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LIFESTYLE 10/2/22 1:16pm

Elon students, families enjoy late night activities during Family Weekend

By Anjolina Fantaroni

Though Family Weekend started out with some rough weather due to Hurricane Ian, a number of Elon University students and their families still came together to enjoy a relaxed night at the Moseley Center Oct. 1.

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NEWS 10/2/22 11:16am

CHEAT SHEET: Federal Reserve increases interest rates to combat inflation

By Jacob Gekht

Supply chain issues, persistent inflation and recent interest rate increases from the Federal Reserve have many Americans facing uncertain economic conditions. Mark Kurt, Elon University professor of economics, breaks down present economic conditions, rising prices and high turnover, or churn, among employees. 

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SPORTS 10/1/22 11:17pm

Elon University men’s soccer posts seventh shutout of season

By Jacob Kisamore

The Elon University men’s soccer team continued its dominant defensive form Saturday night, as the Phoenix held the Drexel University Dragons, the Colonial Athletic Association’s top scoring team, without a goal in a 3-0 win. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/1/22 8:55pm

Rockapella show sets the stage during Elon Family Weekend

By Annemarie Bonner

Lillian Argabrite, an Elon University freshman, and her younger sister Caroline sat in the front row at the first show of the annual Rockapella concert tonight in Alumni Gym.

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SPORTS 10/1/22 7:41pm

Elon football wins fourth straight game

By Mason Willett

The Elon University football team started out hot on Family Weekend with two touchdowns in the first quarter against University of Richmond. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/1/22 3:36pm

Parents, students attend indoor Phoenix Fan Fest

By Avery Sloan

Kristy Eriksson, parent of Elon freshman Sara Morrison, said after driving from Baltimore to campus last night through tropical storm conditions, she was excited for the beginning of Family Weekend events this morning.

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NEWS 10/1/22 2:59pm

Elon University President Connie Book addresses Elon community during Family Weekend

By Margaret Faust

Elon President Connie Book welcomed families and shared progress on the Boldly Elon strategic plan during the Oct. 1 University Update on Family Weekend. 

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SPORTS 10/1/22 2:11pm

Women’s golf MVP finds fit at Elon

By Caleigh Lawlor

Junior Lotte Fox is a business fellow, member of Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity, Student Athlete Advisory Committee and most notably, on the women’s golf team. For the 2021-2022 school year, Fox was named the team’s “Most Valuable Player” at the Athletics Banquet in May. 

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NEWS 10/1/22 1:14pm

PHOTO GALLERY: Elon after Ian

By Elon News Network

Cleanup crews in Elon, Burlington are working to recover after the tropical storm.

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NEWS 9/30/22 10:52pm

Ian brings high winds, heavy rain to Piedmont Triad

By Elon News Network

Strong gusts of wind have brought trees and branches down across the Piedmont Triad. 

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NEWS 9/30/22 2:26pm

Provost search committee announces three potential candidates

By Avery Sloan , Abigail Hobbs and Miranda Ferrante

Rebecca Kohn, Elizabeth Sayrs and Robert Aguirre have been announced as finalists to become Elon University’s next provost and vice president for academic affairs, according to a Sept. 30 email from co-chairs of provost search committee Jason Husser and Janet Williams.

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NEWS 9/30/22 1:43pm

10 rapes reported at Elon University in 2021

By Sophie Rosenthal and Kyra O'Connor

According to the annual Fire & Safety Report, all rapes were reported on campus and in residential facilities.

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NEWS 9/30/22 11:54am

Elon University cancels classes, Family Weekend events Sept. 30

By Elon News Network

Elon University canceled all classes and events scheduled after 12:30 p.m. Sept. 30 as a safety precaution in anticipation of heavy rain and wind from Hurricane Ian. 

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NEWS 9/30/22 9:20am

Power out across Elon University campus, town of Elon

By Elon News Network

According to Duke Energy, tree limbs fell on Duke Energy equipment and power lines to cause the power outage on Elon University's campus. 

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NEWS 9/30/22 7:48am

Hispanic international students seek home away from home at Elon University

By Hope Valenti

Manuela Cornick Fernández knew what she wanted to do for a living when she was 9 years old. Growing up in Costa Rica, she said musical theater wasn’t mainstream. But as her parents tucked her into bed the night after taking her to see her first musical, “Cats,” she announced her dream to be a performer. 

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NEWS 9/29/22 11:47pm

Elon Student Government reports allocating 39% of total budget

By Avery Sloan

Elon University’s Student Government Association gave funding to three student organizations on campus during its Sept. 29 business meeting. Additionally, SGA appointed three students that were either new members joining SGA or current senators taking on additional roles. 

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NEWS 9/29/22 9:27pm

Elon community, humorists honor Jeanne and Jerry Robertson

By Ellis Chandler

The Elon University community gathered tonight to honor longtime university leaders and donors Jerry and Jeanne Robertson, who died in June and August 2021, respectively. The tribute was held on Sept. 29 in Whitley Auditorium.

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LIFESTYLE 9/29/22 9:00pm

Elon Community Church hosts weekly Farmers Market

By Noah Goldstein and Miranda Ferrante

Every Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. from May to November, the Elon Community Church holds a farmers market in its parking lot. 

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NEWS 9/29/22 6:34pm

Tribute to Jeanne and Jerry Robertson to be held Sept. 29

By Ellis Chandler

The Elon University community is gathering tonight to honor longtime university leaders and donors Jerry and Jeanne Robertson, who died in June and August 2021, respectively. The tribute is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 29 in Whitley Auditorium. Doors open at 7 p.m. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. 

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LIFESTYLE 9/29/22 2:47pm

Dancing in the Landscape to be available via recorded video

By Miranda Ferrante

The annual site-specific concert “Dancing in the Landscape” was canceled alongside some other Family Weekend events as a result of tropical storm Ian. 

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