News

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NEWS 11/7/22 5:13pm

Elon University students navigate voting absentee while abroad

By Annemarie Bonner

When Elon University junior Caroline DiPesa was growing up, her mother worked at their local polling place in Massachusetts. From a young age, DiPesa said she understood the importance of voting. 

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NEWS 11/7/22 4:52pm

Mebane teen named suspect in murders of Devin Clark, Lyric Woods

By Annemarie Bonner

In a Monday afternoon press conference, the Orange County Sheriff's Office confirmed Issiah Ross, 17, will be tried as an adult for the Sept. 18 murders of two teenagers after Ross’ attorneys did not appeal to try him as a juvenile. 

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NEWS 11/7/22 2:24pm

Elon University celebrates first-generation students

By Chloe Franklin and Miranda Ferrante

Elon University will host First-Generation College Celebration events from Nov. 7 to 11.  

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NEWS 11/6/22 12:58pm

Elon University's Innovation Quad continues to impress 2 months in

By Anjolina Fantaroni

Located beside the McMichael Science Center, the Innovation Quad opened its doors in August as a hub for both studying and bringing new engineering resources to Elon. Within its facilities, the building contains Founders Hall, Hunt Atrium, the Advanced Prototype Lab and many other classrooms and study spaces where students can collaborate effectively. 

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NEWS 11/5/22 9:33pm

Christina Carr and Mahogany Madden-Roberts crowned Homecoming royalty

By Sydney Spencer

Elon University seniors Christina Carr and Mahogany Madden-Roberts were greeted by a cheering crowd of students, alumni and families after they were crowned Homecoming royalty on Nov. 5. 

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NEWS 11/4/22 7:43am

Behind the badge: A look into Burlington Police Department’s role in reform, officer training

By Annemarie Bonner

Lt. Shelly Katkowski puts on her police uniform, straps a gun to her waist and heads to the Burlington Police Department. But when she takes off the widely recognizable outfit each day, she keeps her occupation close to her chest. 

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NEWS 11/3/22 10:48am

Rebecca Kohn to be Elon University’s next provost

By Abigail Hobbs

Rebecca Kohn was announced as Elon University’s next provost and vice president for academic affairs, according to a Nov. 3 email from university President Connie Book. 

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NEWS 11/3/22 9:00am

Protecting Confederate monuments: How statues across the state of North Carolina remain standing

By Kyra O'Connor

Walking through downtown Graham, citizens and visitors alike are greeted by locally owned businesses and restaurants, colorful murals and the historic Alamance County Courthouse — home to one of 42 Confederate monuments that stand across the state of North Carolina.

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NEWS 11/2/22 11:25pm

Tai Verdes headlines Elon University Student Union Board’s fall concert

By Miranda Ferrante

Tai Verdes headlined Elon University Student Union Board’s fall concert on Nov. 2 at Schar Center. The floor and pit were minimally filled, while the upper levels remained completely empty.

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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. 

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NEWS 10/31/22 7:33pm

College Coffee moved to Moseley Center

By Kyra O'Connor

College Coffee this week will take place in the Moseley Center rather than Phi Beta Kappa Commons, according to an email to students from Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley. 

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NEWS 10/28/22 9:33am

Elon student navigates sobriety on campus

By Annemarie Bonner

Junior Syd Danziger vividly remembers the day they decided to stop drinking alcohol, only a few months before they started school at Elon University in fall 2020. 

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NEWS 10/26/22 10:59am

Town of Elon council approves new residence hall

By Kyra O'Connor

Beginning in June 2023, Elon University will be home to an additional residence hall in East Neighborhood. The new building will have 90 beds as well as a common area for students located at the front of the building. 

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NEWS 10/25/22 12:10pm

OnTrack to undergo updates Nov. 1

By Sydney Spencer

OnTrack will be undergoing reconstruction to have a more streamlined look and feel for users, according to Elon University’s Office of Information Technology. 

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NEWS 10/24/22 10:29pm

Elon campus police kicks off neighborhood office hours

By Haley Phelps

Elon University Campus Safety and Police is in the early weeks of its new program, Campus Safety Office Hours, taking place in each residential neighborhood. 

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NEWS 10/20/22 8:42pm

Elon’s Center for Writing Excellence celebrates National Day on Writing with workshop

By Anjolina Fantaroni

Elon’s Center for Writing Excellence celebrates National Day on Writing with Halloween-themed workshop aimed to help students overcome their writing fears.

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NEWS 10/20/22 5:06pm

Burglary reminds Elon students to lock up

By Miranda Ferrante

Following a report of a burglary on West Trollinger Avenue, town of Elon and campus police are encouraging the community to lock up and remain vigilant when leaving for breaks. 

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NEWS 10/19/22 2:08pm

Abortion on the ballot

By Avery Sloan

The debate over abortion rights has become inseparable from this year’s midterm election campaigns, with 50% U.S. voters reporting they are more motivated to vote this fall because the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, according to recent polling from the Kaiser Family Foundation. 

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NEWS 10/18/22 6:15pm

Town of Elon Police to fill upcoming officer vacancy

By Miranda Ferrante

The town of Elon Police announced the department will have a new officer position open aligned with the 30x30 initiative — advancing nationwide experiences and representation of women in policing agencies — Oct. 18.

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NEWS 10/18/22 11:38am

Elon Law’s associate director of career development elected to leadership role with Hispanic Bar Association

By Miranda Ferrante

Krista Contino Saumby first joined Elon University School of Law as a career counselor in June, and now, she is taking on a new leadership role with the Hispanic National Bar Association, the country’s largest professional organization representing and advocating on behalf of Hispanic attorneys. 

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