News

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NEWS 9/30/21 12:22pm

University chaplain reflects ahead of welcome service

By Erin Martin

At the Truitt Center on Sept. 30, Rev. Kirstin Boswell will have an official welcome service. This ceremony will be held at 6:00pm with a reception in the McBride space. 

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NEWS 9/30/21 12:06am

SexEU begins at Elon University

By Avery Sloan

SexEU is a new organization at Elon with the goal of creating comprehensive sex education with a focus on marginalized identities, specifically including Black, Latinx, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. 

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NEWS 9/29/21 11:33am

Elon University makes no change to end of semester plans

By Kyra O'Connor

All undergraduate and graduate classes and exams will take place in-person, according to an email from Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley. 

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NEWS 9/28/21 11:50pm

Members of the Elon University community reflect on the importance of suicide prevention

By Annemarie Bonner

For some students, Suicide Prevention month serves a time to reflect on their friendship with James Markley, who died by suicide in January. 

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NEWS 9/28/21 11:32pm

Without a trace

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Elon News Network spoke with students who said neither the university nor a local health official directly asked for a list of close contacts after testing positive for coronavirus. 

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NEWS 9/28/21 7:17am

Post-consumer composting efforts return to Elon

By Abigail Hobbs

Elon Dining’s green reusable to-go boxes are back, reviving the university’s efforts to become carbon neutral by 2037. 

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NEWS 9/28/21 5:26am

El Taquito De Oro trae raíces hispanas a Burlington

By Jess Baker

En la esquina de South Church Street y South Williamson Avenue se encuentra El Taquito De Oro, un camión de tacos de propiedad local, operado por una madre soltera y su hija. 

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NEWS 9/28/21 5:26am

El Taquito De Oro brings Hispanic roots to Burlington

By Jess Baker

On the corner of South Church Street and South Williamson Avenue sits El Taquito De Oro, a locally owned taco truck, operated by a single mother and her daughter. 

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NEWS 9/27/21 6:16pm

Vanessa Bravo pide representación latina junto al lanzamiento de su nuevo libro

By Luke Jackson

Una de diez profesores latinos en Elon, Vanessa Bravo es miembro de una población que es a menudo  poco representada en la academia. Bravo, profesora asociada y jefe del departamento de comunicaciones estratégicas, es un apasionado miembro de la comunidad latina en el campus.

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NEWS 9/27/21 6:16pm

Vanessa Bravo pushes for Latinx representation alongside release of new book

By Luke Jackson

One of 10 Latinx professors at Elon, Vanessa Bravo is a member of a population that’s often underrepresented in academia. Bravo, associate professor and department chair of strategic communications, is an impassioned member of the Latinx community on campus.

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NEWS 9/22/21 11:49pm

Elon University community mourns unexpected death

By Kyra O'Connor

The Elon community is mourning the death of a freshman student who died Monday, Sept. 20. 

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NEWS 9/22/21 5:42pm

Alamance County to host first annual Hispanic Heritage Month Festival

By Kyra O'Connor

Alamance Arts and Alamance Citizens for a Drug Free Community will bring first ever Hispanic Heritage Month Festival in Graham to life on Saturday, Sept. 25. The festival will take place from 12-8 p.m. at Alamance Arts, in Graham NC.

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NEWS 9/22/21 12:00pm

Explaining Elon University’s endowment

By Kyra O'Connor

Jim Piatt is often traveling, meeting with Elon University parents, alumni and donors. But no matter where he travels to or who he is talking with, his message is the same: the importance of an Elon education. 

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NEWS 9/17/21 9:08am

Pandemic affects leave of absence numbers at Elon University

By Nyah Phengsitthy

While the medical leave of absence has been available for years now for students, the pandemic leave of absence was offered beginning fall 2020 for students who felt uncomfortable returning to school because of COVID-19. Going into the 2021-22 academic years, LOA numbers have changed. 

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NEWS 9/16/21 4:58pm

Elon University Vice President Emerita dies

By Joseph Navin

Vice President Emerita Jo Watts Williams died at the age of 92 at her home in Burlington today. Her death comes two months after the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education was named in her honor. 

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NEWS 9/16/21 3:43pm

COVID-19 leads Elon University’s Public Health Society discussions, growth of group

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Elon’s Public Health Society was created to provide a community for students interested in public health. Discussing everyday issues, current events, programs and initiatives surround public health, the organization has the goals of bringing the community together. 

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NEWS 9/15/21 11:44am

CHEAT SHEET: Climate change plays an impactful role with hurricanes in North Carolina

By Graysen Shirley

The cheat sheet is an interview with a relevant expert to explain complex topics.

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NEWS 9/15/21 10:11am

Elon University fall concert experience returns to Schar Center

By Chloe Franklin

Elon University’s Student Union Board announced American rapper and singer Bryce Vine will headline this year’s fall concert. 

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NEWS 9/15/21 7:44am

Clohan Dining Hall revives burger joint, other stations remain vegan

By Brent Chandler

Elon Dining has reintroduced the Burger Joint in Clohan Dining Hall, while keeping some plant-based options as a result of overcrowded facilities and a need for protein options. 

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NEWS 9/14/21 4:43pm

Ongoing investigation for car thefts, break-ins

By Ellis Chandler

Elon Campus police, Town of Elon police and Burlington police are currently investigating a series of property crimes both on and off campus from over the weekend. 

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