Charlotte Pfabe

Managing Editor of ElonNewsNetwork.com

Charlotte Pfabe '27 is a Communications Fellow at Elon University, studying broadcast and multimedia journalism, with a minor in music production and recording arts. Pfabe currently serves as Managing Editor of ElonNewsNetwork.com and previously served as Producer of ENN On Air. Find more of her work on her portfolio.

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Recent Articles

NEWS 11/11/24 11:35pm

Q&A: Retired admiral shares ways to support veterans, hopes for next administration

By Charlotte Pfabe

As a part of the Veterans’ Day events --- Elon hosted retired Adm. Mike Mullen to kick off the Carol Ann Walker International Lectureship Series. As Mullen spoke to veterans and other Elon community members in McCrary Theatre on Nov. 11, he shared the ways in which the U.S. can better support veterans as they transition from active duty service to civilian life. Mullen sat down with Elon News Network to discuss his views on the current state of support for veterans. 

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NEWS 10/30/24 3:14pm

Tim Walz campaigns in Greensboro while Kamala Harris rallies in Raleigh

By Charlotte Pfabe

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is expected to visit Greensboro on Oct. 30 within hours of Vice President and presidential candidate Kamala Harris campaigning in Raleigh. Just a week ahead of the election, Walz will also be visiting Charlotte and Asheville today. Former President Donald Trump is also expected in Rocky Mount, North Carolina today as both campaigns look to gain more ground in the swing state. Walz’s last visit to North Carolina was on Oct. 24 when he stopped in Durham and Greenville and spoke in Wilmington.

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NEWS 10/26/24 9:49pm

Elon volunteers pack meals for hurricane relief

By Charlotte Pfabe

“Everyone deserves to eat” is painted on the warehouse wall of the Second Harvest Food Bank in Winston-Salem. Volunteers from Elon University took that motto to heart as they packaged meals and supplies on Oct. 25 for those impacted by Hurricane Helene — including disaster relief workers — in western North Carolina. In a partnership between Elon University’s Kernodle Center for Civic Life and Second Harvest, students, faculty and staff boarded a bus and traveled to the central center of Second Harvest in Winston-Salem. Assistant Registrar Hannah Southern ’22 volunteered alongside her colleagues from the Registrar's office.

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NEWS 10/19/24 5:37pm

Josh Stein visits Alamance County Democratic Party

By Charlotte Pfabe

With the general election swiftly approaching, Democratic candidate for governor and North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein visited the Alamance County Democratic Party Headquarters in Burlington on Oct. 19. Volunteers at the ACDP showed their support with cheers for Stein as he spoke about his plans if elected as governor this November. The event brought together both local community members, but also students from Elon University. Elon Law student Dimitri McKinney works on Stein’s campaign as a volunteer. An Alamance County native himself, McKinney said local politics are just as important as the federal elections.

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NEWS 10/7/24 3:21pm

Elon business, locals collect emergency donations for Hurricane Helene survivors

By Charlotte Pfabe

With communities in western North Carolina picking up the pieces from Hurricane Helene’s destructive path, businesses and community members in Elon and Burlington are collecting donations to send to those in need, 180 miles away. For the past week, the right-hand corner inside Beer Republic in Elon has been crowded with goods. Mike and Jill Avillion, owners of Beer Republic, started collections Sept. 30 — posting on the business’ Instagram account about the collection spot. According to Mike, Beer Republic is collecting all types of donations, from toilet paper to baby formula. He said any donations are welcome.

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NEWS 9/23/24 9:09am

Red Cross reports lowest blood supply in 20 years

By Charlotte Pfabe

Heather Frazee still remembers the first time she donated blood. Frazee, the executive director of the Piedmont Triad Chapter of the American Red Cross, said she shares her experience to inspire others to donate blood, especially during the current blood shortage. In July, the American Red Cross reported a 25% decrease in its blood supply. According to Frazee, the summer is typically a slow time for blood collection because people are away for summer vacations or school breaks; however, this is the lowest the Red Cross’s blood supply has been in 20 years.

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NEWS 9/12/24 6:20pm

Elon University sees 7.4% decrease in first-year enrollment

By Charlotte Pfabe and Ryan Kupperman

The Office of the Registrar released its fall 2024 report Sept. 12, which revealed a 7.4% decrease in first-year enrollment with 1,719 students in the class of 2028. The last time first-year enrollment was below this number was in 2021. Last year, the class of 2027 accounted for 1,857 students. The report includes data on student admissions; religious tradition demographics; county, state and country breakdowns; and enrollment by major. Notably, total undergraduate enrollment increased by only 50 students from 6,402 in fall 2023 to 6,452 in fall 2024.

