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NEWS 9/27/19 8:00am

Hispanic professors at Elon reflect on representation

By Kyra O'Connor , Leila Wilhelm and Emily Prins

Only nine faculty members at Elon University identify as Hispanic, according to the Office of Institutional Research & Assessment 2018-2019 Fact Book.

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NEWS 9/26/19 11:43pm

Student Union Board discusses $10 concert fee, funding at Student Government

By Maggie Brown

In a presentation to Student Government Thursday night, the Student Union Board addressed concerns about the $10 ticket fee for the Homecoming concert in Schar Center featuring rap artist T-Pain.

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SPORTS 9/26/19 10:40pm

Women's soccer beat UNCW for first time in program history

By Colby Cook

Elon Women’s soccer (7-2-1) defeated the UNC Wilmington Seahawks (4-4-0) 3-1 on Thursday night. They looked to come away victorious against the former Elon head coach Chris Neal who is now in his second year at the helm of UNCW.

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NEWS 9/26/19 12:00pm

Report highlights shifting majors and university trends

By Anton L. Delgado

It’s always been Geoffrey Claussen’s dream to expand the study of religion at Elon University. Now, in his eighth year as a professor of religious studies and second year as chair of the department, that expansion has been accomplished. The University Curriculum Committee has approved nearly 10 introductory courses, six being brand new, in the Department of Religious Studies.

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NEWS 9/26/19 8:00am

S.M.A.R.T. program provides guidance and connections

By Jon Sarver Jr.

The Student Mentors Advising Rising Talent program partners freshman students with older students of color to foster positive relationships.

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SPORTS 9/25/19 11:03pm

Freshman leads Phoenix to 3-0 victory

By Carter Horan

The Elon University Phoenix (2-4-1) faced off against the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Spartans (2-5) and defeated them 3-0 in their second straight home win.

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NEWS 9/25/19 12:00pm

University committee plans ahead for next decade

By Hannah Massen

After a decade of capital projects, curriculum changes, enrollment growth and student-centered initiatives, Elon University’s 2010-2020 strategic plan is 96.9% complete, according to the plan’s website.

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NEWS 9/25/19 8:36am

Elon hosts climate change forum

By Grace Morris

Elon hosted a forum on climate change, on Sept. 24, to discuss the effect of climate change on nature.

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NEWS 9/25/19 8:00am

Elon's changing rates of national and international Latinx/Hispanic students

By Maria Ramirez Uribe

As a graduate of the American School of El Salvador, Lucia Safie’s family always expected her to attend college in the United States — she is now a senior at Elon University and one of only two Salvadorans on campus.

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NEWS 9/25/19 1:11am

'A co-curricular moment': Contextualizing Nikki Haley

By Emery Eisner

Nikki Haley, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, is the keynote speaker at this year’s Fall Convocation. Haley’s visit has sparked discussion on campus regarding her political beliefs and her previous role in the Trump administration.

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NEWS 9/24/19 2:00pm

Local seasonal businesses brace for off-season

By Brian Rea

January is always a low point for business activity, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But for local businesses that rely on warmer weather, that slump can come as early as October. 

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LIFESTYLE 9/24/19 12:36pm

This weekend's Burlington Carousel Festival lacked its main attraction

By Ashley Moran

The three-row Dentzel Menagerie Carousel is currently undergoing repairs and refurbishment for the first time in 35 years.

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SPORTS 9/24/19 12:00pm

The past, present and future of the JMU & Elon rivalry

By Alex Reynolds

The Phoenix and Dukes have become unofficial rivals in the past five years due to close matches, back and forth series and connecting storylines. 

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LIFESTYLE 9/24/19 8:00am

Elon Community Church welcomes Girl Scouts

By Leila Wilhelm

This year, the Elon Community Church welcomed a new Girl Scout troop, 13214, made up of eight girls.

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NEWS 9/24/19 12:00am

FERREYROS: ‘¿Por qué no eres más morena?’

 

Una de las cosas que más me gusta hacer es preguntarle a la gente de dónde piensan que soy. Empieza como un juego, pero en el fondo, quiero que la gente me pregunte sobre mi cultura y cuestione sus estereotipos en vez de mi identidad basándose en el color de mi piel. 

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NEWS 9/24/19 12:00am

Los cambios en índices y cifras de estudiantes nacionales e internacionales latinx/hispanos

By Maria Ramirez Uribe

Como ex-alumna de la Escuela Americana El Salvador, la familia de Lucía Safie siempre había anticipado que asistiría a la universidad en Los Estados Unidos — ahora es estudiante de último año en Elon University, y es una de solo dos salvadoreños en la Universidad.

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NEWS 9/24/19 12:00am

Programa de 25 años continua a ayudar a estudiantes de color a navegar su primer año

By Jon Sarver Jr.

Para los estudiantes de color de primer año en Elon University, el programa de Student Mentors Advising Rising Talent (SMART) los conecta con estudiantes de color mayores para promover relaciones positivas. 

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NEWS 9/24/19 12:00am

Profesores hispanos reflejan sobre la representación

By Kyra O'Connor , Leila Wilhelm and Emily Prins

Solo nueve miembros de la facultad en Elon University se identifican como hispanos, según el Fact Book del 2018-2019. Según el reporte del Latinx/Hispanic Working Group este número cae por debajo de la demografía de “instituciones pares y aspirantes."

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NEWS 9/24/19 12:00am

Ignacio Alonso es creando olas

By Lauren Singles

Cuando no está surfeando, o en su apartamento en Danieley Neighborhood, Ignacio Alonso todavía está aprendiendo a navegar la vida universitaria — al igual que los demás 1,700 estudiantes de primer año en la Universidad.

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NEWS 9/24/19 12:00am

Taqueria Aztlan es un sabor familiar

By Perla Salazar-Rangel

BURLINGTON — Solo toma 10 minutos en carro a Burlington para que Paloma Figueroa, estudiante de último año, sienta el sabor de su hogar. Figueroa va a Taquería Aztlán para comer tacos y visitar a la dueña del restaurante quien la hace sentir bienvenida cada vez que va.

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