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NEWS 7/27/21 4:53pm

CDC recommends fully vaccinated individuals wear masks in public indoor settings

By Nyah Phengsitthy

The Centers for Disease Control announced that it is recommending vaccinated people wear masks in public indoor settings and areas of high COVID-19 transmission. The new science shows that the Delta variant is the prominent strand in the United States.  

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SPORTS 7/27/21 3:38pm

CAA reveals football preseason poll, all-conference team

By Jacob Kisamore

With just over a month to go until the opening kickoff of its 2021 fall season, members of the Elon University football team participated in the Colonial Athletic Association’s virtual football media day to discuss the upcoming campaign.  

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NEWS 7/27/21 12:46pm

CDC expected to update mask guidance for vaccinated individuals

By Kyra O'Connor

The Centers for Disease Control is expected to announce revised mask guidance, recommending vaccinated individuals wear masks in some indoor settings, at a media briefing today at 3 p.m.  

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NEWS 7/22/21 12:37pm

Michael Woods announces campaign for mayor of the town of Elon

By Graysen Shirley

Michael Woods, an Elon resident, said seeing the Pro-Trump caravan driving through Elon inspired him to run for mayor of the town of Elon this fall. Woods hopes his campaign for mayor will encourage the community to confront concerns over inclusiveness. 

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NEWS 7/22/21 9:19am

Dejuana Bigelow campaigning for ‘one Burlington’ this fall

By Graysen Shirley

Dejuana Bigelow, a patient access specialist at Cone Health, announced her candidacy for a seat on the Burlington City Council. If elected, she would be the first African American woman to serve on the city council. Bigelow said the absence of diversity on the council is something that she hopes to see change. 

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NEWS 7/21/21 4:08pm

Elon University announces Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education

By Kyra O'Connor and Graysen Shirley

President of Elon University Connie Book announced the naming of the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education in honor of the $10 million gift, made by the Williams family,  to Elon and Willliams’ service as an educator and administrator. The commitment, part of the Elon LEADS campaign, represents the largest endowment in the university’s history. 

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NEWS 7/16/21 9:08pm

Boil Water Notice lifted for Elon University campus, city of Burlington

By Ellis Chandler

The Boil Water Notice for City of Burlington water customers is now lifted, which applies to Elon University’s main campus, the towns of Elon and Gibsonville and other surrounding communities. Tests on water samples have come back clean and no E. coli is present in the City’s water distribution system.  

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NEWS 7/15/21 5:24pm

Boil Water Notice issued for Elon University campus, city of Burlington

By Ellis Chandler

The city of Burlington issued a Boil Water Notice this afternoon after e. coli/fecal coliform was found at a specific location in the Burlington water system during a routine sampling July 14.  

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NEWS 7/14/21 3:47pm

Anita Hodnett invites new initiatives to Elon Counseling Services as director

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Anita Hodnett first stepped onto Elon’s campus in 2012 wanting to support college students as they transition into young adulthood. She started off as a staff counselor and later was promoted to assistant director of Counseling Services in 2018. This fall, Hodnett will enter her ninth year at Elon, but this time as the director of Counseling Services. 

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NEWS 7/14/21 10:34am

RecWell improves campus accessibility through outdoor center, no class fees

By Ellis Chandler

Elon University Campus Recreation and Wellness plans to begin the 2021-2022 academic year with a new outdoor fitness center, no reservation times and no group fitness class fees. 

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NEWS 7/13/21 2:00pm

As the university gets closer to normalcy, mental health concerns remain

By Annemarie Bonner

According to Insider Higher Education, 65% of college students report having mental health struggles during the coronavirus pandemic. The study found that many students choose not to seek help, with only 15% reporting they have seen a counselor.  

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SPORTS 7/13/21 11:35am

Elon football prepares for second season of 2021 through summer workouts

By Jacob Kisamore

In March, the Elon University football team completed its first spring season in program history. Just a mere five months later in September, the team will return to the gridiron for its second campaign of 2021.

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NEWS 7/12/21 12:36pm

Board of Aldermen to discuss equality resolution at August meeting

By Kyra O'Connor

Two Board of Aldermen members were tasked at the May meeting to draft an outline of what an anti-discrimination ordinance could look like in the town of Elon. Board members are expected to discuss the equality resolution at the August 10 meeting. 

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NEWS 7/8/21 12:50pm

Elon University announces speakers for 2021-22 academic year

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University will host numerous speakers throughout the 2021-22 academic year, including Olympic Gold Medalist Carli Lloyd, Elon University President Emeritus Leo Lambert and award-winning actor BD Wong. 

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NEWS 7/8/21 11:39am

Police officer charged after son’s accidental death

By Nyah Phengsitthy

A town of Elon Police Officer will face a misdemeanor charge filed by the Guilford County district attorney in the accidental shooting death of his son.  

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NEWS 7/7/21 6:50pm

Graham Police Department, Alamance Sheriff’s Office able to withhold march footage

By Nyah Phengsitthy

An Alamance County Superior Court Judge said Wednesday the Graham Police Department and Alamance Sheriff’s Office can withhold video footage from the Oct. 31 ‘I Am Change’ march that resulted in pepper spraying and arrests, pending an appeal on a previous order. 

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NEWS 7/1/21 10:48pm

Emily Sharpe to run for mayor of the town of Elon

By Kyra O'Connor

After thinking about how she would like to see the town of Elon grow, Alderwoman Emily Sharpe decided to run for mayor to continue making the town friendly, safe and inclusive.  

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NEWS 6/29/21 1:08pm

Alamance Sheriff’s Office, Graham Police withhold footage from Graham march

By Kyra O'Connor

The Alamance County Sheriff’s Office and the Graham Police Department did not release video footage from the Oct. 31 “I Am Change” march in Graham, NC, as previously ordered by an Alamance Superior Court judge. While the Graham Police Department has filed a motion of appeal and a motion to stay, Alamance County has yet to do so. 

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NEWS 6/28/21 2:09pm

Burlington Mayor Ian Baltutis announces run for fourth term

By Kyra O'Connor and Graysen Shirley

BURLINGTON — City of Burlington Mayor Ian Baltutis will run for reelection this November. The Elon alumnus was first elected at age 30 in 2015, becoming the city of Burlington’s youngest mayor. He has served three terms as mayor. 

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SPORTS 6/25/21 2:01pm

Alex Iadisernia earns baseball All-American honors

By Jacob Kisamore

Alex Iadisernia was named to the 2021 Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American team, powered by Diamond Sports, becoming the first Elon player to be named a Freshman All-American since Kyle Brnovich in 2017. He was also named the Colonial Athletic Association Co-Rookie of the Year and was selected to the conference’s All First and Rookie Teams. 

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