved to 5-0 this season in home matches by sweeping a Saturday doubleheader against Hampton and Methodist. 

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SPORTS 3/4/23 8:57pm

Elon University men’s tennis sweeps Hampton University

By Jack Prahinski

The Elon University men’s tennis team picked up a 7-0 win against Hampton University on Saturday, sweeping all of its doubles and singles sets to improve to 6-5 on the season. 

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SPORTS 3/4/23 5:22pm

Elon University men’s basketball loses in first round of CAA tournament to William & Mary, ends 2023 campaign

By Liam Stephens

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Elon University men’s basketball team faced off against the William & Mary Tribe in the first round of the Colonial Athletic Association tournament Saturday, and were defeated 73-51 to conclude the 2022-23 season, the first of head coach Billy Taylor’s era.  Before the game, freshman guard Max Mackinnon and senior guard Zac Ervin, who were recently named the conference’s Rookie of the Year and Scholar Athlete of the Year awards, were honored by CAA commissioner Joe D’Antonio.

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SPORTS 3/4/23 12:19pm

Women empower Elon University softball team

By Sydney Spencer

Kathy Bocock, Mallory Borden and Taylor Waldrop empower Elon University's softball team as the only all-female coaching staff at Elon.

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NEWS 3/3/23 3:13pm

Fellows Weekend brings almost 2,000 people to Elon University

By Sophie Rosenthal

Elon University’s largest admitted students event, Fellows Weekend, is underway Friday, March 3. Including 762 prospective students, 1,928 people total are registered to attend Fellows Weekend, according to Vice President for Enrollment Greg Zaiser. During Fellows Weekend, finalists for the eight fellows programs — honors, business, communications, Elon College, engineering, leadership, nursing and teaching — visit campus for interviews with faculty and current students. Tours, open houses, information sessions and more are also held throughout Friday and Saturday.

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SPORTS 3/3/23 1:24pm

Elon University men’s basketball prepares for Colonial Athletic Association tournament

By Max Wallace

Elon University men’s basketball prepares for Colonial Athletic Association tournament and set their sights on the postseason. 

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LIFESTYLE 3/3/23 11:05am

Former President of the American Civil Liberties Union Nadine Strossen discusses free speech at Elon University

By Fiona McAllister

Nadine Strossen, former president of the American Civil Liberties Union, spoke at Elon University’s Whitley Auditorium Thursday evening about the prominence of free speech and how it affects her personal life. 

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NEWS 3/3/23 9:02am

Women’s contribution to history acknowledged at every grade level in Alamance Burlington School System

By Margaret Faust

Women’s contribution to history acknowledged at every grade level in Alamance Burlington School System as students and district leaders emphasize female trailblazers during Women’s History Month.

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