Selina Guevara

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NEWS 3/20/19 8:00am

Most fire alarms on campus are set off accidentally

By Selina Guevara

Last year, Elon Fire Department responded to 254 fire calls on campus last year. Ten were malfunctions in the system, and the rest because the alarm was set off by something else — burnt popcorn, extra crispy bacon or an especially steamy shower. 

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NEWS 3/14/19 2:14pm

Petition against noise ordinance change gaining popularity

By Selina Guevara and Christian Galvano

A petition to change the Town of Elon noise ordinance is circulating social media with thousands of signatures, gaining more every hour. The change in the noise ordinance was voted into effect this January, making it no longer required for police to issue a verbal warning on a noise complaint call before writing a citation.

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LIFESTYLE 2/15/19 11:04am

Therapeutic theatre: Madison Scott's story of growing up in and out of the spotlight

By Selina Guevara

Elon University senior Madison Scott grew up in the spotlight, but behind the scenes lies much more to her story of grit and perseverance.

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NEWS 2/7/19 11:26pm

Immigrant activist group hosts rally against local ICE raids

By Selina Guevara

Siembra NC heard of at least six people in Burlington that were taken yesterday. Elon News Network has contacted ICE but could not independently confirm any detentions at this time. 

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NEWS 12/3/18 11:58pm

Elon community remembers President George H.W. Bush

By Selina Guevara

President Emeritus Leo Lambert reflects on Bush's visit to campus.

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NEWS 11/5/18 9:35pm

New technology to Elon Dining debuted during upstairs McEwen soft opening

By Selina Guevara

At the soft opening for upstairs McEwen, Pei Wei restaurant debuted new technology.  It’s a common practice among restaurants without wait staff, but new to Elon’s dining scene.

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NEWS 11/5/18 7:09pm

The battle for the 6th Congressional District

By Selina Guevara

Mark Walker, a Baptist minister who has held office since 2015, is being challenged by 28-year-old Ryan Watts, a UNC business school grad who says it’s time for a change in leadership.

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LIFESTYLE 11/1/18 4:59pm

Mill Point residents host a trick-or-treat party with families from the Elon community

By Selina Guevara and Michael Asch

"I miss being a kid and trick or treating, so it’s a really cool thing to be able to do as a college student."

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NEWS 10/31/18 3:20pm

Greensboro temple holds a crowded, emotional vigil for Jewish community

By Selina Guevara and Rachel Ellis

  The vigil included traditional Jewish prayers and songs, as well as blessings and teachings from Christian, Muslim, Hindu, and Buddhist faiths. Strangers held hands, prayed together, joined each other in song, and embraced each other throughout the night. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/23/18 10:41am

Family-owned stand pops kettle corn for a cause

By Selina Guevara

Carolina Kettle Corn donates their profits to help the school for the blind, while the owner's family gets quality bonding time doing the work.  

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NEWS 10/17/18 6:40pm

Charleston leaders say Book helped create change for the community

By Selina Guevara

Book's former colleges say her perspective led to creation of new initiatives

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LIFESTYLE 9/24/18 2:41pm

Doggy dock-diving competition makes a splash in Graham

By Selina Guevara

At the Dockdogs competition, man's best friend jumps, dives and doggy paddles their way to the canine championship. 

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NEWS 9/18/18 1:49pm

Graham woman says Red Cross shelters are 'a welcoming community'

By Selina Guevara

"It’s good for the heart to see so much caring and love in one building under one roof," Graham resident June Van Riper said. 

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NEWS 9/12/18 4:59pm

Parking your car over the weekend

By Selina Guevara

Campus police will not be ticketing cars parked in student lots over the weekend

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NEWS 9/12/18 4:59pm

Risks for potential flooding on campus

By Selina Guevara

The North Carolina floodplain mapping project shows that Elon has a zero point 2 percent (0.2%) chance of annual flooding, but with the storm coming, the National Hurricane Center shows there's a 5-10% risk of flash flooding in our area. 

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NEWS 9/4/18 7:00pm

GUEVARA: You don’t have to do everything

By Selina Guevara

President Emeritus Leo Lambert tells us to avoid making a bologna sandwich at the Elon banquet, but it's just as important to make sure everything fits on your plate. 

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LIFESTYLE 9/4/18 9:00am

Burlington mayor completes childhood dream by earning pilot's license

By Selina Guevara

Throughout his short yet prosperous career, his childhood dream of flying never died. Now, after years of being grounded, it’s finally starting to take off. 

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NEWS 8/29/18 7:19pm

Downtown businesses are booming again

By Selina Guevara

After a slow summer, business owners in downtown Elon are breathing a sigh of relief that the students are back. Oak House owner Phil Smith said the coffee shop will make more money this week than in the entire month of July. 

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NEWS 7/17/18 6:34pm

Parts of campus searched, cleared following unspecified threats Tuesday evening

By Selina Guevara , Jack Norcross and Rachel Ellis

A bomb threat has been issued for Elon University’s campus, according to an email from Jon Dooley, vice president for Student Life. Police evacuated Oaks Apartments until further notice. The Oak House and Belk Library are closed until further notice.  

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NEWS 6/5/18 9:25am

Elon community remembers Anton Downey’s charisma, smile and welcoming personality

By Selina Guevara

From the many stories shared, one thing stood out: that Downey’s infectious positive attitude would make everyone he met feel welcomed, no matter who they were. 

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