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NEWS 10/11/21 7:57am

Elon University continues to face gender gap

By Nyah Phengsitthy

It all begins in kindergarten — the female-male gender gap in education, that is. Beginning in K-12 schools, the gender gap has increased throughout the years, according to Tom Mortenson, senior scholar at the Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education. But 2021 has officially been marked the year with the largest female-male gender gap in the history of higher education. 

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SPORTS 10/10/21 9:47pm

Elon University volleyball wins to split weekend series with James Madison

By Jacob Kisamore

With the victory, Elon maintains its spot atop the Colonial Athletic Association standings, ahead of second place James Madison. Elon is now halfway through its conference schedule and will host two matches against UNC Wilmington next weekend.  

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NEWS 10/10/21 6:23pm

Elon University women’s soccer falls to Towson on Senior Day

By Ryan Kupperman and Luke Jackson

The Phoenix travel to face Northeastern University in its next match on Sunday. Elon trails Northeastern in the Colonial Athletic Standings by two points.  

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SPORTS 10/10/21 12:49pm

Elon men’s soccer defeats UNC Wilmington in overtime nailbiter

By Trevor Boehm

Elon’s men’s soccer team returns to action Saturday, Oct. 16, when the team travels to Massachusetts to face the Northeastern University Huskies. 

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SPORTS 10/9/21 7:12pm

Elon volleyball rallies, but falls short against James Madison

By Kole Noble

 The Phoenix will get a shot at revenge tomorrow, as the two sides will face off again. The match is set to begin at 2 p.m.  

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SPORTS 10/9/21 3:56pm

Elon football defeats Maine for second straight win

By Jacob Kisamore

The Phoenix have a bye next week, but return home for their next game on Oct. 23 against New Hampshire University. The game at Rhodes Stadium will begin at 1 p.m.  

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NEWS 10/8/21 1:09am

Free Your Mind event created space for campus dialogue

By Ryan Kupperman and Graysen Shirley

The event was an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to address social, political and mental issues, as well as express changes that they hope to see in the future. 

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SPORTS 10/8/21 12:49am

Late goal lifts women’s soccer to first conference win

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon (6-4-1) returns to host the Towson University Tigers on Sunday, Oct. 10 at 1 p.m on senior day at Rudd Field. The Phoenix will honor seven players before kickoff in a senior ceremony.   

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NEWS 10/7/21 5:59pm

Brittany Kaiser speaks at Elon University

By Ryan Kupperman

Brittany Kaiser, the first Liberal Arts Forum speaker of the semester, is coming to campus to speak at 7:30 p.m. in the Whitley Auditorium. 

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NEWS 10/7/21 4:42pm

Creating the seventh sand mandala

By Erin Martin

Buddhist monk Geshe Sangpo made his return to Elon University for the seventh year to create a mandala for the community. Last year, Sangpo was unable to visit campus due to the pandemic. 

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NEWS 10/7/21 2:45pm

Remembering ‘the person behind the scenes’

By Ryan Kupperman and Kyra O'Connor

The Elon community honors Brent Smith, assistant director of Teaching & Learning Technologies at Elon, who died Monday evening after battling a brief illness  

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NEWS 10/7/21 1:31pm

Ricky Hurtado speaks to the intersection between education reform and equity

By Graysen Shirley

 North Carolina House Representative Ricky Hurtado discussed the intersectionality of education reform and equity along with current challenges facing Latinx students within the public education sphere.  

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OPINIONS 10/6/21 8:33pm

ELON EATS: Taaza Indian Bistro’s 555 chicken is exactly what your taste buds need

By Eddie Keefe

Elon Eats is a column that reviews restaurants and food vendors in the local area.

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NEWS 10/6/21 5:49pm

CHEAT SHEET: The surge of Haitian migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border creates global impacts

By Graysen Shirley

Sandy Marshall, professor of geography who has taught a class at Elon focused on the U.S.-Mexico border, discusses why there has been a surge of Haitian migrants at the border and the international community’s response to this influx of migrants.

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NEWS 10/6/21 5:27pm

Sylvia Muñoz named assistant dean, director of the CREDE

By Sophie Rosenthal

Sylvia Muñoz was named assistant dean and director of the Center for Race, Ethnicity & Diversity Education on Wednesday, Oct. 6, after working four months in the interim position. 

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NEWS 10/6/21 4:37pm

Q&A with University Police Chief Joe LeMire

By Ellis Chandler

Elon University Police Chief Joe LeMire began his role on campus in March 2021, after a lengthy recruitment process that started in 2020. LeMire sat down with Elon News Network to discuss the 2020 Fire and Safety Report and safety measures on campus.

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SPORTS 10/6/21 2:09pm

Elon men’s soccer falls to Duke University

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon University’s men’s soccer team took an early lead against the Duke University Blue Devils, but ultimately came up short, losing 3-1.

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NEWS 10/5/21 8:57pm

LIVE BLOG: Burlington City Council and mayoral candidates face off to move onto general election

By Graysen Shirley and Gabriella Sable

LIVE BLOG: Voters in Burlington headed to the polls today to cast their ballots in the primary. 

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NEWS 10/5/21 2:17pm

Elon University students, faculty and staff eligible for COVID-19 booster vaccines

By Graysen Shirley

A university spokesperson said the booster vaccine is not a requirement for Elon students, faculty and staff.

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NEWS 10/5/21 1:11pm

Breaking down the updates to the Elon University student handbook

By Kyra O'Connor and Graysen Shirley

Elon University updated the Student Handbook, changing the university Title IX and sexual misconduct policy section on testimony parties and witnesses. 

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