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NEWS 8/30/17 8:00am

Campus organizations unite against racial tension

By Junie Burke

In April, former president of the NC Mu chapter Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and senior Owen Gaffney used a racial slur toward a black student, causing a campus-wide conversation regarding racial issues. Now the organizations are redefining their perspectives and working to increase inclusivity.

NEWS 8/25/17 8:30am

Where are they now? Here's what some Class of 2017 graduates are up to

By Junie Burke

It’s been three months since the class of 2017 has thrown maroon caps into the air, leaving professors and students eagerly awaiting to hear of their success. Not a moment too soon, Elon graduates have wasted no time in jumpstarting their futures, some landing positions as early as May of 2017. Jane Seidel ‘17 is one of such graduates, beginning her career at the Wall Street Journal in New York City at the beginning of the summer.

NEWS 4/25/17 9:28pm

Professor incorporates technology and education

By Junie Burke

Mark Enfield, associate professor of education at Elon University, has been making waves in the educational world through his implementation of technology into local Alamance-Burlington classrooms. Enfield began his project this past March, with Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary School in Burlington.

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Elon Votes expands efforts to close voter participation gap on campus

Senior Bo Dalrymple said he has felt a different, more positive energy on campus this year regarding politics and civic engagement. The midterm elections voter rate across all institutions was 30.6% and Elon’s was 25% — 3.3% less than in 2018, according to data from the National Study of Learning, Voting, and Engagement. As co-coordinator for Elon Votes, Dalrymple said the organization has been working to increase the voter rate on campus and reach students politically who might be less likely to seek out civic engagement.

NEWS 11/12/2024 10:04pm
Elon Town Council to continue partnership with Link Transit, moves forward with energy audit of town facilities

The town of Elon held a town council meeting Nov. 12 and discussed energy audits and voted to continue the town’s partnership with Link Transit. The council also welcomed the first inaugural class of the Elon Police Citizens Academy. Town planner Isabell Cooper presented the council with potential options to conduct an energy audit on town of Elon facilities. The facilities include Town Hall, Public Works Main Building, Parks and Recreation Building, Fire Stations 8 and 18, and the Fire Tower.

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