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LIFESTYLE 5/19/22 12:52pm

Elon University seniors reflect on campus leadership roles

By Elon News Network

Elon University undergraduate commencement is May 20. Some members of the class of 2022 reflect on their campus leadership positions. 

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NEWS 5/19/22 12:05pm

Elon University Commencement 2022

By Elon News Network

Click here for information on commencement activities. 

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LIFESTYLE 5/19/22 11:59am

Elon University LGBTQIA+ communities respond to targeted legislation

By Samantha Sussman

Over 200 anti-LGBTQIA+ bills have been introduced across almost 40 states in 2022 so far, according to the LGBTQIA+ rights group Freedom For All Americans. One highly publicized example is Florida’s HB 1557 — commonly called the “Don’t Say Gay” bill — which was passed in late March by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The bill censors language in schools on gender identity and sexual orientation from kindergarten to third grade. 

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NEWS 5/18/22 10:28pm

Elon University Master’s programs award degrees at commencement ceremony

By Madalyn Howard

Eighty-nine students received master’s degrees in accounting, business analytics, management, business administration, interactive media or higher education at the ceremony held in Alumni Gym on May 18.

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LIFESTYLE 5/18/22 8:57pm

Senior celebration brings class of 2022 together

By Miranda Ferrante

The typical shouts and cheers at Rhodes Stadium were replaced on Wednesday night with music, conversation and the class of 2022 during the annual senior celebration.

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SPORTS 5/18/22 6:42pm

Elon University club brings skateboarding to the forefront

By Hope Valenti

Kai Whiteside is a freshman who found a love for skateboarding during the beginning of the pandemic. When he arrived at Elon, Whiteside began to bond with other students who shared his passion and formed a small community around skating.  

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LIFESTYLE 5/18/22 4:25pm

BookTok influencer reignites passion for reading on TikTok

By Cailey Rogers

Elon University junior Campbell Stenson lives to read and to share her passion with the world. And she does exactly that through an app on her phone: TikTok. 

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NEWS 5/17/22 10:06pm

Reimagined baccalaureate ceremony celebrates Elon University class of 2022

By Ellis Chandler

Four years ago, the class of 2022 gathered Under the Oaks for the first time during New Student Convocation. On May 17, they gathered once again to reflect on their time at Elon. This year’s reimagined senior baccalaureate ceremony took place near the beginning of Commencement Week. The ceremony included time for reflection, musical performances, prayers and a candlelight ceremony.

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NEWS 5/17/22 8:29pm

Campaigning for US Senate: Leonard L. Bryant

By Avery Sloan

Leonard Bryant is a Republican running for the U.S. Senate. He is from Newberry, South Carolina and according to his campaign website he is running to protect the Constitution.  

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NEWS 5/17/22 8:29pm

Campaigning for US House of Representatives: Valerie Foushee

By Avery Sloan

Valerie Foushee is a Democrat running for the U.S. House of Representatives and the winner of the democratic primary on May 17. Foushee received 4,554 ballots, which is 59.96% of votes. 

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NEWS 5/17/22 8:29pm

Campaigning for North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Seat 11: Michael Stading

By Avery Sloan

Michael Stading is a Republican running for the North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Seat 11 and the winner of the primary election on May 17.  Stading received 6,263 ballots, which is 64.96%.

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NEWS 5/17/22 8:28pm

Campaigning for North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Seat 11: Charlton Allen

By Avery Sloan

Charlton Allen is a Republican running for the North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Seat 11. He has 17 years of experience as an attorney in private practice. Allen lives in Mooresville North Carolina and served on the North Carolina Industrial Commission. 

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NEWS 5/17/22 8:26pm

Campaigning for US House of Representatives: Stephen Ross

By Gram Brownlee

As the former district 63 representative from 2013 to 2020, Stephen Ross will be running as a Republican for the North Carolina House of Representatives. Ross is the winner of the May 17 primary. He received 2,171 ballots, which is 49.79%. 

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NEWS 5/17/22 8:26pm

Campaigning for North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Seat 9: Beth Freshwater Smith

By Avery Sloan

Beth Freshwater Smith is a Republican running for the North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Seat 9. Smith was born in Chapel Hill and is now living in Wilson, North Carolina. Smith has 34 years of legal experience and according to her campaign website brings conservative values, practical experience and integrity to the Court of Appeals.  

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NEWS 5/17/22 7:36pm

LIVE BLOG: Alamance County primary election results

By Avery Sloan and Kyra O'Connor

Click here to see the results from Alamance County's primary election.

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NEWS 5/17/22 6:02pm

Campaigning for the North Carolina Supreme Court: Trey Allen

By Avery Sloan

Trey Allen is a Republican running for North Carolina’s Supreme Court. Allen is from Robeson County and in 2021 was appointed General Counsel for the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts, where he provides legal guidance to a broad range of subjects to court officials across the state.  

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NEWS 5/17/22 5:54pm

Campaigning for the North Carolina Supreme Court: Victoria Prince

By Avery Sloan

Victoria Prince is a Republican running for North Carolina’s Supreme Court. 

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NEWS 5/17/22 5:42pm

Campaigning for US House of Representatives: Ed Priola

By Gram Brownlee

Ed Priola is running as a Republican for the North Carolina House of Representatives. According to his website, Priola has a background in advocacy for Republican candidates and anti-socialism.  

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NEWS 5/17/22 4:27pm

Campaigning for North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Seat 9: Donna Stroud

By Avery Sloan

Donna Stroud is a Republican running for reelection to the North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Seat 9. She was first elected in 2006 and according to her campaign website is running to continue her work enforcing the law as written, upholding the state and U.S. Constitution and ensure laws are enforced as they are written. 

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NEWS 5/17/22 4:16pm

Campaigning for US House of Representatives: Matt Grooms

By Avery Sloan

Matt Grooms is a Democrat running for the U.S. House of Representatives. 

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