LIFESTYLE 5/2/26 4:12pm

Elon senior and Odyssey member Kelsey Golden takes a picture with President Connie Ledoux Book after receiving her graduation stole at the Odyssey senior celebration on April 2 in LaRose Student Commons.

Elon Odyssey seniors honored at celebration ahead of graduation

At Elon University, the journey for senior Odyssey scholars came full circle May 2. Elon’s Odyssey Program — which offers scholarships and expanded opportunities to high-achieving Elon students with high financial need — hosted its annual senior celebration in LaRose Student Commons. 


NEWS 5/1/26 10:19pm

Educators march through downtown Raleigh to demand action

The front lawn of the North Carolina Legislative Building in downtown Raleigh on May 1 was filled with the voices of frustrated educators and their supporters. The North Carolina Association of Educators held a rally at Halifax Mall, bringing together representatives from 18 school districts across the state, including Alamance County. Attendees said they came to advocate for increased funding for public schools and to push lawmakers to pass a long-delayed state budget. 


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