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Different mentoring programs on campus aide minority students

SMART has been a mentoring program that has been around for nearly 24 years, according to the program coordinator and assistant director of The Center for Race, Ethnicity, and Diversity Education, Brandon Bell.  Bell wants to emphasize the importance of mentoring and diversity, so they promote the program to students who identify as African American/Black, Latinx/Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander, Native American/American Indian, Alaskan Native, Multiracial (ALANAM).

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Elon sophomore uses crafting to create own business

Courtney Chambers decided to launch a do-it-yourself craft blog. At the time, DIY companies were only geared toward children, so she was eager to create a platform that gave teenagers the ability to express themselves. “We want to provide our generation with a place to go to find inspiration ... and feel capable of creating things,” Courtney said.

Remembering the Holocaust

“Some things are so terrible, you don’t forget,” said Ella Mueller, who was born 90 years ago in Padew, a village in Poland home to a German community.

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Two sexual assaults reported on Elon's campus

Elon University Police this weekend filed two incident reports regarding sexual assaults, including one that occurred in fall 2017. 

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Rochelle Ford named new dean of School of Communications

Rochelle Ford has been named the new Dean of the School of Communications. The selection comes after a five-month nation-wide search for the next dean to replace Paul Parsons, who announced in October he was going to return to teaching after being the founding dean of the school 17 years ago. 

Shan Roy's journey into the electric motorcycling industry

Shan Roy, a freshman at Elon University, has successfully designed and built two electric motorcycles — a passion he is planning to nurture through Elon’s newly announced engineering program. 

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President Book talks with students about LGBTQIA issues

n the intimate setting of the Gender and LGBTQIA center, surrounded by students President Connie Book held a talk about LGBTQIA issues on campus.  The talk last from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight and President Book focused on listening to the students there and asking what they would like to see from the University in terms of LGBTQIA awareness and advancement. 

Town of Elon celebrates Founder's Day

The town of Elon celebrated its 125th anniversary today over cake with North Carolina General Assembly Sen. Rick Gunn of District 24 and District 64 House Representative Dennis Riddell. The state representatives came to the town to honor its 125th anniversary, recognizing the quality of college and town relationship. 

Odyssey program’s co-director leaves Elon after five years

Esther Freeman, a central force behind the Odyssey Program, leaves a lasting impression on Elon's campus

At Sal’s Italian restaurant, family and community define the business.

Sal’s Italian Restaurant didn’t always look the way it does now. Established in 1977, it was originally a high end Italian cuisine restaurant, the kind where the tables are covered in white tablecloths and fine glassware, and Burlington residents dressed up to sit down. 

Students, faculty hope to create 'movie culture' with Turner Theatre

In March, Turner Theatre received a budget of $25,000 from Elon University to continue its operations, according to Bryan Baker, director of multimedia projects and theater manager. 

Elon to celebrate Hindu festival Holi on Friday

The colorful and lively Hindu festival of Holi will be celebrated at Elon this month with vibrant colored paints, dyes and music.  The Holi festival will occur in Speakers' Corner 4 p.m. Friday, April 13. Following the festival will be Indian Shabbat held in the Numen Lumen Pavilion 7 p.m. 

Students use social media to spread a ‘Body Positive’ Message

Elon University junior Jennifer Finkelstein struggled with eating disorders and body image throughout her high school years. When she came to Elon, all she wanted was a sense of hope for a more positive experience and future. However, transitioning to college life with a mental illness became difficult. 

Hillel Rabbi steps down

Rabbi Meir Goldstein, associate chaplain for Jewish life, will leave Elon on May 31.  Goldstein will be leaving Elon after three years to join Dartmouth College Hillel as executive director. 

Elon School of Communications Dean takes a stand on Sinclair policies

Paul Parsons signed a letter to Sinclair Broadcasting Group with more than a dozen other journalism school administrators from across the country, expressing concern about recent corporately-mandated editorial segments. 

From Golf Course to Coursework

Golf is often overlooked when thinking of traditional sports. However, golfers like Senior Jake Leavitt are starting to turn heads on campus.