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NEWS 5/27/20 9:55pm

Offering Benevolence: Life after imprisonment and preventing recidivism

By Alex Roat , Jack Norcross and Maria Ramirez Uribe

After spending roughly 19 months in prison, Eden Gustavsen found Benevolence Farm, a transitional living program where formerly incarcerated women live while producing and selling body care products.

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NEWS 5/26/20 10:34am

Coronavirus results in deposit extensions, deferment requests for Fall 2020

By Lauren Singles

The uncertainty of the fall and the inability to visit campuses this spring has resulted in deferments and extended deposit deadlines at many universities — and Elon is no exception.

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NEWS 5/25/20 2:04pm

Alamance County focuses on sample collection, funds in its coronavirus response

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Aid from the state has to be used for medical expenses, public health, payroll, providing economic support and any other coronavirus-related expenses.

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NEWS 5/25/20 9:13am

Elon faculty forward union proposes 'Humane Budget' to university

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University’s faculty union, Elon Faculty Forward, proposed their “Humane Budget” to the university in early May. The proposal outlines how the union wants the university to protect non-tenured faculty in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

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SPORTS 5/24/20 2:06pm

Elon football continues to prepare for 2020 season

By Caitlin Rundle

Football head coach Tony Trisciani and his assistant coaches have been preparing for their 2020 recruitment class for over a year, but questions remain over whether the NCAA will permit college-level sports to play in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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NEWS 5/22/20 1:57pm

President Book offers a message of resiliency to Elon University's class of 2020

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Although safety concerns born out of the coronavirus pandemic postponed an in-person celebration for the class of 2020, a pre-recorded ceremony was streamed for graduates.

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NEWS 5/21/20 1:57pm

Behind the scenes of Elon University’s virtual conferral ceremonies

By Lauren Singles

Elon University will stream online commencement and conferral ceremonies. The ceremonies for undergraduate, iMedia, and the Love School of Business conferrals are pre-recorded and will be streamed, while the Masters of Higher Education commencement will be done live.

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NEWS 5/18/20 2:53pm

Elon University announces pilot program for test-optional admissions

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Elon University announced a three-year pilot program for test-optional admissions. Starting this fall for applicants seeking admissions for the class of 2025, prospective students have the option to omit SAT or ACT test scores.

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LIFESTYLE 5/16/20 12:46pm

Local libraries keep their most popular service by hosting digital storytime

By Ellis Chandler

Alamance County Public Libraries considers storytime to be their most popular service. The program is now taking place online through virtual storytime. Virtual storytime simulates the in-person program by having the Alamance librarians plan themed, pre-recorded storytimes that are posted online for public viewing.

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NEWS 5/13/20 8:29pm

Menorah outside of Elon Chabad torn down, caught on camera

By Maeve Ashbrook

According to a Facebook post from Chabad, the video shows an unidentified individual stop in front of the Chabad house and exit their car. The individual went on to tear down the Menorah, get back in their car and then drive away.  

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SPORTS 5/13/20 5:12pm

Coronavirus leaves small school draft prospects searching for next move

By Courtney Weiner

In the 2020 NFL Draft only six FCS players were drafted out of 255 picks, compared to 13 in 2019 and 19 in 2018. Greg Liggs Jr., former defensive back and a 2019 Elon University alumnus, hopes to get scouted once coronavirus regulations allow physical interactions with scouts.

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NEWS 5/12/20 4:06pm

Elon University students eligible to receive CARES Act funds

By Kyra O'Connor

Eligible students can receive emergency financial aid grants from the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act. The CARES Act, which is part of the national response to financial impact due to the coronavirus, provided Elon University with over $2.9 million in federal aid, half of which is required to be used for emergency student relief.

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NEWS 5/8/20 7:34pm

President Connie Book on the past, present and future of coronavirus prevention at Elon University

By Jack Norcross

Elon University President Connie Book reflects on her past decisions during the coronavirus pandemic, while looking forward to the potential challenges the university will face in the future.

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NEWS 5/7/20 10:26am

Elon University trustee Louis DeJoy selected to lead U.S. Postal Service

By Jack Norcross

Louis DeJoy, a member of Elon University's Board of Trustees and Greensboro businessman, has been selected to serve as Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service.

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NEWS 5/5/20 6:34pm

Elon University students must find a way to move-out before May 31

By Grace Terry

With 4,100 students living on campus, Elon is asking everyone to move their belongings out of the dorms by May 31. Despite stay-at-home orders still in effect in much of the country the university is asking on-campus residents to make arrangements on their own to get their belongings. 

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NEWS 5/4/20 3:57pm

Elon student makes and donates hundreds of face masks, protective equipment

By Grace Morris

When Elon sophomore Georgia Scarborough was forced to go home because of  COVID-19, she knew she wanted to help other first responders combat the virus in any way she could.

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NEWS 5/4/20 10:56am

The Inn at Elon receives federal aid to bring back employees

By Lauren Singles

Employees who were previously laid off or furloughed from the Inn at Elon are now being brought back after receiving funding from the federal Paycheck Protection Program established by the CARES Act. 

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LIFESTYLE 5/4/20 10:42am

Yoga studio goes online to maintain a sense of community and social distancing

By Anna Terry

In less than 24 hours, Shelley Roupas, owner of Feel Better Yoga in Burlington, went from teaching daily classes in her heated studio, to practicing yoga in a makeshift area of her home — correcting her client’s poses over live video.

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NEWS 5/2/20 11:39am

Administrators outline possible 5% budget reduction

By Kyra O'Connor

The Elon University budget committee hosted a community-wide budget forum to address the ongoing financial impact of the coronavirus. The forum explained the estimated $13.5 million in student refunds and a possible 5% budget reduction for the upcoming fiscal year. 

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NEWS 4/30/20 6:06pm

SAFE food pantry adapts to meet higher demand during coronavirus

By Margaret Faust

As coronavirus continues to take hold of the state, SAFE ministry — a Graham food pantry — continues to help support the community. 

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