Letters to the Editor

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NEWS 2/3/23 4:39pm

Elon University celebrates second annual Legacy Symposium

By Michael Leung

Elon University held its second annual Legacy Symposium Thursday, Feb 3, 2023 which celebrates the life and contributions of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed. 

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NEWS 2/3/23 1:46pm

Think tank class exposes Elon students to public policy

By Michael Leung

After winning the Lumen Prize, Amaya Gaines created PST 3700: A Public Policy Think Tank as a two-credit course that began in the fall under the mentorship of Dillian Bono-Lunn, professor of political science and policy studies. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/3/23 10:30am

Willis Delony performs piano recital at Elon’s Whitley Auditorium

By Rachel Holley

The classical and jazz crossover artist Willis Delony performed at Elon University for the third time at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2 in Whitley Auditorium. For many audience members, this was their first time seeing Delony perform.

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NEWS 2/2/23 5:38pm

Elon students, alumni selected as Fulbright semifinalists

By Claire Schoenfeld

Twelve Elon students and alumni have been selected as semifinalists for the 2023-24 Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The Fulbright Student Program provides students, recent graduates and graduate students opportunities to study, research and work around the world. 

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SPORTS 2/2/23 9:11am

Elon University volleyball alumna takes her talents off the court and into coaching

By Sydney Spencer

Elon volleyball alumna Haylie Clark is the newest addition to the Bucknell University volleyball staff after recently accepting the position of assistant coach by the university. The setter from Saint Cloud, Florida, played for five seasons at Elon, graduating with a major in sport management. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/1/23 2:33pm

Elon University students, faculty react to TikTok bans on college campuses

By Anjolina Fantaroni

The popular video creating and sharing platform TikTok was banned from both the University of Texas at Austin and Auburn University in December. According to an article from Bloomberg, security risks such as cyberspying and collecting personal information from devices caused college administration to ban the mobile app on campus wifi. 

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NEWS 2/1/23 10:14am

Vice President addresses importance of small businesses, community lenders

By Kyra O'Connor

Community lending initiatives are grassroots movements to connect communities to economic opportunities, according to Senior Vice President of the Latino Community Credit Union Vicky Garcia — but for places like Alamance County, they are few and far between. The LCCU is a community development financial institution with a primary mission to provide local communities with ethical financial products and education to “empower and ensure” economic opportunity for all, according to its mission statement. The first branch opened in 2000 and in 2020 exceeded $594 million in assets. 

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SPORTS 2/1/23 9:42am

Elon University women's basketball fights racism on, off court

By Sydney Spencer

Facing opponents on the basketball court has never been a challenge for Elon women’s basketball head coach Charlotte Smith. Her main obstacle, however, has been overcoming years of hatred and racism she faced while growing up as an African American woman. Smith has been coaching the Phoenix for 11 seasons. The team will be spending February remembering, honoring and celebrating Black History Month. Smith said it’s important that the women on her team are educated and informed about influential African Americans throughout history. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/1/23 8:00am

Elon University celebrates Black History Month with CREDE events

By Elon News Network

February is Black History Month. The Center for Race, Ethnicity, & Diversity Education will hold events throughout the month to honor and celebrate contributions of Black Americans.

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LIFESTYLE 1/31/23 8:18pm

‘The Bachelor’ debuts 27th season, bonds Elon University students

By Betsy Schlehuber and Anjolina Fantaroni

On Elon University’s campus, a community has grown around the number of ‘The Bachelor’ viewers, and has only grown with the premiere of its 27th season Jan. 23, where tech executive Zach Shallcross, 26, is the leading man. Shallcross had his television debut on Season 19 of ABC’s ‘The Bachelorette’ with Rachel Recchia. 

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NEWS 1/31/23 12:22pm

Elon University hosts Commemorative College Coffee

By Joseph Navin

Elon University held a Commemorative College Coffee Jan. 31, 2023, as part of programming to remember the rebuilding of the institution since the fire in 1923 that destroyed most of Elon’s main campus. 

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LIFESTYLE 1/31/23 8:10am

Elon University’s Truitt Center to sponsor annual student-led Ripple Conference

By Anne Thyfault

Students from Elon University and other visiting campuses will gather to discuss and learn about interfaith and intersectional identities at the annual Ripple Conference, held from Feb. 17 to. 19 on campus. Sponsored by the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, the schedule includes speakers, a panel, breakout sessions, a conference-wide art project and more.

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NEWS 1/30/23 12:49pm

Vice President travels to Raleigh

By Kyra O'Connor

Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to business leaders in downtown Raleigh on Jan. 30. 

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SPORTS 1/30/23 11:15am

Elon University baseball earns preseason honors

By Sydney Spencer

Three Elon University baseball players were awarded preseason honors in the Colonial Athletic Association by Perfect Game.

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LIFESTYLE 1/29/23 4:16pm

Elon University Panhellenic Association celebrates Bid Day

By Hana Sedivy and Erin Hroncich

Elon University’s Panhellenic Association hosted its Bid Day celebration in the Loy Neighborhood. The last day of recruitment celebrates members who have been invited to join one of the nine sororities on campus.

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LIFESTYLE 1/28/23 8:52pm

Gallery helps expose the work of local writers

By Ruth Cruz

When Melissa R. Smith experienced a traumatic brain injury in a car accident, she knew her story had to be shared. As a new writer, Smith learned to navigate the world through her psychological and physical challenges. 

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SPORTS 1/28/23 7:33pm

Elon University’s men’s basketball wins first game against Division I opponent

By Max Wallace

The Elon University men’s basketball team earned its first win over a Division I opponent this season on Saturday with a 72-58 upset win over the Drexel University Dragons. 

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SPORTS 1/26/23 10:52pm

Elon University men’s basketball drops 11th straight

By Max Wallace

For the second straight year, a Hofstra player scored 40 points against the Elon University men’s basketball team at Schar Center, as the Phoenix lost to the Pride for an 11th straight loss. 

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NEWS 1/25/23 9:06am

Elon University discontinues some COVID-19 measures

By Sophie Rosenthal and Miranda Ferrante

Elon University is preparing to roll back the COVID-19 dashboard, asymptomatic testing and weekly community health email updates by Jan. 31. The changes, outlined by Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley in a November 2022 email, reflect growth in university policies and protocol. 

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LIFESTYLE 1/24/23 9:03am

Guide to Elon University during Fake Break

By Miranda Ferrante

The gap in time from Jan. 25 to the start of spring semester classes Jan. 30 is often referred to as Fake Break by the campus community. 

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