Editorials

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NEWS 8/26/21 8:07am

Alamance Virtual School continues remote learning for 2021-22 academic year

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Alamance Virtual School will join ABSS this year as a new learning space for students who applied for the virtual school option. The school system’s response to the pandemic offered a perspective to both an in-person and online option for K-12 students this year. 

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NEWS 8/26/21 6:47am

CHEAT SHEET: The impacts of Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan

By William Wood

Thomas Kerr, instructor in political science and policy studies, discusses the global impacts of the Taliban’s control of Afghanistan. 

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OPINIONS 8/25/21 11:05pm

ELON EATS: Da Vinci's Table's subs makes everyone want a bite

By Eddie Keefe

Freshman Eddie Keefe, Elon News Network's food columnist for the 2021-22 academic year, reviews Da Vinci's Table.

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NEWS 8/25/21 5:38pm

Redistricting data reveals population shifts for Alamance County

By Graysen Shirley

In the coming months, legislators in the North Carolina General Assembly will use redistricting data from the 2020 Census to redraw state congressional districts, state senate districts and state house districts. The redistricting data for North Carolina, including for Alamance County, was released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Aug. 12.

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NEWS 8/25/21 10:01am

Indoor mask requirement extended

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University announced Aug. 25 an extended indoor mask requirement on campus until the high transmission rates in Alamance and Guilford County decrease. 

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NEWS 8/24/21 3:50pm

Elon welcomes 151 first generation students in class of 2025

By William Wood

After receiving 17,834 applications for the class of 2025, Elon University will welcome 1,600 freshmen to campus this fall. Vice President for Enrollment Greg Zaiser calls this year’s class, “smart, motivated and eager to be at Elon.”

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NEWS 8/24/21 1:09pm

Elon University common reading serves as starting point for conversations on campus

By Miranda Ferrante

During a time of continued dialogue about racism across the country, “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You,” was selected as the 2021-22 common reading for incoming students. Written by New York Times best-selling author Jason Reynolds and historian Ibram X. Kendi, the book will serve as a starting point for conversations about racism in the United States. 

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NEWS 8/24/21 10:53am

Funds and finances: A Q&A with Janet Williams

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Janet Williams joined Elon’s faculty in April to serve as the vice president for finance and administration. Her role at the university includes having an executive oversight for a broad range of financial, business, and support operations and planning. 

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SPORTS 8/23/21 1:31pm

Elon University dance team claims NDA Gold Bid

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon’s dance team earned a “gold bid” to compete in next April’s NDA Nationals competition in Daytona Beach, Florida.

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NEWS 8/23/21 10:08am

FDA gives full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

By Kyra O'Connor

The Food and Drug Administration formally approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine this morning. The decision replaces the emergency use authorization the FDA granted the vaccine last December.

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SPORTS 8/22/21 11:33pm

Women’s soccer loses physical battle with UNCG

By Jacob Kisamore

Despite a strong push in the closing minutes, the Elon University women’s soccer team was unable to score a game-tying goal against the University of North Carolina Greensboro Spartans on Aug. 22, 2021, losing the game 1-0. 

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NEWS 8/22/21 1:54pm

International student looks to adopt the Elon culture

By Graysen Shirley

Claire Mapes is one of 102 new international students starting at Elon this fall. According to Vice President for Enrollment Greg Zaiser, 6% of the incoming freshman class are international students. 

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NEWS 8/21/21 10:28pm

Elon University trustee, Medallion recipient dies unexpectedly

By Kyra O'Connor

Jeanne Robertson, Elon University Board of Trustees member and longtime supporter of Elon University athletics, died unexpectedly on Aug. 21 at the age of 77. 

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NEWS 8/21/21 3:29pm

Incoming students experience first College Coffee of the semester

By Jess Baker

Incoming students headed to Young Commons where they gathered for the first College Coffee of the year following the conclusion of New Student Convocation on Aug. 21, 2021.

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SPORTS 8/21/21 12:22pm

Elon men’s soccer team earns impressive exhibition win

By Jacob Kisamore

Elon University’s men’s soccer team took to the pitch for its second of three exhibition matches this preseason against University of North Carolina Greensboro.

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NEWS 8/21/21 11:35am

New Student Convocation marks start of new journey for incoming students

By Elon News Network

Students passed by the old Main Bell in the Alamance building as they made their way to New Student Convocation. Over 1,600 freshmen and 70 transfer students from 43 states and 23 countries sat in the rows of chairs, Under the Oaks, where convocation took place for the first time since 2019. 

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OPINIONS 8/21/21 9:13am

OPINION: Throw your expectations out the window

By Catherine Stallsmith

"Adjusting to college was hard and it definitely shattered, yet exceeded, a lot of my expectations."  Senior Catherine Stallsmith offers advice to the incoming class of 2025 on move-in weekend. 

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NEWS 8/21/21 7:17am

Meet the Class of 2025

 

Members of the class of 2025 share some of their hopes and desires for their first year at Elon.

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NEWS 8/20/21 11:03pm

MOVE-IN 2021: New students arrive in the East Neighborhood

By William Wood

In Elon University’s East Neighborhood, the incoming class of 2025 freshmen were greeted with lively festivities including music, orientation leaders and more. 

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NEWS 8/20/21 9:30pm

MOVE-IN 2021: International students reflect after busy three-day program

By Emma Farrell

Freshman and international student Johnny Zhu couldn’t help but laugh at the mention of new student orientation. As the incoming class of 2025 spent the day moving boxes, unpacking dorms and meeting roommates, some international students in the Colonnades and Danieley neighborhoods, like Zhu, were already ahead. 

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