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NEWS 3/30/22 11:09am

From Burlington to Poland: Donations, aid make its way to Ukrainians

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Cities throughout Ukraine such as Kyiv, Kharkiv and Mariupol have been under attack for weeks, and supply and every day essentials are quickly running out. Though she’s just one person, Lisa Eddins said she hopes she can inspire more people in the area to donate and remind them that life can be taken at any moment.

NEWS 3/29/22 11:28pm

Burlington nonprofit, Western Alamance High School students pack care packages for U.S. soldiers

By Kyra O'Connor

Members of Western Alamance High School’s sports teams, ROTC members and community volunteers spent Monday, March 28 packing boxes to be shipped to U.S. soldiers, an effort led by Burlington nonprofit Crosspoint.

SPORTS 3/29/22 11:22pm

Elon University baseball team shuts out High Point

By Jacob Kisamore

The Phoenix return to conference play this weekend with a three game road series against James Madison University. The first game is scheduled for Friday at 6 p.m.

NEWS 3/29/22 6:18pm

Nadine Jose elected Elon University student body president

By Avery Sloan

Nadine Jose has been elected Elon University’s student body president with 55% of the votes. The results are final with 1,817 votes cast in this year’s election. Jose this year has served as the School of Communications senator and previously as a campus programs senator.

NEWS 3/29/22 4:40pm

Citizens speak against Aspen Avenue construction

By Abigail Hobbs

At the Board of Alderman work session on March 28, Aldermen discussed a resolution about the Aspen Avenue development, a new solid waste and recycling contract, and a public hearing for a rezoning request. The board has also transitioned to a new schedule and will meet on the second Tuesday and the fourth Monday each month.

NEWS 3/29/22 1:58pm

ELN: Cone Health hospitalizations in Alamance County

By Elon News Network

The latest from Elon Local News: Our Naomi Washington and Margaret Faust have more on the second week since the mask mandate was lifted, a local business collecting donations for Ukrainians and a preview of the SGA race for Student Body President.

NEWS 3/29/22 1:57pm

ELN: Russia & Ukraine hold peace talks in Istanbul

By Elon News Network

NEWS 3/29/22 1:54pm

ELN: Elon University students' stance on week two without mask requirement

By Annemarie Bonner

NEWS 3/29/22 1:48pm

ELN: Local comedian reacts to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars

By Margaret Faust

LIFESTYLE 3/28/22 10:15pm

What does Women’s History Month mean to you?

By Samantha Sussman , Sophie Rosenthal and Kyra O'Connor

Read about what some members of the Elon community think about Women's History Month.

NEWS 3/28/22 8:26pm

Elon University women pave the way in esports

By Abigail Hobbs

The esports realm is widely male dominated, with women making up 30% of viewers and 35% of gamers according to MSNBC. At Elon, only 6 of the 450 members are female.

LIFESTYLE 3/28/22 5:23pm

EMPRESS strives to become Elon University’s first Asian sorority

By Jess Baker

The organization recently completed its spring recruitment at the beginning of Women’s History Month, celebrating new members and recognizing the importance of uplifting the Asian American community at Elon.

NEWS 3/28/22 10:55am

Elon University Student Government Association student body president candidates vie for votes

By Avery Sloan and Naomi Washington

Out of 44 seats available and 18 races for SGA, there are two contested races this spring. Last year, out of the 38 SGA elected positions, there were four vacancies and 12 uncontested positions.

LIFESTYLE 3/27/22 10:32pm

Jewish sorority women participate in Mega Challah Bake at Elon University

By Betsy Schlehuber

Chabad Elon and Panhellenic Association teamed up to put on the Mega Challah Bake on March 27. Female students, mostly Jewish and in sororities, made Challah — a bread eaten often in Jewish culture.

SPORTS 3/27/22 9:27pm

Elon University softball earns first conference win

By Arianna Tristani

Elon University softball will face off against the University of Delaware next weekend in a three-game series, with two games at noon and 2:30 p.m. on April 2 and one at 1 p.m on April 3.

OPINIONS 3/27/22 8:05pm

ELON WATCHES: Best picture nominees

By Tucker Price

Elon Watches is a column that reviews films and TV shows.

SPORTS 3/27/22 6:13pm

Elon baseball loses final game of first CAA series

By Luke Jackson

Elon travels to face local rival High Point on Tuesday before a three-game series hosted by conference opponent James Madison over the weekend.

SPORTS 3/26/22 8:16pm

Elon University softball team falls to Hofstra in both games of doubleheader

By Erin Martin

The Phoenix will take on Hofstra again tomorrow in the final game of the series. First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. After the final game of the series, Elon will travel to Delaware to continue CAA play next weekend, with three games on April 2 and 3. The series begins with a doubleheader starting Saturday at 12 pm.

SPORTS 3/26/22 4:57pm

Elon University lacrosse team dominates final non-conference game

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon will host William & Mary on March 30 at 7 p.m. in its first Colonial Athletic Association game. Hexter said the team still needs to improve both offensively and defensively prior to the matchup.

SPORTS 3/26/22 11:15am

Elon University baseball team falls short against Hofstra in CAA opener

By Joseph Nathanson

Elon is now 11-10 on the season and has lost three straight games. The team will have two opportunities to avenge this loss, as it hosts Hofstra on March 26 and March 27 at Latham Park.

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NEWS 11/26/2024 3:44pm

Elon uses peer institution as a benchmark, has one mutual peer

Elon has 15 peer institutions and 47 colleges and universities chose Elon as one of its peers, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics’ Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Yet, none of Elon’s peers deemed Elon as one its peers, as of data from IPEDS for 2022-23. Many colleges and universities have not updated their peer institutions since then, with the exception of Furman University, where Elon is now one of its peers, according to its website. Elon selected its peers in 2022, Jason Husser, chair of Elon’s Long Range Planning Committee, said.

SPORTS 11/26/2024 11:48am

Elon University men’s basketball coach returns to alma mater, captures historic victory

When Elon University men’s basketball head coach Billy Taylor arrived at Purcell Pavilion for the team’s Nov. 22 matchup against Notre Dame, he led the team through the back garage door — walking through the tunnel like all visiting teams do when they come to play the Fighting Irish. But as Taylor walked through the tunnel, he noticed his old locker room on his right — the locker room that had held his jersey, shoes and all the gear he needed for the four years he spent playing for the Irish in the 1990s.

NEWS 11/25/2024 4:41pm