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NEWS 5/19/22 10:53pm

Elon University’s annual Donning of the Kente Ceremony honors class of 2022 Black students

By Miranda Ferrante

Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Engagement, Elon Black Alumni Network and the Center for Race Ethnicity and Diversity Education, graduates of the class of 2022 received a stole made of kente cloth handwoven in the town of Bonwire, Ghana, during the Donning of the Kente Ceremony Thursday. 

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NEWS 5/19/22 6:12pm

¡Celebremos! ceremony honors Latinx, Hispanic graduates

By Madalyn Howard

At the iCelebremos!: Graduates Take Flight ceremony on May 19, graduating senior Isabel Martinez delivered her fourth and final spoken-word piece to a group of 30 Latinx and Hispanic students receiving bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Elon University this week. 

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NEWS 5/19/22 5:44pm

Four Elon University seniors commissioned into Army

By Miranda Ferrante

Just one day before they’re set to walk across the stage and receive their diplomas, four Elon University seniors took the oath of office and were commissioned into the U.S. Army on May 19. During the ceremony, cadets took their oaths, were pinned with second lieutenant bars by those close to them and received their first salutes as commissioned officers.

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LIFESTYLE 5/19/22 2:07pm

Los Angeles becomes most popular study USA program for Elon University

By Madison Powers

According to the Global Education Center’s annual report, the Elon in LA program was the most popular compared to other study away programs in summer 2021 — with 59 of 113 participating students traveling to Los Angeles. 

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LIFESTYLE 5/19/22 12:52pm

Elon University seniors reflect on campus leadership roles

By Elon News Network

Elon University undergraduate commencement is May 20. Some members of the class of 2022 reflect on their campus leadership positions. 

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NEWS 5/19/22 12:05pm

Elon University Commencement 2022

By Elon News Network

Click here for information on commencement activities. 

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LIFESTYLE 5/19/22 11:59am

Elon University LGBTQIA+ communities respond to targeted legislation

By Samantha Sussman

Over 200 anti-LGBTQIA+ bills have been introduced across almost 40 states in 2022 so far, according to the LGBTQIA+ rights group Freedom For All Americans. One highly publicized example is Florida’s HB 1557 — commonly called the “Don’t Say Gay” bill — which was passed in late March by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The bill censors language in schools on gender identity and sexual orientation from kindergarten to third grade. 

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NEWS 5/18/22 10:28pm

Elon University Master’s programs award degrees at commencement ceremony

By Madalyn Howard

Eighty-nine students received master’s degrees in accounting, business analytics, management, business administration, interactive media or higher education at the ceremony held in Alumni Gym on May 18.

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LIFESTYLE 5/18/22 8:57pm

Senior celebration brings class of 2022 together

By Miranda Ferrante

The typical shouts and cheers at Rhodes Stadium were replaced on Wednesday night with music, conversation and the class of 2022 during the annual senior celebration.

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SPORTS 5/18/22 6:42pm

Elon University club brings skateboarding to the forefront

By Hope Valenti

Kai Whiteside is a freshman who found a love for skateboarding during the beginning of the pandemic. When he arrived at Elon, Whiteside began to bond with other students who shared his passion and formed a small community around skating.  

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LIFESTYLE 5/18/22 4:25pm

BookTok influencer reignites passion for reading on TikTok

By Cailey Rogers

Elon University junior Campbell Stenson lives to read and to share her passion with the world. And she does exactly that through an app on her phone: TikTok. 

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NEWS 5/17/22 10:06pm

Reimagined baccalaureate ceremony celebrates Elon University class of 2022

By Ellis Chandler

Four years ago, the class of 2022 gathered Under the Oaks for the first time during New Student Convocation. On May 17, they gathered once again to reflect on their time at Elon. This year’s reimagined senior baccalaureate ceremony took place near the beginning of Commencement Week. The ceremony included time for reflection, musical performances, prayers and a candlelight ceremony.

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NEWS 5/17/22 8:29pm

Campaigning for US Senate: Leonard L. Bryant

By Avery Sloan

Leonard Bryant is a Republican running for the U.S. Senate. He is from Newberry, South Carolina and according to his campaign website he is running to protect the Constitution.  

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NEWS 5/17/22 8:29pm

Campaigning for US House of Representatives: Valerie Foushee

By Avery Sloan

Valerie Foushee is a Democrat running for the U.S. House of Representatives and the winner of the democratic primary on May 17. Foushee received 4,554 ballots, which is 59.96% of votes. 

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NEWS 5/17/22 8:29pm

Campaigning for North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Seat 11: Michael Stading

By Avery Sloan

Michael Stading is a Republican running for the North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Seat 11 and the winner of the primary election on May 17.  Stading received 6,263 ballots, which is 64.96%.

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NEWS 5/17/22 8:28pm

Campaigning for North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Seat 11: Charlton Allen

By Avery Sloan

Charlton Allen is a Republican running for the North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Seat 11. He has 17 years of experience as an attorney in private practice. Allen lives in Mooresville North Carolina and served on the North Carolina Industrial Commission. 

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NEWS 5/17/22 8:26pm

Campaigning for US House of Representatives: Stephen Ross

By Gram Brownlee

As the former district 63 representative from 2013 to 2020, Stephen Ross will be running as a Republican for the North Carolina House of Representatives. Ross is the winner of the May 17 primary. He received 2,171 ballots, which is 49.79%. 

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NEWS 5/17/22 8:26pm

Campaigning for North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Seat 9: Beth Freshwater Smith

By Avery Sloan

Beth Freshwater Smith is a Republican running for the North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Seat 9. Smith was born in Chapel Hill and is now living in Wilson, North Carolina. Smith has 34 years of legal experience and according to her campaign website brings conservative values, practical experience and integrity to the Court of Appeals.  

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NEWS 5/17/22 7:36pm

LIVE BLOG: Alamance County primary election results

By Avery Sloan and Kyra O'Connor

Click here to see the results from Alamance County's primary election.

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NEWS 5/17/22 6:02pm

Campaigning for the North Carolina Supreme Court: Trey Allen

By Avery Sloan

Trey Allen is a Republican running for North Carolina’s Supreme Court. Allen is from Robeson County and in 2021 was appointed General Counsel for the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts, where he provides legal guidance to a broad range of subjects to court officials across the state.  

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