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NEWS 8/29/24 9:14am

Elon University installs naloxone stations as part of opioid harm reduction initiative

By Avery Sloan

This semester, naloxone boxes were placed around campus in each residential hall across campus. Narcan, the brand name for the drug naloxone, was placed in what’s called one boxes as a preventative measure in case any student overdoses from fentanyl or opioids. But, in the last 10 years there have been two suspected situations where naloxone was used — one off campus, one on campus — Joe LeMire, chief of Campus Police, said. Naloxone is a life saving drug that blocks the effects of opiates on the brain and restores breathing.

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NEWS 8/28/24 10:20am

Interning Elon senior pushes community engagement

By Arti Jain

An internship for the town of Elon may not be the most obvious choice for Elon University senior Kai Whiteside, who is pursuing an English major with a focus in creative writing. But that’s exactly what he did this summer. Whiteside pursued the internship opportunity because of his previous experience with the town of Elon. In 2022, Whiteside and a group of Elon University students went before the town council to petition for the creation of a skate park. Since, they’ve received preliminary funding and hope to open the park in 2026.

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NEWS 8/27/24 4:13pm

Elon Poll shows voter concern over fair, accurate election

By Abigail Hobbs

Less than half of North Carolina voters said they have confidence that the national vote count will be fair and accurate in the 2024 election, as found by a poll conducted by Elon Poll in partnership with The Charlotte Observer, The News & Observer and The Durham Herald-Sun. This is a major decrease from the 2020 poll, where 69% of voters were confident in the election process. Jason Husser, director of the Elon Poll, said the lack of confidence in the integrity of elections is a new phenomenon.

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NEWS 8/27/24 2:52pm

West End Apartments discovers mold

By Fiona McAllister and Ryan Kupperman

Kelly Reis, owner and operator of Blue Kangaroo Packoutz of Greensboro, arrived at West End Apartments on Aug. 27 to clean and clear out an apartment experiencing a mold outbreak. West End Apartments are located just past MaGerk’s Pub on West Lebanon Avenue; the complex is owned by RedStone Property Management and is not affiliated with Elon University. Brandon Sowers, CEO of RedStone Property Management, refuted Reis’ statement — stating that the incident was not caused by the air conditioning being left on all summer, but rather by the system being used incorrectly.

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NEWS 8/26/24 10:54pm

Elon Town Council passes noise ordinance change

By Nia Bedard

After previously hearing from Elon Chief of Police Kelly Blackwelder on July 16, the town council unanimously approved changes to the town’s noise ordinance. Now with the new approved changes, a noise violation is classified as a civil violation with progressively increasing fines starting at $100. If violations continue, the fine increases to $200 and then $300 if violations continue within a 12-month period. However, police officers can still charge someone with a misdemeanor for a noise ordinance violation. Mayor Pro Tem Monti Allison said he thinks this change will positively affect the Elon community.

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LIFESTYLE 8/26/24 12:12pm

Elon University community built on decades of longstanding, emergent traditions

By Sarah T. Moore

Potential students learn about acorns, oak saplings, College Coffee and Numen Lumen during campus tours, but these aren’t the only traditions in which students, families, staff and faculty to participate in. While these traditions have changed over time — to stay relevant and accommodate a growing student population — these events and activities unite generations of Elon’s community, according to Jana Lynn Patterson, Traditions Council chair and dean of students.

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LIFESTYLE 8/26/24 10:39am

‘A friend, a confidant, a mentor’

By Adelaide Kuzma and Alana Moss-Caldwell

The Rev. Bill Sharpe found his home in helping others. Sprawled through his life, including his time as Elon University’s first chaplain and counselor, is a constellation of those he inspired and the works he created. Sharpe died in January 2020 of cancer. Elon University created an archive of his collections in May of 2024 that include pieces of memorabilia he collected over the years such as photographs of staff members, letters, playbills and newspaper clippings. The collection itself was assembled by an archival student, Jasper Meyers ’24.

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NEWS 8/24/24 3:00pm

Elon University president discusses AI, campus election initiatives

By Abigail Hines

Elon University President Connie Book sat down with Elon News Network to discuss Elon’s new developments regarding AI and the 2024 election. 

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NEWS 8/24/24 1:12pm

Class of 2028 starts Elon journey with Convocation

By Nia Bedard

Caroline Staley’s education has always been rooted in tradition. After attending an all-girls, private school in Philadelphia, she was reminded of her love of tradition when she received her acorn at Elon University’s New Student Convocation on Aug. 24. During convocation, 1,624 freshmen and 75 transfer students took part in their first Elon tradition of receiving their acorns. Elon parent Jill O’Brien said she felt bittersweet about saying goodbye to her daughter,  while others — like parent Carolyn Williams —said the thought of their children being away from them hasn’t sunk in yet.

