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NEWS 8/24/24 1:12pm

Class of 2028 starts Elon journey with Convocation

By Nia Bedard

Caroline Staley’s education has always been rooted in tradition. After attending an all-girls, private school in Philadelphia, she was reminded of her love of tradition when she received her acorn at Elon University’s New Student Convocation on Aug. 24. During convocation, 1,624 freshmen and 75 transfer students took part in their first Elon tradition of receiving their acorns. Elon parent Jill O’Brien said she felt bittersweet about saying goodbye to her daughter,  while others — like parent Carolyn Williams —said the thought of their children being away from them hasn’t sunk in yet.

NEWS 8/23/24 10:09am

Faculty, students celebrate move-in day in Schar Center

By Alexa Citrin

Walking around and greeting families at the Schar Center is Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley’s favorite part of the move in experience at Elon. The drive-through system, adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic, allows for Dooley to see the the new families — and their excitement — first-hand. — and their excitement — first-hand.

NEWS 8/23/24 8:47am

Elon University welcomes class of 2028

By Avery Sloan

Move-in day, Aug. 23, will begin with students arriving at the Schar Center and then moving into their neighborhoods. The new East Neighborhood Commons is opening and housing 90 students for the first time this semester and is the biggest new feature for move-in this year, said Owen Covington, university spokesperson.

NEWS 8/22/24 10:27pm

Elon University common reading focuses on the climate crisis, system of oppression

By Alexa Citrin

Before coming to campus, incoming freshmen were instructed to read “The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + the Planet,” which focuses on the intersections between systems of oppression and the climate crisis. This is the first time in a decade that the common reading book highlighted environmental issues, according to Paula Patch, chair of the common reading selection committee. “We haven’t had a book that was specifically about sustainability and environmentalism in about a decade, and we wanted to have that as another theme or a major theme,” Patch said.

NEWS 8/20/24 4:38pm

Pro-Palestinian voices demand to be heard at 2024 DNC

By Ryan Kupperman

When Connecticut delegate Esam Boraey brought a “Stop Arming Israel” banner into the first night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, he said he never expected to be met with aggression, shouting and blocking. By raising the banner just as President Joe Biden took the stage, Boraey said his hope was to peacefully and silently deliver his message of calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Within seconds of holding it up, attendees and delegates in front and behind them began grabbing, screaming and blocking the banner before it was ultimately snatched and thrown away.

NEWS 8/20/24 11:35am

Elon University launches AI student guide and ElonGPT to foster ethical AI usage

By Avery Sloan

For the fall semester, Elon launched a new student guide for artificial intelligence use on campus, in partnership with The American Association of Colleges and Universities. Mustafa Akben, Elon’s director of artificial intelligence integration, said Elon already has a policy on AI that will remain the same saying that AI use in classrooms will vary from professor to professor. “We are not replacing any human work,” Akben said. “Every class, every faculty and instructor has their autonomy to decide whether they are going to use, ban or partially enable students to use these tools.”

NEWS 8/19/24 1:14pm

Elon University president announces AI student guide, reflects on Boldly Elon

By Abigail Hobbs

In her annual President’s Address to officially welcome the 2024-25 school year, Elon University President Connie Book announced a partnership with the American Association of Colleges and Universities to publish a student guide to artificial intelligence, which will act as a primer to AI.  The guide, titled “AI-U/v1.0,” is offered free to colleges and universities to distribute and adapt under the Creative Commons license and was developed by faculty, students and academic leaders at universities around the world. 

NEWS 8/13/24 11:06am

Elon University copes with Title IX injunction

By Nia Bedard

Following an injunction filed by the Kansas federal district court, Elon University and other institutions across 26 states will not be able to implement the 2024 Title IX regulations, which were supposed to go into effect on Aug 1.  The most recent attempt to expand Title IX protections happened in 2021 when President Joe Biden issued Executive Order 14201, which the Department of Education published in April 2024. Because of the injunction, hundreds of schools across the country must now remain compliant to the 2020 regulations until the litigation can be ruled upon.

NEWS 8/8/24 10:33am

Elon University closes for Tropical Storm Debby

By Nia Bedard

Jon Dooley announced in an email that Elon University will be closed due to incoming weather from Tropical Storm Debby and potential flash flooding. At 10:18 a.m., the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning that is in effect until 4 p.m. Dooley later sent out a list of university offices that are open for the day, which include Campus Safety and Police, Belk Library, Campus Recreation and Wellness, Dining Services, Moseley Center, Student Health Services, Faculty/Staff Health & Wellness Clinic and Undergraduate Admissions. Despite Undergraduate Admissions remaining open, campus tours have been canceled. Mail Services are also closed for the day.

