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LIFESTYLE 2/17/22 9:07am

Out-of-state Alternative Break options return to Elon University

By Samantha Sussman

The trips will be returning to communities outside of North Carolina and creating partnerships to cause a lasting impact with their service, no matter how small the task, according to senior Zoë Rein. 

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SPORTS 2/16/22 10:43pm

Elon University softball delivers walk-off hit to defeat North Carolina

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon continues its season opening nine-game homestand on Friday, Feb. 18 with a pair of games against the Providence University Friars.  

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LIFESTYLE 2/16/22 10:01am

Vital Signs holds ninth annual fundraiser concert for the Make-A-Wish Foundation

By Betsy Schlehuber

Vital Signs, a co-ed a cappella group at Elon University, is hosting their ninth annual Make-A-Wish fundraiser concert at 7 p.m. on Feb. 19 in Whitley Auditorium. This is one of three concerts Vital Signs performs throughout the academic year. Their fundraising goal, same as every year, is $10,000. 

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SPORTS 2/15/22 11:40pm

Elon University men’s basketball dominated by Hofstra

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon will play Hofstra again on Feb. 24 in Hempstead, New York. The Phoenix continues its three game homestand on Thursday, Feb. 17 against the University of Delaware Blue Hens. The game at Schar Center will begin at 7 p.m.  

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NEWS 2/15/22 11:32pm

Town of Elon approves new holiday, decriminalizes land development

By Gram Brownlee

Juneteenth will now be an official holiday in the town of Elon, after a unanimous vote in the Board of Aldermen meeting on Feb. 15. The board also passed a new land development ordinance. 

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NEWS 2/15/22 10:07pm

Zoinks! Burlington's very own "Shaggy" sells his Mystery Machine

By Kyra O'Connor and Ellis Chandler

The classic cartoon car is moving to Florida where a new owner will keep it on the road.

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NEWS 2/14/22 2:07pm

Elon University Francis Center continues property renovations

By Ryan Kupperman

According to the Dean of the School of Health Sciences Becky Neiduski, the school’s renovations are predicted to be complete by fall 2023.

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NEWS 2/14/22 9:12am

CHEAT SHEET: Elon University political science professor breaks down gerrymandering

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon News Network spoke with Professor of Political Science and Policy Studies Thomas Kerr to explain gerrymandering and how it impacts North Carolina. 

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SPORTS 2/13/22 7:38pm

Elon University women’s basketball survives overtime thriller against College of Charleston

By Benjamin Muse

Elon returns home on Feb. 18 to play Hofstra University Pride at the Schar Center. The Phoenix will look to extend its winning streak to three against the Pride, who currently rank ninth place in the conference standings.  

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SPORTS 2/13/22 7:18pm

Elon University lacrosse team suffers 25-5 loss against Duke

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon will get 12 days off before its next game against Vanderbilt University on Feb. 25 at Rudd Field. 

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OPINIONS 2/13/22 6:19pm

ELON EATS: Harusaki Sushi

By Eddie Keefe

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

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NEWS 2/13/22 11:46am

Elon University alumni work behind the scenes of Winter Olympics 2022

By Naomi Washington

For Elon alumna Ellie Whittington ʼ18, reporting on the Olympics was a childhood dream. When she found herself working for NBC Sports, that dream was finally within reach. Now, she is covering the Olympic Games in Beijing. 

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SPORTS 2/12/22 11:08pm

Elon University softball wins both legs of doubleheader

By Liam Stephens

Elon looks to stay undefeated Sunday against the Appalachian State University Mountaineers. The game at Hunt Park will begin at approximately 2:30 p.m.  

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SPORTS 2/12/22 6:13pm

Elon University men’s basketball loses to Towson on the road

By Trevor Boehm

The Phoenix drop to 8-18 on the season and 5-8 in the conference. Elon returns home to play the Hofstra University Pride on Tuesday, Feb. 15, at the Schar Center, a game that was rescheduled from New Year’s Eve. The Phoenix will look to bounce back against the Pride, as they look to build some momentum heading into the conference tournament in March.  

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LIFESTYLE 2/12/22 2:19pm

PHOTO GALLERY: Photos of the week

By Elon News Network

Elon News Network photographers capture moments on and off-campus throughout the week: Here are this week's top photos.

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LIFESTYLE 2/12/22 12:56pm

Elon University professor of psychology discusses the effects of seasonal depression

By Abigail Hobbs

Elon News Network spoke with Elon University Professor of Psychology Bilal Ghandour about what seasonal depression is, how it can impact Elon students and advice for how to overcome it. 

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SPORTS 2/11/22 8:33pm

Elon University lacrosse team loses in physical matchup against Virginia

By Kyra O'Connor

Head coach Josh Hexter said for the team’s upcoming game on Sunday against Duke University at home, the team will focus on improving its defensive game.  

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SPORTS 2/11/22 7:07pm

Freshmen propel Elon University’s softball team to opening day win over IUPUI

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon will look to build on its opening day success tomorrow with a pair of games at Hunt Park. The Phoenix will play IUPUI again at 12 p.m. and will take on Saint Francis University at approximately 2:30 p.m.  

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SPORTS 2/10/22 11:47pm

Elon University men’s basketball beats James Madison for first road win of season

By Caitlin Rundle

Next, the Phoenix travel to Towson University. Tip off is at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12, after which the Phoenix will return home for its final stretch of home games this season.  

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SPORTS 2/10/22 2:36pm

Elon University lacrosse prepares for opening weekend

By Kyra O'Connor

Thirty-two players on the Elon University lacrosse team ready to kick off the spring season this Friday, as the team takes on the University of Virginia at Rudd Field.  

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