Elon News Network

‘Definitivamente no queremos que nadie pase hambre’: ABSS gestiona comidas gratuitas, aumento de la deuda en almuerzos

(12/11/25 7:48pm)

A las 10:32 a. m., el sonido de las bandejas resuena en la Escuela Primaria Harvey R. Newlin mientras los trabajadores del comedor se apresuran a preparar el almuerzo para el primer grupo de estudiantes. En esta escuela, la mayoru00eda de los alumnos comen gratis: sin formularios, sin pagos y sin preguntas. Para muchos, esta puede ser la comida mu00e1s segura que reciben en todo el du00eda. El Distrito Escolar de Alamance-Burlington cuenta con 28 escuelas que participan en el Programa de Elegibilidad Comunitaria (CEP), como la Escuela Primaria Harvey R. Newlin. El CEP es un programa que permite a las escuelas de zonas de bajos ingresos ofrecer desayuno y almuerzo gratuitos a todos los estudiantes sin necesidad de solicitar comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido.

https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2025/12/definitivamente-no-queremos-que-nadie-pase-hambre-abss-gestiona-comidas-gratuitas-aumento-de-la-deuda-en-almuerzos

‘We definitely don’t want anybody to feel hungry’: ABSS navigates free meals, rising lunch debt

(12/11/25 7:45pm)

At 10:32 a.m., trays clatter at Harvey R. Newlin Elementary School as cafeteria workers rush to prepare the first wave of students for lunch. At this school, most students eat for free — no forms, no payment and no questions. For many, this may be the most reliable meal they get all day. The Alamance-Burlington School System has 28 Community Eligibility Provision schools, like Harvey R. Newlin Elementary School. CEP is a program that allows low-income area schools to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students without requiring applications for free and reduced-price meals.

https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2025/12/we-definitely-dont-want-anybody-to-feel-hungry-abss-navigates-free-meals-rising-lunch-debt

Elon University, Roberts Academy hosts first ‘Discovering Dyslexia’ session

(12/11/25 2:53am)

Interested parents and community members had the chance to attend Elon University’s first “Discovering Dyslexia” session, held Dec. 10 in Johnston Hall. The session aimed to provide general information about dyslexia and the Roberts Academy at Elon University.

https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2025/12/elon-university-roberts-academy-hosts-first-discovering-dyslexia-session

Elon University students prepare for internship, job searches

(12/12/25 5:25pm)

From freshmen starting to navigate the professional world to seniors preparing for post-graduate opportunities, understanding how to navigate the application process can make all the difference in landing an internship.

https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2025/12/elon-university-students-prepare-for-internship-job-searches

Elon University establishes Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

(12/09/25 7:10pm)

Updated as of 5:01 p.m. on Dec. 9 to include an interview from program chair and interim program director Judy Folmar.

https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2025/12/elon-university-establishes-master-of-science-in-clinical-mental-health-counseling

Elon University fire alarm system running following fiber optic line cut

(12/04/25 3:52am)

Elon University’s fire alarm system is back to normal and will alert authorities if a fire alarm goes off following the cut of a fiber optic line in Greensboro, according to an E-alert sent around 10:22 p.m. Dec. 3.

https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2025/12/elon-university-fire-alarm-system-running-following-fiber-optic-line-cut

Elon University fire alarm system may not alert authorities per E-alert

(12/03/25 6:31pm)

Updated as of 4:37 p.m. to include a statement from Chief of Campus Safety and Police Joe LeMire.

https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2025/12/elon-university-fire-alarm-system-may-not-alert-authorities-per-e-alert

Elon’s Festival of Lights and Luminaries moved to Dec. 4

(12/01/25 6:13pm)

Elon University’s annual Festival of Lights and Luminaries has been rescheduled for Thursday, Dec. 4, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. due to forecasted rain on Dec. 1 into the morning of Dec. 2.

https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2025/12/elons-festival-of-lights-and-luminaries-moved-to-dec-4

Tiny home community for formerly incarcerated women breaks ground

(11/21/25 3:37pm)

Updated as of Dec. 12 at 3:27 p.m. to include video.

https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2025/11/tiny-home-community-for-formerly-incarcerated-women-breaks-ground

Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation hosts language revitalization conference, builds community

(11/20/25 11:12pm)

Elon University’s department of Native American and Indigenous Studies held an Indigenous language revitalization conference in LaRose Commons on Nov. 20, filling the space with open discussion and community building.

https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2025/11/occaneechi-band-of-the-saponi-nation-hosts-language-revitalization-conference-builds-community

Alamance County Sheriff’s Office to stop housing ICE detainees amid new state law requirement

(11/19/25 6:48pm)

The Alamance County Sheriff’s Office will stop housing those detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement effective Nov. 16, according Alamance County Sheriff Terry Johnson in a press release Nov. 19.

https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2025/11/alamance-county-sheriffs-office-to-stop-housing-ice-detainees-amid-new-state-law-requirement

Elon University fire alarm system repaired

(11/19/25 4:01pm)

The fiber optic line that alerts the authorities if a fire alarm at Elon University goes off has been repaired, according to an E-alert sent out around 8:15 a.m. Nov. 19. According to Elon University Chief of Campus Safety Joe LeMire, the line had been cut in Greensboro on Nov. 18.

https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2025/11/elon-university-fire-alarm-system-repaired

NC sheriffs must work more closely with ICE under new law

(11/19/25 2:08pm)

House Bill 318 now requires North Carolina sheriffs to work more closely with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Originally vetoed by Gov. Josh Stein, the NC House of Representatives and Senate overrode the veto and the bill took into effect Oct. 1.

https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2025/11/nc-sheriffs-must-work-more-closely-with-ice-under-new-law

Elon officials warn students about ‘phishing’ cyber-scams

(11/20/25 1:07pm)

A new survey from the Pew Research Center found that 73% of U.S. adults have experienced some kind of online scam or attack. On college campuses like Elon University, the threat of these scams, often called phishing, is increasingly prevalent, especially when it comes to targeting student emails.

https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2025/11/elon-officials-warn-students-about-phishing-cyber-scams