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Offering Benevolence: Life after imprisonment and preventing recidivism

After spending roughly 19 months in prison, Eden Gustavsen found Benevolence Farm, a transitional living program where formerly incarcerated women live while producing and selling body care products.

Disinfectant products in Burlington stores are out of stock or running low

Hand sanitizer, face masks, hand soap, latex gloves, disinfectant wipes and sprays are among the items running out of stock across stores in Burlington. Due to high demand and shortage of supplies, Target and CVS has placed limits on how many items can be purchased at a time.

Elon professor in Florence calls program suspension 'heartbreaking'

Elon University suspended its abroad program in Florence, Italy after an outbreak of the COVID-19 — known as the coronavirus — in the Lombardy region. There are 21 students and one faculty member who will be returning to the United States.

One dead, one injured in shooting near Mill Point, no students involved

This morning Elon Town Police responded to a shooting at 206 Pinedale Drive, about five minutes  from The Station at Mill Point, where they found two injured individuals. Jon Dooley, vice president for student life, also confirmed over email that "no students were involved in the incident."

T-Pain featured at SUB's 2019 Homecoming Concert

T-Pain headlined at Schar Center for the Homecoming 2019 concert hosted by the Student Union Board.

Car stuck on tracks at intersection of W Trollinger Ave. and N Williamson Ave.

A grey Toyota Prius got stuck on the train tracks between W Trollinger Ave. and N Williamson Ave. on Oct. 31. Town of Elon Police and Fire departments responded to the scene. Traffic was held and directed to use two other crossing points, one Ball Park Ave. and Church Street and another at W Trollinger Ave. and S Oak Ave.

Trump calls for unity, slams the press and speaks on border security in N.C.

President Donald Trump brought nearly 9,000 people out to Charlotte as one stop on his presidential campaign to endorse Republican representatives Mark Harris and Ted Budd. 

Elon's Homecoming concert breaks records and brings up new concerns

  A look at the decision that is bringing Quinn XCII, Sean Kingston and Jesse McCartney to campus

MaGerks Elon officially open for business after months of delay

MaGerks Pub and Grill Elon is officially open for business. It opened its doors in line with Elon's first home football game of the season against Furman University.

Move-in 2018: Global Neighborhood

This morning, the Global Neighborhood, welcomed freshmen with smiles and free Elon gear. Residence Life assistant, and Elon junior, Jasmine Walters, said that the goal of the day was “to show students that they have a community and a sense of belonging.”

Incoming Elon freshman performs at Tony Awards, hopes to spread powerful message with musical theatre program

Incoming Elon University freshman from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School took the stage at Tony Awards

Data released from the Student Professional Development Center (SPDC) indicates that the Class of 2017 was one of the most successful classes in Elon’s history.

Coca-Cola and Regal Films competition impacted by possible bot involvement

Elon University, a finalist in the Coca-Cola and Regal Films Competition, is on the offensive after a professor uncovered the use of robotic voting benefitting one of its rivals in the social media portion of the contest.

#ContestMovieLife

Elon University School of Communications students have the chance to win the Fan Favorite award, as measured by the #ContestMovieLife hashtag on social media.

Wi-Fi restored after two hour disruption due to construction

Elon University's internet crashed on Wednesday afternoon due to construction on the new McEwen Dining Hall. 

Students engaged during President Trump's first State of the Union address

MaGerks Pub and Grill coming to Elon

A new bar is coming to Elon. Magerks Pub and Grill, a franchise with locations in Philadelphia and Baltimore, plans to open by early April in the old West End Station location. 

Alternative study spaces to escape finals week in Belk Library

Library study spaces fill up quickly for finals week, but there are alternatives available all over campus for students who are looking for a differenet place to work.

Former Elon professor convicted on child pornography charges

Former Elon University professor Peter Kiwitt is convicted for possessing a sexual performance by a child in April 2017 in Greece, N.Y. Kiwitt was an assistant professor of cinema at Elon from 2005 to 2009, also serving as an advisor to the Cinelon student film organization. 

Elon Poll indicates change in holiday season shopping habits, perspective on the state of the economy

More than a third of North Carolina residents plan to shop online for Cyber Monday, compared to the 21 percent who plan to shop in-stores on Black Friday.