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SPORTS 12/3/21 10:26pm

Five Elon University football players entering NCAA transfer portal

By Jacob Kisamore

Five Elon University football players have entered the NCAA’s Transfer Portal and will look to finish their college football careers at a new school. 

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NEWS 12/3/21 10:22pm

Burn ban in effect due to Pilot Mountain fire

By Ellis Chandler

Less than 100 miles from campus near Winston-Salem is Pilot Mountain, where a forest fire started on Grindstone Trail is still burning after almost a week. Officials say it was caused by a campfire.  

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SPORTS 12/3/21 10:20pm

Elon University women's basketball senior takes the court

By Joanna Dwyer

Senior guard Brie Perpignan has been a leader for Elon University’s women’s basketball for the last four seasons. After the team’s last season was shortened due to COVID-19, Perpignan said she is excited to be back on the court.  

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NEWS 12/3/21 10:01pm

Memorial service at Elon University honors 'silent teachers'

By Ryan Kupperman

To honor the university’s silent teachers, a memorial service is held at the end of every semester in the spirit of reflecting on all that was accomplished with the help of each donor. The fall 2021 memorial service was held in Numen Lumen on Thursday, Dec. 2 and was open to professors, students and family of the silent teachers to attend. 

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NEWS 12/1/21 6:14pm

How local food banks prepared for Thanksgiving holiday

By Abigail Hobbs

Campus Kitchen, an Elon University organization works with students, Elon Dining, Loy Farm and Allied Churches of Alamance County. According to Feeding America, Alamance County had a 13.7% food insecurity rate in 2019, which is how local organizations measure the  lack of consistent access to food.

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SPORTS 11/30/21 10:44pm

Elon University men’s basketball suffers fifth straight loss

By Jacob Kisamore

Now 2-6 on the season, Elon will look to snap its losing streak on Saturday, Dec. 4 in a home tilt against the High Point University Panthers. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m.  

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NEWS 11/29/21 4:02pm

Town of Elon Fire Chief Sizemore retires after 45-year career

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Elon Fire Chief Alva Sizemore reflects on his time working in his fire career. Sizemore will retire at the end of November after serving as the chief since 2015. 

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NEWS 11/28/21 8:42pm

Crash at the corner of East Haggard and North Williamson

By Nyah Phengsitthy and Kyra O'Connor

While the crash blocks a portion of the road, the road is not completely closed off as of 8:33 p.m.

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SPORTS 11/27/21 7:22pm

Elon University men’s basketball loses fourth straight game

By Kaelyn Elien

The Phoenix will take on the UNC Greensboro Spartans at The Greensboro Coliseum on Nov. 30. The game will air on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. 

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SPORTS 11/26/21 8:03pm

South Carolina hands Elon University women’s basketball team first loss

By Jacob Kisamore

The Phoenix, now 4-1, return home to face North Carolina Central University on Nov. 29 at 7 p.m.  

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SPORTS 11/22/21 10:19pm

Elon University women’s basketball defeats North Carolina A&T, 76-66

By Kyra O'Connor

The Phoenix take on #1 South Carolina on the road on Nov. 26. With a 4-0 record, Smith said she is looking forward to the chance to take on such a well-ranked opponent this week.

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NEWS 11/22/21 3:29pm

Elon University raises cost of tuition and fees by over 9% for next academic year

By Nyah Phengsitthy , Baylor Rodman , Ryan Kupperman and Kyra O'Connor

Elon University published the increase in tuition, and room and board. The tuition and fees will increase by over 9% for the 2022-23 school year, to $42,241, according to Elon’s Undergraduate Admissions.  

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SPORTS 11/21/21 3:12pm

Elon University men’s basketball loses to Temple in Charleston Classic

By Caleigh Lawlor

The Phoenix resumes its non-conference schedule against the Jacksonville State University Gamecocks on Saturday, Nov. 27 at 1 p.m.  

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SPORTS 11/20/21 7:54pm

Elon University football tops Rhode Island in high-scoring affair

By Kole Noble

Elon will now enter its first normal offseason since the conclusion of the 2019 season after the program played during the spring of 2021 with its fall season being pushed back due to COVID-19. 

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SPORTS 11/20/21 6:55pm

Elon University volleyball loses CAA championship match

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon’s season is over, as the Phoenix finish with a record of 17-11. With the win, Towson clinched an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.   

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SPORTS 11/20/21 10:40am

Elon University men’s basketball falls to Ole Miss in the Charleston Classic

By Mason Willett

Elon will take a day off to rest before finishing the tournament on Sunday in the seventh-place game against the Temple University Owls. The game will start at 10:30 a.m.  

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SPORTS 11/19/21 11:00pm

Elon University volleyball advances to CAA title game

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon will face host and defending CAA champion Towson University tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. The winner will receive an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament.  

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SPORTS 11/19/21 1:50am

Elon University men’s basketball loses to West Virginia at Charleston Classic

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon will face the University of Mississippi Rebels tomorrow at approximately 9:00 p.m in the consolation bracket. The Rebels lost to Marquette University 78-72 in its quarterfinal. 

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NEWS 11/19/21 12:21am

Phoenix Cards to be turned off over break for over 500 students who haven’t submitted flu shot records

By Avery Sloan

During the Nov. 18 Elon University SGA business meeting, members heard an update about flu vaccination rates on campus, the new E-alert system and the updated registration process for the upcoming academic year.

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SPORTS 11/18/21 11:10pm

Elon University women’s basketball rolls to another win, stays undefeated

By Trevor Boehm

Elon moves to 3-0 and will look to keep its undefeated record intact when the Phoenix plays North Carolina A&T at the Schar Center on Nov. 22. With a win, Smith would set the all-time record for wins at Elon. 

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