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NEWS 8/15/22 1:38pm

President’s Address brings sense of hopefulness for Elon University’s academic year

By Ellis Chandler

Elon University President Connie Book’s is beginning this academic year with a sense of hopefulness. This morning, she delivered the President’s Address, which officially marks the beginning of the academic year. Book first spoke about meeting with Elon students leaders and preparing for the upcoming year, and she said they all found that building relationships and community was the number one factor for student success.

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NEWS 8/12/22 8:00pm

Elon Medallion recipient, alumnus and former staff member dies

By Kyra O'Connor

William “Buster” Butler, an Elon alumnus, former staff member and recipient of Elon University’s highest honor, the Elon Medallion, died at age 98 on Aug. 4. Butler received the Elon Medallion in 1996 from then-President Fred Young for his employee service to Elon. 

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NEWS 8/11/22 11:57pm

Alamance Arts hosts going away party for “Embracing Peace”

By Avery Sloan

Lummy Barnes, past president of Alamance Arts, said through tears, the Alamance County community will forever be indebted to Wiley Wooten — the donation made by the Wooten Foundation in his honor was what made the “Embracing Peace” exhibit possible. 

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NEWS 8/11/22 5:18pm

Elon University extends, expands partnership with TimelyCare

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon University will continue 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.  

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NEWS 8/8/22 2:57pm

Elon University campus police conduct investigation at Moseley Center

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon University campus police conducted an investigation at the Moseley Center following a 911 call reporting a suspicious package, according to an Elon E-Alert Aug. 8. Campus police evacuated the building and the alert encouraged people to stay away as the investigation is ongoing and await further instructions. 

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NEWS 8/5/22 10:31pm

Alamance Burlington School System introduces new mobile app

By Miranda Ferrante

The app, which features a number of sections, will allow schools and teachers to communicate important information to the district. It is currently available in the Apple Store for iPhones and soon will be on Google Play Store. 

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NEWS 8/3/22 5:17pm

Iconic statue to leave Graham

By Miranda Ferrante

Alamance Arts will host a going away party for "Embracing Peace" Thursday, Aug. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m., featuring entertainment and the history of the sculpture. The last day to view the statue will be Aug. 14 before dismantling takes place Aug. 15 and 16. 

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NEWS 8/3/22 2:57pm

Elon University announces speaker series programming for 2022-23 academic year

By Miranda Ferrante

This year’s speaker series is presented by WUNC North Carolina Public Radio and will explore “living well in a changing world,” according to the university’s website. All tickets for the speaker series will be free for students, staff and faculty cost $15 for those without an Elon ID. 

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NEWS 8/1/22 6:10pm

Elon University establishes Department of Engineering

By Miranda Ferrante

Elon University took a step forward in its Boldly Elon Strategic Plan, officially establishing its Department of Engineering Aug. 1.

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NEWS 7/28/22 10:18pm

Elon University shares COVID protocols ahead of fall semester

By Miranda Ferrante

Ahead of the start of Elon University’s 2022-23 academic year, Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley announced information about policies and protocols intended to mitigate the spread of COVID and ways to support those who become ill in a university-wide email July 28. 

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NEWS 7/28/22 3:21pm

Alamance County rises to high levels of community COVID-19 transmission

By Sophie Rosenthal

Alamance County once again has high levels of community COVID-19 transmission. It is among half of North Carolina counties with high transmission, according to data from the state’s Department of Health and Human Services. The increase in transmission comes as the more transmissible Omicron BA.5 variant overtook other variants in the state, leading North Carolina cases. Last week, there were 450 positive cases in Alamance County. 

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NEWS 7/27/22 8:10pm

Elon University student awarded $1,500 by the Negative Population Growth Annual Essay Scholarship Contest

By Claire Schoenfeld

Incoming Elon freshman Aaron Chan was awarded $1,500 by the Negative Population Growth Annual Essay Scholarship Contest. Chan, from Garner, North Carolina, wrote his essay about how population growth affects the ecological footprint and biocapacity of the United States.

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NEWS 7/20/22 10:10am

Students present research upon completion of SURE program

By Avery Sloan

The 45 students in the SURE program have worked full time throughout the summer with faculty research mentors on programs of interest. Each student received a $3000 stipend, and the program culminated in a poster session July 20, giving students the opportunity to showcase their research.

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NEWS 7/19/22 10:54am

Town of Elon police officer will stay on force after pleading guilty in toddler’s accidental shooting

By Sophie Rosenthal

Town of Elon police officer Orlando Maynard pleaded guilty in the accidental shooting death of his three-year-old son on Friday, 13 months after the child found Maynard’s unsecured handgun. Elon Police Chief Kelly Blackwelder said in a statement the police department will continue to employ Maynard.  

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NEWS 7/15/22 9:18am

Fire Chief Landon Massey starts at Elon

By Avery Sloan

Despite coming from four generations of firefighters, Chief Landon Massey had no interest in joining the profession until he graduated high school. And though he said he didn’t envision himself in this career from a young age, he has been immersed in the environment his whole life. 

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NEWS 7/14/22 1:40pm

NC named No. 1 state for business in 2022

By Miranda Ferrante

North Carolina has been named America’s top state for business in 2022, ahead of both Washington and Virginia, according to a CNBC study. 

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NEWS 7/8/22 3:50pm

Biden signs executive order to protect access to abortion

By Miranda Ferrante

President Joe Biden signed an executive order today in an attempt to protect access to reproductive health care services. The executive order outlines actions intended to lessen potential penalties that those seeking an abortion could face after the ruling, as well as protect access to abortion medication by mail. 

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NEWS 7/6/22 7:10pm

Gov. Cooper signs executive order to protect abortion access in NC

By Miranda Ferrante

Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order July 6 that will protect reproductive freedom and abortion access in North Carolina. The order comes after the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the federal constitutional right to abortion June 24. 

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NEWS 7/6/22 5:19pm

Elon University School of Law introduces two new career counselors

By Miranda Ferrante

Krista Contino Saumby and Alicia Mills will serve as associate director of career development and assistant director of career development respectively, acting as mentors and working with students to achieve professional goals in the Elon University School of Law. 

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NEWS 7/5/22 4:44pm

2022-23 academic year marks 30 years of common reading at Elon University

By Erin Martin

For the 30th year in a row, Elon University will continue its common reading program and has selected, “Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World—and Why Things Are Better Than You Think” by Hans Rosling for the 2022-23 academic year. A committee composed of faculty, staff and students chose the book as one that represents the core values of the university for freshmen students. 

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