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NEWS 12/7/22 6:30pm

Three finalists for dean of Elon University’s School of Health Sciences visit, present on campus

By Avery Sloan and Miranda Ferrante

Elon University is searching for its next dean of the School of Health Sciences, where Stephen Folger is serving as interim dean. Three finalists for the position visited and spoke on campus Nov. 28, Nov. 29 and Dec. 7.

LIFESTYLE 12/6/22 12:37pm

ELON PLAYS: The Last of Us: Part 1

By Tucker Price

Elon Plays is a column that reviews video games.

NEWS 12/6/22 10:26am

Elon University professor, students weigh in on Twitter buyout

By Nicholas Paciariello and Michael Hefner

Chris Harris, chair of Elon University's Department of Finance said the purchase of Twitter Elon Musk could start a trend of privatized social media companies.

NEWS 12/5/22 8:32pm

Newly reelected Alamance County Commissioners sworn in

By Avery Sloan

Commissioners Steve Carter and Craig Turner were sworn in during the Dec. 5 Alamance County Commissioners board meeting after being reelected during the midterm elections.

NEWS 12/5/22 8:11pm

Three sworn into Alamance-Burlington School System Board of Education

By Erin Hroncich

Alamance-Burlington School System Board of Education swore in three new members at 6 p.m. Dec. 5 in a ceremony.

LIFESTYLE 12/5/22 9:00am

Elon University charters first Asian-interest sorority

By Ellis Chandler

After working for more than three years to get a bid to charter a chapter on campus, Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. is now officially the first Asian-interest sorority at Elon University. The organization was formerly the interest group known as EMPRESS— Elon Maintaining Pan-Asian Respect, Equity and Social Service.

SPORTS 12/4/22 11:20am

Elon University dance team prepares for basketball season and beyond

By Max Wallace

The basketball season brings more to the court than just the game — it also spotlights the university’s dance team. The basketball season presents the most rigorous season for the dance team, as they perform during timeouts, halftime and on the sideline.

SPORTS 12/3/22 8:41pm

Comeback effort, new starting lineup not enough for Elon University men’s basketball against UNCG

By Jesse Gordon

The Elon University men’s basketball team unveiled a new starting lineup against UNCG but could not complete a late comeback attempt, as the Phoenix lost an eighth straight game.

SPORTS 12/3/22 4:12pm

Elon University men's basketball welcomes young, freshman talent

By Mason Willett

This season has seen several new faces to the Elon men’s basketball team — with five of them being freshmen, including two walk ons. Head coach Billy Taylor said freshman Max Mackinnon is a big part of what Taylor wants to build for Elon’s program.

SPORTS 12/3/22 2:35pm

Elon University graduate students share connection beyond the court

By Hope Valenti

After each match, the Elon men’s basketball team leaves the game on the court, putting it in the back of their minds until the next practice.

SPORTS 12/2/22 3:32pm

Elon University welcomes new faces to women’s basketball team

By Arianna Tristani

Starting 4-2 on the season, Elon women’s basketball has created a solid foundation to further team development and success — with eight freshmen added to the roster this year. Freshmen Raven Preston and Chloe Williams’ journeys to getting on the roster differ, but the foundation of hard work and relentless determination remains consistent.

SPORTS 12/2/22 12:47pm

Kamryn Doty returns for redshirt freshman season

By Chase Strawser

Kamryn Doty missed her true freshman season with the Elon women’s basketball team because of a torn ACL. Now, she returns eager and prepared to take on a more prominent role for the Phoenix basketball team.

NEWS 12/2/22 11:55am

Human Donor Memorial: Elon University’s silent teachers speak louder than ever

By Ryan Kupperman

Elon University’s former Dean of Admissions Susan Klopman served at Elon for 27 years and got the idea to sign up for Elon’s Anatomical Gift Program as an anatomical donor in the produce section of Harris Teeter — making her the first person to sign up.

NEWS 12/1/22 10:38pm

SPARKS, Elon University community commemorate World AIDS Day through music

By Miranda Ferrante

Since 1988, World AIDS Day has been recognized annually on Dec. 1 as a way to unite people globally in the fight against HIV and AIDS, while commemorating the lives of those who have died of the disease.

NEWS 12/1/22 3:45pm

Burlington Police Department investigates false report of active shooter at Williams High School

By Miranda Ferrante

The Burlington Police Department received a call at approximately 9:30 a.m. that said there was an active shooter inside Walter M. Williams High School in Burlington, according to public information officer Emily-Lynn Adkins. The 911 call has since been deemed a false report and the department is investigating.

NEWS 12/1/22 2:49pm

Former Elon University admissions staff member dies unexpectedly

By Kyra O'Connor

Meredith Smith, former Elon University admissions staff member, died unexpectedly on Nov. 27 at 35 years old. Smith started her work in admissions as an undergraduate student and worked with the university for over 18 years.

SPORTS 12/1/22 1:25pm

Graduate student steps on court for final year with Elon University women's basketball

By Mason Willett

With her final season on Elon’s women’s basketball team underway, graduate student Evonna McGill continues to be a leader on the court, even as she prepares for her future off of it.

SPORTS 11/30/22 10:36pm

Elon University men’s basketball loses seventh straight

By Jesse Gordon

In the 177th all-time meeting between Elon and High Point, the Phoenix fell 84-70 to its local rival for its seventh straight loss.

LIFESTYLE 11/30/22 5:06pm

Vote for your favorite dining, shopping, entertainment outlets in and around Elon University

By Elon News Network

Elon News Network’s Best Of edition surveys students, faculty, staff and the general community to garner opinions on the best dining, shopping, entertainment outlets and more in the area. The survey will close on Dec. 7.

SPORTS 11/30/22 12:56pm

The Billy Taylor Era

By Caleigh Lawlor

As the men’s basketball team enters the 2022-23 season, a new era of Phoenix basketball is beginning. Nicknamed the “Billy Taylor Era” by Elon Athletics after new head coach Billy Taylor, the Phoenix is looking to have a successful season this year.

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NEWS 11/01/2024 10:44am

Shots fired in Elon; suspect identified

Matthew Dylan Earnhardt, 23, of Winston Salem, was arrested Nov. 1 and faces five misdemeanor charges — including discharging a firearm, concealing a weapon, possession of marijuana and marijuana-related items, and communicating threats. At 1:41 a.m. Nov. 1, an E-Alert reported that shots had been fired in the area of Elon University. A follow up was sent at 1:54 a.m. saying law enforcement had “suspects in custody” and there were no further threats to campus. Court documents also indicate that Earnhardt had made threats to an individual — identified by Elon News Network as an Elon University student.

NEWS 10/31/2024 5:53pm

Hurricane Helene relief through lens of Black Hawk mission

After Hurricane Helene, rural communities continue to struggle with isolation in western North Carolina. A National Guard Black Hawk crew delivered generators to the Bull Creek community, a valley banding together in the aftermath of the storm, on Oct. 8. The National Guard has been working to sustain the recovery of western North Carolina’s fragmented pockets. After Hurricane Helene hit Sept. 27, much of the infrastructure throughout North Carolina was severed. At the storm's peak, there were hundreds of closures. Sections of I-40 still face significant damage, while power and clean drinking water are still issues.

NEWS 10/31/2024 11:44am