Hurricane Florence Coverage

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NEWS 10/11/22 7:37pm

Alamance County candidates pound the pavement ahead of midterm elections

By Kyra O'Connor

Music, food and people filled Gibsonville this weekend for the second annual Fall Festival. While some community members were there for the pumpkins and face paint, others were pounding the pavement: campaigning for the midterm elections in Alamance County. 

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NEWS 10/11/22 6:21pm

Elon University study abroad participation spikes as pandemic lessens

By Sarah T. Moore and Miranda Ferrante

After two years of interrupted travel, Elon University’s study abroad program saw an increase in participation in 2021-22, according to the Elon Experiences annual report.

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LIFESTYLE 10/11/22 1:56pm

Elon University celebrates diverse identities

By Erin Martin

Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/10/22 4:19pm

Pet Therapy event comes to Elon University ahead of midterms

By Sarah T. Moore

Elon University students looking to take a break from their day with a therapeutic activity can find dogs, cats and rabbits waiting from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 11 on the Moseley West Lawn.

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NEWS 10/10/22 2:00pm

Billy D’s officially opens at Elon University

By Annemarie Bonner

The new retail location was originally set to open at the beginning of fall semester, but was delayed due to issues with the general contractor, according to head chef and owner William Dissen. The location  soft launched Oct. 5 and will be open until 10 p.m. today. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/10/22 8:00am

Elon Performing Arts’ fall play addresses comradery, consequences

By Sarah T. Moore

Elon University junior Jonathan Jensen made his debut as lead scenic designer in the Department of Performing Arts’ production of “Concord Floral.” The fall play will run through Oct. 11 at Roberts Studio Theatre in Arts West. 

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NEWS 10/9/22 11:00am

CHEAT SHEET: Climate change's effect on Hurricane Ian

By Avery Sloan

The Cheat Sheet is an interview with a relevant expert to explain complex topics.

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SPORTS 10/8/22 11:14pm

Elon ties William & Mary in CAA conference showdown

By Max Wallace

Colonial Athletic Association rivals clashed tonight at Rudd Field as Elon University men’s soccer hosted The Tribe of William & Mary. 

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SPORTS 10/8/22 7:08pm

Elon defense drives win over Towson

By Mason Willett

The Elon University football team came into its Oct. 8 game against Towson University on a four-game winning streak and ranked No. 14 in the Football Championship Subdivision.

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NEWS 10/7/22 11:39pm

NC Senate candidates Ted Budd, Cheri Beasley debate for first time

By Avery Sloan

NC Senate candidates Ted Budd and Cheri Beasley debated for the first time regarding issues of inflation, immigration and healthcare on Oct. 7.

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NEWS 10/7/22 10:13pm

Elon resident reports scam

By Sydney Spencer

Town of Elon Police Department determine anonymous note, found and reported on an Elon resident’s front porch, as a scam.

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NEWS 10/7/22 1:24pm

Elon University, union agree on first contract

By Ryan Kupperman

Elon University and the adjunct faculty union agreed on their first contract for adjunct, part-time, limited-term and visiting faculty, which increases pay and adds additional job security as of fall 2022.

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NEWS 10/7/22 1:07pm

Title IX coordinator contextualizes increase in sexual assault reporting

By Chloe Franklin

Molly Zlock joined Elon Local News Oct. 3 to discuss the 2021 Fire and Safety report, sexual assault education and goals for the future. 

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NEWS 10/7/22 10:59am

Elon campus police shares plans for sensitive crimes team

By Chloe Franklin

Chief of Campus Police Joe LeMire joined Elon Local News Oct. 3 to discuss the report, takeaways and building trust between officers and the campus community. 

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NEWS 10/6/22 10:07pm

1923 Engagement Committee shares future plans

By Avery Sloan

The 1923 Engagement Committee is focused on remembering the fire that took place on Elon’s campus in 1923. This committee is now working to plan events starting in 2023, as that will be the 100th year anniversary of the fire. 

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NEWS 10/6/22 6:29pm

Third provost candidate presents at Elon University

By Avery Sloan

Robert Aguirre, the third and final provost candidate, presented to Elon University students, faculty and staff Oct. 6. He focused on his work as the dean of the College of Arts and Letters at James Madison University, and how that fits in with Elon’s strategic plan. 

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NEWS 10/6/22 12:15pm

Storm stalls busy downtown Elon business weekend

By Avery Sloan

Kimberly Holt, owner of Pandora’s Pies in downtown Elon, said her decision to close early during the hurricane weather for the safety of her employees meant losing out on business from one her business’s busiest weekends of the year. 

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LIFESTYLE 10/6/22 9:00am

Father-son duo spruces up Elon's campus following storm

By Erin Martin

On the morning of Oct. 1, Chris Breedlove, owner of High Rock Land and Hardscapes Landscaping Company, received a dreaded phone call from Elon University. The university informed him that high winds from Hurricane Ian uprooted trees on campus — the same trees his company had planted only months before.

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NEWS 10/6/22 8:13am

Tai Verdes to headline Elon SUB's fall concert

By Kyra O'Connor

Tai Verdes will perform at Elon University SUB's fall concert Nov. 2.  

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SPORTS 10/5/22 10:13pm

Elon University volleyball defeats NC Central in straight sets, Daniel breaks record

By Liam Stephens

Leah Daniel needs 10 more kills to pass Velma Degree ’93 and become Elon’s all-time kills leader. Daniel now has more career kills than any player since Elon became a full Division I member. 

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