Letters to the Editor

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NEWS 7/8/21 11:39am

Police officer charged after son’s accidental death

By Nyah Phengsitthy

A town of Elon Police Officer will face a misdemeanor charge filed by the Guilford County district attorney in the accidental shooting death of his son.  

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NEWS 7/7/21 6:50pm

Graham Police Department, Alamance Sheriff’s Office able to withhold march footage

By Nyah Phengsitthy

An Alamance County Superior Court Judge said Wednesday the Graham Police Department and Alamance Sheriff’s Office can withhold video footage from the Oct. 31 ‘I Am Change’ march that resulted in pepper spraying and arrests, pending an appeal on a previous order. 

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NEWS 7/1/21 10:48pm

Emily Sharpe to run for mayor of the town of Elon

By Kyra O'Connor

After thinking about how she would like to see the town of Elon grow, Alderwoman Emily Sharpe decided to run for mayor to continue making the town friendly, safe and inclusive.  

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NEWS 6/29/21 1:08pm

Alamance Sheriff’s Office, Graham Police withhold footage from Graham march

By Kyra O'Connor

The Alamance County Sheriff’s Office and the Graham Police Department did not release video footage from the Oct. 31 “I Am Change” march in Graham, NC, as previously ordered by an Alamance Superior Court judge. While the Graham Police Department has filed a motion of appeal and a motion to stay, Alamance County has yet to do so. 

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NEWS 6/28/21 2:09pm

Burlington Mayor Ian Baltutis announces run for fourth term

By Kyra O'Connor and Graysen Shirley

BURLINGTON — City of Burlington Mayor Ian Baltutis will run for reelection this November. The Elon alumnus was first elected at age 30 in 2015, becoming the city of Burlington’s youngest mayor. He has served three terms as mayor. 

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SPORTS 6/25/21 2:01pm

Alex Iadisernia earns baseball All-American honors

By Jacob Kisamore

Alex Iadisernia was named to the 2021 Collegiate Baseball Freshman All-American team, powered by Diamond Sports, becoming the first Elon player to be named a Freshman All-American since Kyle Brnovich in 2017. He was also named the Colonial Athletic Association Co-Rookie of the Year and was selected to the conference’s All First and Rookie Teams. 

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NEWS 6/24/21 4:10pm

President Joe Biden visits Raleigh to speak about NC vaccination efforts

By Kyra O'Connor , Graysen Shirley and Ellis Chandler

RALEIGH — President Joe Biden will visit Raleigh today to discuss vaccination efforts in North Carolina. The president’s stop in the state is part of his “National Month of Action,” which calls for a nationwide sprint to get 70% of U.S. adults partially vaccinated by July 4. 

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NEWS 6/22/21 12:41pm

Judge orders release of law enforcement video from Graham march

By Kyra O'Connor

 A judge ordered the release of all law enforcement video footage from the ‘I Am Change’ march to the polls in Graham, on Oct. 31, 2020, which ended in marchers pepper sprayed and many arrested. This includes all unedited body camera, dash camera and other law enforcement surveillance footage from that day.  

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SPORTS 6/22/21 11:48am

Elon alumnus reflects on career, accomplishments in sports

By Alexander George

Ryan Keur ‘12 was 24 years old when he was named the youngest general manager in professional baseball. Now, he is the owner of the Burlington Sock Puppets, a newly rebranded team out of the Appalachian Baseball league, which operates in regions including North Carolina.  

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NEWS 6/17/21 6:47pm

Elon University to partner with African American Cultural Arts and History Center for Juneteenth celebration

By Katherine Aristizabal and Kyra O'Connor

Elon University will partner with the African American Cultural Arts and History Center in Burlington to celebrate Juneteenth on June 18. Community members can take part in one of three 75-minute tours of the new center, including a featured exhibit “Juneteenth & Black Alamance.” 

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NEWS 6/17/21 12:30pm

Elon University to require COVID-19 vaccinations for all students

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University will require all students to submit documentation of the COVID-19 vaccination for the fall semester.  

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NEWS 6/15/21 9:55pm

Mayor Jerry Tolley will not seek reelection

By Kyra O'Connor

After 38 years of service to the town of Elon, Mayor Jerry Tolley announced at the Board of Aldermen regular session on June 15 that he will not seek reelection in November. 

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NEWS 6/9/21 8:28pm

“It Takes A Village” Project receives $1.25 million grant

By Graysen Shirley

 The “It Takes A Village” Project received a $1.25 million grant from the Oak Foundation, a philanthropic organization focused on addressing global, social and environmental issues, to expand tutoring outreach in Alamance County. 

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NEWS 6/9/21 8:18pm

Elon Medallion recipient dies after battling longtime illness

By Madalyn Howard

Jerry Robertson, Elon Medallion recipient and supporter of Elon University athletics, died June 7 at the age of 83 after battling a longtime illness.  

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SPORTS 6/9/21 7:33pm

Elon football will not travel until October, according to Athletics

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University announced that the Phoenix will not leave North Carolina until October, but fans will be allowed inside the stadium for the fall 2021 season. The Phoenix are scheduled to kick off the season on Sept. 4 at home against Wofford.  

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NEWS 6/9/21 1:51pm

Summer study abroad presents unclear changes for traveling students

By Jack Cisneros

International travel is once again becoming a safe activity for vaccinated individuals as vaccine rollout continues around the world. But according to Dean of Global Education Nick Gozik, Elon University students studying abroad this summer should prepare themselves for an experience different than before the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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NEWS 6/3/21 4:22pm

FBI investigating Postmaster General, Elon University Trustee Louis DeJoy

By Kyra O'Connor

Postmaster General and Elon University Board of Trustees member Louis DeJoy is facing a federal inquiry regarding campaign contributions involving his former business, North Carolina based New-Breed Logistics.  

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NEWS 5/31/21 9:07am

Rev. Kirstin C. Boswell named Elon’s fourth full-time chaplain

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Rev. Kirstin Boswell will take on her new role as Elon University’s fourth full-time university chaplain and dean of multifaith engagement in July.  

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NEWS 5/24/21 3:54pm

Elon to lift mask mandate, physical distance restrictions indoors

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Elon University will no longer require those who are vaccinated to wear masks and maintain physical distance while indoors starting June 1.

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NEWS 5/21/21 12:31pm

Elon University celebrates class of 2021 in three undergraduate ceremonies

By Kyra O'Connor

Over 1,200 students graduated from Elon University on May 21, 2021. 

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