Jack Norcross

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NEWS 3/26/21 5:35pm

Town of Elon increases gathering limits effective immediately

By Jack Norcross

The town of Elon announced on March 26 that it will increase gatherings both indoor and outdoor gathering limits.In a press release, the town said indoor gathering limits will increase from 10 to 25 and outdoor gathering limits will increase from 25 to 50 effective Friday at 5 p.m.

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LIFESTYLE 2/24/21 2:44pm

Greek life organizations forced to pause in-person activities

By Jack Norcross

Greek life organizations, the Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils, are now working to revise their plans for recruitment after Elon University ordered all fraternity and sorority activity to move to completely virtual environments. The order, issued to greek organizations Sunday, aims to limit small group interactions amid the coronavirus pandemic after multiple reports of parties and unmasked social gatherings. 

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NEWS 2/9/21 11:56pm

Elon School of Education has hosted ‘white caucus’ since fall, now faces backlash

By Jack Norcross , Maeve Ashbrook and Mackenzie Wilkes

Elon University’s School of Education planned to host, for the second semester in a row, a “white caucus” for “white-identifying” education majors or minors. As of Feb. 10, the program has been canceled. The program, which had the goal to explore race and systemic oppression in education, comes after a summer of protests against racial injustice. 

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LIFESTYLE 1/28/21 9:13am

Elon schedules dates for IFC and Panhellenic recruitment

By Jack Norcross

Elon University’s Panhellenic Association is planning for a delayed sorority recruitment spread across two weeks at the end of February and into the beginning of March, according to an email addressed to panhellenic leaders.

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NEWS 1/16/21 5:17pm

Weekly rapid testing among changes to Elon University’s COVID-19 response

By Jack Norcross

Some changes to Elon University’s COVID-19 response are happening as the second half of the academic year begins. More testing is one of the things on the top of Jeff Stein, chair of the Ready & Resilient committee’s mind as the second half of the academic year begins. 

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NEWS 10/31/20 8:33pm

Elon students, others released from custody after being pepper sprayed during march

By Jack Norcross and Margaret Faust

Two Elon University students, along with other marchers,  are out of police custody after being arrested during a march for voting rights and justice.The event was civil until members of law enforcement began pepper spraying marchers. Members of the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office and Graham Police Department were present on scene.

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NEWS 10/24/20 7:48pm

Elon University expects students to self-enforce new COVID-19 guidelines

By Jack Norcross and Maeve Ashbrook

Dan Anderson, member of the Ready & Resilient committee and vice president of university communications, said the university expects students to comply with limiting their social circles. He said the university is “less focused on punishment and enforcement” and more on student actions that slow the spread of COVID-19.

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NEWS 10/19/20 5:21pm

Thom Tillis and Cal Cunningham battle for North Carolina’s U.S. Senate seat

By Jack Norcross

With 35 of the 100 U.S. Senate seats up for election in 2020, Democrats are looking to unseat incumbent North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis with their candidate Cal Cunningham. Tillis, 60, is seeking his second term in office after defeating then Democrat incumbent Kay Hagan in the 2014 elections.Cunningham, 47, is a former state senator and retired military officer. Throughout his career Cunningham has worked at law firms.

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NEWS 9/28/20 4:36pm

Elon freshman starts mentoring nonprofit, receives financial backing from Google

By Jack Norcross

Back in high school, Jack Bowers conceived the idea of providing free counselors to teens via a smartphone app. Alonesy — which launches in December — will match teens with a volunteer mentor after they answer a series of questions. 

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NEWS 9/19/20 1:20pm

Pro-Trump parade drives through Elon University's campus

By Jack Norcross and Grace Terry

A parade of vehicles supporting President Donald Trump drove through the Elon University campus Saturday. 

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NEWS 8/27/20 10:12am

Elon University President Connie Book addresses race relations on campus

By Jack Norcross

Elon University President Connie Book sat down with Elon News Network to discuss race relations on campus.

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NEWS 8/25/20 10:29pm

7 students removed from campus for hosting mass gatherings

By Jack Norcross

Seven Elon University students have been removed from campus for violating North Carolina’s mass gathering limits. Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley told Elon News Network that the individuals were removed from campus for “allegedly” hosting mass gatherings. 

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NEWS 8/17/20 6:03pm

Elon University President Connie Book discusses return to campus, testing

By Jack Norcross

Elon University President Connie Book sat down with Elon News Network to discuss the coronavirus pandemic, the university's response to the pandemic and student concerns.

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NEWS 8/9/20 8:52am

5.1-magnitude earthquake felt in Elon, North Carolina

By Jack Norcross

The earthquake's epicenter was in Sparta, North Carolina, approximately 116 miles northwest of Elon University's campus. People reported waking up to the shaking, which lasted for a brief period of time starting at approximately 8:07 a.m. ET. 

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NEWS 8/5/20 6:56pm

Elon University encourages LabCorp tests for required COVID-19 testing

By Jack Norcross and Emery Eisner

Elon University's required COVID-19 testing as laid out by the Ready & Resilient plan is now in full swing. Elon is requiring that all students, faculty and staff returning to campus in the fall get tested, encouraging students to use Pixel by LabCorp, an online service that allows individuals to test themselves at home. The LabCorp test has been a cause of concern for some.

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NEWS 7/17/20 5:57pm

Elon University to require students to be tested for coronavirus prior to fall semester

By Jack Norcross , Grace Terry and Mackenzie Wilkes

Once the test is conducted, students are instructed to quarantine before returning to campus. Students will not be allowed to return to campus if they do not quarantine, according to new details from Elon University’s Ready & Resilient committee.

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NEWS 6/29/20 10:32am

Alpha Chi Omega placed on disciplinary probation after holding ‘mini-formals’ during coronavirus pandemic

By Jack Norcross

Alpha Chi Omega was found responsible for “Failure to Comply with the Directive of a University Official,” “Behavior that Endangers the Health and Safety of Self and/or Others” and “University Policies Governing Student Organizations.”

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NEWS 6/25/20 2:09pm

Owner of Paulie's Pub and Grill dies of a heart attack

By Jack Norcross

Paul Jaskulski, owner of Paulie's Pub and Grill,  died from a heart attack Wednesday night, according to a post on the bar's Instagram page.

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NEWS 6/7/20 10:46pm

Elon community condemns racist comments made in Elon GOP group chat

By Jack Norcross

Members of the Elon community are condemning racist remarks made in an Elon GOP group chat formerly managed by Elon College Republicans. Now, over 1,000 individuals are petitioning for the chapter's suspension.

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NEWS 5/27/20 9:55pm

Offering Benevolence: Life after imprisonment and preventing recidivism

By Alex Roat , Jack Norcross and Maria Ramirez Uribe

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.

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