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SPORTS 9/18/21 11:17pm

Elon football falls 44-10 against Appalachian State

By Kole Noble

For the first time since 2012, Elon University’s football team traveled to a sold out Kidd Brewer Stadium in Boone for a road game against Appalachian State. Despite a tight first half, the Phoenix fell 44-10 to the Mountaineers. The Phoenix (1-2) return home next week to take on William & Mary on Family Weekend.

SPORTS 9/18/21 6:04pm

Elon trails the Mountaineers 13-3 at the half

By Kole Noble

The Elon Phoenix trail the App State Mountaineers at the half by a score of 13-3. Elon’s offense failed to find their spark thus far, punting on four of their five drives.

SPORTS 9/18/21 1:27pm

Elon volleyball wins CAA opener

By Liam Stephens

The Phoenix avenged their losses to the College of Charleston Cougars on Friday, Sept. 17 in its first Colonial Athletic Association match. With this win, the Phoenix improved to 6-5 in the season. The team will move forward in CAA play on Saturday, Sept. 18 when they face the Cougars again.

SPORTS 9/18/21 11:48am

Elon’s women’s soccer team earns third straight shutout

By Hope Valenti

Elon University’s women’s soccer team defeated the Furman University Paladins 2-0 on Friday, Sept. 17 in its last non-conference match of the season. The Phoenix have now shut out its last three opponents. The team has not allowed a goal since its match on Sept. 5 against North Carolina State University.

LIFESTYLE 9/18/21 11:47am

From ski rentals to year-round apparel

By Graceanne Gaudiello

What started as a bus tour company is now a four-season sports apparel shop. C&R Ski, nestled between Elon’s Simply Thai and The Fat Frogg, represents North Carolina native and founder of C&R Ski, Richard Forrest’s passion.

SPORTS 9/17/21 9:18pm

Elon’s women’s cross country team places first in Firetower Project meet

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon University’s women’s cross country team overall placed first with 28 points, 10 ahead of host and runner-up Appalachian State University. With a blistering time of 16:49 in the women’s 5k race, Elon University junior Maria Ahm placed first in the Firetower Project cross country meet in Boone, N.C.

LIFESTYLE 9/17/21 12:17pm

Building connections with J&J Tattoo

By Grace Kepperling

Joshua Hall was selling his art to his friend’s dad before he realized where his career was headed. His friend’s dad was a tattoo artist, which soon influenced his future path. Now, Hall’s tattoo studio in Gibsonville has clientele across the East Coast.

SPORTS 9/17/21 11:28am

Elon University’s football team set to renew storied rivalry against Appalachian State

By Jack Spalding

The Elon University football team is set to take on one of its biggest rivals, the Appalachian State Mountaineers, this Saturday, Sept. 18 at 3:30 P.M in Boone, NC.

NEWS 9/17/21 9:08am

Pandemic affects leave of absence numbers at Elon University

By Nyah Phengsitthy

While the medical leave of absence has been available for years now for students, the pandemic leave of absence was offered beginning fall 2020 for students who felt uncomfortable returning to school because of COVID-19. Going into the 2021-22 academic years, LOA numbers have changed.

NEWS 9/16/21 10:27pm

Class of 2025 SGA senators, appointed senators sworn in

By Kyra O'Connor

The Elon University Student Government Association met on Sept. 16, 2021 for a business meeting. During the meeting, the newly elected class of 2025 senators and members of SGA appointed to vacant senator positions were sworn in.

NEWS 9/16/21 4:58pm

Elon University Vice President Emerita dies

By Joseph Navin

Vice President Emerita Jo Watts Williams died at the age of 92 at her home in Burlington today. Her death comes two months after the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education was named in her honor.

NEWS 9/16/21 3:43pm

COVID-19 leads Elon University’s Public Health Society discussions, growth of group

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Elon’s Public Health Society was created to provide a community for students interested in public health. Discussing everyday issues, current events, programs and initiatives surround public health, the organization has the goals of bringing the community together.

LIFESTYLE 9/16/21 8:11am

Executive-in-residence to refine meaning of business at Elon University

By Miranda Ferrante

Kevin Trapani, the new executive-in-residence in the Love School of Business and CEO, hopes to bring his expertise not only to business majors, but to any student in the Elon Community.

SPORTS 9/15/21 10:56pm

Ten men not enough to buoy Elon to comeback win in High Point

By Luke Jackson

Elon University’s men’s soccer team attempted to rise from the ashes Wednesday night against High Point University, scoring two goals in the final eight minutes to take the rivalry matchup into overtime.

SPORTS 9/15/21 4:49pm

Elon University President Connie Book to serve as CAA conference representative for NCAA Division I Presidential Forum

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University President Connie Book will represent the Colonial Athletic Association on the National Collegiate Athletic Association Presidential Forum. Book’s role was announced via Twitter by CAA Commissioner Joe D’Antonio.

SPORTS 9/15/21 4:22pm

Elon University track and field coach competes in the Olympics

By Caleigh Lawlor

Elon University track and field assistant coach Laura Igaune’s Olympic journey started in 2019, when she threw an Olympic-qualifying mark of 71.61 meters at the Duke Invitational.

OPINIONS 9/15/21 1:37pm

ELON EATS: 3/3 Stars For 3T’s Fried Chicken & Shakes

By Eddie Keefe

Elon Eats is a column that reviews restaurants and food vendors in the local area.

SPORTS 9/15/21 12:52pm

Q&A with men’s soccer coach Marc Reeves, after 100th career win

By Bryson Byrnes

Elon University’s men’s soccer coach Marc Reeves earned his 100th win as a head coach when the Phoenix defeated Delaware 1-0 on Sept. 11, 2021.

NEWS 9/15/21 11:44am

CHEAT SHEET: Climate change plays an impactful role with hurricanes in North Carolina

By Graysen Shirley

The cheat sheet is an interview with a relevant expert to explain complex topics.

NEWS 9/15/21 10:11am

Elon University fall concert experience returns to Schar Center

By Chloe Franklin

Elon University’s Student Union Board announced American rapper and singer Bryce Vine will headline this year’s fall concert.

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The Alamance County Behavioral Health Center served 723 individuals last month, Donald Reuss, vice president of behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disability network operations at Vaya Health, said at a Nov. 18 Alamance County Board of Commissioners meeting. The center officially opened June 19 after a two-year-long collaboration between Vaya Health, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, RHA Health Services and other community partners, according to Reuss. He said conversations revealed a need to support the crisis system in Alamance County to divert people with mental health and substance abuse issues from jail.

LIFESTYLE 11/27/2024 11:38am

Man with a silver thumb: 91-year-old Elon alum crafts silverware creations

With shaky hands, Bob Rice '61 opened one of the various tall, plastic storage cabinets in his garage. Some are labeled vintage spoons, forks and coins, but that’s not what he is looking for. He eventually finds a box labeled knives, which are perfect for making rings. Instead of relaxing in his retirement, Rice sells hand-made jewelry at The Main Line, an artisan goods shop located in downtown Graham. Over the past five years, Rice estimates that he’s made around $50,000 in profit from this side hustle.

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