News

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NEWS 11/21/19 2:53pm

'It helps me not be as anxious': Seeking emotional support from animals at local shelter

By Brian Rea

When students go away to college some are forced to leave their furry friends behind. Burlington Animal Services is trying to help pair animals with owners looking for affection.

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NEWS 11/20/19 10:19pm

Elon hosts panel discussing threats to free press and consequences to democracy

By Lauren Singles

Elon University held a panel on Wednesday night discussing media, democracy and the importance of understanding threats to the press. The panel touched on a variety of topics relating to journalism and the media, looking at the consequences of social networks and finding reliable sources.

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NEWS 11/20/19 7:10am

The faces of homelessness in Alamance County

By Emilia Muniz

The national homelessness crisis affects everywhere, even close to Elon University in Alamance County. These are the people trying to help combat the problem.

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NEWS 11/19/19 8:03pm

REPLAY: Elon News Network hosts live debate

 

Elon News Network’s special political coverage of The Elon Political Forum: Inside the Issues Debate.

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NEWS 11/18/19 11:35pm

Elon student's vision of community gymnastics club reaching new heights

By Brian Rea

What started as fun has turned into a life passion for Elon sophomore Ashley Barron as she and Alamance Club Gymnastics get set to compete against other college and community club programs.

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NEWS 11/18/19 8:40pm

Elon hires new town manager

By Mackenzie Wilkes

The town of Elon has a new town manager. Richard Roedner has been hired as town manger after a seven-month search, Mayor Jerry Tolley announced via press release.

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NEWS 11/18/19 5:27pm

Elon student cited for assaulting Town Police Officer

By Christian Galvano

20-year-old Elon student Thomas "T.J." Beebe was cited for assaulting an officer at the student's Oak Hill apartment, according to a Town of Elon police report.

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NEWS 11/15/19 12:29pm

ENN Radio Nov.15, 2019

By Mackenzie Wilkes

On this week's episode of ENN Radio we hear from Maria Ramirez on how IDs are being damaged when students are purchasing alcohol. Hannah Massen tells us about the ROTC student experience. Molly Healy breaks down the Student Government Association funding model and Jon Sarver gives us the rundown on the new season of Phoenix basketball.

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NEWS 11/14/19 11:32pm

New Yorker cartoonist presents “Drawing on Humor for Change”

By Kyra O'Connor

LIza Donnelly is a writer and cartoonist for the New Yorker, a resident cartoonist for CBS and a contributor for Medium, New York Times and Forbes.com. 

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NEWS 11/14/19 8:00am

What to do in an active shooter situation at Elon

By Anton L. Delgado

Elon News Network partnered with law enforcement professionals to understand the best way to respond to an active shooter situation on Elon University’s campus.

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NEWS 11/13/19 7:21am

Wings in waiting: ROTC at Elon

By Hannah Massen

With the demands of both college and armed forces training to balance, members of ROTC at Elon need to be conscious of their time management. 

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NEWS 11/12/19 11:44pm

Director of Campus Safety and Police Dennis Franks hired as chief of police in Stallings, NC

By Jack Haley

Elon University's Director of Campus Safety and Police Dennis Franks has been named the next chief of police in Stallings, North Carolina — the town announced over Facebook on Nov. 6. Franks will take the new role on Jan. 6, 2020.

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NEWS 11/12/19 8:33pm

Elon annexation of Gibsonville approved

By Mackenzie Wilkes

The Elon Board of Aldermen passed the ordinance which approved the annexation agreement between the town of Elon and town of Gibsonville 3-0.

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NEWS 11/12/19 2:44pm

CHEAT SHEET: Addressing literary censorship in US prisons

By Ali Butler

Craig Morehead, assistant professor of English, focuses on the similarities in law, criminology, class and literature discusses the impact of books that have been banned in some US prisons. 

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NEWS 11/12/19 1:12pm

Pinpointing the opioid epidemic: Mother says expanded medicaid could have saved her daughter's life

By Liam Collins

Jessica Jordan lost custody of her daughter when she was two years-old, making her ineligible for the federal healthcare program.

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NEWS 11/12/19 7:09am

Hillel provides a home for Jewish students at Elon

By Molly Sposato

The student body of Elon University has grown significantly in the past ten years, diversifying the religious landscape, specifically the Jewish population. Students credit the Hillel House for this increase.

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NEWS 11/11/19 9:24pm

Speakers at the Faces of Homelessness Panel raise awareness on Elon's campus

By Maeve Ashbrook

On Monday night, a panel of speakers who have all seen the effects homelessness in some way spoke to a crowded McKinnon Hall at the Faces of Homelessness Panel. 

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NEWS 11/11/19 8:27pm

The search for a town manager

By Mackenzie Wilkes

A seven-month search is coming to a close in the town of Elon for its next town manager. The Board of Aldermen has offered the town manager position to one of the two final candidates.

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NEWS 11/11/19 1:51pm

Class of 1969 celebrates half-century anniversary

By Emilia Muniz

Fifty years ago, Elon University was a very different campus than it is today. Students at the time were faced with the presence of the Vietnam War and the beginnings of nationwide anti-war movements, accompanied by the early stages of countercultures such as the hippie movement. 

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NEWS 11/11/19 9:13am

Elon 'alternative breaks' take aim at nationwide social issues

By Livi Lesch

Elon’s Alternative Break program, helps students immerse themselves in new communities through domestic and international service learning.

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