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LIFESTYLE 12/7/24 1:43pm

Elon Electric Ensemble showcases songwriting talent in Fall Songwriter Showcase

By Evan Cooper

Music production students performed original songs in McCrary Theatre on Dec. 6 as a part of the Fall Songwriter Showcase, a yearly concert held by Elon’s Music Production and Recording Arts program. Members of the Elon Electric Ensemble had the chance to debut songs they worked on throughout the semester, and the crowd had the chance to see the talent present at Elon. Ten songs were performed, with nine written by sophomore Maya Spencer, junior Shreyas Kumar, sophomore Keller Knight and sophomore Maya Cohen.

NEWS 10/22/24 9:31pm

Elon alumni speaker series continues with political misinformation discussion

By Evan Cooper

Reporter and Elon alumna Maria Ramirez Uribe ’20 spoke to attendees at Elon University on Oct. 22 about disinformation surrounding the upcoming election as part of the university’s alumni speaker series. Ramirez currently works for PolitiFact as an immigration reporter and fact checker. Ramirez started the presentation by explaining what PolitiFact is — a news organization that tracks statements made by politicians and then verifies if they are true or not. Since 2016 and the rise of misinformation online, PolitiFact has also begun to track social media posts and comments.

NEWS 10/15/24 11:01pm

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

By Evan Cooper

Lawyer and author Corban Addison spoke to attendees at Elon University on Oct. 15 about the legal battle between industrial hog farming and residents of eastern North Carolina. This keynote is a part of Elon University’s Campus sustainability week. Oct. 14 to 18 serves as a chance for Elon students, faculty and staff to come together to learn about and celebrate sustainable practices. As part of Elon’s sustainability week, Addison focused on holding Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork producer, accountable for long-time environmental damage.

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NEWS 01/03/2025 5:37pm
Elon University’s sustainable efforts see high price tag

Elon University’s greenhouse gas emissions were 26% lower in the 2023 fiscal year than in 2008 fiscal year in efforts to reach Elon’s goal of becoming fully carbon neutral by 2037, according to Senior Director of Sustainability Elaine Durr. On Oct. 14, 2024, Elon University released its updated Sustainability Draft Master Plan for feedback from the campus community, both online and in group sessions, which will soon be voted on for final approval. Right now, Elon is working off the 2015 Sustainability Master Plan, which outlines becoming fully carbon neutral by 2037. 

LIFESTYLE 12/30/2024 9:37am
A man and his coffee: Burlington family business born from love

Jim Young fell in love with coffee when he was 18 in Germany. After joining the military in 1983, he shipped out to Germany during the Cold War. Before leaving, Young only thought about coffee when he made it every morning for his first sergeant in infantry school. After serving in the army, Young ran an electronics store selling home theater setups and stereo systems. Young stuck with this job for 28 years doing the same thing over and over. Until one day he stopped loving it. So, Young returned to his first love, coffee. 

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