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NEWS 2/26/13 6:04pm

Translating Through Seasons: Fashion Trends

By kfinneran

As the winter season is transitioning to spring, so are our wardrobes. Sophomore Alison Ryncarz is the creator a fashion blog called 'The Flare'. I sat down with her to talk about fashion trends that can be translated through different seasons. "Well, I think that there are a lot of trends in the winter that you don't want to let go of.

NEWS 2/21/13 1:54pm

Renaming the Oaks

By kfinneran

Last week, several buildings within the Oaks apartment complex underwent a change. Oaks A, B, E and F were renamed after prominent Elon faculty and staff members.

NEWS 2/12/13 11:16am

Dual Degree Program

By kfinneran

Although many Elon students choose to graduate early, one unique Elon program is designed for students to obtain their bachelor's degrees in only three years. The dual-degree engineering program allows students to receive their undergraduate degrees in three years and then go onto graduate school for engineering at a different university and receive their master's degrees in two years. Elon has a partnership with six universities that have distinguished engineering schools like North Carolina State University, Georgia Tech, and Columbia University.

NEWS 1/7/13 12:09pm

Spring Convocation for Honors Speakers

By kfinneran

Elon Local News has learned that along with founder and Executive Director of Interfaith Youth Core Eboo Patel, several other notable religious and spiritual figures will be attending the Convocation for Honors on April 30. Along with starting the interfaith movement in Chicago, Eboo Patel also wrote the book, Acts of Faith: The Story of an American Muslim.

NEWS 11/5/12 9:35pm

ELN: Pam Thompson Interview

By kfinneran

ELN requested interviews with all of the candidates on the Alamance County Ballot. Kelly Finneran interviewed Pam Thompson, a candidate for the Board of Education.

NEWS 11/5/12 2:16pm

ELN: John Tedesco Interview

By kfinneran

ELN requested interviews with all of the candidates on the Alamance County Ballot. Kelly Finneran sat down with John Tedesco, a candidate for North Carolina State Superintendent.

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SPORTS 11/30/2024 12:55pm
New Eastern Alamance athletic director hopes to keep community connected

Brad Costa, a former three-sport athlete from a small town near Buffalo, New York, always knew he wanted to pursue a career in sports. At first, he thought having a career in sports would be playing professional football. But after an underwhelming stint as his high school’s quarterback, he realized professional sports may not be feasible. Still, he wanted to keep the competition.  Eastern’s 15-year athletic director, John Kirby, decided to retire this spring. Costa was given the chance to fill his shoes.

SPORTS 11/29/2024 11:39am
Southeast Alamance High School athletic program continues to evolve in second year

When Southeast Alamance High School opened in 2023, BJ Condron had been considering joining the athletic administration. He had coached women's basketball at Orange High School for 10 years, but started to have interest in the athletic department. Condron said he wanted to establish multiple principles after being named the athletic director. He listed one of his goals as forming a beneficial experience for all students playing sports. In doing so, Condron said it’s necessary to prioritize setting a culture around the sports program.

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