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NEWS 8/18/22 7:07pm

Q&A with Dean of Students Jana Lynn Patterson

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon University announced it will extend and expand its partnership with TimelyCare, the virtual telehealth portal that provides students with free 24-hour access to medical and mental health hotlines, into the 2022-23 academic year on Aug. 11.  

NEWS 8/18/22 11:07am

Colonnades Neighborhood, Danieley Center welcome Elon University class of 2026

By Avery Sloan

With Clohan dining hall and the Fountain Market as its nearest dining options, the Colonnades Neighborhood values sustainability. It is also home to the Koury Business Center. The Danieley Center neighborhood may seem far from the heart of campus, but that doesn’t count it out. Danieley can be found past the Colonnades Neighborhood, and it is made up of apartment and flat style residence halls.

NEWS 8/18/22 11:07am

Elon University freshmen move-in at East Neighborhood

By Ryan Kupperman

Built in 2018, East Neighborhood is Elon’s newest student neighborhood. With three residence halls, the neighborhood is the host of four LLCs: PAIDEIA, service, honors pavilion and the Elon College fellows. Like Historic, East is made up mostly of freshmen students. East is located just past the Academic Village, next to the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center. 

NEWS 8/18/22 11:07am

Class of 2026 arrives in Elon University's Historic Neighborhood

By Miranda Ferrante

At the core of Elon’s original campus, Historic Neighborhood connects the university with its beginnings. The neighborhood has six residence halls, mostly filled with freshmen. It is located near Academic Village and The McEwen School of Communications, as well as Downtown Elon. Neighborhood amenities include the McEwen Dining Hall and LaRose Commons. There are three Living Learning Communities: communications, sports management and outdoor learning. The neighborhood’s theme is Elon traditions and history. 

NEWS 8/18/22 11:05am

Elon University class of 2026 arrives in Global Neighborhood

By Chloe Franklin and Margaret Faust

Adjacent to Lake Mary Nell and the Loy Center is the Global Neighborhood. This neighborhood is full of LLCs — ASHES, African diaspora, creative arts, international, performing arts and polyglot — all located within its five residence halls. These buildings surround Global Commons, a beloved study spot and classroom space on campus. Global also neighbors Lakeside Dining Hall, where a different culture’s cuisine is served each week. The neighborhood is made up of primarily freshmen and sophomores. 

NEWS 8/17/22 3:24pm

Elon University launches HealthEU

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon University launched HealthEU, an initiative that is part of the Boldly Elon Strategic Plan for 2030. Under Theme 2, Thrive, this campaign focuses on wellness in six areas — community, emotional, financial, physical, purpose and social. 

NEWS 8/16/22 10:40pm

Black Lumen Project reflects on first full year

By Avery Sloan

Buffie Longmire-Avital presented the Black Lumen Project’s main accomplishments from its first year on Aug. 16 as a part of planning week. This presentation was for other Elon faculty and staff members, letting them know where to find resources to learn about Black history within Elon and how to create sustainable change. 

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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.

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