NEWS 8/2/24 8:30pm

Thunderstorm causes power outage in parts of Elon

By Nia Bedard

Damage from a thunderstorm in the Alamance-Burlington area leaves the traffic light intersection at Williamson Avenue, as well as Danieley buildings A,B and C, without power Aug. 2. Due to the storm, a tree also fell across from the Root Trackside on West Lebanon Avenue. Town of Elon Police report that the town’s transformer and breaker are down, and according to Duke Energy’s website, the power is expected to be restored at 1:45 a.m. Aug. 3.

NEWS 8/2/24 6:34pm

Elon University announces speaker series program for 2024-25 academic year

By Nia Bedard

During the 2024-25 academic year, Elon University will host six speakers, including retired U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen and Pulitzer Prize winning author Jonathan Eig who will give the Martin Luther Commemorative Address. This year’s speaker series will thematically explore “foundations for leadership and innovation,” according to the university’s website. All tickets for the speaker series will be free for students, staff and faculty and cost $15 for those without an Elon ID. 

NEWS 7/31/24 6:53pm

Driver of hit-and-run sentenced to five years probation for killing of Elon University student

By Anjolina Fantaroni

Jackson Yelle, a 21-year-old former Elon student and member of Elon’s Club Baseball team, was killed in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in April 2023. The driver, 45-year-old Jason Sauro of Myrtle Beach, pled guilty to first-degree assault and a felony related to the deadly crash. Sauro was sentenced to 10 years in prison and suspended to five years probation. Though typically, a judge will dismiss a case if someone successfully fulfills their probation — meaning it’s possible Sauro will serve no time in prison after completing his probation. In an interview with Elon News Network, Yelle’s mother Andrea Yelle said the Judge’s sentence was sad and disappointing.

NEWS 7/30/24 1:24pm

New Alamance-Burlington School System superintendent announced

By Avery Sloan

Alamance-Burlington Board of Education approved Aaron Fleming as the next superintendent during its July 29 board meeting. This was a 6-1 decision, with the only opposition coming from vice chairman Donna Westbrooks. Westbrooks said at the meeting her concern was because Fleming has not served as a school principal. Emily-Lynn Adkins, chief communications officer of ABSS, said the board of education felt Fleming was the strongest candidate due to his prior job experience. The former superintendent, Dain Butler, resigned March 4 and previous superintendent Bill Harrison has been serving as interim since. Fleming will begin his role on Sep. 18.

NEWS 7/23/24 2:46pm

The Mission updates drink menu, interior

By Fiona McAllister

The popular Gibsonville Mexican restaurant The Mission will reopen Aug. 22 with new updates, including new decor and drink options. Owner of The Mission Jeff Colgan said customers can expect new televisions featuring entertainment stations. He also said he wants customers to stay and enjoy their time, instead of leaving right after they finish their meals and drinks. While most of his customers are Elon students, Colgan said his customers vary to locals. With these updates, he said he hopes his restaurant will be a place for all to enjoy.

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NEWS 12/14/2024 11:42am
Elon Law celebrates commencement for the class of 2024

As undergraduate students hurried to their morning finals and packed up to head off to break, the Elon Law class of 2024 was savoring their final moments before officially receiving their Jurisprudence Doctorate during the commencement ceremony for the class of 2024 on Dec. 13 in Alumni Gym. Student commencement speaker, Robert Retic, said not only was his class ready for the next chapter, but they are on the road to change the entire industry with their work with everything they have learned at Elon Law. 

NEWS 12/13/2024 6:29pm
Elon School of Health Sciences celebrates graduating class of 2024

Elon University’s School of Health Sciences class of 2024 transitioned from students to alumni during the school’s commencement ceremony on Dec. 13 in Alumni Gym where Commencement speakers father and son, Jeff Shoup G’ 00 G’ 05 and Durand Shoup G’ 22, encouraged graduating students to leave their profession better than they found it. The ceremony recognized 18 graduating students from the accelerated bachelor of science in nursing program, 36 graduating students from the master of science in physician assistant studies program and 41 graduating students from the doctor of physical therapy program. 

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