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NEWS 3/14/13 3:07pm

Ostrich Farm

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Matt Lee and I took a cruise down U.S. 87 on Friday afternoon and wound up at Perkin's Ostrich Farm, just 30 minutes away from Elon, NC. We spent the day with the ostriches and farm owner Jake Perkins, 89.

NEWS 1/15/13 5:01pm

Snowflakes for Sandy Hook

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Making snowflakes is an activity children do every year, but on Saturday, January 5th the children in Graham were designing snowflakes for a cause. "We're going to send them to the kids in Connecticut to the Sandy Hook Elementary School," explained nine-year-old Delilah Bose. In response to the Connecticut PTA's nationwide call for the victims of Sandy Hook, Susan Holland organized this event. "The children should walk into a winter wonderland," Holland vividly explained, "the idea that each snowflake is different from one another, there are no two alike.

NEWS 1/15/13 4:54pm

Executive Mansion Tours

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On Saturday afternoon, crowds of people lined the streets of Raleigh as they awaited a glimpse into Governor McCrory's new home.

NEWS 11/5/12 10:13pm

ELN: Dan Forest Interview

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ELN requested interviews with all of the candidates on the Alamance County Ballot. Nicole Bloom interviewed Dan Forest, a candidate for Lieutenant Governor.

NEWS 10/30/12 5:49pm

Zombie Walk Spooks Elon Community

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La Cocina and Yo-Zone attract many customers to Burlington's Holly Hill Mall but this weekend, a different kind of event was luring in a large, diverse group of people. The second annual Zombie Walk for charity took place on Saturday, October 27th and some even rose from the dead to support the cause.

NEWS 10/3/12 12:11pm

The Dixie Classic Fair

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The Dixie Classic Fair opened this past weekend in Winston Salem, just a 40 minute drive from Elon University.

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NEWS 11/07/2024 5:30pm
University president outlines plans for diversity, student support, campus growth

Elon Student Government held an event with Elon University President Connie Book and Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley to discuss topics such as raising the federal Pell Grant threshold and how election results might affect university plans. Dooley addressed the university’s approach to balancing activism and safety on campus. He emphasized that Elon encourages students and community members to engage in activism and voice their opinions on difficult or contentious issues in ways that align with the university's values. Freshman Olivia Glover said she came to the event to ensure students feel supported and safe enough to express themselves.

NEWS 11/07/2024 12:46pm
Elon invites hope through public art display post elections

Hugs, smiles, tears and words of encouragement filled Haggard Avenue on Nov. 6 following the election results between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. In the early hours of Wednesday morning, former President Trump was elected the 47th President of the United States. Elon University invited students, staff and faculty to express words of hope on the portion of Haggard Avenue in front of Young Commons — closing the road from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to showcase and work on their public art display.

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