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NEWS 4/30/13 9:32pm

Spring Convocation calls for interfaith dialogue, tolerance

By Michael Bodley

Elon University’s Spring Convocation, titled “Sacred Space: The Promise for Peace and Understanding in Our World — A Multi-Faith Conversation,” fostered a conversation about religious diversity and tolerance among six distinguished panelists from different faith traditions. Lara Logan, a “60 Minutes” correspondent, moderated the forum.

NEWS 4/30/13 6:46pm

Student earns 'cool' cash through self-started business

By arose8

Some associate fraternity banquets with a one thing: painting a cooler. Senior Julia Caplan has made this tradition into a business. "I kept getting phone calls from people who were also going to banquet saying Julia can you come help me with this, how do I do this, how do I mix a color to get this?" Caplan said.

NEWS 4/30/13 5:34pm

Charlotte Mayor tapped as Secretary of Transportation

By bmcgovern

President Barack Obama officially named Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx as his nominee for Secretary of Transportation Monday afternoon. In his announcement from the White House East Room, Obama praised Foxx's record of creating jobs and making Charlotte more attractive for businesses. The President also tasked Foxx to start repairing the nation's infrastructure.

NEWS 4/29/13 10:09pm

A worn out debate finally laid to rest

By Cameron Saucier

In the wake of the Vendor Policy Study Committee’s decision to keep Chick-fil-A on campus, it would seem the grueling and contentious debate over its legitimacy at Elon University has finally reached a conclusion.

NEWS 4/29/13 9:53pm

Elon Orchestra concert's classical music connects generations

By Xanthia Saganis

On the evening of Tuesday, April 16, a classical performance by the Elon University Orchestra broke through barriers of age and experiences via a genre that is sometimes overlooked, but not lost. “Going to watch the Elon Orchestra was an experience that allowed me to continue to appreciate classical pieces of music and it proves the incredible talent that the university has to offer,” said Brian Delgado, a sophomore at Elon. Beginning with a charming rendition of the “Star-Spangled Banner,” the orchestra played an array of classical music, with compositions ranging from the 17th century to the 20th century, including the “spring” and “summer” concertos from Antonio Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons.” The six pieces used in the performance were played at the level of a professional orchestra, according to director and music professor Thomas Erdmann.

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NEWS 04/12/2026 2:36pm
Elon University looks to dismiss lawsuit from former professor

Elon University is seeking dismissal of former Elon professor of accounting Ray Knight’s federal lawsuit, which he filed against the university on Feb. 6. Knight alleges the university retaliated against him for whistleblowing, wrongfully denied him tenure, wrongfully terminated his employment and violated both federal whistleblower protections and North Carolina public policy. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina.

LIFESTYLE 04/12/2026 9:40am
Elon University dances for a cause

Elon University’s Alumni Gym was transformed into a sea of energy April 11 as the community gathered for the 2026 Elonthon. The six-hour dance marathon, one of Elon’s many philanthropic events, brought students together to raise over $47,000 for Duke Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Miracle Network, a nonprofit organization that raises funds for children's hospitals in the U.S. and Canada.

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