Amanda Gibson

Under their wings: Students with autism find structure at 3 Bluebirds Farm during the pandemic

While exposure to the outside world has been limited during the COVID-19 pandemic, students with autism face a new set of challenges that have been exacerbated by fluctuating measures regarding hybrid instruction in the Wake County School System. Approximately one year after the onset of the pandemic, parents with students in special education programs still find themselves left behind by Wake County.

Study abroad students at Elon struggle with shift to online class formats

Students from Elon University have been moving home and adjusting to a new normal during unprecedented times. Some students are upset, feeling that a semester of college was robbed from them, while others are battling the frustration of being brought home from abroad. 

Elon students launch social media app

The app was inspired by the movie “The Social Network,” when Sophomore Daniel Crocker decided that Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat weren’t fulfilling his needs.

Club hockey's one female player is turning heads for all the right reasons

Standing at 5 feet and 4 inches on the ice, sophomore Grace Moroney’s blonde ponytail is seen as she skates down the rink, which comes as a surprise to some fans. 

UNC lecturer speaks about HIV research on Elon’s campus

Visiting professor from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Angela Kashuba’s lecture summarized her research in the HIV field in McCrary Theatre on Sept. 17. 

Elon’s Student Made Store launches website

The website showcases different artists on Elon’s campus and gives them a platform to sell their work online.

Around the world to Global Neighborhood

Charlotte Olson helps daughter Corinna move into her new dorm. Despite being in a unfamiliar environment, Corinna is optimistic about finding her niche and meeting new people. 

Welcoming the second-largest class in Elon University history

Throughout the summer, incoming first years across the country have been counting down to move in day. Now that it is finally here, the sounds of excited greetings, infectious laughter and nervous chatter fill the campus.

GLOBAL: Elon Move In Day 2019

Students living on campus are getting the first look at their new digs for the 2019-2020 academic year.

Class of 2023 international students excited to start the year

International students from the class of 2023 have already moved in and are meeting their first year at Elon with nerves and excitement. 

CEO to Farming: Reverence Farms Café

From CEO suite to farm land, one man changed his life to be with family. Bruce Nelson, part owner and manager of Reverence Farms café made the move from Boca Raton, Florida, to Saxapahaw, North Carolina, just a few years ago. His daughter, Suzanne Nelson had invested herself in farming, and Bruce decided it was time to make the move. 

Hudson speaks at first provost candidate presentation

On Thursday afternoon, Elizabeth Hudson addressed a crowded McKinnon Hall filled with staff, faculty answering how she would leverage opportunities here at Elon to approach challenges that higher education faces in the 21st century.

Entrepreneur students trim away the business world

Four students are bringing their business to life through an entrepreneurship class this semester. Their product, Mr. Brü, helps give men confidence in taking care of their appearance.

Former NBA Commissioner David Stern visits Elon as keynote speaker at Sport Management Symposium

Former NBA Commissioner David Stern previously testified against the legalization of sports betting, but since leaving his role, he has grown to accept betting as a future for the industry. He visited Elon University as the keynote speaker at the university's first Sport Management Symposium on Tuesday, April 23, in Turner Theatre.

Elon LEADS Campaign to bring more money for scholarships

Elon University launched its newest fundraising campaign today — Elon LEADS: Our University Campaign. The campaign has already raised $167 million since 2015, with hopes of reaching its goal of $250 million by May 2022.

Two Elon girl bosses

SGA leaders hope to represent varying backgrounds

Kenneth Brown Jr. and Lauryn Adams are two leaders on campus that are using their identity to bridge a gap among the student body.

Elon shares stories through the Human Library Project

Held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 15, the Human Library Project provided attendees the opportunity to “read” a book by chatting with the human volunteers who offer up their stories. Among the 14 different books at today’s library, stories discussed identities from different religions, races, sexual orientations and interests. 

Everything you need to know before voting in Alamance County Tuesday

What Elon students need to know before casting their ballots on Nov. 6.

Alamance Arts hosts its first fashion show

Never-before seen designs will be the main feature at this year’s Alamance Arts Fashion Show.