National

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SPORTS 2/28/23 10:25pm

Elon University baseball loses after dramatic ninth inning by University of North Carolina Greensboro

By Sydney Spencer

The Elon University baseball team dropped what would have been an impressive comeback after a six run top of the ninth allowed the University of North Carolina Greensboro to take the victory 10-5. 

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NEWS 2/28/23 6:50pm

Elon University’s Active Citizen Series hosts spring deliberative dialogue on mass shootings

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Since the dialogue was first planned four months ago, community and school shootings have only increased into the new year — 94 mass shootings have been reported in 2023 as of Feb. 28, according to the Gun Violence Archive. The discussions were partly led by a guide from the National Issues Forums Institute on How Should We Prevent Mass Shootings in Our Communities, with students, faculty, staff and community members sharing additional ideas for prevention and exchanging views.

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LIFESTYLE 2/28/23 10:47am

The Gilded Bean Coffee Bar extends Sunday hours for customers

By Naomi Washington

The Gilded Bean Coffee Bar in Downtown Burlington will be open longer on Sundays for customers. The shop used to close at 3 p.m. but now it will stay open until 6 p.m. on Sunday. 

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NEWS 2/27/23 10:21pm

Elon Town Council discusses lack of parking downtown, proposes metered parking

By Avery Sloan

A main problem Elon residents have with downtown Elon is a lack of parking. Benchmark planning, a consulting firm hired by the town of Elon to create a master plan for downtown Elon, proposed metered parking in some locations downtown. During the Feb. 27 council meeting, Benchmark planning shared findings of a survey and focus groups they hosted for input on downtown Elon.

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SPORTS 2/27/23 1:55pm

Video of Elon University lacrosse team pushing stuck bus goes viral

By Sydney Spencer

Elon lacrosse has gone viral after assistant coach Taylor Caskey captured the moment the team pushed its stuck bus out of the mud at George Mason University Feb. 22. 

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SPORTS 2/26/23 6:19pm

Elon University baseball defeats Akron, wins weekend series

By Sydney Spencer

The Elon University baseball team took to the field at Latham Park for the final game in its three-game series against the University of Akron Zips and won 8-3, after a rain-delayed game yesterday resulting in a 12-5 loss.

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LIFESTYLE 2/26/23 5:16pm

Renaissance Revived brings Black joy to Elon University community

By Kyra O'Connor

Throughout the conference, attendees were able to attend a keynote presentation by Alex Bohannon ‘17, student-led roundtable discussions and a mocktail hour. The social hour included a photobooth, food and live music performed by the New Orleans Second Line Brass Band Procession.

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SPORTS 2/25/23 11:30pm

Woeful pitching hurts Elon University baseball in 12-5 loss to Akron

By Lila Robotti

The Elon University baseball team had a tough game against the University of Akron in the second game of a three days series Saturday, as the Phoenix suffered a 12-5 loss. 

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SPORTS 2/25/23 10:58pm

Elon University men’s basketball loses emotional Senior Night game

By Mason Willett

The Elon University men’s basketball team started off hot making 9-16 shots in the opening minutes on Saturday but fell off as the game went on, allowing the University of Delaware to dominate and win 70-54. Elon, who came into Saturday’s game with its first round Colonial Athletic Association Tournament matchup already locked in against William & Mary, did not have much to play for with regard to standings. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/25/23 9:26pm

Elon University raises $48K during Relay for Life

By Anjolina Fantaroni

Elon University students honored survivors, fighters, caregivers and those who have lost their lives to cancer with the annual event, Relay for Life Friday. For twelve consecutive hours, members of the campus community including fraternities, sororities and service based organizations participated in the event that raised $48,985.14. 

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SPORTS 2/24/23 8:49pm

Shea Sprague dominant again as Elon University baseball cruises past University of Akron

By Jacob Kisamore

Shea Sprague pitched six more scoreless innings in a 9-1 win against Akron on Friday, as the sophomore has allowed no runs in 12 innings in his first two starts of the season. 

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SPORTS 2/23/23 6:51pm

Elon University track and field wins inaugural CAA indoor championship

By Jacob Kisamore

The Elon University track and field team scored in all 18 events to win the first-ever Colonial Athletic Association indoor team championship on Thursday. The Phoenix tallied 129.83 points to edge runner-up Hampton, who scored 121.33 points. Sophomore distance runner Jette Beermann won Elon’s lone gold medal with a victory in the mile race. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/23/23 11:40am

Elon University’s Black Solidarity Day Conference to educate, inspire

By Abigail Hobbs

The ninth annual Black Solidarity Day Conference theme is “The Black Renaissance: Revive, Reclaim, Rejoice,” which student chair Christina Carr said revolves around students’ originality. 

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NEWS 2/23/23 11:32am

Elon University dean of students talks Student Blue, a new health insurance option coming to campus next fall

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon News Network sat down with Patterson to discuss why the university is choosing to offer insurance now, what the plan includes and what students need to know going into the fall. 

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NEWS 2/23/23 10:09am

Tuition, loan interest increase amplify Elon student concerns

By Annemarie Bonner

Junior Jasmine Smith toured colleges knowing she might not be able to attend a four-year university without a scholarship. She had two choices in spring 2020 — the second semester of her senior year of high school —  pay upward of $62,000 per year for the University of the Arts in Philadelphia or pay what was $51,062 per year at the time.  Despite a scholarship, Smith is paying her tuition and fees out of pocket.

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LIFESTYLE 2/23/23 8:42am

Q&A with Elon University’s 2023 commencement speaker Ashton Newhall '98

By Ellis Chandler

Ashton Newhall ‘98 will deliver the keynote address for the class of 2023 at Elon University’s undergraduate commencement ceremonies May 19. Elon News Network spoke with Newhall to get a preview of his keynote address. Undergraduate commencement will include two ceremonies in Schar Center. 

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SPORTS 2/22/23 10:37pm

Elon University softball loses to NC State

By Jacob Kisamore

Throughout her four years as a member of the Elon University softball team, Rebecca Murray was known for her signature speed. After a leadoff single, Murray, now the starting center fielder for North Carolina State University, had her eyes on second base. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/22/23 9:59pm

Scholar of Zen Buddhism discusses Zen paintings, poetry at Elon University

By Fiona McAllister

Steven Heine, Florida International University professor of religious studies, spoke at Elon University’s Koury Business Center Wednesday evening about traditional Chinese and Japanese art forms, specifically Zen tones. 

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LIFESTYLE 2/22/23 10:14am

Ladies Lifting educates women on equipment, exercises at Elon University’s Koury Athletic Center

By Anne Thyfault

The annual event, “Ladies Lifting,” is part of “Love Your Body Week,” which aims to create a safe space for all people to learn about their bodies and how they can respect and love them. SPARKS Peer Educators helped  facilitate “Love Your Body Week” alongside Campus Recreation and Wellness. 

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NEWS 2/22/23 10:05am

North Carolina Senate passes “Parents’ Bill of Rights”

By Madison Powers

North Carolina Senate Republicans passed Senate Bill 49 — the “Parents’ Bill of Rights” — which expands parental access to information about their children’s lives at school Feb. 7.

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