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NEWS 11/2/22 9:27am

Elon University requests rezoning permit for research farm

By Abigail Hobbs

Brad Moore, Elon University architect and Elon’s director of planning, design and construction management, proposed a rezoning request for 19.6 acres within the city limits of Burlington to the Planning and Zoning Commission — which unanimously voted to recommend the request to city council — at a meeting on Oct. 24. 

SPORTS 11/2/22 8:00am

Elon University athlete heals through lacrosse, teammate support

By Mason Willett

Editor’s Note: This story includes descriptions of personal accounts of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Feb. 14, 2018. A spot on an all-conference rookie team is a major accomplishment for any new collegiate athlete, but the recognition means much more for Sammy Fisher — a midfielder for Elon University’s lacrosse team and survivor of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

LIFESTYLE 10/28/22 9:51pm

Team 5 announced as winners of Elon University's 2022 Greek Week

By Elon News Network

On the final day of Greek Week, Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Association organizations were recognized for the week’s accomplishments at an awards ceremony on Medallion Plaza. Team 5, consisting of Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Delta and Sigma Pi, were the overall winners of Greek Week. The team also won the Philanthropy Award. 

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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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