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President Joe Biden announced his plan to provide $10,000 in debt cancellation for millions of Americans and up to $10,000 more for people with great financial need, there have been spam calls targeting people with student loans. Elon University’s Director of Information Security Gary Sheehan explained how to avoid scams, what to do if you receive a scam and ways to report these scams.
Elon University students gathered in Alumni Gym Sept. 3 to package more than 27,000 nutritious meals to be distributed globally. This Rise Against Hunger event was sponsored by Campus Kitchen and the Kernodle Center for Civic Life.
Elon University welcomed five new interdisciplinary minors this fall for undergraduate students, including Islamic studies, food studies, engineering design, sustainable enterprises and museum studies and public history.
Molly Zlock, Elon University director of HR compliance, equal opportunity and Title IX, said that the proposed changes to Title IX will likely provide increased protections — specifically for people in LGBTQIA+ communities and people who are pregnant.
Updated as of Sept. 2 at 10:51 a.m. to include video
Fizz, a new anonymous social media app that has found its way onto Elon’s campus, was coined the “anti YikYak,” by its co-founder Teddy Solomon. The app, which launched on Aug. 23 for Elon students, allows users to post text, photos, gifs, memes, and polls, as well as message other users anonymously.
Correction: A previous version of this article included a headline indicating the water in Burlington, town of Elon is toxic to residents. The headline has been changed to reflect the newest health advisory from the EPA, which states that the water has higher than recommended levels of PFAS; this can result in potential health risks as outlined in the article. Elon News Network regrets this error.
The Alamance-Burlington School System Board of Education voted during its Aug. 30 meeting to name a new high school, Southeast Alamance High School. The ABSS board voted 4-to-3 to name the new school, which will open for the 2023-24 academic year.
Billy D’s Fried Chicken still isn’t here. The new retail dining option set to replace Pei Wei Asian Kitchen in McEwen Food Hall was intended to open with the fall semester. Elon Dining has not announced an opening date, leaving Elon University students waiting for a new place to eat.
During Elon University’s Senior Kickoff celebration, Book encouraged students to enjoy their final year, to remember to give back and to reflect on their time at Elon. University President Connie Book said seeing seniors grow throughout their time at Elon is her favorite part of working in higher education.
Sophomore Izzy Jacobs wasn’t concerned about community COVID-19 spread when she arrived on campus last week. She moved into her residence hall, began classes and saw friends she hadn’t seen this summer.
Elon University was recognized by the 2023 Fiske Guide to Colleges as a pioneer in experiential learning and global engagement, according to a news release.
Updated as of Aug. 30 at 12:44 a.m. to include video.
Elon University’s engineering program is now accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. This accreditation means that the program meets standards that will produce graduates able to enter technical fields.
Decluttering is often coupled with the beginning of the school year as students move into new homes off campus. Across the train tracks on Atkinson Avenue, a pile of discarded furniture such as mattresses, bed frames and lounge chairs sat on the curb.
Campus Police Chief Joe LeMire discussed safety for the school year, changes made to the department and the biggest concerns for the new academic year. He discussed changes made due to recent mass shootings across the country and staffing shortages among several police departments. Some of the improvements include new equipment, new officers, and delegating liaisons for campus neighborhoods to talk to students about topics such as a sexual assault.
Correction: A previous version of this article stated the tables outside Moseley Center were student organizations. The tables were vendors that partnered with Elon University's Student Union Board. Elon News Network regrets this error.
Updated as of Aug. 29 at 8:25 p.m. to include additional information from Director of Gender and LGBTQIA Center Luis Garay.
For sophomore Caroline Baulig, the additional and often mandatory purchase of a meal plan makes the timely convenience of dining halls a monetary inconvenience.
This summer, a number of construction projects were completed at Elon University. From the installation of new outdoor classrooms to the renovation of Carolina Hall, campus underwent major renovations before the start of the 2022-23 academic year.