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NEWS 9/26/19 12:00pm

Report highlights shifting majors and university trends

By Anton L. Delgado

It’s always been Geoffrey Claussen’s dream to expand the study of religion at Elon University. Now, in his eighth year as a professor of religious studies and second year as chair of the department, that expansion has been accomplished. The University Curriculum Committee has approved nearly 10 introductory courses, six being brand new, in the Department of Religious Studies.

NEWS 9/24/19 12:00am

FERREYROS: ‘¿Por qué no eres más morena?’

 

Una de las cosas que más me gusta hacer es preguntarle a la gente de dónde piensan que soy. Empieza como un juego, pero en el fondo, quiero que la gente me pregunte sobre mi cultura y cuestione sus estereotipos en vez de mi identidad basándose en el color de mi piel. 

NEWS 9/24/19 12:00am

Ignacio Alonso es creando olas

By Lauren Singles

Cuando no está surfeando, o en su apartamento en Danieley Neighborhood, Ignacio Alonso todavía está aprendiendo a navegar la vida universitaria — al igual que los demás 1,700 estudiantes de primer año en la Universidad.

NEWS 9/24/19 12:00am

Taqueria Aztlan es un sabor familiar

By Perla Salazar-Rangel

BURLINGTON — Solo toma 10 minutos en carro a Burlington para que Paloma Figueroa, estudiante de último año, sienta el sabor de su hogar. Figueroa va a Taquería Aztlán para comer tacos y visitar a la dueña del restaurante quien la hace sentir bienvenida cada vez que va.

NEWS 9/24/19 12:00am

Fénix muestran orgullo

By Grace Morris

Hace dos años Gabriela Varisco de Oliveira tomó una decisión que cambió su vida. Empacó sus maletas, se subió a un avión y vino a los Estados Unidos, dejando a su familia en Brasil.

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NEWS 12/17/2025 3:18pm
North Carolinians rate public schools poorly in new Elon Poll

As K-12 students across North Carolina prepare for their winter break, the Elon University Poll released poll data on Dec. 17 finding that most North Carolinians gave mediocre or poor grades to public schools across the state. “The states have always had deep authority on education, but there has been more federal involvement in various years,” Director of the Elon University Poll Jason Husser said. “So we thought, well, this is the time for us to really look in depth about what do people think about North Carolina schools.”

LIFESTYLE 12/16/2025 10:30am
Grief, loss support group provides comfort for Elon faculty, staff

Elon University associate chaplain Rev. Julie Tonnesen said loss and grief are universal emotions, but found that they can be difficult for faculty and staff to process while continuing their usual routines. “Even when we show up to work, that doesn’t mean that we get to put the rest of our lives on the back burner,” Tonnesen said. “Our grief comes with us. It’s not something we can just keep on a shelf at home.” In collaboration with Counseling Services, the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, began offering a monthly group for faculty and staff to support those affected by loss. 

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