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NEWS 2/3/22 10:16am

Town of Elon police chief shares goals for town, university

By Avery Sloan

Town of Elon Police Chief Kelly Blackwelder  her main goals as police chief are to further the neighborhood coalition and attend more student-run events.  

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NEWS 2/1/22 11:43pm

Elon University student government seeks student feedback for student handbook review changes

By Ryan Kupperman

According to Executive President of the Student Government Association Jack Corby, the Office of the Dean of Students will begin reviewing student handbook suggestions for the next academic year on Feb. 14, so SGA will have to submit their suggestions by Feb. 11. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/1/22 11:38pm

ELON WATCHES: SUBCinema to show movies celebrating Black History Month

By Ryan Kupperman

Turner Theatre is a 220-seat auditorium located in Elon University’s School of Communications. Since 2016, the theater has shown movies and documentaries for students and community members free of charge. 

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NEWS 1/31/22 10:45pm

Elon Law alumni named 17th Clerk of Court for the Supreme Court of North Carolina

By Kyra O'Connor

Buckner has served within the Supreme Court since his graduation, from providing legal counsel and drafting rule amendments to his role as clerk for Robert N. Hunter Jr. at the North Carolina Court of Appeals and for former Supreme Court of North Carolina Chief Justice Mark Martin.

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NEWS 1/31/22 3:40pm

Elon University student employee wage increased by $1 per hour

By Kyra O'Connor

Effective Feb. 12, Elon University student employees are now eligible to receive an hourly wage of $1 more per hour. The change comes two years after the hiring freeze that the university put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic, which did not allow for any wage increases. 

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SPORTS 1/29/22 9:54pm

Elon University running back Jaylan Thomas will transfer to Samford University

By Jacob Kisamore

Thomas will have one year of athletic eligibility remaining at Samford. The Bulldogs, Samford’s football team, are a member of the Southern Conference and went 4-7 last season.  

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SPORTS 1/29/22 7:36pm

Comeback attempt falls short for Elon University men’s basketball against William & Mary

By Jacob Kisamore

With the loss, Elon remains winless in road games this season and falls to 3-6 in Colonial Athletic Association games. The team returns home for a game against the University of North Carolina Wilmington Seahawks on Feb. 3 at 7 p.m.  

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SPORTS 1/28/22 8:05pm

Elon University women’s basketball comes up short against Drexel University Dragons, 72-60

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon, now 2-4 in the CAA, is back in action Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. at Schar Center against the University of Delaware Blue Hens, who hold a 5-1 CAA record with the only loss against first-place Drexel.  

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SPORTS 1/28/22 9:36am

Elon University men’s basketball team comes out on top in crucial conference game against William & Mary

By Vance Allen

This win improves Elon’s conference record to 3-5. The two teams will square off again on Jan. 29 in Williamsburg, Virginia. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. 

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NEWS 1/27/22 5:23pm

Boom Supersonic selects Greensboro as site of aircraft manufacturing facility

By Joseph Navin

The manufacturing facility will consist of the final assembly line test facility, along with an aircraft delivery center for customers. The factory is being built for their supersonic airliner called the Overture.  

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LIFESTYLE 1/27/22 5:11pm

Carolina Sundries opens in downtown Burlington

By Kyra O'Connor

Carolina Sundries, owned by husband and wife team Casey and Emily Lewis, is a small, local grocery store that focuses on locally-produced brands, sustainability and community building. The store held a soft opening in late January and will have a grand opening on Feb. 5. 

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NEWS 1/26/22 9:38pm

Elon University students adjust to Panhellenic recruitment going hybrid

By Naomi Washington

Panhellenic recruitment, or ‘rush’ as it is commonly referred to as, is Jan. 26 to Jan. 30 and will be held virtually for at least three of the five days due to coronavirus concerns on campus.  

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SPORTS 1/25/22 9:10pm

CAA announces expansion, Hampton University becomes first HBCU to join league

By Jacob Kisamore

The Colonial Athletic Association announced the addition of three new schools on Jan. 25. The league will expand to 12 full-fledged schools beginning on July 1, 2022. Among the additions is Hampton University, the first HBCU to join the league.  

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NEWS 1/25/22 2:05pm

Elon University mask mandate extended through spring semester

By Ryan Kupperman

The decision stems from high transmission of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. According to the Healthy Elon dashboard, as of Jan. 24, there are 18 current active cases among students and 32 active cases among employees.

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NEWS 1/25/22 10:48am

North Williamson Avenue closed due to odor investigation

By Kyra O'Connor

The roadway, which was blocked on North Williamson Avenue and on parts of Lebanon Avenue and East Haggard Avenue, re-opened as of 11:05 a.m. 

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SPORTS 1/24/22 7:37pm

CAA to discuss conference’s membership at press conference tomorrow

By Jacob Kisamore

The Colonial Athletic Association will host a press conference Jan. 25 to discuss “membership matters,” according to an advisory issued by the conference. Conference Commissioner Joe D’Antonio will speak at 10:30 a.m.  Follow along here for updates from the press conference.  

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LIFESTYLE 1/24/22 5:07pm

Elon University alumni become hidden heroes of theatre

By Ellis Chandler

The show must go on” is a common mantra in theatre, and the Omicron variant is proving that it wouldn’t be possible for the show to go on without swings, understudies and standbys. These performers cover the lead and ensemble tracks in a production and are becoming a new kind of essential worker within the realm of theatre.  

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SPORTS 1/22/22 6:09pm

Road woes continue for the Elon University men’s basketball team in loss to Delaware

By Liam Stephens

The Phoenix aim to get back in the win column when it faces William & Mary on Thursday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m.  

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NEWS 1/22/22 2:28pm

Elon University Jewish community heals through unity

By Caitlin Rundle

In the spirit of teaching others to tolerate each other, Minkowitz said that the Chabad center will be offering a new course called “outsmarting antisemitism” starting this spring. The course is not offered for credit through Elon but is open to all in an effort to stop acts of antisemitism before it occurs. 

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SPORTS 1/21/22 9:15pm

Elon University women’s basketball struggles late in loss to Northeastern

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon, now 1-3 in Colonial Athletic Association games, plays again Sunday against the Hofstra University Pride. The game will begin at 1 p.m.   

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