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NEWS 10/3/19 8:00am

Muslim students build a space for Elon community

By Marjorie Anne Foster

Despite reaching out to more than 30 students on Facebook, Noor Irshaidat lived alone her first two years at Elon University. Her profile clearly shows that she is Muslim and from Jordan, and to her, that felt like the reason she couldn’t make connections.

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NEWS 10/2/19 12:00pm

Elon Boy Scouts of America troop goes coed

By Lily Blake

For over 40 years, the town of Elon has been the home of Scout Troop 51. From the colorful classrooms of Elon Community Church to the campgrounds of Linville, North Carolina, they have “trained youth in responsible citizenship, character development and self-reliance,” according to the Boy Scouts of America website.

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NEWS 10/2/19 10:54am

Zachary Wood visits Elon

By Jack Chambers

Zachary Wood, author of "Uncensored: My Life and Uncomfortable Conversations at the Intersection of Black and White America", visited Elon Tuesday Oct. 1 to meet with students and talk about how to navigate difficult conversations.

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NEWS 10/2/19 8:00am

Elon Elementary School officially opens with ribbon cutting ceremony

By Maeve Ashbrook

On a sweltering early October afternoon, the new Elon Elementary School building officially opened. Though teachers have already filled their classrooms with supplies and have started filling their students’ brains with knowledge, nothing is official without a ribbon cutting ceremony. 

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LIFESTYLE 9/30/19 8:00am

Taqueria Aztlan brings a familiar flavor to Burlington

By Perla Salazar-Rangel

All it takes is a 10-minute drive into Burlington for senior Paloma Figueroa to get a taste of home. Taqueria Aztlan is where she goes to eat tacos and visit the store owner who welcomes her each time.

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SPORTS 9/29/19 5:18pm

Phoenix stays unbeaten in conference play

By BreShawn Holley and Jimmy Fitzpatrick

Elon volleyball (6-8) defeated the Northeastern Huskies (7-7) Sunday in Schar Center in five sets after being down 2-0. This win continues a 2-0 undefeated streak for the Phoenix for their first two conference games.

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NEWS 9/29/19 12:00pm

A new mental health push

By Madalyn Howard

Elon University will unveil new, campus-wide mental health measures for students and faculty this week.

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LIFESTYLE 9/29/19 8:00am

Ignacio Alonso is making waves

By Lauren Singles

When he’s not out on the surf or in his Danieley Neighborhood flat, Ignacio Alonso is still learning how to navigate college life — just like the other 1,700 freshmen on campus this year.

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NEWS 9/28/19 7:06pm

Confederate protesters, activists face off in Pittsboro

By Maggie Brown

Confederate flaggers and anti-hate activists protested outside of the Chatham County Courthouse in Pittsboro on Saturday as a response to the Chatham County Board deciding to remove the confederate monument in front of the courthouse this week.

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SPORTS 9/28/19 4:04pm

Elon falls in Cignetti's return to Rhodes

By Alex Reynolds

No. 24 Elon football (2-3 ,1-1 in CAA) fell to the No. 2 James Madison University Dukes (4-1, 1-0) 45-10 in their family weekend game Saturday at Rhodes Stadium. 

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SPORTS 9/28/19 12:42pm

Phoenix show pride for their home nations

By Grace Morris

Two years ago, Gabriela Varisco de Oliveira made a decision that changed her life. She packed her bags, boarded a plane and came to the U.S., leaving her family in Brazil. 

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NEWS 9/28/19 12:00pm

Class of 2023 SGA representatives

By Elon News Network

The newest members of the Student Government Association begin their time serving the community. 

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NEWS 9/28/19 11:26am

President Book updates parents on new Strategic Plan

By Lauren Singles

President Book addressed faculty, students and their families Saturday morning to talk about Elon’s accomplishments and goals for the university in the next decade. The president gave updates on the current strategic plan, recent accomplishments and the plan going forward.

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SPORTS 9/28/19 9:54am

Volleyball downs reigning champs

By Alex Reynolds

The Phoenix (6-8, 1-0) took down the Pride (7-6, 0-1) 3-1 (25-20, 25-27, 25-20, 25-18). This was not only the opening game of family weekend but it was their first conference match of the season.

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NEWS 9/28/19 8:00am

FERREYROS: 'Why aren't you brown?'

By Carolina Ferreyros

One of my favorite things to do is ask people where they think I am from. It starts out as a game, but deep down, I want people to ask me about my culture and question their stereotypes rather than my identity based on the color of my skin. 

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LIFESTYLE 9/27/19 9:21pm

Phoenix Fourth Friday fills downtown Burlington

By Liam Collins

Fourth Fridays in Downtown Burlington typically finds itself in the Historic Depot once a month during the summer – but this time it’s landed in the fall with a fiery theme.

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NEWS 9/27/19 7:26pm

"Valuing Democracy": Nikki Haley addresses Fall Convocation

By Baylor Rodman and Emery Eisner

Her address comes as the opening of this year’s speaker series, the theme of which, “The Quest for Truth,” focuses on freedom of expression. 

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NEWS 9/27/19 10:00am

CREDLE: Student Democrat discusses Nikki Haley's visit to Elon

By Hank Credle

If Nikki Haley stands not for human rights, what does she stand for then?

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NEWS 9/27/19 10:00am

OPINION: Student Republican discusses Nikki Haley's visit to Elon

By Gabrielle Cifelli

My sister gave me some really good life advice before I started college: “Sometimes you have to be a little ninja.” A little ninja does not associate with any concrete set of qualities but overall embodies someone who is determined to succeed. 

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NEWS 9/27/19 9:21am

ENN Radio Sept. 27, 2019

By Mackenzie Wilkes

This week's episode is a special Hispanic Heritage Month edition of ENN Radio. We're joined by reporter Maria Ramirez Uribe to understand what Hispanic and Latinx representation looks like at Elon University. Kyra O'Connor talks about the ways that representation not only includes students, but faculty and staff. One international student is bringing their passion on the track to Elon.

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