Features

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NEWS 8/19/20 5:17pm

Elon University debuts action steps for more inclusive campus

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University President Connie Book announced the first five action steps the university will be taking to address diversity, equity and inclusion on Elon University’s campus, including the appointment of Elon’s first chief executive officer of diversity. 

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NEWS 8/19/20 4:58pm

Concerns over Elon Trustee, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy mount amid changes to USPS

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University faculty and alumni are raising concerns over the actions of the Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and the threat these actions could pose to the presidential election in the coming months. DeJoy has overseen budget cuts and temporary slowdowns in postal operations, as well as the reorganization of leadership and the removal of mailboxes and mail sorting machines.

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SPORTS 8/19/20 2:07pm

Athlete speaks about experience with coronavirus fallout

By Caitlin Rundle

Before Elon University postponed all fall sports via their website, the athletic community received an email from athletic director, Dave Blank. Blank broke the news to the athletes that they would not be having a season this fall, and hoped they would be able to resume come the spring of 2021.

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LIFESTYLE 8/19/20 9:11am

Elon freshman wants to bring production skills to campus

By Graysen Shirley

Having never taken a videography or photography class, Maddie Shosten has still been able to make her creative visions a reality, including her production company Mei Productions.

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NEWS 8/18/20 5:15pm

Ways to limit potential exposure to COVID-19

By Brian Rea

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, being closer than six feet to someone for 15 minutes or more puts you at risk for getting COVID-19. Elon University physician Dr. Ginette Archinal discusses ways to limit the spread of the virus. 

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NEWS 8/17/20 6:03pm

Elon University President Connie Book discusses return to campus, testing

By Jack Norcross

Elon University President Connie Book sat down with Elon News Network to discuss the coronavirus pandemic, the university's response to the pandemic and student concerns.

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NEWS 8/17/20 5:09pm

Class of 2020 employed graduate rate decreases due to pandemic

By Kira Silbergeld

Elon University’s graduates have experienced the hardships of the job market during the pandemic, considering they were sent home during the spring semester of their senior years and are now struggling to obtain employment. Elon’s Student Professional Development Center reported a 15% decrease in graduates who have accepted job offers.

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NEWS 8/17/20 2:13pm

Elon administration considered student experience in fall semester plans

By Mackenzie Wilkes

The decision to hold in-person classes can be broken into several main considerations, according to Dooley. Two spheres of consideration were if academic experiences and the out-of-class experiences could still be done in a manner that maintains quality and safety. 

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NEWS 8/17/20 12:50am

Protesters gather outside Elon Trustee Louis DeJoy’s home, decry changes to USPS

By Grace Terry

Since starting the job, Louis DeJoy has made several changes to the U.S. Postal Service, which have sparked protests at Dejoy’s homes in D.C. and Greensboro, including the removal of mail sorting machines across the country, the elimination of employee overtime and the removal or reassignment of 23 postal executives from their positions.

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LIFESTYLE 8/16/20 9:16am

New Student Orientation prepares for modified experience

By Quinn Corrigan

For the past few weeks, the New Student Orientation team has been preparing for the class of 2024 to arrive on campus. With the regulations placed by the state and university, orientation leader Cameron McCrary said the team has had to do a lot of remodeling for the program.

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NEWS 8/15/20 4:06pm

Elon staff prepare for new year, restrictions during pandemic

By Kyra O'Connor and Lauren Singles

Physical Plant, sustainability, dining and building staff members are taking on new roles and responsibilities during move-in and to prepare for the semester ahead during the coronavirus pandemic.

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NEWS 8/14/20 4:30pm

MOVE-IN 2020: Historic and East Neighborhoods off to smooth start

By Ellis Chandler

Each building in the Historic and East Neighborhoods welcomed approximately four families every half hour this morning. Move-in for the class of 2024 is off to a slow start because of coronavirus guidelines, but residents and staff are excited.

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NEWS 8/14/20 4:27pm

GLOBAL: Freshmen students arrive for move-in from around the world

By Courtney Weiner and Kyra O'Connor

As many freshman students arrive at the Global Neighborhood, they were greeted by Orientation Leaders ready to help them move-in and music flooding the quad. 

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NEWS 8/14/20 2:01pm

MOVE-IN 2020: Students moving into Danieley and Colonnades experience a smooth, but different start to the year

By Lauren Singles

Students and families were sparse in the Danieley and Colonnades Neighborhoods for this year’s move-in compared to the hustle and bustle of past years.  Students are arriving over a two day period, and in much smaller batches than previously. 

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NEWS 8/14/20 12:46pm

SCHAR CENTER: Short lines at required health check-in

By Maeve Ashbrook

It was a cloudy and quiet morning at Schar Center as Elon University freshmen drove up for their required health check-in with their families. With few cars in line and sometimes no students even in the parking lot, cars pulled up to one of 12 outdoor stations. 

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LIFESTYLE 8/14/20 10:09am

Freshman class copes with unique first-year experience

By Livi Lesch

With an enrollment number of 1602 students, the class of 2024 is the third-largest class to have entered Elon University. Compared to last year, there are 57 fewer students on campus for fall semester. Greg Zaiser, the vice president of enrollment, said he found that notable considering the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NEWS 8/13/20 7:09pm

Elon University students hold die-in to protest in-person classes

By Christian Galvano

The Boldly Elon Solidarity Collective — a coalition of student organizations calling for policy change on campus —  organized a “Die-In” on Moseley front lawn.

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NEWS 8/13/20 4:27pm

Gov. Roy Cooper announces new grant program for businesses and nonprofits hit by pandemic

By Lauren Singles

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced a new grant program directed towards businesses and nonprofits that have been hurt because of the coronavirus pandemic today during a press briefing. $15 million of federal funds are going towards the Job Retention Grant Program, in which businesses can qualify for up to $250,000 in grants, Cooper said.

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LIFESTYLE 8/13/20 1:56pm

What you need to know about Elon University move-in for fall 2020

By Maeve Ashbrook

Freshmen students moving into their college dorm room at Elon University are going to have to go through a different move-in process than past years due to the coronavirus pandemic. Citing coronavirus concerns, the university pushed up freshmen move-in and lengthened the time in which students can first come onto campus to help practice social distancing.

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NEWS 8/12/20 5:20pm

President Connie Book opens academic year with virtual opening ceremonies

By Kyra O'Connor

President Connie Book opened the academic year on August 12, awarding Charles E. Kernodle Jr. the Elon Medallion, discussing Elon’s efforts to reduce bias and racism on campus and the university’s plans for the fall.

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