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NEWS 9/7/12 6:29pm

We the Kings, Chris Webby to perform at Homecoming concert

By Rebecca Iannucci

Elon University's annual Homecoming concert will feature We the Kings and Chris Webby this year, according to a press release from the Student Government Association. Members of the Student Union Board and SGA have collaborated to bring the Florida-based punk band and Connecticut-based rapper to campus during Homecoming weekend.

NEWS 9/7/12 11:47am

DNC: Joaquin Castro

By bmcgovern

An interview with Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro, twin brother of Keynote speaker Julian Castro [div class="alignleft"] [/div]

NEWS 9/7/12 10:33am

Obama speech urges Americans to maintain hope, work toward advancement

By Melissa Kansky

CHARLOTTE- President Barack Obama's acceptance speech the final day of the Democratic National Convention addressed the question the Republican Party posed to the American public in Tampa, Fla.: are you better off now than you were four years ago? Obama ascended the stage to the mingling of chants, applause and a call for "four more years."  He immediately intertwined the convention's theme of "forward" into his speech, using the single word to encapsulate a message of hope, similar to that he delivered in 2004, and four years later in 2008. "The first time I address this convention in 2004, I was a younger man; a Senate candidate from Illinois who spoke about hope," he said.

NEWS 9/6/12 11:12pm

Peterson enjoying healthy opening to season

By Zachary Horner

This year, he didn’t have to wait until conference play to start a game. Elon senior wide receiver Jeremy Peterson had three catches for 23 yards last Saturday against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the season opener, a 62-0 loss to the Tar Heels.

NEWS 9/6/12 11:09pm

SGA Recap - Sept. 6, 2012

By Katherine Blunt

At the first SGA meeting this semester, Dean Patterson gave an overview of the Alcohol Law Enforcement agency and its responsibilities, reminding students that the agency does periodic checks throughout the year to enforce laws regarding the sale and consumption of alcohol. Executive President Darien Flowers then swore in the freshmen class SGA members, who assumed their positions last night after first-year election results were announced. Following a brief introduction of the new members, Flowers addressed the controversy surrounding Chick-fil-a and its presence on campus, which will be discussed further at future meetings, he said. “We’ve been approached by students with some legislation regarding this issue,” he said.

NEWS 9/6/12 5:31pm

DNC: Joel Stein

By kmoulton

ELN interviewed Time columnist Joel Stein about his time at the DNC. [div class="alignleft"] [/div]

NEWS 9/6/12 4:53pm

DNC: Ed Gordon

By jackermann

Ed Gordon of BET's "Weekly with Ed Gordon" on why it is important for college students to vote. [div class="alignleft"] [/div]

NEWS 9/6/12 5:50am

Mellette travels path less taken

By Zachary Horner

Sanford, North Carolina to New York City. That’s the jump he hopes to make in the coming months. From a first day playing safety to a top wide receiver prospect for the 2013 NFL Draft.  Above it all, he credits his family for everything he has done so far. “I think family is the No.

NEWS 9/6/12 4:50am

Men’s cross country runners share their faith with teammates

By Zachary Horner

For junior men’s cross country runner Jimmy Stevenson, it’s just part of who he is. He can’t ignore the message he says has given him joy. That’s why, with fellow junior runner Ben Perron, Stevenson is leading a Bible study with members of his team. “The guys on the team are some of my best buddies.

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LIFESTYLE 12/22/2025 2:52pm
United Way del Condado de Alamance brinda recursos para todas las comunidades

Shereá Burnett lleva 10 años trabajando con United Way del condado de Alamance, redactando solicitudes de subvenciones y realizando trabajo voluntario. Desde hace poco más de un mes, ocupa el cargo de presidenta de la organización y ya tiene una visión de lo que depara el futuro. "Hemos tenido la oportunidad de colaborar de muchas maneras diferentes durante el último mes, y estamos planeando cosas maravillosas para 2026 que, creo, serán las primeras de su tipo en esta región", declaró Burnett.

LIFESTYLE 12/22/2025 2:49pm
United Way of Alamance County provides resources for all communities

Shereá Burnett has been working with United Way of Alamance County for 10 years, writing grant applications and volunteering. But for just over a month, she has served as the organization’s president and already has an idea of what the future holds. “We’ve had the opportunity to partner in a lot of different ways in the last month, and we’re planning some wonderful things for 2026 that I think will be the first time some of those things are done here,” Burnett said. 

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