Alannah Klingsporn

Executive director of OpenSecrets shares role of money in 2024 election with Elon students

Students gathered in the forum space of East Commons on Oct. 17 to learn about the role money plays in a political campaign. In a conversation hosted by Carrie Eaves, chair of political science and public policy at Elon University, students were able to get first-hand insights about donation tracking from Hilary Braseth,  executive director of OpenSecrets. OpenSecrets is a nonpartisan, independent and nonprofit database website dedicated to tracking where and to whom money donated to election campaigns goes.

Elon’s College Democrats host town hall with state house candidates

Elon University’s College Democrats hosted a panel with North Carolina House of Representative Democratic candidates LeVon Barnes and Robin Wintringham on Oct.17. The discussion was held to give students more information about both candidates and what issues they are running on. Wintringham, who graduated from Elon University’s School of Law and previously worked with Habitat for Humanity for over 20 years, is running for a seat to represent District 63. Barnes, who previously worked in education as a public school teacher and coach, is running to represent District 64.

Tim Walz, former President Bill Clinton stop in Durham on first day of early voting

Timely goals, tough defense propels Elon University women’s soccer over Hofstra

Gubernatorial candidate hosts virtual press conference for North Carolina student media

Author of 'Wastelands' comes to Elon for sustainability week keynote

Elon Votes helps students request absentee ballots