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SPORTS 11/10/20 5:16pm

Hope springs eternal for Elon football

By Daniel Schulman

The CAA announced that it would be playing on an adjusted schedule in the spring, which includes six conference games with the option for individual teams to schedule two out-of-conference games. The team has been doing what it can to stay ready for the spring. On Oct. 17, the team started full team practices with COVID-19 guidelines. 

SPORTS 11/9/20 1:06pm

Volleyball seniors adjust to new reality

By Annemarie Bonner

Some of the COVID-19 restrictions include: players not being allowed to physically congratulate each other after plays, something that would be standard in practices and games. If a player breaks this protocol, their coaches will warn them. Players also hold each other accountable. 

NEWS 11/9/20 10:37am

COVID-19 affects early decision applications for incoming students

By Sophie Rosenthal

Elon University offers all three of these options and on average, 393 students apply early decision per year. This year, however, the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a wrench into the college application process. As the pandemic has impacted the economy and workforce, many students have had to reevaluate their college choice.

LIFESTYLE 11/6/20 10:43am

N.C. zoos impacted by COVID-19

By Miranda Ferrante

Despite the overwhelming impact of the coronavirus, representatives from local zoos said that animal care must continue regardless of the status of the pandemic. The representatives said they hope to continue to educate the public while still following precautionary guidelines. 

NEWS 11/4/20 3:22pm

ABSS teachers, families grapple with online learning

By Mackenzie Wilkes

The Alamance-Burlington School System originally planned to start the year remotely and transition to Plan B halfway through the semester. But on Oct. 23, ABSS reversed course and decided pre-K through 12th grade students would not return to the classroom until January 2021. 

NEWS 11/4/20 2:29pm

Where do we go from here?

By Kieran Ungemach

America in 2020 has emerged as a divided country. The country’s divergence came to a head with an intense Election Day that saw former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump face off. The path ahead has the American people wondering how they got here and where they go from here.

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SPORTS 11/05/2024 8:37am
Elon University men’s basketball gives North Carolina scare but falls short in season opener

Light shows, a roaring crowd and a swarm of Carolina blue: It all seemed too much for the Phoenix to handle. The Elon University men’s basketball team stayed strong despite the adversity, giving the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill a scare but lost its season opener 90-76. It was their 13th loss when starting the season away from home, but it was a promising performance against the 9th ranked team in the nation and a sign of a bright future for the program. Elon started the season with nine returning players and brought back 54% of its scoring from last season.

NEWS 11/05/2024 7:27am
LIVE BLOG: 2024 general elections in Elon, Alamance County, North Carolina

Polls opened at 6:30 a.m. today for one of the most historic general elections in U.S. history. If elected, former President Donald Trump would be the second president in history to win his bid after losing a first attempt at reelection — and will have done so after being the first former president to be convicted of a crime. If Vice President Kamala Harris is elected, she will be the first woman to serve as president of the U.S. North Carolina also plays a pivotal role in this election as one of seven crucial battleground states.

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