Crime Report

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NEWS 9/29/20 11:55am

Hispanic professors, diversity centers continue inclusivity conversation

By Quinn Corrigan

There are only nine Hispanic professors at Elon University, according to the 2019- 2020 university fact book. Despite having few colleagues with a similar background, professor of Spanish Federico Pous said that in his six years at the school, he has found his home within the university’s Spanish department. 

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NEWS 9/28/20 4:36pm

Elon freshman starts mentoring nonprofit, receives financial backing from Google

By Jack Norcross

Back in high school, Jack Bowers conceived the idea of providing free counselors to teens via a smartphone app. Alonesy — which launches in December — will match teens with a volunteer mentor after they answer a series of questions. 

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LIFESTYLE 9/28/20 2:10pm

DJ ecuatoriano comparte sus raíces en Elon

By Graysen Shirley

Si bien la música ha formado una gran parte de la cultura de Kevin Alvarado, las raíces de su familia en Ecuador también han tenido un efecto en la persona quien es hoy en día. Durante su infancia, Alvarado pasó un verano con sus abuelos en Cuenca, donde pudo sumergirse en la cultura de sus padres.

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LIFESTYLE 9/28/20 2:10pm

Ecuadorian DJ shares roots at Elon

By Graysen Shirley

While music has been a large part of Kevin Alvarado’s culture, his family’s roots in Ecuador also have impacted cultivating the person he is today. During his childhood, Alvarado spent a summer with his grandparents in Cuenca, where he was able to immerse himself in the culture of his parents. 

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NEWS 9/28/20 1:25pm

Democratic county commissioner candidates describe platforms, visions for Alamance County

By Kyra O'Connor

Democrats Bob Byrd, Dreama Caldwell and Kristen Powers will battle three Republican candidates in the November general election for three open seats on the Alamance County Board of Commissioners.The Board of Commissioners is composed of five elected officials who serve as the governing body of Alamance County. Board members serve four-year terms, and elections for the board are held every even-numbered year. 

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NEWS 9/28/20 1:25pm

Republican county commissioner candidates describe their visions for Alamance County

By Madalyn Howard

Republicans Bill Lashley Jr., John Paisley Jr. and Pamela Thompson will battle three Democratic candidates in the November general election for three open seats on the Alamance County Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners is composed of five elected officials who serve as the governing body of Alamance County. Board members serve four-year terms, and elections for the board are held every even-numbered year. 

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NEWS 9/28/20 12:12pm

Makeup of the Board of Trustees

By Kyra O'Connor

The Board of Trustees — a governing body at the university that aids in decision-making — contains parents, alumni and donors, but is also populated by former CEOs, authors and doctors.The board is composed of 35 individuals: there are 26 male trustees and nine female trustees. 30 of the trustees, or 86%, are white.

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NEWS 9/28/20 12:00pm

How to get on and off Elon University's Board of Trustees

By Grace Terry , Abby Goretsky and Kyra O'Connor

Whether they received nominations from the board or President Connie Book herself, members of the Elon University Board of Trustees are appointed and selected to serve four-year terms to further the university’s mission. 

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NEWS 9/28/20 11:12am

Purpose of Elon University's Board of Trustees

By Annemarie Bonner

Unlike President Connie Book, Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley and other administrators at the university, the Board of Trustees rarely faces the public. The board is composed of Elon graduates, donors and other important members of the surrounding community who pool their thoughts and resources in an effort to further the university’s commitments and goals. 

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NEWS 9/28/20 9:55am

Expandiendo la communidad Latinx de Elon con El Centro

By Grace Terry and Hannah Massen

Si bien el Centro siempre ha sido un espacio que ha abogado por la educación de la cultura latina/hispana, siguiendo la recomendación del informe del Grupo de Trabajo Latino / Hispano del 2018, el Centro decidió cambiar su enfoque. Comenzaron a trabajar para crear un centro centrado en recursos para estudiantes que se identifican como latinos o hispanos.

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NEWS 9/28/20 9:55am

Expanding Elon's Latinx community with El Centro

By Grace Terry and Hannah Massen

While El Centro has always been a space that championed Latinx and Hispanic culture education, after a 2018 Latinx/Hispanic Working Group report recommendation, the center decided to shift their focus. They began working to create a resource-focused center for students who identify as Latinx or Hispanic.

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NEWS 9/27/20 3:43pm

Knowing the signs: understanding what human trafficking is

By Kyra O'Connor

Burlington Special Victims Unit Detective Alex Shockley said calling the police in situations that make students uncomfortable, regardless of whether it is a potential trafficking situation, is something he recommends.

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LIFESTYLE 9/27/20 11:50am

Students get involved through From the Flames Challenge

By Cailey Cetani

The From the Flames Challenge includes a semester-long scavenger hunt and other unconventional competitions. According to Schmiederer, it was created to help bring the community together and to encourage students to get to know Elon on a deeper level. The “quirky” scavenger hunt, found on their new Instagram page, encourages students to get to know Elon on a deeper level, while having fun solving clues for challenges. 

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NEWS 9/27/20 12:28am

Protesters call for end to racism during ‘March On, Graham’

By Brian Rea

Protesters were chanting for the removal of the Confederate monument in downtown, the end of police brutality against Black Americans and in remembrance of Breonna Taylor, following the grand jury decision that did not charge the cops involved in her killing. 

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NEWS 9/26/20 4:13pm

Deep breaths: Air ventilation on campus upgraded

By Emery Eisner

Physical Plant assessed each building’s unique heating, ventilation and air conditioning system over the summer, maximizing airflow while maintaining 40% to 60% humidity in each building, according to Flood. This level of humidity is ideal for limiting the spread of respiratory viruses, according to a recent study in the Annual Review of Virology.

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NEWS 9/26/20 2:20pm

Elon students concerned about safety following pro-Trump convoy

By Claire Schoenfeld

It’s been one week since the convoy drove through campus, and many Elon University students are still feeling unsafe and are unhappy with Elon’s response. Many students feel that the university has not done enough to protect minoritized students and are upset with the response from Elon President Connie Book.

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NEWS 9/25/20 8:16pm

Elon mayor condemns profanities yelled by pro-Trump caravan that drove through town, university

By Mackenzie Wilkes

Jerry Tolley, mayor of the town of Elon, condemned the pro-Trump caravan that drove through Elon University and the town. In a press release on Friday, Tolley said he and the Board of Aldermen are committed to making all residents “with no regard to race, religion, ethnicity, gender or sexuality” feel safe.

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NEWS 9/25/20 3:47pm

Dining moves to grab-and-go only

By Grace Terry

Starting at 5 p.m. on Sept. 25, all on-campus Elon University dining will be grab-and-go through Sept. 30, according to an email for the Chair of the Ready & Resilient Committee Jeff Stein.

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NEWS 9/25/20 2:23pm

SGA passes legislation funding grocery delivery service

By Kieran Ungemach

The Student Government Association unanimously passed legislation allocating $69,069  in reserve money to fund year-long subscriptions to the Shipt grocery delivery service for at least 1,001 students.

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NEWS 9/25/20 10:56am

Elon SGA legislation denounces Louis DeJoy, puts pressure on Board of Trustees

By Kieran Ungemach

The Student Government Association passed legislation last night at their weekly business meeting that condemns the actions of Elon Board of Trustees member and Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, and requests that the board discuss his membership.

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