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NEWS 2/10/16 7:15am

Belk Library honors Black History month

By Micah Spoerndle

As a crucial part of Elon University’s progression in diversity and growth, the African-Americans who made history cannot be forgotten. Belk Library is commemorating many of these individuals through a display of various African-Americans who were some of the first of their race to attend Elon.

NEWS 2/9/16 10:55pm

Burlington announces rebranding and redevelopment of downtown

By ahale7

"2016 will be remembered as the year the city remade itself," said mayor and Elon University alumnus Ian Baltutis. Tuesday night, set on the backdrop of the historic Paramount Theater, The Burlington Downtown Corporation Board of Directors and Brand Development Team at Greensboro-based Bouvier Kelly announced their plans to both rebrand and revitalize downtown Burlington.

NEWS 2/9/16 9:52pm

Elon students celebrate Mardi Gras

By Michael Somerby

To many, the legendary festival held annually in New Orleans defines Mardi Gras. The celebration originally served a distinct religious purpose, one with far purer purposes than those adopted by the bead-strewn revelers seen every February in the streets of The Big Easy.

NEWS 2/8/16 1:47pm

Chocolate for a Cause

By chartshorn

It may be February, but this Saturday was the 6th annual Christmas Cheer Chocolate Festival held in the Holly Hill Mall in Burlington. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ow-D7OpiwU&noredirect=1&w=560&h=315] "Christmas cheer is a charitable 501 C nonprofit that has been helping children for more than 80 years in our community,"

NEWS 2/8/16 11:27am

Downtown Burlington merchant celebrates Mardi Gras

By cbohle

Purple, green and gold cupcakes and beads means Fat Tuesday is on its way. But for one store on East Front street, it also meant ample foot traffic in downtown Burlington. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWqM4079r48&noredirect=1&w=560&h=315]

NEWS 2/8/16 11:23am

New Burlington police officer seeks to build trust, mentorships

By mstutz

In the current climate where the word "police," has countless connotations, one man said he is trying to break down negative stereotypes without compromising his mission. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyJ8rumC8uI Curry Hall, 25, has wanted to go in law enforcement ever since he was little. "I always liked to look at cops and say I wanna be like that," he said. Late last month he got his wish.

SPORTS 2/5/16 12:12pm

Men's basketball stomps on winless Blue Hens, 83-56

By Alex Simon

The Elon University men’s basketball team did what it should do, beating the winless-in-conference University of Delaware 83-56 Thursday night in Colonial Athletic Association play. The Blue Hens (5-17 overall, 0-11 CAA) struggled mightily in the first half, scoring just 11 points on 5-23 shooting.

NEWS 2/4/16 10:49pm

Guest speaker Robert Jones discusses declining role of religion

By Michael Somerby

It survived nearly 240 years. But according to Robert P. Jones, CEO of the Washington DC based Public Religion Research Institute, white, Christian America is at a foreseeable end. In an event sponsored by The Elon Center for the Study of Religion, Culture, and Society, Jones spoke on the future of American racial and religious demographics and how they pertain to the upcoming election.

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NEWS 12/17/2025 3:18pm
North Carolinians rate public schools poorly in new Elon Poll

As K-12 students across North Carolina prepare for their winter break, the Elon University Poll released poll data on Dec. 17 finding that most North Carolinians gave mediocre or poor grades to public schools across the state. “The states have always had deep authority on education, but there has been more federal involvement in various years,” Director of the Elon University Poll Jason Husser said. “So we thought, well, this is the time for us to really look in depth about what do people think about North Carolina schools.”

LIFESTYLE 12/16/2025 10:30am
Grief, loss support group provides comfort for Elon faculty, staff

Elon University associate chaplain Rev. Julie Tonnesen said loss and grief are universal emotions, but found that they can be difficult for faculty and staff to process while continuing their usual routines. “Even when we show up to work, that doesn’t mean that we get to put the rest of our lives on the back burner,” Tonnesen said. “Our grief comes with us. It’s not something we can just keep on a shelf at home.” In collaboration with Counseling Services, the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, began offering a monthly group for faculty and staff to support those affected by loss. 

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