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NEWS 9/1/24 8:30pm

Elon BSU cookout welcomes students back to campus

By Charlotte Pfabe

Energy and music filled Phi Beta Commons on Aug. 31 as Elon’s Black Student Union kicked off the school year with its annual cookout. According to junior and BSU President Maleah Proctor, events like the cookout help strengthen community connections and closeness for Black students on campus. BSU Athletic Liaison Haleigh said being a part of BSU empowers students to advocate for themselves — especially for students of color at a predominantly white institution. BSU will host a vision board event on Wednesday, Sep. 4 in Moseley 215.

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LIFESTYLE 4/29/24 4:04pm

Elon, Eastlawn elementary school gardens act as outdoor classrooms

By Charlotte Pfabe

Tucked behind Elon and Eastlawn Elementary are over 20 plant beds growing fruits and vegetables. In the gardens, the crops are ready for the peak spring season. Created and maintained entirely by volunteers, many Elon University students are involved in the efforts that go into taking care of the space. Both gardens work with the North Carolina School Garden Network, which connects schools from across the state with resources to build their own gardens. Elon Professor Scott Morrison is a founding member of the network and sees the gardens as extensions of the classroom.

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LIFESTYLE 4/15/24 10:21am

Limelight Records twin duo release their self-titled debut album

By Charlotte Pfabe

Whether they're blending their voices to create heavenly harmonies or playing dazzling melodies on piano and guitar, Ali and Andi Dalton find comfort in performing together. As identical twins, Ali and Andi have been writing music together for a few years and recently released their debut album, titled “Ali and Andi,” on March 31. Ali and Andi’s music falls into the singer-songwriter, folk genre, with plucky guitar lines and breathy vocals layered on top of one another to create a chorus of harmonies. Andi and Ali returned to their hometown on April 5 to celebrate the release of their album with a release party and performance.

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LIFESTYLE 3/19/24 10:17am

Elon University DJs electrify college party scene

By Charlotte Pfabe

There’s a new wave of musical entertainment on the rise that has swept through Elon’s campus — DJs. DJs, also known as disc jockeys, are performers that play and mix pre-made music live. Shawn Kelly, an Elon senior and computer science major, found DJing during his sophomore year of college. Performing under the name 'djskelly,' he used his musical background and computer science knowledge to teach himself how to mix music. Since beginning his journey of making music and performing, Kelly has amassed over 24,000 followers on Instagram.

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NEWS 3/9/24 3:52pm

Elon’s International Women’s Day panelists encourage inclusion, support

By Charlotte Pfabe

Hosted by the Elon Gender and LGBTQIA Center, Elon students, faculty and Alamance County residents came together to celebrate International Women’s Day with a panel discussion focused on inclusion. The three panelists, Crystal Cavalier-Keck, Ashlie Thomas and Kristen Powers, discussed the importance of creating safe spaces for other people within their communities March 7 in the Lakeside Meeting Rooms. This year’s theme for International Women’s Day was “Inspiring Inclusion.” Elon University President Connie Book also attended the event and said it is important for women to be outspoken about their accomplishments.

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NEWS 2/9/24 12:28pm

Elon University fraternity recruitment changes provide new opportunities

By Charlotte Pfabe

The fraternity rush process began with all nine Interfraternity Council (IFC) organizations meeting potential new members. While the recruitment process happens at the same time every year, this year’s spring rush looks a bit different. According to sophomore Sam Ades, IFC vice president of recruitment, potential new members — or PNMs — are required to visit every single on-campus house during the first open house day, which was Sunday, Feb. 4. In years prior, PNMs could choose which fraternities they wanted to visit. While visiting every house may elongate the process, most people said they find this change beneficial. 

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LIFESTYLE 11/15/23 9:29pm

Elon University digital art showcase displays importance of recognizing Indigenous artists, history

By Charlotte Pfabe

Elon University’s Center for Race, Ethnicity and Diversity Education hosted a beading workshop, as well as an Indigenous digital art showcase, as part of its Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month celebration. The workshop was led by Vickie Jeffries, a tribal administrator for the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, and took place in the CREDE office Nov. 13. “Inventive Minds: An Indigenous Art Showcase” displayed a variety of artworks from different time periods. Set up in the CREDE office on the second floor of Moseley, viewers walked around and looked at art from museums, caves and more. 

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