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NEWS 10/9/24 10:43pm

Elon University’s Yom Kippur events mark solemn time amid Fall Break

By Landon Lepley

Elon University’s Jewish community is preparing to observe Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, despite falling during the university’s Fall Break for the first time in almost 10 years. Rabbi Mendy Minkowitz, director of Elon Chabad, said the usually large turnout for this celebration will be “much smaller this year” due to many students being away for fall break. Yom Kippur begins Friday, Oct. 11, at sundown and ends Saturday, Oct. 12, at sunset. In the Jewish community, it is a day marked by fasting, prayer and reflection.

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NEWS 10/10/2024 6:31pm
JD Vance stops for town hall in Greensboro weeks ahead of election

Vice Presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance made a campaign stop in Greensboro on Oct. 10 at the Koury Convention Center. Vance is expected to speak on his economic and immigration policies, as well as criticize the Biden-Harris administration for hurricane relief efforts. This is Vance’s fifth stop in North Carolina since becoming former President Donald Trump’s running mate, and his appearance occurs less than four weeks ahead of election day. Elon News Network attempted to get access to the event at the gate but was turned away.

NEWS 10/10/2024 10:10am
North Carolina governor race defined by stark contrast, serious consequences

North Carolina’s general election for governor is a battle between contrasts. Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson will face off against Attorney General Josh Stein on Nov. 5, along with Libertarian Mike Ross, Green Party’s Wayne Turner and Constitution Party’s Vinny Smith. Ross, Smith and Turner are all polling at 3% or less, according to data from Sept. 25 to 29 in a Quinnipiac University poll. The two main candidates disagree on a number of issues and have been heavily in the spotlight with Robinson's most recent alleged offensive remarks.

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