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NEWS 8/23/24 10:09am

Faculty, students celebrate move-in day in Schar Center

By Alexa Citrin

Walking around and greeting families at the Schar Center is Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley’s favorite part of the move in experience at Elon. The drive-through system, adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic, allows for Dooley to see the the new families — and their excitement — first-hand. — and their excitement — first-hand.

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NEWS 8/23/24 9:39am

Elon University welcomes class of 2028 to Global Neighborhood

By Mackenzie Giattino

Students in Global Neighborhood were welcomed to campus by staff and student volunteers bright and early Friday morning as they eagerly unpacked their cars. Rebecca Kohn, provost, is just one of the many staff members greeting students as they unpack on the basketball courts. 

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NEWS 8/23/24 9:30am

Elon University welcomes incoming students to East Neighborhood

By Sarah T. Moore

After a ten hour road trip from Connecticut, Michael Carafotes and his dad — also Michael Carafotes — arrived at Elon. The younger Michael is starting his freshman year at Elon and was one of the first freshman students to move Aug. 23 into East Neighborhood. 

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NEWS 8/23/24 9:28am

Elon University freshmen cite easy move in process in Historic Neighborhood

By Miles Hayford

It’s a busy day on Elon University’s campus with freshmen moving into their dorms all across campus. In Historic Neighborhood, Priya Shah, a freshman from New Jersey, said she thinks that the move-in process has been organized and exciting. She also said she is excited for new experiences as she starts college. 

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NEWS 8/23/24 9:25am

Elon University freshmen move into Colonnades Neighborhood

By Audrey Geib

The Elon University class of 2028 unpack their cars at the Colonnades and Danieley neighborhoods early Friday, Aug. 23. While setting up his new home, freshman biochemistry major Nate Gracci said he is looking forward to meeting his professors and classmates. 

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NEWS 8/23/24 8:47am

Elon University welcomes class of 2028

By Avery Sloan

Move-in day, Aug. 23, will begin with students arriving at the Schar Center and then moving into their neighborhoods. The new East Neighborhood Commons is opening and housing 90 students for the first time this semester and is the biggest new feature for move-in this year, said Owen Covington, university spokesperson.

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NEWS 8/23/24 6:38am

Elon University athletic director shares cultural, coaching changes for upcoming year

By Miles Hayford

Coming off her inaugural year as Elon University’s athletic director, Jennifer Strawley has big plans for this academic year and has many goals she wants to accomplish. Strawley said she is excited for the upcoming year and is eager to implement some exciting plans such as a healthy culture within the athletic department, a new ticketing system and two new head coaches.

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NEWS 8/23/24 3:35am

‘They have coconut memes’: Harris-Walz campaign takes on social media

By Abby Gravely

When he opens his Instagram, 19-year-old political science student RJ Doroshewitz clicks through his stories and looks at reposts — not of cat videos or pop culture news, but of Kamala HQ, an official social media account for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. The account, now boasting over 3.8 million followers, posts videos of Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to popular audios and trends. This pop culture appeal is also found at the Democratic National Convention, where 200 content creators were invited to cover the four day event.

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NEWS 8/22/24 10:27pm

Elon University common reading focuses on the climate crisis, system of oppression

By Alexa Citrin

Before coming to campus, incoming freshmen were instructed to read “The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + the Planet,” which focuses on the intersections between systems of oppression and the climate crisis. This is the first time in a decade that the common reading book highlighted environmental issues, according to Paula Patch, chair of the common reading selection committee. “We haven’t had a book that was specifically about sustainability and environmentalism in about a decade, and we wanted to have that as another theme or a major theme,” Patch said.

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NEWS 8/22/24 10:04am

Harris to accept presidential nomination, close out 2024 convention

By Erin Martin , Ryan Kupperman and Abby Gravely

Ending the week 'For Our Future,' the 2024 Democratic National Convention highlighted a variety of voices in an attempt to elect Vice President Kamala Harris as the nation's first female president, and first female president of color. So far, Chicago has heard from former U.S. Secretary of State and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, former president and former first lady Barack and Michelle Obama and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz — who accepted the Democratic nomination for vice president last night in the United Center. Tonight, Harris is expected to accept the presidential nomination. 

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NEWS 8/21/24 10:46pm

North Carolina Democrats gear up for Election Day

By Erin Martin

At the Democratic National Convention, the Democratic Party is intensifying its efforts to mobilize its base and address key issues on the ballot — particularly engaging younger voters and rallying support for judicial elections and redistricting in North Carolina. As chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, 25-year-old Anderson Clayton is the youngest chair of a state political party in the U.S. Clayton said she is enthusiastic about the state's youthful political energy.  

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