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NEWS 10/12/16 5:24pm

DAHAL: Traditions can change

By Leena Dahal

For students who had to struggle to get here or have struggled while here — including first-generation students — the graduation ceremony is more than just an orchestrated event, guaranteed to be given to you at the end of your four years. It’s something you and those who love you have fought incredibly hard for.  It’s the culmination of more than four years of coursework.  It’s a product of collective and unapologetic tenacity from you and those who have fought with you.  So on the day of your undergraduate graduation, your invitation for family and friends is more than just an expectation.

NEWS 10/12/16 5:24pm

PAUROSO: Under the Oaks or Bust

By Paige Pauroso

I remember when I first toured Elon University. I walked through campus, the North Carolina sunlight poking through the giant oak trees, and I realized that I was meant to be an Elon student.

NEWS 10/11/16 12:17pm

Elon, ABSS in informal talks about Elon Elementary School land

By Emmanuel Morgan

Elon University President Leo Lambert and ABSS Superintendent Bill Harrison have informally discussed a deal where the university would acquire Elon Elementary School, Harrison admitted after being accused of secrecy at an Oct. 10 Alamance-Burlington Board of Education meeting, according to the Burlington Times-News. As part of the deal, Elon would give ABSS land to build a new elementary school.

LIFESTYLE 10/11/16 10:37am

Film series to help educate community on difficult issues

By Alexandra Schonfeld

Through their partnership with Crossroads, an Elon class is helping to educate the Burlington community on important issues through film. Crossroads is a sexual assault response and resource center and child advocacy center that was established 40 years ago.  With offices only minutes away from campus, Crossroads provides a 24/7 crisis hotline as well as trained advocates for victims of sexual assault. “That’s where we provide really valuable services,” said Julie Budd, volunteer and outreach coordinator for the center.

NEWS 10/10/16 6:21pm

Elon 990 forms show financial comparisons with other universities

By Perry Elyaderani

Every year, Elon University and other tax-excluded organizations must release a tax form to the IRS by May in order to remain tax-exempt. These forms, called 990s, have to be published every year and must be made available to the public for three years. Elon News Network found Elon’s 2014 990 form and compared the school’s finances and salaries to Duke University and High Point University. Their forms are from 2013.

NEWS 10/10/16 2:22pm

Commencement 2017 will be held in Scott Plaza

By Leena Dahal

According to a letter from Jeffrey Clark, executive director of Cultural and Special Programs, commencement for December 2016 and Spring 2017 Elon University graduates will be held again in Scott Plaza —retreating from the original plan to adhere to university tradition and host commencement Under the Oaks.  Commencement in May 2016 was held in Scott Plaza due to McEwen construction plans.  "Returning Commencement to Under the Oaks this year would certainly require us to institute a ticket policy to limit the number of family/guests who can attend the outdoor ceremony," Clark added.

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