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LIFESTYLE 9/29/22 12:48pm

From Costa Rica to Elon: Sylvia Muñoz’s journey

By Miranda Ferrante

Nearly 4,000 miles away from Elon University is a place Sylvia Muñoz calls home — Costa Rica. But after more than two decades of service to the university, she has found another meaning of the word within the campus community.

NEWS 9/29/22 11:40am

LIVE BLOG: Tracking Ian

By Elon News Network

Check back for more updates on Elon News Network's coverage of Hurricane Ian.

NEWS 9/29/22 7:00am

Midterm election candidates in North Carolina, Alamance County

By Avery Sloan

In order to vote in midterm elections, residents of Alamance County need to register to vote prior to Oct. 14 or register in person while early voting, according to the North Carolina Board of Elections. This year, there is also a new early voting location on Elon’s campus at South Gym.

SPORTS 9/28/22 11:13pm

Elon moves to 6-2-1 in 0-0 tie against in state rival High Point

By Max Wallace

The low 50-degree weather at Rudd Field was perfect for free scarf night as Elon University men’s soccer hosted in-state rival High Point University.

NEWS 9/28/22 6:42pm

North Carolina declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Ian’s potential impact

By Joseph Navin

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency ahead of possible remnants from Hurricane Ian. The inclement weather has canceled and moved some Family Weekend events.

NEWS 9/28/22 6:24pm

Elon University cancels, moves some Family Weekend events

By Erin Martin

Elon University is expecting nearly 2,000 families and 2 to 5 inches of rain this weekend. Hurricane Ian hit the U.S. earlier today and is expected to bring rain and possible winds to campus this weekend.

NEWS 9/28/22 5:17pm

Burlington’s CityGate Dream Center offers children’s bilingual literacy program

By Madison Powers

Maria Hernandez, education and resource coordinator for CityGate Dream Center — a community center based in Burlington that serves a majority Spanish-speaking population — said the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Alamance County changed the way students learn, especially those from Spanish-speaking households.

NEWS 9/28/22 4:20pm

Hurricane Ian continues to bring storm damage to Florida as it makes its way toward Atlantic coast

By Annemarie Bonner

The latest projection by the National Weather Service estimates Hurricane Ian will reach North Carolina by Oct. 1. Elon should expect 4 to 6 inches throughout the weekend, starting on Sept. 30 and continuing through Oct. 4, according to the National Weather Service in Raleigh.

NEWS 9/28/22 3:35pm

ABSS Superintendent announces “zero-tolerance” policy against violence, weapons, illegal substances

By Abigail Hobbs

Dain Butler, Alamance-Burlington School System superintendent, issued a one-minute video announcing a zero-tolerance policy for possession of weapons, assault on staff and adults, gang related fights and possession and distribution of illegal substances.

LIFESTYLE 9/28/22 1:01pm

Elon Dining hosts Food Truck Frenzy

By Elon News Network

The Student Union Board partnered with Elon Dining, hosting 11 food trucks in the Koury Parking lot for the Food Truck Frenzy on Wednesday.

NEWS 9/28/22 11:07am

Town of Elon restaurants prepare for Family Weekend

By Sydney Spencer

Elon University’s annual family weekend begins Sept. 30, drawing people from all over the country to campus. According to a spokesman from the Family Weekend Committee, 1,989 families are registered to attend this weekend’s festivities, and local businesses are preparing for the busy time ahead.

NEWS 9/28/22 8:00am

Debate sparked after book removed from ABSS shelves

By Margaret Faust

Pornographic, pedophilia, discriminatory, helpful and a resource. These were all words used by attendees of the Alamance-Burlington School System Board of Education meeting on Sept. 26 to debate “Gender Queer: A Memoir” by Maia Kobabe and the book’s place in ABSS school libraries.

LIFESTYLE 9/27/22 11:25pm

“Factfulness” co-author charges Elon University students to stay curious

By Grace Stetler

The 2022-23 common reading is “Factfulness: 10 Reasons We’re Wrong About the World- and Why Things are Better Than You Think,” written by Hans Rosling and co-authored by his son, Ola Rosling, and Ola’s wife, Anna Rosling Rönnlund. Rönnlund gave a virtual presentation Sept. 27 to the community, as she is based in Sweden.

NEWS 9/27/22 5:13pm

Burlington man arrested in East Haggard Avenue shooting

By Miranda Ferrante

Town of Elon Police have arrested a Burlington man in connection with a shooting at 957 E. Haggard Ave. on Sept. 17 that left him and another man hospitalized.

LIFESTYLE 9/27/22 12:49pm

ELON WATCHES: Barbarian

By Tucker Price

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

NEWS 9/27/22 12:02am

Town of Elon council passes downtown social district

By Kyra O'Connor

The town of Elon council voted unanimously to create a social district in downtown Elon during the Sep. 26 work session meeting.

NEWS 9/26/22 9:29pm

Elon community, students celebrate Jewish new year

By Cooper Lyon and Amanda Pillig

Sept. 26 is the second night of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. The holiday marks the start of the High Holy Days season and is celebrated with special foods, gatherings and prayers.

SPORTS 9/26/22 1:22pm

Elon football ranked No. 23 in the nation following win against No. 14 William & Mary

By Aidan Blake

After a comeback win against No.14 ranked William and Mary Sept. 24, Elon football is now ranked No. 23 in the Football Championship Subdivision rankings.

SPORTS 9/25/22 10:14pm

Elon University volleyball loses to William & Mary, snaps four-game win streak

By Sydney Spencer

After recording a career-high 10 kills yesterday, Elon freshman and outside hitter Clara LaRue came back to Schar Center ready for more. She set not only a career record Sept. 25, but a team-high—15 kills.

LIFESTYLE 9/25/22 7:04pm

Alamance Arts hosts second annual Hispanic Heritage festival

By Sarah T. Moore

Alamance Arts hosted its second annual Hispanic Heritage Month festival Sept. 25 in downtown Graham, by the Children’s Museum of Alamance County. The event featured over 25 vendors, ranging from artists, community organizations, businesses and food trucks.

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NEWS 11/01/2024 4:03pm

Town of Elon Police releases statement regarding Halloween festivities at Oak Hill Apartments

Ahead of Homecoming and Halloween festivities, town of Elon Police released a statement to the residents of Oak Hill Apartments stating they have been made aware of a planned, large-scale party rumored to take place within the apartment complex Nov. 2. The memorandum, released Oct. 28, also stated that if such a gathering occurs, those who are responsible may be subject to legal action including criminal charges and fines. Assistant Elon Police Chief Kedrick King said the decision to release the memorandum was based on previous incidents that have taken place at Oak Hill.

NEWS 11/01/2024 3:19pm

Alamance, Guilford juvenile detention rates reach highest in more than a decade

Steven Isaiah Bradshaw was 11 years old the first time he went to Guilford Detention Center. He was detained again at 13, 16 and 18 years old for various robbery and gun charges. Matthew Cappello, Alamance County’s lead juvenile court counselor, said recidivism — or the likelihood of criminal offenders reoffending — is one of the state’s biggest concerns within the juvenile and criminal justice systems. In 2023, recidivism reached 80% for prisoners with juvenile records in the United States. To combat this, Cappello said North Carolina has made it a priority to invest in diversion and restoration resources rather than punishment and deterrence techniques such as detainment.

SPORTS 11/01/2024 3:18pm