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NEWS 3/25/22 10:42am

Elon University Student Government Association Outdoor Infrastructure Committee has $60,000 of extra funding for outdoor infrastructure projects

By Samantha Sussman

Elon University’s Student Government Association met for its final meeting Thursday, March 24. At the meeting Dean of Students Jana Lynn Patterson gave an update on student health and Executive Treasurer Caroline Penfield talked about SGA’s Acorn Fund.

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NEWS 3/24/22 1:47pm

Lady in office: Emily Sharpe

By Avery Sloan

Emily Sharpe was elected as mayor in 2021, where she is the second female mayor of the town since  Beth Schmidt resigned 25 years ago. Previously, she was the seventh woman to serve on the Board of Aldermen when elected in 2017. 

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NEWS 3/24/22 12:05pm

CHEAT SHEET: Elon professor offers insight on Russia-Ukraine war as peace talks resume

By Ellis Chandler

Dr. Safia Swimelar, professor in the departments of political science and policy studies and coordinator of the international and global studies program, discusses the use of social media, the refugee situation and indirect engagement by the United States as peace talks are set to resume between the two nations.

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LIFESTYLE 3/24/22 10:54am

Elon University Habitat for Humanity aids Burlington

By Abby Reed

Elon’s Habitat for Humanity chapter is active in the local community. Around 50 students participated in Habitat projects in the Fall 2021. On Saturdays, eight Elon students spend three and a half hours working on housing construction projects including putting up the foundation, painting and installing trim. 

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NEWS 3/24/22 8:59am

Madeleine Albright dies at age 84

By Ellis Chandler

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright died at age 84 after battling complications with cancer, her family announced yesterday. Albright was the featured speaker for Spring Convocation for Honors at Elon in 2009. 

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SPORTS 3/23/22 9:24pm

Elon University lacrosse loses at Virginia Tech

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon University lacrosse loses 14-11 to Virginia Tech Hokies, despite holding first-quarter lead.

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SPORTS 3/22/22 10:32pm

Elon University softball wins final non-conference game

By Jacob Kisamore

The Phoenix enter CAA play with a 16-12 record and will host three games this weekend against Hofstra University in its opening conference series.  

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SPORTS 3/22/22 4:21pm

Elon University football team releases 2022 schedule

By Jacob Kisamore

The Elon University football team released its 2022 schedule, which includes 11 total games, eight of which are against Colonial Athletic Association opponents. 

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NEWS 3/22/22 3:54pm

Family Weekend 2022 scheduled for Sept. 30 to Oct. 2

By Ryan Kupperman

Homecoming and Reunion Weekend is also planned for Nov. 4 to 6, where Elon will host the University of Albany in Rhodes Stadium on Nov. 5. 

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SPORTS 3/22/22 3:45pm

Appalachian League All-Star Game to be held in Burlington

By Erin Martin

The game and other events will be held at the Burlington Athletic Stadium which is home to the Burlington Sock Puppets. 

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NEWS 3/22/22 1:42pm

Elon University chooses new Dean of Inclusive Excellence

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Coming from just down the road at Wake Forest University, Jonathan McElderry currently serves as the school’s assistant dean of students and executive director of the school’s Intercultural Center. McElderry will start at Elon University in July.

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NEWS 3/22/22 12:24pm

CHEAT SHEET: President Biden nominates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for Supreme Court

By Betsy Schlehuber

President Joe Biden nominated Jackson at the end of February after Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement. Jackson is currently a federal judge in the D.C. appeals circuit. Leaders in the Senate have set a final vote goal of April 8. If confirmed, Jackson will be the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court.

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SPORTS 3/22/22 11:03am

Two Elon University men’s basketball players enter transfer portal

By Caitlin Rundle

Though the two players have entered their names into the transfer portal, it is not a guarantee they will leave Elon, or that they will get an offer to play elsewhere. They have simply been granted a release so that other schools may contact them if interested. The drawback for student athletes is if they enter their name into the portal, their current institution is able to take away the athlete’s scholarship the term after they enter their name into the portal. 

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NEWS 3/22/22 9:00am

Elon University hosts town hall to review master plan

By Ellis Chandler

The town hall meeting included representatives from Ayres Saint Gross, an architectural and planning firm that guided the development of the current master plan. University architect Brad Moore is a member of the long-range planning committee and said the town hall was designed to see what areas will be focused on for future developments. 

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NEWS 3/21/22 4:04pm

Elon University Student Government Association elections March 28 and 29

By Avery Sloan

In order to run for a position in SGA elections next week, an election packet needs to be completed. Packets are due today at 5 p.m. 

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NEWS 3/21/22 12:59pm

Justice Clarence Thomas hospitalized with illness, court release says

By Sophie Rosenthal

The associate justice will miss oral arguments Monday, but will stay involved by reviewing written briefs, transcripts and audio recordings for any cases he misses, the release said. 

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SPORTS 3/11/22 6:46pm

Elon University women’s basketball eliminated from CAA Tournament

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon’s season is over, as the Phoenix finish with a 17-12 overall record and a 9-10 record in CAA games. College of Charleston will face Drexel University in the semifinals tomorrow. 

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NEWS 3/11/22 2:04pm

Elon University's Disability Resources changes priority registration

By Erin Martin

According to the email sent out to students, students are given until March 28 to find appropriate documentation, which is not specified in the email, and to apply if they need priority registration. Course registration begins on April 4. 

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LIFESTYLE 3/11/22 11:13am

PHOTO GALLERY: Photos of the week

By Elon News Network

Elon News Network photographers capture moments on and off-campus throughout the week: March 6 to 12, 2022.

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SPORTS 3/11/22 10:43am

Elon baseball player looks to build on summer league experience

By Caleigh Lawlor

Sophomore pitcher and first baseman Cole Reynolds was recruited to play for the Burlington Sock Puppets this past summer after a successful 2020-21 season with the Elon baseball team.

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